| A lively, engaging way to get an up-close look at psychology, Close Up on Psychology features some of the best articles from the APA Monitor. Aimed at students taking their first psychology class, the book is packed with enjoyable, easy-to read articles describing important research in non-technical terms, chosen to reflect the interests of young adults, and corresponding to the standard layout of most introductory textbooks. Topics range as widely as psychological research itself: what causes violence, what top athletes are thinking during a tough performance, how to spot a cheater, whether working mothers are happy or stressed-out, and what makes a relationship last. A terrific introduction to all the ways that psychology touches our lives, this collection will give young students a lasting appreciation of how science can give them insights into others, the world, and themselves.
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