Thematic Approaches for Teaching Introductory Psychology (Paperback)

Foreword, Philip G. Zimbardo. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. On the Primacy of Introductory Psychology, Dana S. Dunn. Part I: BROAD THEMATIC FRAMEWORKS. 2. Introductory Psychology: A Postmodern Love Story, Jane S. Halonen. 3. Give Them Something to Care About: Engaging Students in Introductory Psychology, Regan A. R. Gurung. 4. Thematic Approaches for Teaching Introductory Psychology: A Focus on Problem-Based Learning, Andrea LoGiudice and Joseph A. Kim. 5. Ciao! Translating Introductory Psychology into a Study Abroad Experience, Maureen A. McCarthy. Part II: BIG IDEAS FOR INTEGRATING CONCEPTS.6. Using Integrative Concepts as a Theme in Introductory Psychology, Ann E. Nordmeyer, Bridgette Martin Hard, and James G. Gross. 7. The Utter Subjectivity of Human Experience, Wayne Weiten. 8. Using Evolutionary Theory as an Overarching Theme for Understanding Psychology, Margaret F. Lynch. Part III: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND WAYS OF THINKING. 9. A Skills Theme for the Introductory Psychology Course, R. Eric Landrum. 10. The Purpose and Process of Teaching Communication Skills to Introductory Psychology Students, Jerusha B. Detweiler-Bedell and Abigail S. Hazlett. 11. Building Resilience through Applications to Everyday Life, Trudy Loop. 12. Seeing the World Like a Psychologist, Erin E. Hardin. 13. Sharing a Full Measure of Psychology: Teaching the Introductory Course to Strengthen Quantitative Reasoning, Neil Lutsky. 14. Infusing Scientific Thinking into Introductory Psychology, Amy Silvestri Hunter and Susan M. Teague. Author Index. Subject Index.