Understanding Psychology (10th Ed)

C H A P T E R 1 
Introduction to Psychology

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 Key Concepts for Chapter 1 
What is the science of psychology?
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What are the major specialties in the fi eld of 
psychology?
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Where do psychologists work? 
What are psychology’s key issues and 
controversies?
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What is the future of 
psychology likely to hold?
M O D U L E 1
M O D U L E 2
M O D U L E 3
Psychologists at Work
The Subfi elds of Psychology: 
Psychology’s Family Tree
Working at Psychology
PsychWork:
Licensed Social Worker
A Science Evolves: The Past, 
the Present, and the Future
The Roots of Psychology
Today’s Perspectives
Applying Psychology in the 
21st Century:
Psychology Matters
Psychology’s Key Issues 
and Controversies
Exploring Diversity:
Understanding How 
Culture, Ethnicity, and Race Infl uence 
Behavior
Psychology’s Future
Becoming an Informed Consumer of 
Psychology: 
Thinking Critically About 
Psychology: Distinguishing Legitimate 
Psychology from Pseudo-Psychology
What are the origins of psychology?
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What are 
the major approaches in contemporary 
psychology? 
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