This globally focused and renowned textbook spans the entire discipline of psychology, from the fundamental principles of psychology as a science to more nuanced approaches in core disciplines such as cognitive, developmental, social, and personality psychology. Woven together with engaging features, research boxes, and activities, it helps students think like scientists and stretch their imagination. In-depth yet written with irresistible enthusiasm and humor by a world-renowned team of psychologists and researchers, this book is a complete course companion for all undergraduate psychology students. It is both engaging and scientifically sound, as well as theoretically rigorous. The only book students need as they begin their study of psychology.