This comprehensive, colorful textbook by David Myers and Nathan DeWall contains everything that defines psychology – all the foundational subjects from the curriculum as well as the applied fields of Clinical, Educational, Work, and Organizational Psychology – and is a lot of fun to read, thanks to its relevance to everyday life and hundreds of colorful illustrations and cartoons that present psychology in a humorous way. The 4th edition of the book has been completely revised with the help of students – making it, just like psychology itself, diverse and vibrant, scientifically grounded, and an opportunity to engage with personal experiences and foreign cultures. In short: close to life!

The content – nearly 1000 colorful pages in the book:
The classic foundational subjects: from General Psychology to Developmental and Personality Psychology to Social Psychology
The applied fields: Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, as well as Work and Organizational Psychology
Numerous tools facilitate reading and learning: compact definitions and key terms to have the essentials at hand, knowledge and comprehension questions for self-assessment, and "Thinking Critically About..." sections for deeper exploration

Supplementary materials:
Free learning tools for students: answers to comprehension, "Test Your Knowledge," and "Master the Material" questions, a complete psychology glossary, flashcards, and additional links
Free teaching materials for instructors: downloadable slide sets for all chapters

The authors:
David G. Myers earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Iowa and has spent his career at Hope College in Michigan, where he has taught dozens of introductory psychology courses. He himself, his research, and his writings have received numerous awards and honors, including three honorary doctorates.