The sixth edition of this text retains a unified approach, the integration of historical background and the voice of Henry Gletman that has made it a classic. It also embraces change, accurately charting the evolution of psychology as new discoveries have been made and theories tested.
Basic Psychology was designed as a more accessible edition of its parent text, Psychology . Over the course of four editions, Basic Psychology has developed a distinct personality and a following all its own. The addition of Daniel Reisberg and Alan Fridlund to the Gleitman team signals a commitment to meeting the demands of a changing field. While preserving the clear writing and thoughtful pedagogy that distinguished the book in earlier editions, the Fifth Edition provides cutting-edge coverage of new developments in psychology.