This bestselling textbook shares the latest developments in psychology in a signature writing style that will inspire a lifelong love of science. The authors--respected researchers and popular writers--invite you on a tour of their favorite subject: psychological science.

The new edition takes a closer look at the role psychology plays in our society, with new material in Chapter 2 that looks at the truth about psychological science, the rate of replication, and how critical thinking is foundational in science and life. Chapter 1 presents a new look at the history of the science with unexpected stories and new insights into its surprising origins.

Each chapter has been fully updated with research and examples to portray a field that is constantly evolving and illuminating the world today.