This bestselling textbook portrays the latest developments in psychology in a charismatic style that will inspire a lifelong love of science. As top researchers, committed educators, and writers who hit the bestsellers lists, this extraordinary author team keeps students captivated page after page, story after story, with Ingrid Johnsrude bringing in Canadian research and examples.

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 in published studies, 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 Canadian-based research and examples to portray a field that is constantly evolving and illuminating the world today. Combined with LaunchPad, including the LearningCurve adaptive quizzing system, the new Fifth Edition is a powerful way to introduce students to the science of psychology.