A student friendly and accessible text that focuses on the science of psychology and the importance of research that illustrates the relevance of psychology to everyday life. This text introduces students to the fundamental concepts of psychology by exploring the classic and current research that has provided insights into human behavior. Understanding that all psychological research takes place in a sociocultural context, the authors have integrated coverage of diversity in culture, ethnicity, and gender throughout the text. The text has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent examples, research, and scholarship from across the discipline. Each chapter includes chapter outlines, on-page key term definitions, box features, section self-quizzes, comprehensive chapter summaries, chapter quizzes, thought questions, and much more!