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Is Psychology a science? What do our dreams really mean? What causes and treats mental illness? What factors are involved in human behavior? This text aims to answer these questions along with many others. A comprehensive review of the behavior or humans as well as other animals will be provided through each chapter. Topics such as learning, memory, emotions, behavioral disorders, and personality will be explored. The purpose of this text is to provide you with general information in Psychology, which will contribute to your overall body of knowledge.

• Describe ethical principles that guide psychologists in research and therapy.
• Describe Psychology as a science and identify research methods in Psychology.
• Summarize historical and contemporary theoretical perspectives in Psychology.
• Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior.
• Describe relations among individuals, groups, and society utilizing discipline-specific terminology.