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This open textbook is being utilized in a Psychology course for undergraduate students by Dr. Anahid Modrek at CSUSB. The open textbook provides cost-free, direct access to empirical reports that cover core theories of cognitive development. The main motivation to adopt an open textbook was to decrease the cost for students. Most student access the open textbook on canvas, via downloadable PDF links available to them on the home page.

The California State University and MERLOT have partnered to showcase how and why faculty have adopted Open Educational Resources (OER) to facilitate equitable access to their students’ course materials. This Faculty Showcase represent Open Educational Practices where faculty are sharing their "know-how" for adopting OER in their courses.