Psychology

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Discover Psychology 2.0 – A Brief Introductory Text

This textbook presents core concepts common to introductory courses. The text covers the traditional areas of intro-to-psychology, ranging from biological aspects of psychology to psychological disorders to social psychology.

Includes: external resources, summaries, discussion questions

May suit: PSYC 200 Introductory Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

This first Canadian edition textbook is designed to help students organize their thinking about psychology at a conceptual level. The focus on behaviour and empiricism has produced a text that is better organized, has fewer chapters, and is somewhat shorter than many contemporary books.

Includes: instructor and student resources, summaries, case studies, exercises, critical thinking problems

May suit: PSYC 200 Introductory Psychology

Psychology

The OpenStax textbook offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts grounded in classic studies and current and emerging research. It incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline and the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders.

Includes: instructor and student resources, animations and simulations, critical thinking and reflection exercises

May suit: PSYC 200 Introductory Psychology, PSYC 325 Fundamentals of Social Psychology, PSYC 351 Fundamentals of Learning 

Introduction to Psychology & Neuroscience

This introductory psychology textbook, in its second edition, heavily focuses on neuroscience. The foundation of this book is built upon Psychology 2e from OpenStax. Some Canadian content has been incorporated.

Includes: videos, key terms, links to learning, exercises, review questions

May suit: PSYC 200 Introductory Psychology, PSYC 355 Fundamentals of Behavioural Neurobiology, PSYC 458 Behavioural Neuroscience Advanced Issues

Boundless Psychology

This introductory textbook covers the intriguing subject of Psychology. To develop the book, subject matter experts have selected the most relevant open educational resources available on the web and reviewed the content for quality to meet the study needs of university students.

Includes: key takeaways

May suit: PSYC 200 Introductory Psychology, PSYC 221 Foundations of Personality, PSYC 223 Motivation and Emotion in Daily Life, PSYC 255 Brain and Behaviour, PSYC 325 Fundamentals of Social Psychology, PSYC 333 Fundamentals of Lifespan Development

Abnormal Psychology

This comprehensive text has been created from a combination of original content and materials compiled and adapted from existing open educational resources.

Includes: summaries, self-tests

May suit: PSYC 240 Foundations of Psychopathology, PSYC 440 Psychopathology: Mood, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders, PSYC 441 Psychopathology: Schizophrenia and Neurocognitive Disorders, PSYC 442 Psychopathology: Behaviour Regulation Disorders

Theories and Biological Basis of Substance Misuse, Part 1

This book applies a biopsychosocial lens to identify, understand, and address problems related to substance use, substance misuse, and substance use disorders.

Includes: key terms, summaries

May suit: PSYC 250 Drugs and Behaviour, PSYC 450 Neurobiology of Drug Abuse and Addiction

History of Psychology (Noba)

This open textbook was adopted for PSYC 305 History and Systems at Concordia University. This module provides an introduction and overview of the historical development of the science and practice of psychology in America. Ever-increasing specialization within the field often makes it difficult to discern the common roots from which the field of psychology has evolved. By exploring this shared past, students will be better able to understand how psychology has developed into the discipline we know today. 

Includes: Discussion Questions and Vocabulary Summary

Suit: Has been integrated in PSYC 305 History and Systems

Research Methods in Psychology, 2nd Canadian Edition

This textbook introduces students to the fundamental principles of what it is like to think like a psychology researcher. It also aims to show audiences the impactful research being generated in Canada as well as provide them with an accurate picture of the Canadian context for human ethical research.

Includes: key takeaways, glossary, exercises

May suit: PSYC 310 Research Methods and Designs, PSYC 315 Statistical Analysis I

Answering Questions with Data: Introductory Statistics for Psychology Students

This is an introductory statistics textbook for Psychology. It is part of a larger OER course package for teaching undergraduate statistics in Psychology, including this textbook, a lab manual, and a course website. All of the resources are free and reusable.

Includes: videos

May suit: PSYC 315 Statistical Analysis I

Introduction to Applied Statistics for Psychology Students

This textbook is relevant for students studying Psychology at the undergraduate level. It has been updated to include chapters on using the application RStudio, as an alternative to SPSS.

May suit: PSYC 316 Statistical Analysis II

The Balance of Personality

Developed as an upper-level undergraduate resource, this textbook focuses on the diversity and complexity of personality. It also explores how personality is a carefully created balance of traits and behaviours.

Includes: vocabulary, videos, practice quizzes

May suit: PSYC 321 Fundamentals of Personality, PSYC 427 Current Issues in Personality

Principles of Social Psychology, 1st International Edition

This textbook introduces students to social psychology’s basic concepts and principles from an interactionist perspective. Classic studies and theories are presented with insights from cutting-edge, contemporary research. An emphasis on real-world examples and applications is intended to guide students to critically analyze their situations and social interactions to use their knowledge effectively.

Includes: key takeaways, glossary, critical thinking exercises

May suit: PSYC 325 Fundamentals of Social Psychology

Together: The Science of Social Psychology

This textbook presents core concepts common to introductory social psychology courses. It covers key social psychology topics such as research methods, group processes, social influence, and relationships.

Includes: external resources, vocabulary, discussion questions

May suit: PSYC 325 Fundamentals of Social Psychology

An Introduction to Social Psychology

The collection of modules in this book provides an overview of research and theories in social psychology and reveals the broad spectrum of behaviors, cognitions, and emotions that are influenced by the social context. In addition, this book aims to provide a selective introduction into the main themes of social psychology such as research methods and theories related to the self-concept, social cognition, attitudes, prejudice, and social influence.

May suit: PSYC 325 Fundamental of Social Psychology

Lifespan Development – A Psychological Perspective

This open textbook was adopted for PSYC 333 Fundamentals of Lifespan Development at Concordia University. Based on the original version from LibreTexts, this textbook reviews the major theoretical approaches that shape our understanding of development from conception to death. In each chapter, up-to-date research findings describe and explain biological, psychological, and social development across the life course. Supplementary materials have been added to this edition including Canadian resources and comprehension exercises.

Includes: Test bank, exercises, and questions

Suits: Has been integrated in PSYC 333 Fundamentals of Lifespan Development

Mind, Body, World: Foundations of Cognitive Science

This textbook emphasizes the key ideas that serve as the foundations for each school of thought in cognitive science. An attempt is made to consider whether differences among these key ideas can be used to inform conceptions of cognitive architecture.

May suit: PSYC 466 Cognitive Development, PSYC 468 Cognitive Science Advanced Issues

Psychology, Communication, and the Canadian Workplace

This book explores key topics related to professional communication using a psychological lens. Students will have the opportunity to examine how communication and workplace behaviours are influenced by individual differences in emotion, motivation, learning, memory, decision-making behaviour, and personality as they relate to communication and interpersonal relationships in the Canadian workplace.

Includes: key terms, key takeaways, knowledge check

May suit: PSYC 374 Organizational Psychology