Private: Faculty of Arts and Science – Sciences
Psychology
Open Textbooks and Concordia Courses
| Open Textbook Title | Potentially Relevant Courses |
| Discover Psychology 2.0 – A Brief Introductory Text | PSYC 200 |
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 200 |
| Boundless Psychology | PSYC 200, PSYC 221, PSYC 223, PSYC 255, PSYC 325 |
| Psychology | PSYC 200, PSYC 325, PSYC 351 |
| Introduction to Psychology & Neuroscience | PSYC 200, PSYC 355, PSYC 458 |
| Abnormal Psychology | PSYC 240, PSYC 440, PSYC 441, PSYC 442 |
| Theories and Biological Basis of Substance Misuse, Part 1 | PSYC 250, PSYC 450 |
| History of Psychology (Noba) | Has been integrated in PSYC 305 |
| Research Methods in Psychology, 2nd Canadian Edition | PSYC 310, PSYC 315 |
| Answering Questions with Data: Introductory Statistics for Psychology Students | PSYC 315 |
| Introduction to Applied Statistics for Psychology Students | PSYC 316 |
| The Balance of Personality | PSYC 321, PSYC 427 |
| Principles of Social Psychology, 1st International Edition | PSYC 325 |
| Together: The Science of Social Psychology | PSYC 325 |
| An Introduction to Social Psychology | PSYC 325 |
| Lifespan Development – A Psychological Perspective | Has been integrated in PSYC 333 |
| Mind, Body, World – Foundations of Cognitive Science | PSYC 466, PSYC 468 |
| Psychology, Communication, and the Canadian Workplace | PSYC 374 |
Description and Access
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
Support for Open Textbooks at Concordia
- There are grants available to adopt an open textbook for your course.
- Make suggestions for this page by emailing oer@concordia.ca.
- Learn more about OER.