Rod,
I have recently adopted Rod Plotnik's Introduction to Psychology
5th Edition. I feel as though it is an excellent book for undergraduates,
especially freshman. I have had many positive comments from students about
the readability of the book.
Each chapter has a section on Cultural Diversity in psychology
based on what area the chapter is covering. Also, at the end of each
chapter, there is a section on critical thinking; there is usually some
topic or article covered and then a set of critical thinking questions.
Since the book is in its 5th edition all of the information is
very current, which my students seemed to really enjoy also. They could
put real life examples to what we were learning.
The study guide that accompanies the text is very helpful for
group discussions and class activities. I have used many of the study
guides for out-of-class assignments and extra credit.
The text bank is helpful also with questions ranging from easy to
difficult. The questions are also broken down into Factual and Applied. My
students seem to do well with the Applied questions.
Well, there you have it. I hope that helps some.
Nina
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On Mon, 10 May 1999, Rod Hetzel wrote:
> Hi everyone:
>
> Let me apologize in advance for bringing up a topic that I know has
> been previously discussed in great detail on this listserve. If I had
> known I would have needed that information I would have paid more
> attention...
>
> At any rate, I am going to be teaching an Introduction to Psychology
> class for undergraduates this coming fall and am looking for a
> textbook to use. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am preferably
> looking for a text that also has good supplemental teaching aides
> (ideas for class discussions, projects, sample test questions, etc).
>
> Thank you for your ideas and suggestions!
>
> With regards,
>
> Rod Hetzel
>
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