Part I. Introduction; Part II. Biological Bases of Psychology; Part III. Cognition; Part IV. Development; Part V. Motivation and Emotion; Part VI. Social and Personality Processes; Part VII. Clinical and Health Psychology.
This book presents the most important contributions to modern psychological science and explains how the contributions came to be.
Robert J. Sternberg is Professor of Human Development at Cornell University, New York. Formerly, he was IBM Professor of Psychology and Education at Yale University, Connecticut. He won the 1999 James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award and the 2017 William James Fellow Award from APS. He is editor of Perspectives on Psychological Science. His main fields of interest are in intelligence, creativity, wisdom, ethics, love and hate. His PhD is from Stanford University, California and he has thirteen honorary doctorates. He is a member of the National Academy of Education and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Sternberg is the author of roughly 1600 publications and has been cited over 102,000 times with an h index of 154. Susan T. Fiske is Eugene Higgins Professor, Psychology and Public Affairs, Princeton University, New Jersey. She investigates cognitive stereotypes and emotional prejudices, culturally, interpersonally and neuro-scientifically. Her books include The HUMAN Brand: How We Relate to People, Products, and Companies (with Chris Malone, 2013), Envy up, Scorn down: How Status Divides Us (2011), and Social Cognition (with Shelley Taylor, 2013). She edits the Annual Review of Psychology, PNAS, and Policy Insights from Behavioral and Brain Sciences. She is past-President of the Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, and won Princeton University's Graduate Mentoring Award. Don Foss is Professor of Psychology at the University of Houston and has served on the faculties of the University of Texas, Austin and Florida State University. His publications have focused on language processing, memory and student success. He has been editor, associate editor or board member of numerous publications, and also served as a department chair, dean and provost. Foss received an all-University Outstanding Teaching Award at the University of Texas, Austin, and an Outstanding Achievement Award from the University of Minnesota.
'In 100 autobiographical essays, psychology's preeminent
contributors reveal the roots and fruits of their famed
contributions. Here are stories for posterity, from the funding
barriers that challenged Thomas Bouchard's study of reared-apart
twins, to Michael Gazzaniga's exhilaration on discovering the
wonders of human split-brains, to Carol Dweck's 'me-search' on how
she and others could find a thriving mindset when facing obstacles.
This is living history - and a great read for both psychological
scientists and students.' David G. Myers, Hope College,
Michigan
'Reading this book is like spending an afternoon chatting with some
of psychology's most prominent scholars. They talk about the
significance of their work, describe how they honed their creative
ideas, and offer advice for dealing with failures, adversity, and
success. The authors invite us inside their laboratories and
provide a rare insight into the process of making a difference.'
Diane Halpern, Dean of Social Sciences, Emerita, Minerva Schools at
KGI and Professor of Psychology, Emerita, Claremont McKenna
College, California
'Asking a couple 'How did you two meet?' inevitably elicits an
interesting story, and this is essentially what the editors of this
volume have done by asking a group of eminent psychological
scientists to talk about their love affairs with their work. The
result is a set of brief but fascinating stories that not only
inspire admiration of these brilliant authors but will surely lead
some of today's best students to dream of following in their
footsteps.' Douglas Bernstein, University of South Florida
'A wonderful book and an instant classic. In this remarkable series
of essays bookended by two thought-provoking summaries, 100 eminent
psychological scholars offer readers an insider's glimpse of how to
achieve scientific excellence. This superb book is a powerful
reminder of the value of serendipity in scientific discovery.
Psychology lovers will find the often surprising insights from our
field's premier scholars invaluable, and will have a difficult time
putting the book down. Great fun and highly recommended.' Scott O.
Lilienfeld, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Psychology, Emory
University, Atlanta and Editor, Clinical Psychological Science
'In engaging and highly personal essays, the most eminent
psychologists of our time show the human side of their life's work.
Anyone with an interest in the influences behind the key theories
and findings of the discipline will be captivated by this volume.'
Robert S. Feldman, Deputy Chancellor, University of Massachusetts,
Amherst
'Surely every psychological researcher or professor will want to
read this insightful book. Moreover, every student should be
required to read it. Most undergraduate psychology majors and even
many graduate students can name hundreds of athletes, singers, and
actors, but they struggle to name any living psychologist other
than their professors and 'Dr Phil'. It's about time we call
attention to our research rock stars!' James Kalat, Professor
Emeritus, North Carolina State University
'Even beyond the Who's Who of psychological scientists represented
by the authors and editors of this volume (and talk about an
impossible task to begin with!), the sum of the topics contained
throughout these chapters makes the indisputable case for
psychological science as the way forward in understanding so much
of what is important in our world.' Alan Kraut, Association for
Psychological Science, Executive Director Emeritus
'A wonderful collection of essays from psychology's A-listers. We
quickly learn that they are engaging writers, as their stories
bring their important discoveries to life. Every aspiring
psychological scientist will want to read these essays, hoping to
emulate at least some of the qualities that these eminent
scientists share.' Todd F. Heatherton, Lincoln Filene Professor in
Human Relations, Dartmouth College, New Hampshire
'The book makes the reader feel as if he or she is an active
participant in both the process and the story behind these famous
studies. The essays abound with anecdotes, philosophy, and advice
for young scientists. This book will be an excellent addition to
any university collection, as well as to the shelves of the
interested layperson.' Choice
'… the editors have produced an excellent sampler of psychological
science and the people and processes that create it. I know of no
other volume that meets the editors' objectives as well as does
this one - it is an important volume that should find many
readers.' Donald A. Dewsbury, PsycCRITIQUES
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