REVEL Psychology 6th Edition

What was Dr. Ciccarelli's original career interest?

Researching language development in developmentally delayed children (correct)

Teaching Introductory Psychology

Writing ancillary materials for psychology texts

Counseling adolescents

Where did Dr. Ciccarelli teach Introductory Psychology and Human Development for over 30 years?

Vanderbilt University

University of Tennessee

Gulf Coast State College (correct)

Georgia College & State University

What is Dr. Noland White's current position?

Professor of psychology at Georgia College & State University (correct)

Dean of Student Affairs at Vanderbilt University

Researcher at University of Tennessee

Professor of psychology at Gulf Coast State College

Where did Dr. Ciccarelli receive her Ph.D. in developmental psychology?

George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Ciccarelli author before writing this title?

Numerous ancillary materials for psychology texts Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the university where Dr. Noland White received his Ph.D.?

University of Tennessee Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary area of research focus for Dr. White's lab?

Psychophysiology and neuropsychological performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Dr. White's collaborative research outside of the lab?

Effectiveness of technology in the college classroom Signup and view all the answers

What award did Dr. White receive in 2008?

Georgia College Excellence in Teaching Award Signup and view all the answers

What is Dr. White's role besides being a professor?

Licensed psychologist Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the textbook that acknowledges Dr. White?

The author is not specified Signup and view all the answers

How many editions of the textbook have been developed?

Six Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge that many students face despite their efforts?

Achieving higher grades Signup and view all the answers

What can be particularly helpful for students learning a new language?

Hearing the content in addition to reading it Signup and view all the answers

Why do students rarely achieve their desired grades?

They are not taught how to study Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of verbal study methods?

They involve the use of words Signup and view all the answers

What do visual learning methods involve?

The use of pictures or images Signup and view all the answers

Why might students prefer to use a combination of study methods?

Because different methods work for different people Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Revel experience?

To awaken students’ curiosity and energize their desire to learn Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the new Revel-only appendix?

The research findings and methods of industrial-organizational psychologists Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Applying Psychology to Everyday Life' feature?

To have students describe the intersection of concepts in psychology with their personal experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the digital materials in this edition?

They allow students to experience figures, graphs, and tables as part of an active learning process Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the question in Chapter 5, 'Learning'?

Have you ever used the promise of a pleasurable outcome or reward to modify your own behavior or the behavior of others? Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of the dynamic learning aids in the Revel experience?

They make classroom presentations more vivid and attention-grabbing Signup and view all the answers

What can concept maps help you to do?

See how various concepts are linked together Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find concept maps in the chapter?

At the end of each major section, just before the practice quizzes Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of creating your own concept maps as you take notes on the chapter?

It helps you to understand how concepts are linked together Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of practice quizzes in the study guide or Web site?

To help you understand the questions on the actual exam Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using the Revel e-text?

It provides a variety of opportunities to quiz yourself on the information in tables, figures, and graphs Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of trying to answer a variety of quiz questions?

You will be more successful at interpreting the questions on the actual exam Signup and view all the answers