Psychology
Modules for Active Learning
Eleventh Edition
Dennis Coon
John O. Mitterer
Changes to This Edition
•Combines coverage of child/adult/life span development
into a single chapter on developmental psychology
•Updated Applied Psychology Chapter - emphasizing
technology, work settings, and career-related information
•New Applied Module on Psychology and Media - a
specialty area of coauthor John Mitterer
•Has an enhanced focus on active processing, reflection
and critical thinking
•Has a more developed and consistent modular format
SQ4R – Mastery Made Simple!
The SQ4R Method
•Promotes Active Learning
•Increases long-term retention of ideas
•Encourages a reflective attitude which lies at the heart of
critical thinking
•Is reinforced throughout each chapter for optimum
learning and retention
Survey
Question
Read
Recite
Reflect
Review
Consistent Modular Format
Each module begins on its own
page and concludes with a pointby-point summary and a
Knowledge Builder with Recite
and Reflect exercises.
Entire chapters or individual
modules can be assigned with
equal ease.
pp. 186187
Integrated Pedagogy Supports the SQ4R System
A list of modules
& survey questions
provide an overview
of the chapter.
Short vignettes
preview the
chapter & engage
students.
pg. 148
SQ4R – Clarifies Ideas
Guide Questions prompt students to
look for important ideas as they read
pp. 158159
SQ4R – Facilitates Comprehension
Coon and Mitterer are well
known for their exceptional
reading and comprehension
tools for students.
pg.192
pg. 183
pg.167
SQ4R - Encourages Self Discovery with
Discovering Psychology Sections
In the Discovering Psychology
sections, students make strong
connections with the material
through activities that they
can try for themselves,
encouraging self-discovery of
key concepts.
pg. 160
SQ4R – Builds Knowledge
Knowledge Builders
give students a chance
to test their
understanding and
recall of preceding
topics and to assess
their progress.
short quiz with answers
to check and enhance
learning.
pg. 172
SQ4R – Fosters Understanding
Helping students reflect on new information
fosters understanding and forms lasting memories.
pg. 178
SQ4R-Personally Relevant, Immediately Useful!
Associating new
concepts with personal
experiences and prior
knowledge aids in
comprehension and
retention.
pg. 154
SQ4R – Makes Reviewing Easy!
Bulleted summaries at the end of
each chapter making reviewing
easier and less intimidating as
chapter material is broken into
pp. 153,
smaller “chunks.”
161, 171,
177
Unique “Human Diversity” sections
Human diversity boxes encourage students to reflect on
similarities and differences in individual human expression.
Topics highlight many current, diversity related issues.
pg. 206
Explore Personal Applications with
Psychology in Action
Found at the end of every
chapter, Psychology in
Action modules use high
interest discussions to
bridge the gap between
theory and practical
applications.
How can I
use this
information
?
Does this
mean
anything to
me?
pg.198
Capture Their Attention with Brainwaves Boxes
pg. 170
These engaging boxes help students think about how the biopsychological
Perspective contributes to a better understanding of human behavior.
Highlight Clinical Applications with
The Clinical File
pg. 191
These new boxes expose students to high interest, clinical topics – therapies,
disorders, personal adjustment – that illustrate the relevance of chapter topics.
Support Materials that Facilitate Instruction
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Annotated Instructor’s Edition
Instructor’s Manual
CengageNow
TestBank
PowerLecture with JoinIn and ExamView
– ExamView
– PowerPoint Presentations
– Instructor’s Manual
• Videos
– ABC Videos
– Exclusive Research in Action Video
Support Materials that Enhance Learning
• Print Options:
– StudyGuide
• Digital Options:
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CengageNow
Psychology Resource Center
PsykTrek 3.0
Companion Website
Thank you!