Psychology 8th - Gleitman, Gross, Reisberg

Overview: Psychology (8th Edition) by Gleitman, Gross & Reisberg

Publication & Format

• Authors: Henry Gleitman, James J. Gross, and Daniel Reisberg AbeBooksBooks by ISBN.

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company.

• Release Year: 2010 (Hardcover), with a paperback follow-up in mid-2010 Books by ISBNBiblio.

• Length & Size: Approximately 864 pages, available in both hardcover and paperback formats AmazonBiblio+1Direct Textbook.

• Dimensions: Around 9–11 inches tall, with the hardcover weighing over 4 lbs and the paperback slightly lighter AmazonBiblio+1.

Content & Pedagogical Approach

• The 8th Edition has been reorganized and streamlined to reflect modern psychology course structures. It includes updated research, enhanced visuals, pedagogical tools, and usability improvements AmazonAbeBooksBookFinder.

• Integrated perspective: Co-author James Gross emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, exploring how psychology interfaces with the humanities and ongoing breakthroughs in neuroscience AmazonAbeBooks.

• Author expertise:

  • Henry Gleitman was a renowned educator and general psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, known for decades of teaching excellence AmazonWikipedia.

  • James J. Gross is a prominent professor at Stanford focusing on emotion research and recognized for his award-winning teaching AmazonAbeBooks.

  • Daniel Reisberg, based at Reed College, specializes in memory and imagery and contributes frequently to applied cognitive psychology AbeBooksWikipedia.

Reception & Value

• On Amazon, the book earns around 4.4 out of 5 stars, praised for clarity and balance between depth and readability AmazonGoodreads.

• A reviewer on Amazon called it a “tour de force,” noting its structure around themes like Action, Cognition, Social Behavior, and Individual Differences—framed by biological foundations of mind and behavior Amazon.

• On Goodreads, it maintains a solid rating with comments highlighting its usefulness as a comprehensive overview across subfields of psychology—including evolutionary, cognitive, social, and neurobiological domains Goodreads.

“Covering a large number of subareas within psychology … you’re sure to find something detailing what you’re looking for.” Goodreads

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