To help students understand the value and usefulness of psychology in their
daily lives, Nairne presents PSYCHOLOGY FOR A REASON. Rather than focusing
exclusively on the content of psychology -- the "what" -- Nairne infuses each
chapter with the "why," -- explaining how our thoughts and actions help us solve
the problems we encounter every day. This unique approach allows students to
understand the function and purpose of psychology and its topics first --
psychology is no longer presented as a bunch of abstract topics that need to be
memorized. This approach promotes critical thinking; as students progress
through each chapter, they become engaged as they see