This exceptionally concise volume offers a rich survey of the field's fundamental research and concepts. Richard Griggs has updated the book throughout, especially in the chapters on neuroscience, sensation and perception, learning, social psychology, and abnormal psychology-all while maintaining the book's trademark brevity.
The 10th edition ofDiscovering Psychology continues the book's core mission of exploring psychology across diverse cultures while helping students develop a strong foundation in scientific literacy. With a future-focused approach, the authors update coverage of diversity, equity, and inclusion, neuroscience, data fluency, and practical applications. These updates connect seamlessly with Macmillan Learning's Achieve, which supports engagement and skill-building beyond the text.
Achieve - Learn Psychology. Build Skills for Life.
We're reimagining how psychology is taught and learned-focusing on the skills students need to succeed. Achieve combines engaging content with AI-powered tools to help students apply psychological concepts, and build habits that last beyond the course.
New in Achieve - For more information See Content Material:
- Foundational Skills Modules (AI ethics, AI basics, note-taking, time management, using APA style and reading research)
- Data Literacy Activities (visual data, ethics, methods, statistics)
- AI-Enabled Guided Reading - makes reading truly assignable
- AI-Enabled Guided Quiz Review - builds in practice between attempts
- Short-Form Writing Tool with rubric-aligned prompts and auto-scoring feedback
- Late Night Lectures with Professor Steve Ross-short, humorous, and engaging concept videos
Each activity is designed to build skills, increase engagement, and support student success.
