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Welcome to the Books for Psychology Class Blog. The goal of this blog is to share books that would be useful in an introductory psychology class for both instructors and students.  We encourage anyone who is interested to submit reviews of books they would recommend.  If you would like to contribute  to this blog, information can be found on the tab labeled contact/submissions.   Please e-mail us at laurabrandt85@gmail.com or fenton598@gmail.com or jflitter1@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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Check out our new page for students and this article by Cal Flyn about the 5 best books in Psychology for students featuring the Blog.
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Featured Books
We always feature three books, but there is much more to explore!  Just click on the Blog link and the top of the page for over 100 more exciting book reviews and activities.
Click on the photo of the book you are interested in and you will be taken directly to the blog posting for that book.
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Study Like a Champ: The Psychology-Based Guide to “Grade A” Study Habits is an amazing book that offers detailed, evidence-based advice for successful study habits based on planning, preparation, retrieval practice, reflection, and tools beyond the classroom. Everything presented is designed to help students be more successful. There are amazing tips and ways to use research from cognitive psychology to improve student learning and reduce stress.
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Traumatic events are disturbing experiences that create negative emotions and reaction. Trauma not only affects those directly exposed to it but also those around the individuals who have experienced trauma. Research reveals that trauma leads to physiological changes in the brain and body. This newfound knowledge offers potential avenues to prevent and perhaps reverse the damage caused by trauma. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma serves as a guide to understanding trauma and urges us to acknowledge its impact on lives and encourage the development of treatments and prevention strategies.
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Famous textbook author David Myers has released a new book which emphasizes his background in Social Psychology His accessible writing style and his practical examples makes the book easy to read. One need not have any background in the field of psychology in order to appreciate and learn from this book. Myers features short chapters on overconfidence and the self-fulfilling prophecy. Portions of the book are devoted to personal well being and research that helps people live happier and healthier lives. Myers also tackles some challenging topics such as the replication crisis in psychology, but he does this with optimism and hope. Whether you are already a fan of Myers or are new to his work, this is a book that is well worth your time.

If you are interested in learning more about these books and many others, click on the Blog link at the top of the page. Each of the book review postings includes a brief explanation of the book, a related classroom activity, key psychological concepts referenced in the book, and other resources such as websites or podcasts.
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