Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior (MindTap Course List)
Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305091870
Author: Dennis Coon, John O. Mitterer
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: The scientific study of the mind as well as the behavior is termed as psychology. It is a multifaceted discipline and it includes various types, such as developmental, forensic, social, and cognitive psychology.

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