Essentials of Psychology Author:Baron, Whitford This work, an "Essentials" version of "Psychology" 3rd edition, emphasizes applications. Offering fewer chapters overall, plus additional pedagogy for students, this version includes all the basic content of the longer text. It features a user-friendly, coversational writing style; current research and references; and a balance of research and a... more »pplications to show psychology's scientific roots and relevance to daily life.« less