This bestselling textbook brings the latest developments in psychology to students in a signature writing style that will inspire a lifelong love of science. The authors--respected researchers and writers of popular press titles--invite students to join them on a tour of their favourite subject--psychological science. The new edition takes a closer look at the role psychology plays in our society, the rate of replication in published studies, and how critical thinking is foundational in science and life. Each chapter has been fully updated with research and examples to portray a field that is constantly evolving and illuminating the world today.