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Introduction to Psychology

v3.0 Charles Stangor

Acknowledgments

Notes for Version 3.0

I would like to thank the team at FlatWorld, including Vicki Brentnall and KB Mello, who worked closely with me on all aspects of the project. Also, many thanks to the following colleagues (including those who wish to remain anonymous) whose comprehensive feedback and suggestions for improving the material helped make the third edition of Introduction to Psychology a better text.

  1. Dr. Denise Arellano, Ph.D., McNeese State University

  2. Dr. David Baskind, Delta College

  3. Dr. Robert Becklen, Ph.D., Ramapo College of New Jersey

  4. Janell Campbell, Colorado State University–Pueblo

  5. Dr. Kimberly Chandler, Ph.D., Eastfield College

  6. Dr. James Collins, Middle Georgia College

  7. Sister Marie Kathleen Daugherty, Donnelly College

  8. J. David Eisenberg, Evergreen Valley College

  9. Daniella Errett, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  10. Jerry Green, Tarrant County College

  11. Deana Julka, University of Portland

  12. Dr. Caleb Lack, University of Central Oklahoma

  13. Dr. Thomas Link, Pierce College

  14. Richard P. Martielli, Ph.D., Washington University in Saint Louis

  15. Tom Myers, Queensborough Community College

  16. John Norland, Blackhawk Technical College

  17. Dr. Mary Ann O’Grady, Southern New Hampshire University

  18. Sharon Olsen, St. Petersburg College

  19. Sheldon H. Rifkin, Ph.D., Kennesaw State University

  20. Dr. Michael Spiegler, Ph.D., Providence College

  21. Dr. Wayne Stein, Brevard Community College

  22. Barry Stennett, Athens Technical College; North Georgia College

  23. Dr. Aaron Wichman, Western Kentucky University

Version 1.0

The development of Introduction to Psychology was made possible through the combined efforts of many people, each of whom brought special skills to the project.

One important resource was an advisory board of instructors from across the country. Their thoughtful and insightful feedback throughout development was invaluable in creating this first edition. I am deeply grateful to the following people for their time and effort:

  1. M. Janelle Cambron-Mellott, University of Alabama; Birmingham Southern College

  2. Celeste Doerr, Florida State University

  3. Jerry Green, Tarrant County College–NW Campus

  4. Richard Hass, University of Delaware

  5. Adam Hutcheson, University of South Carolina

  6. Matthew I. Isaak, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

  7. Kerry Jordan, Utah State University

  8. Jerwen Jou, University of Texas–Pan American

  9. Peggy Norwood, Community College of Aurora

  10. Karen Rhines, Northampton Community College

  11. Eva Szeli, Arizona State University

  12. Anton Villado, Rice University

Introduction to Psychology also benefited from reviews at various stages of the book’s development. Many thanks to the following reviewers for their contributions:

  1. Eileen J. Achorn, The University of Texas at San Antonio

  2. Mara Aruguete, Lincoln University

  3. David Carlston, Midwestern State University

  4. Jenel T. Cavazos, Cameron University

  5. Stephanie B. Ding, Del Mar College

  6. Gaithri A. Fernando, California State University, Los Angeles

  7. William Goggin, University of Southern Mississippi

  8. Karla A. Lassonde, Minnesota State University, Mankato

  9. Greg Loviscky, Pennsylvania State University

  10. Michael A. Mangan, University of New Hampshire, Durham

  11. Anne Moyer, SUNY at Stony Brook

  12. Todd Nelson, California State University, Stanislaus

  13. Bridgette J. Peteet, University of Cincinnati

  14. Brad Pinter, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona

  15. Steven V. Rouse, Pepperdine University

  16. Glenda S. Williams, Lone Star College, North Harris

Thanks also to Maren Voss, Hagerstown (MD) Community College, for her research and writing assistance; to Matthew I. Isaak, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, for his work on the accompanying Test Item File and PowerPoint slides; and to Chrissy Chimi and Stacy Claxton of Scribe, Inc., who expertly handled the many details of the production process.

And special thanks to the team at Flat World Knowledge. Completion of the book and supplements required the attention of many people, including Michael Boezi, who signed the book and supported my efforts from beginning to end; Pam Hersperger, who managed the book through development; and Gina Huck Siegert, who worked closely with me on all aspects of the project.