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Appropriate for Introductory Psychology courses at both the university and college levels.Psychology, Third Canadian Edition, presents the breadth and scope of psychology, maintaining a balance between research and application, simultaneously demonstrating psychology's scientific roots and its relevance to students' everyday lives. The latter is manifested in the theme of the text, “Making Psychology a Part of Your Life”. Psychology, Third Canadian Edition, draws upon and illustrates the modern research base of modern psychology, without neglecting the important research that is happening every day in Canada. At the same time, the text focuses on Canadian culture, demographics, laws, ethnic composition, and more, creating a familiar and comfortable context in which to learn. The Third Canadian Edition has an increased emphasis on the role of evolution, behaviour genetics, and neuroscience, but still retains its acclaimed user-friendly, conversational writing style that engages and involves the student.