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An Introduction to Psychological Statistics
Garett Foster · University of Missouri St. Lousi
We are constantly bombarded by information, and finding a way to filter that information in an objective way is crucial to surviving this onslaught with your sanity intact. This is what statistics, and logic we use in it, enables us to do. Through the lens of statistics, we learn to find the signal hidden in the noise when it is there and to know when an apparent trend or pattern is really just randomness.
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Our Lives - An Ethnic Studies Primer
Guadalupe Capozzi, Silas Cha, & Daryl Johnson · CC ECHO
This book is an introduction or primer to ethnic studies and is not a complete or comprehensive review of the literature. We identified and included major concepts, theories, perspectives, and voices in ethnic studies with research from anthropology, history, political science, psychology, and sociology to offer an inclusive approach for critical inquiry.
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Culture and Psychology
L. D. Worthy, Trisha Lavigne, & Fernando Romero · Glendale Community College
In the contents: 5.03: Social Cognitions · 11: Culture and Social Behavior · 12.04: Social Fairness
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Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education
Gina Peterson and Emily Elam · College of the Canyons
This text focuses on the appropriate use of a variety of assessment and observation strategies to document child development and behavior. Child observations will be conducted and analyzed.
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International Trade - Theory and Policy
Anonymous · LibreTexts
This text is built on the belief that to understand the international economy, students need to learn how economic models are applied to real world problems. It is true what they say, that ”economists do it with models.“ That's because economic models provide insights about the world that are simply not obtainable solely by discussion of the issues. A variety of international trade models including the Ricardian, Heckscher-Ohlin, and the monopolistic competition models are presented.
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Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives in Diversity
Deanna Cozart et al. · University of Georgia
The fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Examination of the nature and function of culture, development of individual and group cultural identity, definitions and implications of diversity, and the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy. This course has a required field experience component.
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CAREER 110: Career and Life Planning
Kimberly Galbraith · Diablo Valley College
This text presents research strategies for effective career and major choice selection. Students will use a variety of techniques to find, retrieve, and evaluate career planning information as well as career assessments to identify their preferred work values, interests, and personality traits. Focus is placed on the exploration of labor market needs, educational and employment requirements, and career ladders within given professions resulting in an effective educational and job search plan.
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Introduction to Archaeology: A Workbook
Ashley Lemke · University of Texas at Arlington
In the contents: 1.10: Social Organization
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Digging into Archaeology: A Brief OER Introduction to Archaeology with Activities
Amanda Wolcott Paskey and AnnMarie Beasley Cisneros · Cosumnes River College & American River College
In the contents: 11: Social Archaeology · 11.01: Introduction to Social Archaeology · 11.02: Activity 1 - Analyzing Cars- Social Archaeology
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Fundamentals of Psychological Disorders
Alexis Bridley and Lee W. Daffin Jr. · Washington State University
Fundamentals of Psychological Disorders (formerly Abnormal Psychology) tackles the difficult topic of mental disorders in 15 modules and is updated through the DSM-5-TR. After the first three foundational modules, a discussion of mental disorders ensues to include depressive, anxiety, personality, schizophrenic, eating, and obsessive-compulsive to name a few.
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Small Group Communication and Presentation
LibreTexts
This book covers the dynamics of small-group communication. Students will explore their own communication skills and weaknesses through the application of critical thinking and analysis. They'll learn a variety of problem-solving and leadership techniques, including how to conduct meetings and discussions, as well as how to effectively and persuasively present information within small groups and as a small group to a larger audience, using research methods together to analyze information.
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Human Services Field Work Practicum Manual
Wendy D. Bratina · Harrisburg Area Community College
This Field Work Practicum manual is for students in HACC's HUMS 215 Field Work Practicum course. This course provides students with a cumulative learning experience and is a required course in the Human Services, Social Services, and Addiction & Recovery Services degree programs at HACC. Students work in a human services agency under supervision. In this environment, students learn to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired in their coursework.
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The Art of Being Human
Michael Wesch · Kansas State University
In the contents: 06: Social Structure
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Infant and Toddler Education and Care
Susan Eliason · Bridgewater State University
In the contents: 1.10: Creating Environments to Enhance Social and Emotional Development
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Field Experience Practicum in ECE
Laura Daly · Woodland Community College
Field Experience Practicum in Early Childhood Education guides students in applying theory to practice through hands-on experience in early learning settings. Grounded in the Project Approach and relationship-based teaching, the text emphasizes observation, documentation, reflection, and collaboration with children, families, and colleagues. Designed for practicum students, it integrates coursework with real-world application and professional growth.
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Introductory Probability
Charles Grinstead & J. Laurie Snell · Dartmouth & Swarthmore Universities
This text is designed for an introductory probability course taken by sophomores, juniors, and seniors in mathematics, the physical and social sciences, engineering, and computer science. It presents a thorough treatment of probability ideas and techniques necessary for a firm understanding of the subject. The text can be used in a variety of course lengths, levels, and areas of emphasis.
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EXPLORATIONS: An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology
Beth Shook, Katie Nelson, Kelsie Aguilera, & Lara Braff, Eds. · LibreTexts
In the contents: 6.02: Sociality Residency Patterns and Dispersal
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Cognitive Psychology
Mehgan Andrade and Neil Walker · College of the Canyons
Ultimately Cognitive psychology is the scientific investigation of human cognition, that is, all our mental abilities – perceiving, learning, remembering, thinking, reasoning, and understanding. It is closely related to the highly interdisciplinary cognitive science and influenced by artificial intelligence, computer science, philosophy, anthropology, linguistics, biology, physics, and neuroscience. Cognitive psychology studies how people acquire and apply knowledge or information.
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Foundations of American Education: A Critical Lens
Melissa Wells and Courtney Clayton · Virtual Library of Virginia
In this survey text, readers will explore the foundations of American education through a critical lens. Topics include the teaching profession, influences on student learning, philosophical and historical foundations, structures of schools, ethical and legal issues, curriculum, classroom environment, and the path forward.
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Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Ferrier and Mays)
Michelle Ferrier and Elizabeth Mays · LibreTexts
This is the first edition of a modular open textbook designed for entrepreneurial journalism, media innovation, and related courses.