Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior
Product identity
- Publisher
- Cengage
- Program family
- Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior
- Edition
- 17th Edition (©2027)
Instructional fit
- Courses
- Introductory high-school and college psychology; grades 9–12
- Role explanation
- Core introductory psychology textbook used in high-school and college-level courses.
- Subjects covered
- Supported instructional roles
Materials and delivery
- Format description
- Print and digital textbook with Cengage eBook options, visual resources, study tools, practice, assessment, and instructor support.
- Included components
- Paperback textbook; Cengage eBook; research-method features; applied examples; visual learning resources; chapter review; practice questions; study tools; assessment; instructor resources.
- Languages and support
- English with structured explanations, key terms, visual examples, review, digital search and study tools, and accessibility features.
Links and notes
- Vendor product URL
- Visit publisher product page
- Curriculum notes
- Formerly offered by Thomson Wadsworth in the source inventory. The current publisher is Cengage, and the current product is the 17th Edition, copyright 2027. The edition used by the source district remains unconfirmed, but the catalog adopts the current product identity.
Availability
- Product availability
- Available
- Last checked
- September 29, 2026
An introductory psychology text connecting core concepts, research methods, critical thinking, behavior, cognition, development, social psychology, mental health, applications, and digital learning.
Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior by Dennis Coon, Tanya Martini, and John Mitterer introduces psychological science through research, critical thinking, and applications to everyday life. It covers biological foundations, sensation and perception, learning, memory, cognition, development, motivation, personality, social behavior, psychological disorders, therapies, and health while using examples, visuals, review, and digital study resources.