Acknowledgements
This adaptation was made possible with a grant provided by BCcampus, generously funded by the Hewlett Foundation.
Lead Author
Jessica Motherwell McFarlane
Chapters:
- Introduction
- History of Psychology
- Sensation and Perception
- States of Consciousness
- Lifespan Development
- Emotion
- Motivation
- Gender and Sexuality
- Well-being
Authors
Amelia Shi
Chapters:
- Psychological Science
- Memory
- Personality
- Psychology in Our Social Lives
Dinesh Ramoo
Chapters:
- Learning
- Cognition
- Intelligence and Language
Tareq Yousef
Chapter:
- Biological Basis of Behaviour
Editors
Shirley Hutchinson
Reviewed all chapters of the book and provided feedback to authors.
Chelsea Bell Eady
Graphic Design and User Experience, Inclusive Design and Accessibility Advisor responsible for: Grant writing; workshop on inclusive design for authors; inclusive design and user experience advice for authors; mentoring and supervision of CapU undergraduate graphic design students; and art direction, colour design, and editing of student generated images.
Contributors
We would like to recognize the following contributors:
Justice Institute British Columbia, Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation
Project Management; Instructional Design; Technical Design and Development; and Pressbooks development.
BCcampus Open Education
Project Management; Pressbooks development and publishing; and Accessibility.
Marie Bartlett – Illustrator, Instructional Designer
For her stunning visual translations of complex concepts, beautifully designed images, lightning-fast turnarounds, and the always kind presence and compassion she brought to every meeting.
Karen Kelm – Copy Editor
For her invaluable copy editor’s expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and insightful suggestions, which have not only significantly enhanced the quality of our writing but also brought our diverse content and writing styles into a harmonious and cohesive whole.
Jason La Rochelle – Indigenous Pedagogy, Protocol and Practice Consultant
For his invaluable expertise, wisdom, and compassionate mentorship, which have profoundly guided our team in the inclusion of Indigenous content throughout the book.
Darcye Lovsin – Open Education and Copyright Librarian
For her librarian superpowers in securing copyright permissions, meticulously verifying references, and impeccably maintaining the foundation of scientific and academic rigour upon which this entire textbook rests.
Rachel Lu – Illustrator
New illustrations created by Rachel Lu with grant funding provided by The Office of Creative Activity, Research and Scholarship (CARS) at Capilano University under faculty supervision of Chelsea Bell Eady.
Chanelle Tye – EDI Consultant
For leading a workshop on positionality statements for authors, reviewing a select chapter for each author and providing vital feedback and guidance.
Student Reviewers
A special thank you to students from UBC-O and CNC for reviewing and providing feedback on select chapters.