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Renowned authors and researchers Schacter Gilbert Wegner and now Matthew Nock introduce students to today's research with a focus on the critical thinking skills that will stay with them beyond the course term This multi-media pack contains the print textbook and LaunchPad acces for an additional GBP5 per student LaunchPad is an interactive online resource that helps students achieve better results LaunchPad combines an interactive e-book with high-quality multimedia content and ready-made assessment options including LearningCurve our adaptive quizzing resource to engage your students and develop their understanding Features include Pre-built Units for each chapter curated by experienced educators with media for that chapter organized and ready to assign or customize to suit your course
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