This booklet of concept charts is intended to help organize, assimilate, and master the main ideas contained in the textbook, Psychology : themes and variations : briefer version.

This exceptional guide was written by Richard Stalling and Ronald Wasden, psychology professors with more than 30 years of experience as a writing team specializing in the creation of dynamic, interactive student tools. Working closely with Wayne Weiten, Stalling and Wasden have organized each chapter in the Study Guide around Weiten's learning objectives for each text chapter. A review of key ideas for each chapter includes an engaging mix of matching exercises, fill-in-the-blank items, free-response questions, and programmed learning. In addition, the Study Guide offers key terms, a review of key people, and a self-test for each chapter in the text.

For every major content section, longtime author Richard Straub has divided each module by major topic; each section includes a Preview (objectives that require short answers) and "Stepping Through the Section" (which include detailed, fill-in-the-blank questions). The Study Guide also includes self-tests, critical-thinking exercises, vocabulary and language activities, Internet activities, and crossword puzzles.