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For courses in Introductory Psychology. An inclusive introduction to psychological science that emphasizes critical thinking and human diversity Invitation to Psychology weaves scientific and critical thinking into the fabric of psychological science. Authors Carole Wade, Carol Tavris, Samuel Sommers and Lisa Shin empower students to separate fact from fiction and to distinguish wishful thinking from thinking wisely. In so doing, they inspire students to ask questions and be willing to wonder, essential skills for learning how to think like psychologists. The 8th Edition has been updated with engaging new features and coverage of recent events such as the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.