<p>Lefton&rsquo;s key mission is to get students actively learning and thinking critically.&nbsp; The exciting Third Canadian edition of this mid-level text continues to focus on delivering opportunities for &ldquo;active learning&rdquo; and demonstrating the relevance of psychological knowledge to real life. It speaks directly to students&rsquo; needs and interests and supports them in their first explorations of this multi-faceted and often complex discipline with outstanding study aids and supplements. This attractive text has a clear internal organizational structure and is laden with Canadian research and great examples. Lefton&rsquo;s four major themes are: 1) Nature v. Nurture, 2) Diversity, 3) Biological/Evolutionary topics, 4) Critical Thinking. These form the heart and soul of the book.&nbsp; Themes are well developed and integrated throughout to provide a unifying framework to help students learn. A new boxed feature --Psychology in the Media &ndash; a Critical Look --appearing in every chapter will intrigue, cause discussion and also inspire critical thinking. &nbsp;</p>