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Pearson Study Materials - What's worth the added cost? - SweetSecret - 05-09-2014
I am planning to take the abnormal psychology TECEP exam, to help me towards the residency requirement at TESC for the per credit tuition plan. The first book listed for this exam under recommended study guides is the Abnormal Psychology 16th edition book by Butcher, Minka & Hooley. As all textbooks generally are, this one is expensive. Someone else on here mentioned that they studied using just IS & passed, but felt like some of the questions came directly from the text of the book. Given this, I am wondering how helpful Pearson's additional study materials typically are towards the TECEP exams? i.e. MyPsychLab access, & eText
Can a MyPsychLab be used by one student & then sold to another? I don't know exactly what to look for when buying these.
Also, what is the difference between the eText from Pearson vs the eBook from Google?
I've been heavily debating getting an A La Carte version of the book, so I don't have to stare at a computer screen for hours, but on the ither hand I do much better studying from things like flashcards versus re-reading the same text numerous times.
Thanks!
Pearson Study Materials - What's worth the added cost? - bricabrac - 05-09-2014
If you require an ebook ohter have mentioned when purchasing from Chegg you have access to the ebook and can return the actual text prior to the trial period. Do a search, I can't remember exactly how this works or if the term is for a few weeks or a month. It's certainly not three months (the timeframe for studying and taking a tecep exam).
I wouldnt spend extra money on access to psych lab. TECEPS are fine using an outdated copy of the textbook. I've done a few including epacks and always purchased older editions for as little as $5-$10. If interested in a hardcopy text, I would get a copy of the 14th ed.
Amazon has a VG used copy for $3 +S/H Amazon.com: Buying Choices: Abnormal Psychology (14th Edition)
A few other fav online stores:
AddALL Used and Out of Print book search
Textbooks Online - Sell, Buy, Search TextBooks at Half.com
http://www.betterworldbooks.com/
Here is the link for the FREE online student companion website for one of the other textbooks listed. (Fundamental of Abnormal Psychology Ronald Comer)
Comer, Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology 7e BCS
Abnormal Psychology is a popular subject, Check spark notes, and quizlet. Also check the specific exam feedback area.
Good luck on your exam.