Through its succinct yet thorough overviews of current behavioral, cognitive and developmental theories, this text explores the many ways in which learning principles can be applied in a variety of educational settings, with a diverse population of learners. The author examines the relationship between learning and other topics of importance to educators—development, motivation, instruction, and self-regulation. Down-to-earth language, clear explanations, and specific examples of abstract concepts make this text ideal for students with minimal prior coursework in psychology. A detailed glossary of more than 300 technical terms further facilitates understanding, and a bibliography with more than 1,100 references encourages self-study.