Myers’ Psychology for AP (2nd Edition) – PDF

About The Author

David Myers

Dr. David G. Myers received his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Iowa. He has spent his career at Hope College, Michigan, where Dave has taught dozens of introductory psychology sections. Hope College students have invited him to be their commencement speaker and voted him one of the best "outstanding professor."

Professor Myers writings and research have been recognized by the Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize, by a 2013 Presidential Citation from APA Division 2, by a 2010 Honored Scientist award from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences, by a 2010 Award for Service on Behalf of Personality and Social Psychology, and by about three dozen honorary doctorates.

Professor David has chaired his city's Human Relations Commission, helped found a thriving assistance center for families in poverty, and spoken to hundreds of community and college groups. Drawing on his experience, Dave also has written articles and a book (A Quiet World) about hearing loss, and he is advocating a transformation in American assistive listening technology. For his leadership, he received an American Academy of Audiology Presidential Award in 2011, and the Hearing Loss Association of America Walter T. Ridder Award in 2012.

Dr. Myers cycles to work year-round and plays daily pick-up basketball. David and his wife Carol Myers have raised a daughter and two sons, and have one granddaughter.