Understanding Psychology

Robert S. Feldman

Robert S. Feldman is an American psychologist, educator, and author associated with the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he has served as Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Deputy Chancellor. He earned his B.A. with High Honors from Wesleyan University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Feldman is known for his psychology textbooks, including Understanding Psychology, Essentials of Understanding Psychology, and Development Across the Life Span. His writing connects psychological theories and research with everyday experiences, helping students understand and apply the subject. His commitment to teaching has earned him the College Outstanding Teaching Award at UMass Amherst. He is also a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.