About our authors Denise Boyd received her doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Houston and is a professor of psychology at Houston Community College. During her years at HCC Dr. Boyd has served in several instructional leadership positions. She has also been appointed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to working groups charged with developing psychology curricula for community colleges across the state. In addition she is a licensed psychologist. Dr. Boyd has co-authored 5 other Pearson texts: with Samuel Wood and Ellen Green Wood Mastering the World of Psychology and The World of Psychology; with Helen Bee The Developing Child (13th Edition) and The Growing Child; and with Genevieve Stevens Current Readings in Lifespan Development. . Language: English