By Julia Mericle

Contributing Writer

Gregory Privitera, associate professor of psychology at St. Bonaventure University, was recently named 2014s Most Promising New Textbook Award for his textbook titled, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences.

The Text and Academic Authors Association, a not-for-profit national organization that collects the best textbooks from publishers across the country, presents the award annually.

Awards are presented in several categories, including all first-edition books in the behavioral sciences, which Priviteras textbook was nominated for.

The idea of the book is that it is research methods for researchers who do studies on human behavior, Privitera said.

Although it was written with psychology and behavioral science fields in mind, the book has branched out to other academic areas including sociology, economics and business as well, according to Privitera.

Privitera said the honor was a surprise and a humbling experience.

Seven years ago when I signed my first book contract, winning book awards wasnt on my mind, Privitera said, I was just thinking that publishing a book would be the most amazing experience in the world.

Taylor Phillips, a senior psychology major, said she recognizes Priviteras ability to help his students succeed.

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