BCcampus Open Education believes that education must be available to everyone. This means supporting the creation of free, open, and accessible educational resources. We are actively committed to increasing the accessibility and usability of the textbooks we produce.

The web version of this resource has been designed to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, level AA. In addition, it follows all guidelines in Appendix A: Checklist for Accessibility of the Accessibility Toolkit – 2nd Edition.

Ways to Read This Textbook

This textbook is available in the following formats:

• Online webbook. You can read this textbook online on a computer or mobile device in one of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
• PDF. You can download this book as a PDF to read on a computer (Digital PDF) or print it out (Print PDF).
• Mobile. If you want to read this textbook on your phone or tablet, you can use the EPUB (eReader) or MOBI (Kindle) files.
• HTML. An HTML file can be opened in a browser. It has very little style so it doesn’t look very nice, but some people might find it useful.

You can access the online webbook and download any of the formats for free here: Student Success. To download the book in a different format, look for the “Download this book” drop-down menu and select the file type you want.

Tips for Using This Textbook

• Search the textbook.
  • If using the online webbook, you can use the search bar in the top right corner to search the entire book for a key word or phrase. To search a specific chapter, open that chapter and use your browser’s search feature by hitting [Cntr] + [f] on your keyboard if using a Windows computer or [Command] + [f] if using a Mac computer.
  • The [Cntr] + [f] and [Command] + [f] keys will also allow you to search a PDF, HTML, EPUB, and MOBI files if you are reading them on a computer.
  • If using an eBook app to read this textbook, the app should have a built-in search tool.
• Navigate the textbook.
  • This textbook has a table of contents to help you navigate through the book easier. If using the online webbook, you can find the full table of contents on the book’s homepage or by selecting “Contents” from the top menu when you are in a chapter.
• Annotate the textbook.
  • If you like to highlight or write on your textbooks, you can do that by getting a print copy, using the Digital PDF in Adobe Reader, or using the highlighting tools in eReader apps.

Known Accessibility Issues and Areas for Improvement

The following videos only provide auto-generated captions that may contain errors:

• Chapter 1.5 Video: “Exercise and the Brain”
• Chapter 1.5 Video: “Exercise and Mental Health”
• Chapter 2.1 Video: “Stephen Wiltshire draws NYC for UBS”
• Chapter 5.1 Video: “Why the Human Brain Can’t Multitask”
• Chapter 5.6 Video: “How to Take Great Notes”
• Chapter 6.1 Video: “Calm Test Anxiety & Relaxation Breathing Technique”
• Chapter 6.3 Video: “Funny school video of kid taking a test”
• Chapter 7.1 Video: “‘Procrastination’ Tales of Mere Existence”

Let Us Know if You are Having Problems Accessing This Book

We are always looking for ways to make our textbooks more accessible. If you have problems accessing this textbook, please contact us to let us know so we can fix the issue.

Please include the following information:

• The name of the textbook
• The location of the problem by providing a web address or page description
• A description of the problem
• The computer, software, browser, and any assistive technology you are using that can help us diagnose and solve your issue (e.g., Windows 10, Google Chrome (Version 65.0.3325.181), NVDA screen reader)

You can contact us one of the following ways:

• Web form: BCcampus IT Support
• Web form: Report an Open Textbook Error

This statement was last updated on September 11, 2020.