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Book SynopsisConsidering behavioral norms in their cultural contexts, this book arrives at a fully operational international leadership theory â and makes it accessible to academic and professional readers alike.Shaping the Global Leader fundamentally covers eight cultural dimensions gleaned from acclaimed international leadership scholars such as Geert Hofstede and the GLOBE study authors. Each cultural dimension is followed by interviews of renowned organizational leaders who relate their experiences in that area and each section underscores strategies for moving forward. The authors highlight critical lessons from classic behavioral psychology experiments and apply these findings to the international organizational context. This book serves as an eminently readable and enlightening handbook for those working, leading or studying interculturally. Both students and professionals in international leadership or business will be provided with clear and actionable organizational insights for an increasingly complex global landscape.Trade Review"Embrace yourself for a breathtaking journey in the multi-faceted world of cultural beliefs and practices. A must for any student, professional, and world traveler wanting to increase their cultural IQ." — Dr. Nitish Singh, Professor of International Business, The Boeing Institute of International Business, Saint Louis University, USA"This book offers a new appraoch to a better understanding of other cultures and would help prevent wrong ideas on how a business person or an international lawyer should behave when negotiating with partners from other cultures." —Joël L. Monéger, Emeritus Professor of Law, Jean Monnet Chair ad personam, Dr HC, France"This book presents a comprehensive view of the world’s cultures and their implications for business; it will be extremely helpful to anybody trying to successfully do business globally."—Jean Paul Montupet, Former Chairman, Emerson Asia Pacific and Former President, Emerson Europe. "If you are interested in any serious way in participating not only in Global world business but also in enjoying the experience, Good to Global is a must read that will give you in-depth analysis of cultures, practices and ideas so you can enjoy the world in a more inclusive way. Biggs, Bussen and Ramsey have done a great job by combining research with practical examples to make the journey of becoming a better world citizen a decidedly pleasant one." –Juan Ferreira, President Latin American Division, Sumitomo Chemical"Biggs, Bussen and Ramsey take their readers on a global expedition, connecting real world examples of success and failure to prepare us for the sometimes tenuous, often rocky landscape of global organizational culture -- helping us to keep our own biases in check -- so we can expertly navigate the global landscape."—Tim Nowak, Executive Director, World Trade Center - St. LouisTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter One: The What, How and Why of CultureChapter Two: Individualism -----------------------– CollectivismChapter Three: A Glass of Beer, A Shot of Sake, and GroupthinkChapter Four: Group Work and the Free-Rider EffectChapter Five: Achievement --------------- AscriptionChapter Six: Power Distance: Hierarchical versus EgalitarianChapter Seven: Avoiding the Elixir of PowerChapter Eight: Uncertainty AvoidanceChapter Nine: The Loss Aversion BiasChapter Ten: AssertivenessChapter Eleven: Pan-Cultural MotivationChapter Twelve: Attitudes in TimeChapter Thirteen: Communication is More - Much More - Than LanguageChapter Fourteen: Ethnocentrism…Conclusion AppendixIndex

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Book Synopsis This book is an accessible, research-based introduction to behavioral ethics. Often ethics education is incomplete because it ignores how and why people make moral decisions. But using exciting new research from fields such as behavioural psychology, cognitive science, and evolutionary biology, the study of behavioural ethics uncovers the common reasons why good people often screw up. Scientists have long studied the ways human beings make decisions, but only recently have researchers begun to focus specifically on ethical decision making. Unlike philosophy and religion, which aim to tell people how to think and act about various moral issues, behavioral ethics research reveals the factors that influence how people really make moral decisions. Most people get into ethical trouble for doing obviously wrong things. Aristotle cannot help, but learning about behavioral ethics can. By supplementing traditional approaches to teaching ethics with a clear, detailed, research-based introduction to behavioral ethics, beginners can quickly become familiar with the important elements of this new field. This book includes the bonus of being coordinated with Ethics Unwrapped â a free, online, educational resource featuring award-winning videos and teaching materials on a variety of behavioral ethics (and general ethics) topics. This book is a useful supplement for virtually every ethics course, and important in any course where incorporating practical ethics in an engaging manner is paramount. The content applies to every discipline âbusiness ethics, journalism, medicine, legal ethics, and others â because its chief subject is the nature of moral decision making. The book is also highly relevant to practitioners across all sectors. Table of ContentsIntroduction PART ONE: Why It’s Hard to Be the Kind of Person Your Dog Thinks You Are 1. Making Moral Judgments 2. How Emotions Influence Ethics 3. Moral Action Decisions and Moral Reasoning Flaws External Pressures 4. Obedience to Authority 5. Conformity Bias 6. Overconfidence Bias 7. Self-serving Bias 8. Framing 9. Incrementalism 10. Loss Aversion 11. Role Morality 12. Moral Equilibrium 13. The Tangible & The Abstract 14. In-group Bias 15. Implicit Bias 16. Cognitive Dissonance 17. General Situational Factors 18. Temporal Situational Factors 19. Fundamental Attribution Error PART TWO: How to Improve Your Chances of Living a Life You’ll Be Proud Of 20. Being Your Best Self 21. Rationalizations and Other Mechanisms of Moral Disengagement 22. Giving Voice to Your Values 23. Creating a Culture That Makes It Easier to Do the Right Thing

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Book SynopsisNonlinear Contingency Analysis is a guide to treating clinically complex behavior problems such as delusions and hallucinations. Itâs also a framework for treating behavior problems, one that explores solutions based on the creation of new or alternative consequential contingencies rather than the elimination or deceleration of old or problematic thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. Chapters present strategies, analytical tools, and interventions that clinicians can use in session to think about clientsâ problems using decision theory, experimental analysis of behavior, and clinical research and practice.By treating thoughts and emotions not as causes of behavior but as indicators of the environmental conditions that are responsible for them, patients can use that knowledge to make changes that not only result in changes in behavior, but in the thoughts and feelings themselves. Trade Review"This book is a gift to clinicians who wish to approach complex patients with curiosity and confidence. The authors combine a rigorous description of theoretical principles with a compassionate and holistic program for evaluation and management of symptoms that impede progress. If you believe that all behavior makes sense but still struggle to help people change, this book belongs in your toolbox." Donna M. Sudak, MD, AADPRT, professor of psychiatry and vice chair for education at Drexel University, USA"I found this book refreshing and perspective changing. It has had a profound effect on my therapy with clients and has helped me to work in a more nuanced, precise, and systemic way. The authors have condensed complex and challenging ideas into an accessible manual that includes clear explanations and clinically rich and creative interventions. The focus on existing repertoires and client strengths is empowering; their uncovering of purpose and meaning in the most disturbing of behaviors is transformational." David Port, MA, psychologist in Jerusalem, Israel"Preparation of doctoral-level behavior analysts requires training that goes beyond the basics in order to produce advanced clinicians and researchers who are skilled in understanding and intervening on complex behavior. This book will be instrumental in bringing the concept of nonlinear contingency analysis to students in a way that is both accessible and engaging. I am looking forward to including this book in our coursework as a key foundational text." Annette Griffith, PhD, BCBA-D, associate department chair and research coordinator, Applied Behavior Analysis Department, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, USA"This book is a revelation; it has fundamentally changed the way I structure and carry out parent training. The authors lay out a comprehensive approach using clear language that speaks directly to parent concerns with empathy and optimism. The book guides clinicians through a series of concrete steps and establishes measurable outcomes while empowering parents to work with them in full partnership for the children they love." Jonathan Amey, MEd, educational consultantTable of Contents1. Our Purpose 2. Fundamentals of Consequential Contingency Analysis 3. What is a Consequential Contingency? 4. What Does It Mean to be Constructional? 5.NCA as a Constructional Approach 6.Within the NCA Session 7.NCA and Patterns Arising from Organic or Medical Issues 8.Distinguishing Between NCA and Other Approaches 9. Measuring NCA Outcomes: Avoiding Response Bias 10. Topical and Systemic NCA Interventions: A Case Study Appendix A . A Users Guide to Goldiamond’s Constructional Questionnaire Appendix B. Modified Goldiamond Case Presentation Guide Appendix C. The Smith Case Appendix D. The Behavioral Contingency Analysis Paradigm: A Brief Tutorial Appendix E. Comparison of Topical Direct, Topical Functional, Topical Nonlinear, and Systemic Nonlinear Interventions

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Book SynopsisHow to Think Like a Behavior Analyst is a revolutionary resource for understanding complex human behavior and making potentially significant quality-of-life improvements. Practical and clearly written, this second edition addresses basic questions like how behavior analysts work, why specific methods and procedures are used, what alternative fad treatments are, and more. The updated text answers 70 frequently asked questions about behavior analysis using an accessible question-and-answer format. Each question now includes a Quick Take, which is a simple and easy-to-read answer to the question, and then a more in-depth Technically Speaking answer that is more challenging. A brand-new chapter discusses ways of advancing one's career in the field and how to go to graduate school and become board certified. This text is written for all professionals concerned with behavior, including undergraduate students in psychology and behavior analysis, parents, teachers, emTrade Review"This introductory text covers many topics of interest about behavior analytic services. The authors have prepared a reader-friendly text that will appeal to parents, caretakers, educators, behavior support staff, university students, and persons seeking professional credentials (e.g., BCBA, RBT). The text includes real-life examples, diagrams, graphs, and exercises to explain key points and enhance learning opportunities."- Kevin Murdock, PhD, Board Certified Behavior Analyst–Doctoral; Consulting School Psychologist"Drs. Bailey and Burch have compiled answers for questions students don’t even know they have. Questions are comprehensive and answers are concise. This book is a lifesaver for students and faculty alike."-Dawn Bailey, PhD, Associate Professor, Oregon Institute of Technology"How to Think Like a Behavior Analyst provides the layperson with a wealth of information about the field of behavior analysis in terms that are easy to understand. It helps laypersons understand how behavior analysis can change people’s lives."-Jeanne Brower, M.S., BCBA, South Florida Area Director, Behavior Management ConsultantsTable of ContentsPART ONE: The Big Picture 1. Basic Concepts and Principles 2. General Issues of Behavior Analysis 3. The Science and Technology of Behavior Analysis 4. The Philosophy Behind Behavior Analysis 5. Applications of Behavior Analysis 6. The Behavioral Take on Other Fields of Psychology 7. Myths and the Media PART TWO: Becoming a Professional 8. Starting Your Career in Behavior Analysis 9. Advancing Your Career in ABA 10. Ethics in Behavior Analysis

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Book SynopsisAn intimate, surprising look at man’s best friend and what the leading philosophies of dog training teach us about ourselves.Trade Review"This book reads like a novel, but it is deep science, too. A gifted and witty writer, Pierson uses a reporter’s eye to inform us of a quiet, ever-spreading transformation in society, away from force to kindness. Among the characters in this adventure are her two dogs; a founding scientist named Fred Skinner; a Navy dolphin trainer, Bob Bailey; a distinguished behavior analyst, Murray Sidman—and me. I’m honored to be in her book and very grateful for her explanation of how this works. Click, Melissa!" -- Karen Pryor, author of Reaching the Animal Mind"Scientifically, artfully, and with the bold premise that gently training a dog can set the animal’s ‘master’ on the path to enlightenment in all areas of life, Melissa Holbrook Pierson’s new book proves how ‘intelligent’ humans have more in common with the bestiary’s ‘dumb’ creatures than some of us will care to admit. Are you man enough to follow a canine master? More to the point, are you beast enough? Reading The Secret History of Kindness is one sure way to find out." -- Julia Szabo, nationally recognized pet reporter, animal advocate, and author of Medicine Dog"Explores the philosophical intricacies of animal behavior, training, and human perceptions of control and empathy, leading the reader to think carefully about what truly motivates companion animals to obey human commands." -- Publishers Weekly"The best dog books enlighten us not just about animals, but also about ourselves and the world around us. Melissa Holbrook-Pierson's The Secret History of Kindness is that kind of book; it's among the best of the best." -- Ken Foster, New York Times bestselling author of The Dogs Who Found Me and I'm a Good Dog: Pit Bulls, America's Most Beautiful and Misunderstood Pet

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Book SynopsisMilton H. Erickson, M.D. is generally acknowledged to have been the world's leading practitioner of medical hypnosis. His "strategic therapy," using hypnotic techniques with or without actually inducing trance, allows him to get directly to the core of a problem and prescribe a course of action that can lead to rapid recovery.

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Book SynopsisStressing the positive, creative aspects of power and innocence, Rollo May offers a way of thinking about the problems of contemporary society.Trade Review"Sheds new light on the timely topic of violence." -- Library Journal

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Book SynopsisObsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) can be crippling.

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Book SynopsisNow in its Fifth Edition, Psychology of Learning and Behavior is one of the most highly regarded texts in its field.

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Book SynopsisFinancial Risk Taking offers readers a context within which to assess their own strengths and weaknesses as investors. * Explains an apposite and uncomplicated system of skills development in the form of competences and competencies that can be applied anywhere along the continuum from casual investor to full--time day trader.Table of ContentsList of Figures. Foreword. Contrarian Investment Strategies. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction: Between Scylla and Charybdis. 2. Understanding Trading Competence. 3. A Comprehensive Model of Trading Competence. Part A: The Tactical Model of Trading Competence. Part B: The Strategic Model of Trading Competence. 4. Taming Stress to Become a Better Trader. 5. The Psychology of Perceptual Bias. 6. Emotions, Emotional Intelligence, and the Trader. 7. Martial Arts and Budo Zen – Controlling Fear and Self-Sabotage. 8. Standards and Criteria for Trading Competence. Appendix 1: Reading List. Appendix 2: Websites of Interest. Appendix 3: Courses and Seminars. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book explains the principles of effective communication and demonstrates how techniques adopted from theoretical models like operant learning, classical learning, social learning, and cognitive therapy can be used to enhance the interactive and problem-solving skills of patients. These skills can help patients develop better coping mechanisms and form healthier relationships.Table of ContentsKey Concepts of Communication and Problem-Solving SkillsTraining. Self-Awareness: A Foundation for Communication andProblem-Solving. Awareness of Others: A Fundamental Communication andProblem-Solving Skill. Communicating Requests. Responding to a Request from Another Person. Introduction to Assertive, Aggressive, and Passive Behaviors. Problem-Solving: Basic Principles and Cognitive-BehavioralStrategies. Coping with Factors that Interfere with Learning and Using NewSkills. Applications of Communication and Problem-Solving SkillsTraining. References. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis book uses evolution as the unifying theme to trace the connections between levels of biological complexity from genes through nervous systems, animal societies, and human cultures.Trade Review"This is a well written and illustrated introduction to modern biology, notably thorough and useful in the way it builds upon evolutionary explanation." --Edward O. Wilson, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University "An excellent introduction to a body of knowledge and concepts that should be mastered by every educated person." --Steven Pinker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology "The explanations of many difficult concepts are the best I've seen." --Donald Kennedy, Standford University "Truly a pleasure to read...The authors have a real knack for style and ease of expression.... The concepts and ideas are clearly stated, well developed, and easily understood." --Charles Mallery, University of Miami "This is a remarkable book." --Martin Daley, McMaster University "This is a superb book ? highly engaging, extremely well written, and well stocked with fascinating information." --David M. Buss, University of Texas - AustinTable of ContentsFOUNDATIONS. Why Study Biology? Charles Darwin and the Origins of Evolutionary Theory. Cells and the Molecules of Life. Genetic Continuity and Change: Organisms, Environments, and Microevolution. After Darwin: Molecular Evolution, Selection, and Adaptation. Evolutionary Social Theory. EVOLUTION IN ACTION. The Success of Social Insects. Parasites, Hosts, and the Evolutionary Warfare of Infectious Disease. THE BIOLOGY OF BEHAVIOR. Nervous Systems Generate Behavior. Individual Organisms are the Product of Development. Behavior as Phenotype. OUR PLACE IN NATURE. The Physical Record of Human Origins. Exploring Our Behavioral Heritage. Viewing Human Cultures in an Evolutionary Context. Bibliography. Credits. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis text presents and critically evaluates the scientific and empirical status of Beck's revised cognitive theory and therapy of depression, and discusses future directions for it. This work documents the past, present, and future of this treatment strategy.Trade Review"impressive volume ..will be invaluable to researchers indepression" (Behaviour Research & Therapy, No.39, 2001)Table of ContentsDepressive Symptoms and Disorders: Diagnostic and ConceptualConsiderations. The Origins of Cognitive Theory and Therapy of Depression: AHistorical Overview. The Philosophical and Theoretical Basis of Cognitive Theory. The Cognitive Theory of Depression. Descriptive Hypotheses: Negative Cognition in Depression. Descriptive Hypotheses: The Role of Negative Cognition inDepression. Descriptive Hypotheses: Selective Information Processing inDepression. Cognitive Vulnerability: Empirical Status of the StabilityHypothesis. Cognitive Vulnerability: Empirical Status of the Diathesis-StressHypotheses. Cognitive Vulnerability: Empirical Status of the SecondaryHypotheses. Cognitive Theory of Depression: Overview and FutureDirections. References. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisProvides information on traditional and other issues in behavior therapy, which is the most widely used treatment approach for children and adults.Trade Review"Overall, the book represents a strong choice as a text for use inthe clinical training of mental health professionals."(Contemporary Psychology, April 2004; Vol.49, No.2) "Overall, this casebook has achieved status as a new benchmarkof excellence in the field of psychology." (PsychiatricServices, Vol. 54 No.9, September 2003)Table of ContentsPreface. PART I: ADULTS. Behavioral Case Conceptualization for Adults (P. Truax). Major Depressive Disorder (K. Dobson & N. Khatri. Panic and Agoraphobia (J. DeCola & M. Craske). Specific Phobia (J. Kamphuis, et al.). Social Phobia (D. McNeil, et al.). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (M. Gray & R. Acierno). Generalized Anxiety Disorder (M. Dugas). Bulimia Nervosa (J. Mizes & D. Zotter-Bonifazi). Borderline Personality Disorder (S. Kim, et al.). Alcohol Abuse (P. Stasiewicz & C. Bradizza). Sexual Dysfunction (B. McCarthy). Marital Dysfunction (G. Birchler & W. Fals-Stewart). PART II: CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. Behavioral Case Conceptualization for Children and Adolescents (K.Freeman & C. Miller). Childhood Depression (W. Reynolds). Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (M. Franklin, et al.). School Refusal and Separation Anxiety (S. Mattis & T.Ollendick). Social Phobia (C. Kearney & K. Drake). Anorexia Nervosa (D. Garner & C. Magana). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (J. Scotti, et al.). Conduct Disorder (C. Roach & A. Gross). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (D. Reitman & S.Hupp). Mental Retardation (C. Johnson). Elimination Disorder (C. Holland-Johnson, et al.). Child Sexual Abuse (E. Hsu, et al.). Alcohol and Drug Abuse (H. Waldron, et al.). Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisObsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCDs) involve habitual, repetitivebehaviours that can be bizarre, disruptive and eventuallydisabling. They can destroy lives and relationships and are one ofthe most common of the emotional disorders. The last five years have seen substantive advances in the state ofknowledge of all aspects of OCD and this volume brings togethermany of the recognised leaders in the field to provide astate-of-the-art account of theory, assessment and practice intreatment. A comprehensive text for trainees and practitioners. ? Presents current theories as well as treatment, focusing mainlyon Cognitive Therapy methods of treatment ? Covers the assessment, nature and treatment of a wide range ofsub-types of OCD ? Written by an international team of experts Part of the renowned Wiley Series in Clinical PsychologyTrade Review"...a succinct yet broad view of OCD...the scope ofthe book is wide..." (British Journal of Psychiatry, Dec2003) "...differences and similarities of everymanifestation of the disorder are carefullyexplained...information is presented unsensationally andrespectfully..." (Mental Health Today, Feb 2004)Table of ContentsAbout the Editors. List of Contributors. Preface. Acknowledgements. Section I - The Nature of OCD. Chapter 1 - The Classification and Diagnosis of OCD (A.Krochmalik and R. Menzies). Chapter 2 - The Phenomenology of OCD (P. de Silva). Section II - Theoretical Accounts of OCD. Chapter 3 - Neuropsychological Models of OCD (I. Frampton). Chapter 4 - Cognitive-behavioural Theory of OCD (P. Salkovskisand J. McGuire). Chapter 5 - Repetitive and Iterative Thinking inPsychopathology: Anxiety-inducing Consequences and a Mood-As-InputMechanism (G. Davey, et al.). Chapter 6 - Personality and Individual Differences in OCD (A.Macdonald). Section III - Clinical Presentations and Subtypes of OCD. Chapter 7 - Obsessive-compulsive Washing (M. Jones and A.Krochmalik). Chapter 8 - Compulsive Checking (S. Rachman). Chapter 9 - Compulsive Hoarding (R. Frost and T. Hartl). Chapter 10 - Primary Obsessional Slowness (S. Rachman). Chapter 11 - Obsessions, Ruminations and Covert Compulsions (P.de Silva). Ch apter 12 - Atypical Presentations (D. Einstein and R.Menzies). Chapter 13 - The Obsessive-compulsive Spectrum and BodyDysmophic Disorder (D. Veale). Section IV - Approaches to Assessment and Treatment in OCD. Chapter 14 - Assessment Procedures (T. St. Clare). Chapter 15 - Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD (M.Kyrios). Chapter 16 - Cognitive Therapy for OCD (M. Marks). Chapter 17 - Pharmacological and Neurosurgical Treatment of OCD(M. McDonough). OCD in Children and Adolescents (R. Shafran). Chapter 19 - The Management of Treatment-resistant Cases andother Difficult Clients (M. Bruch and A. Prioglio). Section V - Professional Issues. Chapter 20 - Training, Resources and Service Provision (L.Harris and R. Menzies). References. Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisThis title offers a unique general introduction to methods andclinical experience of CBT for a wide range of medical conditions,specifically focusing on chronic illness. A concise, accessibleclinical text which assumes basic knowledge of CBT using clinicalexamples and vignettes to illustrate assessment and therapy. ? Includes a range of typical and important medical conditions thatrequire long-term management ? Fills a gap in this growing area of professional work andtrainingTrade Review"…absolutely required reading…I highly recommend this timely book, without reservation…" (Jnl of Cognitive Psychotherapy, Winter 2002)Table of ContentsList of Figures. List of Tables. About the Author. Preface. Acknowledgements. PART I: GENERAL COMPONENTS OF CBT FOR CHRONIC MEDICALPROBLEMS. Introduction. Assessment. Formulation. Treatment Strategies. PART II: THE APPLICATION OF CBT TO SPECIFIC CHRONIC MEDICALPROBLEMS. Cancer. Chronic Pain. Diabetes. Dermatology. Surgical Problems. Cardiac Problems. PART III: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND SERVICE DELIVERY. Professional Issues. Service Provision. PART IV: APPENDICES. Appendix 1: Illness Perception Questionnaire. Appendix 2: Cancer Behavior Inventory (Version 2.0). Appendix 3: Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisAlthough most families do not repeat the patterns of abuse of their childhood, there is evidence that, for whatever reason, substantial numbers do.Table of ContentsBACKGROUND TO THE DEBATE. Cycles of Child Maltreatment: Facts and Fallacies. THE FOUR CYCLES. Socio-Political Factors in Intergenarational ChildMaltreatment. Cultural Factors in Intergenerational Child Maltreatment. Psychological Mechanisms in the Cycle of Abuse. Biological Factors in Intergenerational Child Maltreatment. APPROACHES TO INTERVENTION. Principles in Intervention. Breaking Socio-Political Cycles of Maltreatment: Highlights forIntervention. Interventions in the Cultural Cycle. Interventions in the Intrafamilial Cycles: Psychological andBiological. SOME ACHIEVEMENTS. Achievements in Practice. Conclusion. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is about the management of pupils behaviour in the classroom. The author provides a short, readable set of ideas and guidelines that a busy student or teacher can relate to her or his own experience, and put into practice.Table of ContentsFour Fallacies. Personal Qualities. Organisational and Interpersonal Strategies. A Behavioural, Reflective, Relationship (BRR) Approach. Putting the BRR Approach into Practice. The BRR Approach in Action. Perennial Problems. A Last Word. Some Suggested Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisProvides a sophisticated yet accessible account of complexity science or complex systems research. The authors range from the implications for artificial intelligence and computing to questions about how to model complex systems through agent-based modelling, to complex phenomena exhibited in international relations and organisational behaviour.

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Book SynopsisThis title examines the implications of research in the natural sciences for two important scientific approaches to individual behaviour, the economic/rational choice and the sociological/anthropological.

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Book SynopsisThe attachment bond that develops between infant and mother is the first of many intimate relationships we form throughout life, and as such it has been the focus of much research. But how does the quality of the secure base phenomena that defines this bond vary among individuals and across cultures? What methods can be used to asses its presence and characteristics? Following an interview with Mary S. Ainsworth, the originator of the concept of secure base, this new Monograph brings together eleven papers that consolidate our understanding of the empirical advances that have occurred in attachment research. The collection is organized into three sections. Part One includes papers on the generalizability of attachment theory and data, including cross-cultural research. Part Two addresses both normative and individual differences among mothers, children, caregivers, and their interactionsand methods for the valid assessment of these. Part Three examines the mental repres

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Book SynopsisHow does being male or female shape us? And what, aside from obvious anatomical differences, does being male or female mean? In this book, distinguished psychologist Eleanor Maccoby explores how individuals express their sexual identity at successive periods of their lives, from infancy through adolescence and into adulthood.Trade ReviewMaccoby's book is beautifully written and organized. In the first half she takes us on a journey from infancy through pre-school behavior, to elementary school and adolescence. Fascinating evidence is adduced for the formation of sex-segregated social groups, which are amazingly resistant in middle childhood to well-meaning adult attempts to force integration. In the second half...issues of sex roles in the workplace and in parenthood are discussed. A variety of explanations for the seemingly universal existence of sex role differentiation are proposed, from biology to evolutionary psychology. -- David H. Skuse * Nature *[Eleanor Maccoby's] book is an important contribution to what some social scientists call a 'two cultures approach' to gender. She views boys and girls as members of two distinct subcultures, each of which is characterized by radically different kinds of behavior...The Two Sexes is in many ways a tour de force, as it offers us cohesive and intelligent argument about gender that brings together diverse disciplinary concerns...Maccoby's book, as an insightful review of the literature supporting a two-cultures approach to gender, will undoubtedly win an important place on the millennial bookshelf. -- Kira Hall * Science *In this volume the eminent scholar Eleanor Maccoby has provided a highly readable account of gender development, a field in which her own research and perspective play a central role...This book represents a major contribution to the field of psychology. It provides a plausible hypothesis, an accessible and scholarly review of research findings, and a clear summary of three perspectives on the possible origin of preferences for same-gender playmates--the biological, socialization and cognitive perspectives. Particularly convincing was the argument that differential treatment by parents is an incomplete explanation for childhood gender segregation. The integrated conclusion acknowledges the complexity of gender differences and points to strategies for creating social change...In summary, this landmark work by a distinguished scientist will be certain to provoke discussion among feminist psychologists, the psychological community at large and members of the public. The Two Sexes is an original and important contribution to the current lively gender debates. -- Judith L. Gibbons * Feminism & Psychology *Heavy but worthwhile reading that can help us better understand those gender-based reading interests, how boys and girls see themselves in relation to others, and the ways in which gender identification is influenced. -- Mary Arnold * Kliatt *An absolutely marvelous new look at gender differences in behavior! Eleanor Maccoby has provided an immensely readable, and thought-provoking, reappraisal of the relevant research findings, which are presented throughout in ways that immediately bring to life what the findings mean in real-life situations. The basic message is that gender differences mainly operate in terms of their effects on social interactions. When boys and girls are by themselves, their behavior differs only slightly, but the behavior of groups of boys is very different from that of groups of girls. The implications for theory and practice that stem from this conclusion are considerable. The book is a 'must' for anyone interested in either development or gender issues; it is fascinating to read and constitutes a splendid integration of concepts and findings. -- Sir Michael Rutter, FRS, Professor of Child Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, London[The Two Sexes] describes the confrontation between one of social science's premier scholars and the Gordian Knot of how to account for gender differences. It is a masterful account that sweeps through a half-century of studies in the search for underlying mechanisms. This is Maccoby at her best. -- Dr. Gerald R. Patterson, Oregon Social Learning Center[This is a] wonderful book on gender differences...What Maccoby does supremely well...is discuss how a biologically influenced propensity on which boys and girls differ to a minor degree can nevertheless lead to quite large differences in behaviour through their indirect influence brought about by effects on interaction styles and social groups. She skilfully integrates qualitative and quantitative research findings, with helpful verbatim quotes on how children talk about themselves and their social interchanges, and pursues a carefully argued discussion of what the research might mean. The academic critique is of the highest order but the style is flowing, engaging and intensely interesting. The book is provocative in forcing a rethinking of gender differences and challenging in its conclusions...Maccoby is persuasive in her claim that gender distinctions arise mainly in social interactions and that peer groups are highly influential in greatly enhancing gender differences...Maccoby's book provides a fascinating account of how this comes about during the course of development and how it operates during adult life as well as childhood. This is a really important book for anyone concerned to understand psychological development. The findings and concepts have crucially important implications, too...for the understanding of gender differences in problem behaviours such as crime and depression. Similarly, there are implicit messages for how development is involved in nature-nurture interplay. -- Michael Rutter * Times Higher Education Supplement *Maccoby has taken a terrific stab at the paradox of gender. The most important theme of her book is that the behavior we attribute to gender is not a matter of individual personality; it is an emergent property of relationships and groups. -- Carol Tavris * Scientific American *Eleanor Maccoby sets out to show how male and female children are reared to regard themselves as different, when the real differences are slight. She says that the 'measures of IQ, aptitude or achievement in any intellectual domain, or a personality dimension, usually reveal little or no sex differentiation' [and] highlights the absurdity of many of the measures used to define 'masculinity' and 'femininity'...[The Two Sexes] is scholarly and well-written. -- Claire Rayner * New Statesman & Society *Parents and teachers have always recognized that the sexes diverge in early childhood, typically forming mutually exclusive societies. In this book Maccoby draws on more than 20 years of research to argue that this phenomenon is an inevitability, something that occurs in spite of and not because of socialization. Even the most progressive, gender-sensitive settings will produce the familiar cliques of rampaging boys and doll-playing girls...Maccoby wisely recommends cautious experimentation with different kinds of single-sex schools, something that has already begun to occur across the country. -- David Ruenzel * Teacher *The foremost authority in the field of gender development, Eleanor Maccoby, has just published a fascinating book, The Two Sexes. She includes a thorough survey of the literature and notes 'the ubiquity and power of sex segregation in childhood and the fact that adult efforts to change the situation are usually ineffective and may backfire.' * Child Education *Maccoby presents a well-balanced analysis of gender development, drawing on her own experience as one of the foremost academics in this field and on extensive research done over the past 30 years. -- Wendy Earle * LM Magazine *Attempting to relate childhood social experience to sexist behavior in adulthood is an inherently complex undertaking, which Maccoby does with a great deal of competence and professionalism. The author is not afraid to bring up competing interpretations of relevant research...This is a provocative book, accessible but challenging, and I would highly recommend it for cross-disciplinary use in graduate classes in the areas of gender or child development. -- Michele A. Adams * British Journal of Educational Psychology *Maccoby brings her expertise to bear on an important but neglected issue in child development: the segregation of children into largely same-sex dyads and groups, which begins around the age of three and continues into puberty...This work is destined to be an important resource. -- B. Ayers-Nachamkin * Choice *Eleanor Maccoby was one of the first to examine sex differences, and she is still one of the wisest. What a gift her new book is, full of incisive analyses and vital conclusions. It provides a rare, balanced overview of the relations between the sexes across the life span. -- Deborah Tannen, University Professor, Georgetown University, and author of Talking from 9 to 5 and The Argument CultureTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Divergence in Childhood Gender Segregation in Childhood The Two Cultures of Childhood Cross-Sex Encounters The Explanatory Web What Needs to Be Explained The Biological Component The Socialization Component The Cognitive Component Convergence in Adulthood Heterosexual Attraction and Relationships The Two Sexes in the Workplace Men and Women As Parents Overview Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisHrdy argues that evolutionary theorists’ emphasis on sexual competition among males for access to females overlooks selection pressures on females themselves. In this account of what female primates themselves do to secure their own reproductive advantage, she demolishes myths about sexually passive, “coy,” compliant, exclusively nurturing females.Trade ReviewThis is a splendid book. It is a scientific treatise on primate sex and status, successfully masquerading as a good read. -- Alison Jolly * American Scientist *The bulk of the book represents an attempt to create a perspective on the evolutionary biology of women by evaluating their female primate heritage. These chapters are original, high quality formulations presenting and explaining the behavior of female primates using a combination of sociobiological and socioecological principles of analysis...The book is written toward a borderline between the scientific and the popular audience--not an easy thing to do--but, by and large, Hrdy does just that. For this reason, the book has a place in both research and teaching. -- Jane B. Lancaster * American Journal of Physical Anthropology *It is an understatement to say that this is a provocative essay. Although the book is written for a general audience, it will compel specialists to reconsider many of their assumptions about the evolution of primate females. Those interested in evolutionary influences upon human social behavior will be stimulated and challenged. Undoubtedly, many of the hypotheses will be controversial, and some may be disturbing. -- Joan B. Silk * Ethnology and Sociology *In its treatment of primate behavior, Hrdy's book has no peers...[It is] a fascinating account of the selective pressures that have shaped the behavior of males and females. -- Dorothy Cheney * Science *[A] breakthrough book...A primatologist by training and feminist by predilection, Hrdy asked the basic and in my mind perfectly sensible question: How do women compare to other female primates? What can we understand about our urges, desires, and fears, our sexuality, our relationships with men and with other women, and the near universality of women's second-class status, by examining the lives and loves of our closest nonhuman kin? Among Hrdy's many bracing conclusions: Far from being coy and sexually tepid, as the stereotype has it, women may well have evolved for a restless sort of promiscuity, the better to confuse issues of paternity and thus heighten their children's chances of survival in the hazardous, half-cocked company of men. -- Natalie Angier * O Magazine *

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Book SynopsisGives insight into the methods of behavioral research, and highlight how this knowledge might influence the implementation of public policy for the improvement of society. This title illuminates the relationship between behavioral findings and economic analyses. It examines policy relevance of behavioral science to our social and political lives.Trade Review"[Behavioral Foundations of Public Policy] is a master compendium of what we know."--David Brooks, New York Times "I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a comprehensive perspective on the potential and limitations of the behavioural insights popularized by Nudge and similar works... Those in government, non-profits, and the private sector interested in empirically supported ways to motivate people to act in their own best interest will find a rich source of examples and exposure to underlying theory in The Behavioral Foundations of Public Policy."--Jennifer Miller, LSE Review of Books "[This] is a commanding summary of scholarly work testing some of the most influential theories of how and why people behave as they do, and will be a valuable resource for students, researchers and policy makers looking for a balanced and comprehensive discussion of what can work and what is not known."--Manu Savani, Political Studies ReviewTable of ContentsForeword vii Daniel Kahneman List of Contributors xi Acknowledgments xvii Introduction 1 Eldar Shafir Part 1. Prejudice and Discrimination * Chapter 1. The Nature of Implicit Prejudice: Implications for Personal and Public Policy 13 * Curtis D. Hardin, Mahzarin R. Banaji* Chapter 2. Biases in Interracial Interactions: Implications for Social Policy 32 * J. Nicole Shelton, Jennifer A. Richeson, John F. Dovidio* Chapter 3. Policy Implications of Unexamined Discrimination: Gender Bias in Employment as a Case Study 52 * Susan T. Fiske, Linda H. Krieger Part 2. Social Interactions * Chapter 4. The Psychology of Cooperation: Implications for Public Policy 77 * Tom Tyler* Chapter 5. Rethinking Why People Vote: Voting as Dynamic Social Expression 91 * Todd Rogers, Craig R. Fox, Alan S. Gerber* Chapter 6. Perspectives on Disagreement and Dispute Resolution: Lessons from the Lab and the Real World 108 * Lee Ross* Chapter 7. Psychic Numbing and Mass Atrocity 126 * Paul Slovic, David Zionts, Andrew K. Woods, Ryan Goodman, Derek Jinks Part 3. The Justice System * Chapter 8. Eyewitness Identification and the Legal System 145 * Nancy K. Steblay, Elizabeth F. Loftus* Chapter 9. False Convictions 163 * Phoebe Ellsworth, Sam Gross* Chapter 10. Behavioral Issues of Punishment, Retribution, and Deterrence 181 * John M. Darley, Adam L. Alter Part 4. Bias and Competence * Chapter 11. Claims and Denials of Bias and Their Implications for Policy 195 * Emily Pronin, Kathleen Schmidt* Chapter 12. Questions of Competence: The Duty to Inform and the Limits to Choice 217 * Baruch Fischhoff, Sara L. Eggers* Chapter 13. If Misfearing Is the Problem, Is Cost-Benefit Analysis the Solution? 231 * Cass R. Sunstein Part 5. Behavioral Economics and Finance * Chapter 14. Choice Architecture and Retirement Saving Plans 245 * Shlomo Benartzi, Ehud Peleg, Richard H. Thaler* Chapter 15. Behavioral Economics Analysis of Employment Law 264 * Christine Jolls* Chapter 16. Decision Making and Policy in Contexts of Poverty 281 * Sendhil Mullainathan, Eldar Shafir Part 6. Behavior Change * Chapter 17. Psychological Levers of Behavior Change 301 * Dale T. Miller, Deborah A. Prentice* Chapter 18. Turning Mindless Eating into Healthy Eating 310 * Brian Wansink* Chapter 19. A Social Psychological Approach to Educational Intervention 329 * Julio Garcia, Geoffrey L. Cohen Part 7. Improving Decisions * Chapter 20. Beyond Comprehension: Figuring Out Whether Decision Aids Improve People's Decisions 351 * Peter Ubel* Chapter 21. Using Decision Errors to Help People Help Themselves 361 * George Loewenstein, Leslie John, Kevin G. Volpp* Chapter 22. Doing the Right Thing Willingly: Using the Insights of Behavioral Decision Research for Better Environmental Decisions 380 * Elke U. Weber* Chapter 23. Overcoming Decision Biases to Reduce Losses from Natural Catastrophes 398 * Howard Kunreuther, Robert Meyer, Erwann Michel-Kerjan Part 8. Decision Contexts * Chapter 24. Decisions by Default 417 * Eric J. Johnson, Daniel G. Goldstein* Chapter 25. Choice Architecture 428 * Richard H. Thaler, Cass R. Sunstein, John P. Balz* Chapter 26. Behaviorally Informed Regulation 440 * Michael S. Barr, Sendhil Mullainathan, Eldar Shafir Part 9. Commentaries * Chapter 27. Psychology and Economic Policy 465 * William J. Congdon* Chapter 28. Behavioral Decision Science Applied to Health-Care Policy 475 * Donald A. Redelmeier* Chapter 29. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Debiasing the Policy Makers Themselves 481 * Paul Brest* Chapter 30. Paternalism, Manipulation, Freedom, and the Good 494 * Judith Lichtenberg Index 499

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Honorable Mention for the Stein Rokkan Prize, European Consortium for Political Research and the International Science Council"

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Book SynopsisWhy are we so often in conflictarguing with ourselves and with others, uncertain over who we are what we need from our lives?In The Animal and the Idea, the world-leading, pioneering neuroscientist John Duncan explains that each of us is not just one person we are two. On one side are our animal instincts, built on the sophisticated needs of human life through evolution, but struggling to navigate the complexity of modern life. On the other side is our rational brain which calculates and cogitates, but is often helpless in the face of bigger questions of meaning and purpose. Dovetailing these two competing sides of ourselves, Duncan draws on a lifetime's pioneering work to attack puzzles that have concerned thinkers, writers and philosophers through human history. Right and wrong. Freedom and responsibility. Women and men. Democracy and justice. Ambition and fulfilment. Understanding how these two sides of ourselves interact offers revealing and often surprising answers to some

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Book SynopsisWhy are we so often in conflictarguing with ourselves and with others, uncertain over who we are and what we need from our lives?In The Animal and The Thinker, the world-leading, pioneering neuroscientist John Duncan explains that each of us is not just one person we are two. On one side are our animal instincts, built on the sophisticated needs of human life through evolution, but struggling to navigate the complexity of modern life. On the other side is our rational brain which calculates and cogitates, but is often helpless in the face of bigger questions of meaning and purpose.Dovetailing these two competing sides of ourselves, Duncan draws on a lifetime's pioneering work to attack puzzles that have concerned thinkers, writers and philosophers through human history. Right and wrong. Freedom and responsibility. Women and men. Democracy and justice. Ambition and fulfilment. Understanding how these two sides of ourselves interact offers revealing and often surprising answers to some of the great questions of our lives.Discover a new perspective on human behaviour, and learn how we can better understand ourselves, our struggles, and our search for meaning.

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Book SynopsisFocuses on the patterns and processes connected with leaving religion. This volume contains papers that range from theoretical analyses of the dynamics underlying religious exiting to case studies examining specific instances of distancing from and departing from a religious lifestyle.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Leaving religions: an inventory of some elementary concepts (J. Simpson). Falling from the new faiths: toward an integrated model of religious affiliation/disaffiliation (D. Bromley). Organized humanism in Canada: an expression of secular reaffiliation (J. McTaggart). Defection, disengagement and dissent: the dynamics of religious change in the United States (W.C. Roof, S. Landres). Patterns of religious separation and adherence in contemporary Australia (T. Lovat). Atheism, religion, and indifference in the two parts of Germany: before and after 1989 (J. Henkys, F. Schweitzer). Leaving the distant church: the Danish experience (H. Iverson). The changing face of the British churches: 1975-1995 (L.J. Francis). Culture-specific factors which cause Jews in Israel to abandon religious practice (M. Bar-Lev et al.). Disaffiliation: the experience of Haredi Jews (W. Shaffir).

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Book SynopsisOffers an inquiry into the nature, scope and content of religion in cyberspace. This volume provides a conceptual mapping of religion in cyberspace. It is intended for those who seek to understand how religion is being presented on the Internet, and how this topic is likely to unfold.Table of ContentsIntroduction. The promised land or electronic chaos? Toward understanding religion on the internet (J.K. Hadden, D.E. Cowan). Internet Research: Studying Religion on the Web. Researching religion in cyberspace: issues and strategies from the sociology of the internet (L.L. Dawson). Religious ethnography on the world wide web (W.S. Bainbridge). Doing research and teaching with the American religion data archive: initial efforts to democratize access to data (R. Finke et al.). Religion, rhetoric and scholarship: managing vested interest in e-space (D.E. Cowan). Internet Faith: Religions in Cyberspace. Surfing Islam: ayatollahs, shayks and hajjs on the superhighway (G.R. Bunt). Toward understanding how religious organizations use the internet (S. Horsfall). Dispatches from the electronic frontier: explorations of mainline Protestant use of the internet (K. Bedell). Online-religion/religion-online: virtual communities (C. Helland). On-line ethnography of dipensationalist discourse: revealed versus negotiated truth (R.G. Howard). Webs of Deceit: Religious Propaganda on the Net. New religious movements and the internet: the new frontier of cult controversies (J.-F. Mayer). "So many evil things": anticult terrorism via the internet (M. Introvigne). Internet Teaching: Pedagogy and the World Wide Web. Evolution of a religious web site devoted to tolerance (B.A. Robinson). Mapping a "cyberlimen": a test case for the use of electronic discussion boards in religious studies classes (J.M. Robinson). A history of the religious movements homepage project at the University of Virginia (J.K. Hadden). List of contributors and contact information. Biographical information on the authors.

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Book SynopsisA Volume in the Jossey-Bass Managed Behavioral Healthcare Library Offers comprehensive advice and practical guidelines on computerization that will fundamentally change the clinical practice, management, and communications of behavioral healthcare. Also provides suggestions for overcoming human resistance, and making a smooth transition from a traditional paper system to a high-tech computer operation.Trade Review"A much-needed resource for coping with the technological demands in the rapidly evolving field of behavioral health care." "A book of major significance about the careful application of computers and information processing to finding solutions to the many challenges posed by the rapid movement toward managed behavioral health care." --Bruce W. Vieweg, M.S., director, Office of Information Systems, State of Missouri Department of Mental Health "This pathbreaking book shows not only that it is unavoidable that computer science and telecommunication technology are entering the field of behavioral health, but that patients and their families, healthcare personnel and managers may look forward to this development." --W. Gulbinat, acting manager, epidemiological and managerial support, Division of Mental Health and the Prevention of Substance Abuse, World Health Organization "An essential guide for mental health practitioners. A pioneering, must-read book for the 21st century clinician." --Steven E. Locke, M.D., chief of behavioral medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, and director of psychiatric informatics, Center for Clinical Computing, Harvard Medical School "There is much in this book that is useful in each area ranging from a compAndium of Internet mental health conference lists to basic definitions of terminology to some subtly sophisticated information on clinical decision support systems (DSSs)." --Reviewed by Rodney L. Lowman, Contemporary PsychologyTable of ContentsForeword Introduction Part One: Clinical Practice 1. How Information Technologies Are Transforming Behavioral Healthcare (Marion J. Ball, Judith V. Douglas) 2. Clinical Decision Support Systems(Wallace J. Gingerich, Anthony Brokowski) 3. The Use of Computers in Therapy(Roger L. Gould) 4. Clinical Assessment and Outcomes Measurement(Murray P. Naditch, Kevin L. Moreland) Part Two: Management 5. The Transition from Paper to Computerized and Interactive Information Systems, (Larry D. Rosen, Michelle M. Weil) 6. Computerization in Group Practices(Peter S. Currie) 7. Computerization in County and Community Mental Health Centers(Tuan D. Nguyen, Gary Olsen) 8. Computerization in Hospital-Based Delivery Systems(Warner V. Slack, Charles Safran, Howard L. Bleich) 9. Computerization in Managed Behavioral Healthcare Companies( William R. Maloney, Eugene D. Hill III) Part Three: Communications 10. The Need to Know vs. The Right to Privacy(Robert Gellman, Kathleen A. Frawley) 11. The Rapid Growth of Electronic Communication(Michael W. Hurst, William A. Roiter) 12. How to Use the Internet and Electronic Bulletin Boards( Dick Schoech, Katherine Kelley Smith) 13. The Past, Present, and Future of Data Standards(Ronald W. Manderscheid, Marilyn J. HAnderson)

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Book SynopsisGroups, teams, and other new ways of working together have become commonplace in today''s organizations. In spite of all of these changes, one element remains the same: the basic building block of all work activities is the individual employee. Points of Influence helps coach managers, team leaders, and trainers to gain a better understanding of employee motivation and how they can influence behavior, increase their own personal self-awareness, and expand their managerial skills.Trade Review"Those of us who work on organization change have a wealth ofresources to understand the group and system levels of theorganization. With Points of Influence, Morley Segal gives us thecritical third piece--a comprehensive review of personality theoryagainst the backdrop of organization practice. Finally, there is apractical guide to the individual level of our work. It is aninvaluable addition to our understanding of organization change."--June Delano, director, organization change & development,Eastman Kodak CompanyTable of ContentsIntroduction: Understanding and Affecting Behavior in theWorkplace Part One: The Internal Being: Points of Influence Beyond OurAwareness 1. Sigmund Freud: The Internal Conflict Between Instinct andCivilization 2. Carl Jung: The Collective Unconscious, Archetypes, andPsychological Types 3. Karen Horney: The Social Unconscious and the Conflict ofSelf-Images Part Two: Thought and Feeling: Points of Influence Within OurAwareness 4. Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck: The Power of Thought andBelief 5. Carl Rogers: The Power of Feelings Part Three: The Individual and the Environment: External Points ofInfluence 6. B.F. Skinner: The Influence of Environment on Behavior 7. Kurt Lewin: Individual Perception and the Environment 8. Fritz and Laura Perls: The Gestalt of Experience andBehavior 9. Murray Bowen: Emotional Systems Conclusion: Using Personality Theory: Understanding Behavior,Taking Effective Action, and Increasing Personal Awareness

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Book SynopsisThis work presents best practices in assessment of individual employees within an organization. It examines individual assessment from three perspectives: setting/situation, the place of assessment within an organization's systems, and use of assessment for targeted purposes.Table of ContentsForeward by Manuel London. FRAMEWORKS. An Overview of Individual Psychological Assessment. Theoretical Frameworks for Assessment. Individual Assessment: The Research Base. Ethical, Legal, and Professional issues for Individual Assessment. PROCESSES. Designing the Individual Assessment. Getting at Character: The Simplicity on the Other Side of Complexity. A Clinical Approach to Executive Selection. Communicating Results for Impact. STRATEGIES. Assessing and Changing Managers for New Organizational Roles. Shaping Organizational Strategy Leadership: The Ripple Effect of Assessment. PERSPECTIVES. Anticipating the Future: Assessment Strategies for Tommorrow.

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Book SynopsisUnleash Conflict''s Creative Potential Absolutely essential reading for anyone interested in identity conflicts and how to overcome them. Provides a fascinating theoretical introduction to the phenomena, detailed case study experiences, and a final training guide for practitioners...a landmark work. --Kevin Clements, director, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University Presenting a brilliant new approach to conflict resolution that will intrigue and inform practitioners and scholars alike. Writing from his remarkable range of academic and real-world experiences--including his historic work in bringing Israel and the PLO to the negotiation table--Rothman shows how identity-based conflict can be managed so that both parties reach a higher ground than either could have found on its own. His vehicle is his ARIA model, and here he traces the ARIA process through Antagonism, Resonance, Invention, and Action, demonstrating step-by-sTrade Review"Absolutely essential reading for anyone interested in identity conflicts and how to overcome them. Provides a fascinating theoretical introduction to the phenomena, detailed case study experiences, and a final training guide for practitioners...a landmark work." (Kevin Clements, Vernon and Minnie Lynch Professor of Conflict Resolution, and director, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University) "Jay Rothman not only says it is possible to bring about reconciliation of communities, organizations, and nations involved in long-standing, deeply rooted conflicts, but he shows just how to do it! . . . Focusing on the importance of social identity and the steps involved in transforming antagonism into effective joint action, he helps us go beyond the role of interests to a more complete understanding of needs and their importance in conflict resolution." (Lawrence Susskind, director, MIT-Harvard Public Disputes Program, and president, Consensus Building Institute) "With clarity and imagination, Jay Rothman explores identity conflict from the community to the international arena. . . . This book provides direction and hope for all those engaged in the essential work of conflict resolution." (Richard Deats, editor of Fellowship, the magazine of the Fellowship of Reconciliation) "Re-imagines conflict mediation in a remarkably new way--by bringing together the empirical language of negotiation with the pattern-recognition skills of the artist, a new and exciting synthesis is possible." (Michael Jones, pianist, composer, Narada recording artist, and author of Creating an Imaginative Life) ?The ARIA framework works at many levels. It is a wonderful metaphor for the phases of constructive conflict resolution that has applications in so many fields. It is the analytic melody that connects the phases through the example of a string quartet, and it captures how creative conflict resolution is like a beautiful song when expertly executed. In all its forms, I have incorporated ARIA into my teaching and practice.? (Deborah M. Kolb, professor of negotiation and conflict resolution, Simmons College; Senior Fellow, Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School)Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. About the Author. Prologue: The ARIA Quartet Conflict. TRANSFORMING IDENTITY-BASED CONFLICT. 1. The ARIA Framework: Antagonism, Resonance, Invention, Action. 2. Antagonism: Sufacing Differences and Analyzing Animosity. 3. Resonance: Articulating Common Needs and Motivations. 4. Invention: Generating Cooperative Solutions. 5. Action: Setting Joint Agendas. THE ARIA FRAMEWORK IN PRACTICE. 6. Prenegotiation in Nations: Peace Building in Jerusalem. 7. Transforming Conflicts Within and Between Groups in Organizations. 8. ARIA Tools: Lessons Drawn from Community Conflicts. Epilogue: Engaging Identity, Creating Harmony. Notes. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisReveals the way people behave in the workplace. This book aims to bridge the gap between the findings from evolutionary biology and insights about humanity derived from the social sciences.Trade Review"...an interesting book which explores and integrates findings from several disciplines and which contributes further to the field of evolutionary psychology in a readable manner..." (The Occupational Psychologist, April 2002)Table of ContentsEditor's Note, Warren Bennis. Foreword, Edward O. Wilson. The Authors. Preface. PART ONE: BRIDGING GAPS; SETTING THE STAGE FOR UNDERSTANDING HUMAN NATURE. 1. Toward a Unified Understanding of Human Nature. 2. How the Modern Human Mind Evolved. 3. Innate Drives and Skills. PART TWO: THE FOUR DRIVES BEHIND HUMAN CHOICES. 4. The Drive to Acquire (D1). 5. The Drive to Bond (D2). 6. The Drive to Learn (D3). 7. The Drive to Defend (D4). PART THREE: THE DRIVES IN ACTION; HOW HUMAN NATURE WORKS IN CONTEXT. 8. Culture, Skills, Emotions: Other Pieces of the Puzzle. 9. Origins of the Social Contract. 10. Why So Much Diversity? PART FOUR: HUMAN NATURE AND SOCIETY. 11. Human Nature in Organizational Life. 12. The Road Forward. Afterword: Future Research Proposals. Notes. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis volume provides a thorough and well-balanced review of the topic of conduct disorders in childhood and adolescence. An opening chapter gives the reader a good sense of the nature, complexity, and magnitude of the problem for parents, caretakers, and mental health professionals; the remainder of the book explains what we currently know about children and adolescents with behavior problems. One chapter each is devoted to diagnosis and assessment, characteristics of the disorder, treatment, prevention, and directions for future research and social policy. --Matthjis Koopmans in Journal of Adolescence This is another excellent little book, in the Sage Developmental Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry Series. Read and enjoy. --Ewen Rennie in BPS Division of Educational & Child Psychology

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Book SynopsisThis volume presents an international group of researchers who model animal and human behavior--both simple and complex. The models presented focus on such subjects as the pattern of eating in meals and bouts, the energizing and shaping impact of reinforcers on behavior, transitive inferential reasoning, responding to a compound stimulus, avoidance and escape learning, recognition memory, category formation, generalization, the timing of adaptive responses, and chromosomes exchanging information. The chapters are united by a common interest in adaptive behavior--whether of human, animal, or artificial system--and clearly demonstrate the rich variety of ways in which this fascinating area of research can be approached. In so doing, the book demonstrates the range of thought that qualifies as theorizing in the contemporary study of the mechanisms of adaptive behavior. It has two purposes: to bring together a very wide range of approaches in one place and to give authors space tTable of ContentsContents: B. Goertzel, Learning the Language of Mind: Symbolic Dynamics for Modeling Adaptive Behavior. S. Grossberg, Neural Substrates of Adaptively Timed Reinforcement, Recognition, and Motor Learning. E.J. Kehoe, Can the Whole Be Something Other Than the Sum of Its Parts? P.R. Killeen, The First Principle of Reinforcement. J.R. Koza, Using Biology to Solve a Problem in Automated Machine Learning. N.A. Schmajuk, D.W. Urry, B.S. Zanutto, The Frightening Complexity of Avoidance: A Neural Network Approach. J.E.R. Staddon, B.S. Zanutto, In Praise of Parsimony. C.D.L. Wynne, A Minimal Model of Transitive Inference.

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Book SynopsisThis book preserves the original content and provides some insight into recent developments in the social psychology of creativity. It begins to study the ways in which social factors can serve to maintain creativity and cognitive mechanisms by which motivation might have an impact on creativity.Table of ContentsPreface to the Updated Edition -- Preface to the 1983 Edition -- Understanding and Assessing Creativity -- The Case for a Social Psychology of Creativity -- The Meaning and Measurement of Creativity -- A Consensual Technique for Creativity Assessment -- A Theoretical Framework -- Social and Environmental Influences -- Effects of Evaluation on Creativity -- Effects of Reward and Task Constraint -- Social Facilitation, Modeling, and Motivational Orientation -- Other Social and Environmental Influences -- Implications -- Implications for Enhancing Creativity -- Toward a Comprehensive Psychology of Creativity -- About the Book and Author -- Credits

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Book SynopsisWhat are the benefits of owning a dog on health and well-being? Why does a problem dog behave as it does and how can owners deal with unwanted behaviour? How do dogs communicate with humans and each other? The Psychology of Dog Ownership explores the nature of our unique relationship with dogs and its effect on our mental and physical welfare. The book uses psychological learning theory to examine dog behaviour and highlights the importance of determining between typical dog behaviour and behaviour disorders that need treatment. Focusing on how dog owners can communicate effectively with their pets, and always with the dogsbest interests in mind, The Psychology of Dog Ownership enhances our understanding of the modern human-canine bond and shows how important and enjoyable this relationship can be.Table of Contents1. The New Normal of Dog Behaviour 2. The Lifespan of a Dog Owner 3. The Dogs Neuticles! 4. The Dog Whispering Fallacy 5. Is My Dog Abnormal? 6. Treating And Preventing Abnormal Dog Behaviour 7. What To Do If I Need More Help

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Book SynopsisIf you are in business, you are in the business of behaviour ? and unless a business influences behaviour, it will not succeed. In the last 50 years we have learnt more about how we behave than over the previous 5,000. This book shows how behavioural science has revolutionised our understanding of how people really think (or don?t) ? and how we can use those insights in our businesses to influence behaviour and gain competitive advantage. Richard Chataway works for the BVA Nudge Unit, a global consultancy specialising in behavioural change, and has experience in everything from getting people to join the armed forces, drink spirits rather than wine, and buy flatpack furniture ? to developing the world?s most successful stop-smoking mobile app.Introducing the leading thinkers and practitioners from this new field (and sharing dozens or real-world examples), Richard guides readers through the hidden influences, biases and fallacies that influence the behaviour of customers, employees, and business leaders alike ? and shows how we can ethically use these insights to:?powerfully attract and retain customers?fuel true and lasting innovation ?stand apart in the new world of increasing automation and artificial intelligence?change workplaces and maintain happy and productive employees and teams?and a lot more!It?s time to shape behaviour instead of simply reacting to it. The Behaviour Business is the eye-opening, practical guide you have been waiting for.Trade ReviewIf you buy one business book this year, make this the one. A handbook on how to apply behavioural science the right way for your business. Provides a powerful exploration of behavioural science and how it applies to the future of your business - the perfect guide for anyone who is looking to up their game in 2020 and beyond. Brilliantly inspiring - with his warm, witty approach Richard Chataway shows practical ways for businesses to go from hearing about behavioural science to actually profiting from it. A breath of fresh air - a brilliant behavioural science book that focuses on the practical application of the topic rather than the abstract theories. Drawing on a wide-ranging set of applications, from launching the world's most successful quit smoking app to refining call centre scripts - there's plenty to interest anyone interested in the business application of behavioural science. Richard Chataway's fine book attests to the power and profit of behavioural science in business. Displaying a firm grasp of the literature and sensitive to its thorny issues, on offer are effective behavioural solutions for all business types and sizes - practical and low-cost applications, honed over many years by a foremost practitioner of behavioural science. A great read and a business game changer. The better you are at understanding and influencing behaviour, the better you'll be at business. This book is a must read for anyone who has a business / cause / brand to grow. Richard has put his advanced understanding of human behaviour into practice in how he has structured this book. It's engaging, easy to read, has many applied examples and strong theoretical underpinnings. Read it now before you miss out.

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Book SynopsisHow do you get people who work in pig abattoirs to wash their hands? How does painting the walls of a canteen pink make construction workers behave more safely? And how can baby faces spray painted onto shop shutters reduce anti-social behaviour?Ripple is about how small behaviour changes can have wide-reaching effects in the real world. By applying behavioural science in your working life, you can have positive ripple effects on the world around you.While nudging is now commonplace in politics, most of our daily interactions with companies, products, and services have not yet been transformed with behavioural science. Doing so is often a messy process but, armed with this book, you'll have the practical toolkit to get started.Through storytelling and practical tips, Ripple takes you on a journey across the globe which will leave you inspired to start applying behavioural science to improve the world around you.www.ripple-book.com

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2025 Independent Press Award (Business Motivation)Winner of the 2024 International Book Award (Self Help) Winner of the American Festival Award (Best New Non-Fiction) Sensational.. turn off your mobile phones and read this instead... - Rory Sutherland, ViceChair, OgilvyA practical resource for making better choices. - Adam Grant, #1 New York Times Bestselling authorA game-changer that leaves you wanting to do better - and be better. ? Sebastian Coe, President World AthleticsA great reference for any business. ? Victoria Degtar, TIME Magazine Well-crafted.? ? Irish TimesA Powerful Gem. ? GLAMOUR MagazineThe only book on decision-making you''ll ever need. ? Dario Krpan, London School of EconomicsA rare combination of information and entertainment. ? Debbie Hewitt MBE, Chair of The Football Association, and Visa EuropeYour decisions matter. Yet in today?s noisy world of distraction and disinformation, we tune out. We hear less than ever and rush to misjudgement.Despite popular opinion, the most underestimated risk isn?t economic, political or even climate risk ? it?s human decision risk, and the failure to hear who or what really matters. The result? A catalogue of error that not only destroys lives and polarises communities but damages reputation and squanders opportunity.Now that can change. TUNE IN stands apart in its treatment of ''deaf spots'', the judgement killers that stop us hearing what matters. In this modern masterclass, award-winning Nuala Walsh offers you an insurance policy against misjudgement. Armed with a PERIMETERS framework and dozens of strategies, you?ll discover the 10 traps that bind our reasoning, illustrated by a cast of business titans, sporting icons, criminals, presidents, astronauts and more.By tuning in to the right voices?- You?ll hear what others don?t, gaining instant advantage;- You?ll make sense of past mistakes and prevent future ones;- You?ll stand out not lose out - and help to build a better world.It?s time to Tune In.

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Book SynopsisIntended for graduate and upper level undergraduate courses in behavioural ecology where students are already familiar with the basic ideas, this book continues to define the subject. A completely new set of contributions has been brought together once more to take account of the many exciting new developments in the field.Trade Review"Usually we do not publish reviews of second and subsequent edition books, but for this we make an exception. This textbook continues to define the subject of behavioural ecology and manages to combine this with being eminently accessible and readable. Once again updated and partially rewritten. Essential to students, scientists and layman alike with an interest in behavioural ecology. Even if you have a copy of the third edition you should still get this one." Bird Study Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction:. The Evolution of Behavioural Ecology: John R Krebs and Nicholas B Davies. Part II: Mechanisms and Individual Behaviour:. Introduction. Sensory Systems and Behaviour: Rüdiger Wehner. The Ecology of Information Use: Luc-Alain Giraldeau. Recognition Systems: Paul W Sherman, Hudson K Reeve and David W Pfennig. Managing Time and Energy: Innes C Cuthill and Alasdair I Houston. Sperm Competition and Mating Systems: Timothy R Birkhead & Geoffrey A Parker. Part III: From Individual Behaviour to Social Systems:. Introduction. The Evolution of Animal Signals: Rufus A Johnstone. Sexual Selection and Mate Choice: Michael J Ryan. Sociality and Kin Selection in Insects: Andrew F G Bourke. Predicting Family Dynamics in Social Vertebrates: Stephen T Emlen. The Ecology of Relationships: Anne E Pusey and Craig Packer. The Social Gene: David Haig. Part IV: Life Histories, Phylogenies and Populations:. Introduction. Adaptation of Life Histories: Serge Daan and Joost M Tinbergen. The Phylogenetic Foundations of Behavioural Ecology: Paul H Harvey and Sean Nee. Causes and Consequences of Population Structure: Godfrey M Hewitt and Roger K Butlin. Individual Behaviour, Populations and Conservation: John D Goss-Custard and William J Sutherland. References. Index

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Book Synopsis“The general reader, if he looks to psychology for something more than entertainment or practical advice, will discover in this book a storehouse of searching criticism and brilliant suggestions from the pen of a rare thinker, and one who occupies a leading position in theoretical psychology today.” —Atlantic Monthly

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Book SynopsisUpdated to include the 2007 decision Gonzales v. Carhart, this volume provides all of the major Supreme Court decisions on abortion--as well as many majority, dissenting, and plurality opinions--carefully edited for use in undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of disciplines. In his introductory essay, Shapiro sets these cases in political, historical, and philosophical context, and gives the reader a sense of what the main issues in the constitutional law of abortion are likely to be in the future.Trade ReviewAbortion: The Supreme Court Decisions is the essential collection of abortion case decisions for students and scholars. With comprehensive coverage of both the foundational and the very latest cases, the volume guides the reader through the intricate channels of constituently reasoning around reproductive rights. Shapiro's new introduction maps the history and implications of abortion jurisprudence with welcome clarity. No library or personal collection of works on Supreme Court jurisprudence, reproductive rights, or the ethics of abortion policy will be complete without Shapiro's new edition. --Lisa Ellis, Texas A&M UniversityDispute over whether abortion should never, sometimes, or always be legal remains at the center of American jurisprudence, politics, and morality. It shows no sign of dissolving into the negotiation and compromise of 'politics as usual.' Thus Ian Shapiro's Abortion is an invaluable book. The third edition provides not only the Supreme Court decisions but also an expanded Introduction by Shapiro. The Introduction does just what this vexed issue needs--laying out the history, law, partisanship, and philosophy of the abortion debate. Abortion is a wonderful resource for teaching and research, or simply for pondering this troubling and complex issue. --Jennifer L. Hochschild, Harvard UniversityThis book provides an essential resource for understanding one of the most divisive issues in American politics. The collection of edited cases and dissents, together with Shapiro's lucid introduction, offers teachers and students alike an unsurpassed guide for understanding and debating the legal conflicts over abortion. --Margaret Weir, University of California at Berkeley

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Book SynopsisUsing a style that draws students into the ongoing inquiry into how intimate relationships work, Love and Intimate Relationships investigates the life cycle of relationships influences that affect them, theories behind them, and ways to improve them. Dozens of stories from students themselves, case examples and over 150 tables, figure, and the cartoons of Don Edwing of Mad Magazine help bring the material alive. The book is also unique in exploring aspects of human relationships not covered in other textbooks on the subject.Love and Intimate Relationships helps bring the complex issues surrounding intimate relationships into focus for students from diverse backgrounds. The multidisciplinary perspective of the textbook makes it ideal for introductory courses in psychology, marriage counseling, human relations, and sexuality, and interpersonal relationshipsTrade Review"I think this is an extremely approachable text . . . . By having students and respondents of various studies and sources 'speak for themselves' about love, misery, etc., you invite the students to either emphasize or sympathize like future counselors." -- Ann Weber, University of North Carolina AshvilleTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: The life cycles of relationships. Part II: Influences on Relationships. Part III: Theoretical perspectives on relationships. Part IV: Practical skills for relationship enhancement. Conclusion.

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