Psychological methodology Books
The University of Chicago Press Studying Human Behavior
Book SynopsisDeals with the complexities of human behavioral research, a domain still dominated by the age-old debate of nature versus nurture. The author dissects five approaches to the study of behavior - quantitative behavioral genetics, molecular behavior genetics, developmental psychology, neurophysiology and anatomy, and social/environmental methods.Trade Review"Helen E. Longino presents many insights about different general methods, assumptions, research goals, and the importance of definitions in researching behavior. I know of no other book that covers such diverse approaches." (Peter Machamer, University of Pittsburgh)"
£76.00
Columbia University Press The Diagnostic System
Book SynopsisThe sociologist Jason Schnittker looks at the multiple actors involved in crafting the DSM and the many interests that the manual hopes to serve. The Diagnostic System urges us to become comfortable with the socially constructed nature of categorization and accept that a perfect taxonomy of mental-health disorders will remain elusive.Trade ReviewThe particular strength of this very well-written critique of psychiatric diagnosis is to examine how the DSM has a variety of constituencies—clinicians, researchers, patients, and the general public—that each has its own way of approaching the manual. -- Allan Horwitz, Board of Governors Professor of Sociology, Rutgers UniversityIn an area too often marked by advocacy and polemic, The Diagnostic System provides a well-informed, judicious, and, in fact, invaluable guide to a complex body of scholarship and controversy. Perhaps most important, it addresses those complex interrelationships between individual experience and the social, cultural, and institutional circumstances that in part constitute that experience. It is an important book on a foundational if elusive set of questions. -- Charles E. Rosenberg, professor of the history of science and medicine and the Ernest E. Monrad Professor in the Social Sciences, Harvard UniversitySober, clear, and even-handed, The Diagnostic System is an indispensable work. * Contemporary Sociology *A fluent, incisive, and eminently useful account of the classificatory system that informs clinical practice and research in American psychiatry today. * American Journal of Sociology *This book brings to light the difficult task of diagnosing psychiatric disorders with accuracy, reliability, and validity. Recommended. * Choice *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments1. The Contested Ontology of Psychiatric Disorders2. What Diagnoses Are: DSM-III and the Form of Contemporary Psychiatric Diagnoses3. DSM-III and the Descriptive Science of Psychiatric Disorders4. Rethinking the DSM5. How Professionals Use Diagnoses6. How the Public Uses Diagnoses7. How Scientists Use the DSM8. How Cultures Use Diagnoses9. The Contemporary Science of Psychiatric Nosology10. The Endless Search for Validity11. The Endurance of the Diagnostic SystemNotesIndex
£20.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Mind in Sleep
Book SynopsisThis unique and up-to-date book provides a comprehensive history and critical account of sleep mentation research since the introduction of electrographic techniques. Written by leading experts, it not only examines the activity of the mind during sleep but also scrutinizes methodological issues of key importance to the field. Looks at the relationships between physiological and mental events as brought to light by electrographic and other controlled studies of sleep mentation. Chapters are devoted to critical reviews of REM deprivation studies, the relationships between sustained and short-lived physiological conditions and sleep mentation, clinical phenomena such as sleep-talking, nightmares and night-terrors. Rigorously organized around topics of common interest, it is a penetrating study of current developments in the field.Table of ContentsSleep Disorders (A. Spielman & C. Herrera). METHODOLOGY AND SLEEP MENTATION STUDIES. Measurement and Design in Research on Sleep Reports (J. Antrobus,et al.). REVIEWS OF SLEEP MENTATION STUDIES. Sleep-Onset Mentation (G. Vogel). Dream Recall: History and Current Status of the Field (D.Goodenough). Qualitative Aspects of Sleep Mentation (L. Weinstein, etal.). Tonic States and Phasic Events in Relation to Sleep Mentation (R.Pivik). EFFECTS OF EXPERIMENTAL VARIABLES ON SLEEP MENTATION. The Social Psychology of Dream Reporting (R. Cartwright & A.Kaszniak). The Effects of External Stimuli Applied Prior to and During Sleepon Sleep Experience (A. Arkin & J. Antrobus). Experimental Strategies for the Study of the Function of Dreaming(H. Fiss). EFFECTS OF REM DEPRIVATION. REM Deprivation: A Review (S. Ellman, et al.). Sleep Mentation as Affected by REM Deprivation: A New Look (L.Weinstein, et al.). Psychological Effects of REM (``Dream'') Deprivation Upon WakingMentation (I. Lewin & J. Singer). CLINICAL PHENOMENA IN RELATION TO SLEEP MENTATION. Sleeptalking (A. Arkin). Night Terrors and Anxiety Dreams (E. Kahn, et al.). IMPLICATIONS AND NEW DIRECTIONS. Parallel Distributed Processes and Dream Production (J. Antrobus& J. Fookson). REM Sleep and Dream Formation: A Theoretical Integration (S. Ellman& L. Weinstein). References. Author Index. Subject Index.
£294.26
University of California Press The Measurement of Psychological States Through the Content Analysis of Verbal Behavior
Book SynopsisThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1969.
£64.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical
Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology presents a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research methodologies used in clinical psychology. Topics discussed include experimental and quasi--experimental designs, statistical analysis, validity, ethics, cultural diversity, and the scientific process of publishing.Trade Review"This book is truly weighty in size and content...it provides excellent comprehensive overview chapters of every aspect of clinical psychological research and implications for practice." Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry "Roberts and Ilardi and their authors have done a marvelous job presenting a cutting-edge array of methods and applications in clinical psychology research. This publication captures the vigor and excitement present in the field today. The text is practical, broad in scope, yet with sufficient depth to guide practicing clinical researchers. It should be used in graduate education and will also prove helpful to seasoned investigators." John Curry, Duke University "Roberts and Ilardi have created an impressive, comprehensive, and cutting-edge handbook of research methods and data-analytic procedures. This volume will be an invaluable resource for researchers and students alike. All aspects of the research process are represented. The individual chapters are excellent - very understandable and clear, with many practical examples provided." Annette M. La Greca, University of Miami "Focusing on new developments and cutting-edge advances in research methods, this handbook should have a wide audience. Summing up: Recommended." S. M. Valente, University of Southern California, Choice, December 2003Table of ContentsList of Contributors x Part I Clinical Psychology Research 1 1 Research Methodology and Clinical Psychology: An Overview 3Michael C. Roberts and Stephen S. Ilardi 2 Addressing Validity Concerns in Clinical Psychology Research 13Michael S. Finger and Kevin L. Rand 3 The Scientific Process and Publishing Research 31Michael C. Roberts, Keri J. Brown, and Julianne M. Smith-Boydston 4 Ethical Considerations in Clinical Psychology Research 52William A. Rae and Jeremy R. Sullivan Part II Research Designs 71 5 Evaluating Treatment Efficacy With Single-Case Designs 73Cynthia M. Anderson and Christine Kim 6 Design and Analysis of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Investigations 92Andrea Follmer Greenhoot 7 The Analysis of Correlational Data 115Charles M. Judd and Melody S. Sadler 8 Structural Equation Modeling in Clinical Psychology Research 138Samuel B. Green and Marilyn S. Thompson 9 Qualitative Methods in Psychological Research 176Gloria L. Krahn and Michelle Putnam 10 Basic Principles of Meta-Analysis 196Joseph A. Durlak Part III Topics of Research 211 11 Research Methods for Developmental Psychopathology 213Eric M. Vernberg and Edward J. Dill Vignette: Research Methods for Developmental Psychopathology 232Anne K. Jacobs 12 Adult Experimental Psychopathology 234John P. Kline, Steven D. LaRowe, Keith F. Donohue, Jennifer Minnix, and Ginette C. Blackhart Vignette: Adult Experimental Psychopathology 260Anne K. Jacobs 13 Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnosis Research 262Paul J. Frick and Amy H. Cornell Vignette: Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnostic Research 282Anne K. Jacobs 14 Adult Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Research: Current Status and Future Directions 284Thomas E. Joiner, Jr., and Jeremy W. Pettit Vignette: Adult Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis 305Anne K. Jacobs 15 Therapy and Interventions Research with Children and Adolescents 307Ric G. Steele and Michael C. Roberts Vignette: Therapy and Interventions Research with Children, Youth, and Families 327Anne K. Jacobs 16 Therapy and Interventions Research with Adults 329Anne D. Simons and Jennifer E. Wildes Vignette: Therapy and Interventions Research with Adults 352Anne K. Jacobs 17 Research in Prevention and Promotion 354George C. Tremblay and Barbara Landon Vignette: Research in Prevention and Promotion 374Anne K. Jacobs 18 Research in Ethnic Minority Communities: Cultural Diversity Issues in Clinical Psychology 376Yo Jackson Vignette: Research in Ethnic Minority Communities 394Anne K. Jacobs 19 Investigating Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology 396ichael C. Roberts, Jodi L. Kamps, and Ephi J. Betan Vignette: Investigating Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology 418Anne K. Jacobs 20 Reflections on the Future of Clinical Psychological Research 420Stephen S. Ilardi and Michael C. Roberts Index 433
£161.95
John Wiley & Sons Inc Depth Oriented Brief Therapy
Book SynopsisReach a new stage in brief therapy Is it possible for clinicians to provide in-depth therapy in the cost-conscious, time-limited world of managed care? This groundbreaking book offers clinicians new hope of maintaining professional satisfaction in time-effective practice. Authors Bruce Ecker and Laurel Hulley provide a practical guide for clinicians on how to work deeply and briefly with individuals, couples, and families, and shows how to meet the challenge of managed care without losing the deeper levels of change traditionally associated with long-term or existential work. By using Depth-Oriented Brief Therapy, you''ll work directly and immediately with the emotional and unconscious meanings that structure the very existence of the presenting problem.Trade Review"A challenging, precise, and exciting approach to therapy that will delight those therapists who celebrate the complexity of clients. Ecker and Hulley combine a thoughtful attention to the unconscious with a commitment to making every session count. Gutsy, convincing, and powerful!" (David B. Waters, Ph.D., professor family practice and psychiatry, University of Virginia, author of Competence, Courage and Change)Table of ContentsIntroduction: Joining "Deep'' and "Brief'' in Psychotherapy. What Is an Effective Therapy Session? Resolving Emotional Wounds. The Emotional Truth of the Symptom. Radical Inquiry: The Stance. Radical Inquiry: Techniques. Experiential Shift: Changing Reality. Conclusion.
£49.46
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Advanced Introduction to Behavioral Law and
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘As always, Sunstein's Advanced Introduction is a pleasure to read. This highly informative book is particularly helpful to those interested in law and public policy. Drawing on his deep and extensive work in behavioral law and economics, Sunstein covers much ground in short order. The book introduces readers to both foundational topics and current debates at the frontiers of this burgeoning field of research and policy.’ -- Avishalom Tor, Notre Dame Law School, US‘I love this terrific book. The science of how humans think meets the laws that govern how humans should act – and who better than Sunstein to teach us what happens when these worlds collide!’ -- Anupam B. Jena, Harvard University, US‘To develop policies that improve on society, we need to consider how people behave, both in the absence and presence of policies. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in public policy and how insights about human behavior may inform policy making. Cass Sunstein’s experiences and extensive expertise in both law making and behavioral economics make him uniquely positioned to provide key insights on the intersection of law and behavioral economics.’ -- Linda Thunström, University of Wyoming, US‘In this book Professor Sunstein summarizes an enormous body of research showing how law affects human behavior. He carefully reviews research from behavioral economics and psychology, provides clever examples, and melds these insights with conventional economics, thereby suggesting ways to make legal systems more efficient—and even more fair.’ -- Jeffrey J. Rachlinski, Cornell Law School, US
£98.67
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Advanced Introduction to Behavioral Law and
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘As always, Sunstein's Advanced Introduction is a pleasure to read. This highly informative book is particularly helpful to those interested in law and public policy. Drawing on his deep and extensive work in behavioral law and economics, Sunstein covers much ground in short order. The book introduces readers to both foundational topics and current debates at the frontiers of this burgeoning field of research and policy.’ -- Avishalom Tor, Notre Dame Law School, US‘I love this terrific book. The science of how humans think meets the laws that govern how humans should act – and who better than Sunstein to teach us what happens when these worlds collide!’ -- Anupam B. Jena, Harvard University, US‘To develop policies that improve on society, we need to consider how people behave, both in the absence and presence of policies. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in public policy and how insights about human behavior may inform policy making. Cass Sunstein’s experiences and extensive expertise in both law making and behavioral economics make him uniquely positioned to provide key insights on the intersection of law and behavioral economics.’ -- Linda Thunström, University of Wyoming, US‘In this book Professor Sunstein summarizes an enormous body of research showing how law affects human behavior. He carefully reviews research from behavioral economics and psychology, provides clever examples, and melds these insights with conventional economics, thereby suggesting ways to make legal systems more efficient—and even more fair.’ -- Jeffrey J. Rachlinski, Cornell Law School, US
£21.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Explaining Psychological Statistics
Book SynopsisNow in its 4th edition, this popular and comprehensive graduate-level statistics text offers students an easy to grasp and non-intimidating approach to statistics for the non-mathematician. The text provides practical coverage of SPSS in every chapter, including screen shots, procedures, exercises, and direction on how to interpret SPSS output.Table of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition xxv Acknowledgments xxxi Part One Descriptive Statistics 1 Chapter 1 Introduction To Psychological Statistics 1 Chapter 2 Frequency Tables, Graphs, And Distributions 27 Chapter 3 Measures Of Central Tendency And Variability 57 Chapter 4 Standardized Scores And The Normal Distribution 99 Part Two One- and Two-Sample Hypothesis Tests 135 Chapter 5 Introduction to Hypothesis Testing: The One-Sample z Test 135 Chapter 6 Interval Estimation and the t Distribution 173 Chapter 7 The t Test for Two Independent Sample Means 203 Chapter 8 Statistical Power and Effect Size 237 Part Three Hypothesis Tests Involving Two Measures on Each Subject 271 Chapter 9 Linear Correlation 271 Chapter 10 Linear Regression 303 Chapter 11 The Matched t Test 337 Part Four Analysis of Variance without Repeated Measures 365 Chapter 12 One-Way Independent ANOVA 365 Chapter 13 Multiple Comparisons 407 Chapter 14 Two-Way ANOVA 451 Part Five Analysis of Variance with Repeated Measures 501 Chapter 15 Repeated Measures ANOVA 501 Chapter 16 Two-Way Mixed Design ANOVA 545 Part Six Multiple Regression and Its Connection to ANOVA 585 Chapter 17 Multiple Regression 585 Chapter 18 The Regression Approach to ANOVA 639 Part Seven Nonparametric Statistics 685 Chapter 19 The Binomial Distribution 685 Chapter 20 Chi-Square Tests 713 Appendix A Statistical Tables 743 Appendix B Answers To Selected Exercises in Sections A and B 759 Appendix C Data from IHNO's Experiment 777 References 781 Index 787
£124.15
John Wiley & Sons Inc Advances in Comparative Survey Methods
Book SynopsisCovers the latest methodologies and research on international comparative surveys with contributions from noted experts in the field Advances in Comparative Survey Methodology examines the most recent advances in methodology and operations as well as the technical developments in international survey research. With contributions from a panel of international experts, the text includes information on the use of Big Data in concert with survey data, collecting biomarkers, the human subject regulatory environment, innovations in data collection methodology and sampling techniques, use of paradata across the survey lifecycle, metadata standards for dissemination, and new analytical techniques. This important resource: Contains contributions from key experts in their respective fields of study from around the globeHighlights innovative approaches in resource poor settings, and innovative approaches to combining survey and other dataIncludes material that is organized within the total surTable of ContentsPreface xix Notes on Contributors xxiii Section I Introduction 1 1 The Promise and Challenge of 3MC Research 3Timothy P. Johnson, Beth‐Ellen Pennell, Ineke A.L. Stoop, and Brita Dorer 2 Improving Multinational, Multiregional, and Multicultural (3MC) Comparability Using the Total Survey Error (TSE) Paradigm 13Tom W. Smith 3 Addressing Equivalence and Bias in Cross‐cultural Survey Research Within a Mixed Methods Framework 45Jose‐Luis Padilla, Isabel Benitez, and Fons J.R. van de Vijver Section II Sampling Approaches 65 4 Innovative Sample Designs Using GIS Technology 67Stephanie Eckman, Kristen Himelein, and Jill A. Dever 5 Within‐household Selection of Respondents 93Achim Koch Section III Cross‐cultural Questionnaire Design and Testing 113 6 Overview of Questionnaire Design and Testing 115Julie A.J. de Jong, Brita Dorer, Sunghee Lee, Ting Yan, and Ana Villar 7 Sensitive Questions in Comparative Surveys 139Anna V. Andreenkova and Debra Javeline 8 Implementing a Multinational Study of Questionnaire Design 161Henning Silber, Tobias H. Stark, Annelies G. Blom, and Jon A. Krosnick 9 Using Anchoring Vignettes to Correct for Differential Response Scale Usage in 3MC Surveys 181Mengyao Hu, Sunghee Lee, and Hongwei Xu 10 Conducting Cognitive Interviewing Studies to Examine Survey Question Comparability 203Kristen Miller 11 Setting Up the Cognitive Interview Task for Non‐English‐speaking Participants in the United States 227Hyunjoo Park and Patricia L. Goerman 12 Working Toward Comparable Meaning of Different Language Versions of Survey Instruments: Do Monolingual and Bilingual Cognitive Testing Respondents Help to Uncover the Same Issues? 251Patricia L. Goerman, Mikelyn Meyers, Mandy Sha, Hyunjoo Park, and Alisu Schoua‐Glusberg 13 Examining the Comparability of Behavior Coding Across Cultures 271Timothy P. Johnson, Allyson Holbrook, Young Ik Cho, Sharon Shavitt,Noel Chavez, and Saul Weiner Section IV Languages, Translation, and Adaptation 293 14 How to Choose Interview Language in Different Countries 295Anna V. Andreenkova 15 Can the Language of Survey Administration Influence Respondents’ Answers? 325Emilia Peytcheva 16 Documenting the Survey Translation and Monitoring Process 341Dorothée Behr, Steve Dept, and Elica Krajčeva 17 Preventing Differences in Translated Survey Items Using the Survey Quality Predictor 357Diana Zavala‐Rojas, Willem E. Saris, and Irmtraud N. Gallhofer Section V Mixed Mode and Mixed Methods 385 18 The Design and Implementation of Mixed‐mode Surveys 387Edith D. de Leeuw, Z. Tuba Suzer‐Gurtekin, and Joop J. Hox 19 Mixed‐mode Surveys: Design, Estimation, and Adjustment Methods 409Z. Tuba Suzer‐Gurtekin, Richard Valliant, Steven G. Heeringa,and Edith D. de Leeuw 20 Mixed Methods in a Comparative Context: Technology and New Opportunities for Social Science Research 431Nathalie E. Williams and Dirgha J. Ghimire Section VI Response Styles 455 21 Cross‐cultural Comparability of Response Patterns of Subjective Probability Questions 457Sunghee Lee, Florian Keusch, Norbert Schwarz, Mingnan Liu, and Z. Tuba Suzer‐Gurtekin 22 Response Styles in Cross‐cultural Surveys 477Mingnan Liu, Z. Tuba Suzer‐Gurtekin, Florian Keusch, and Sunghee Lee 23 Examining Translation and Respondents’ Use of Response Scales in 3MC Surveys 501Ting Yan and Mengyao Hu Section VII Data Collection Challenges and Approaches 519 24 Data Collection in Cross‐national and International Surveys:Regional Case Studies 521Kristen Cibelli Hibben, Beth‐Ellen Pennell, Sarah M. Hughes,Yu‐chieh (Jay) Lin, and Jennifer Kelley 25 Survey Data Collection in Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA): Challenges, Strategies, and Opportunities 533Sarah M. Hughes and Yu‐chieh (Jay) Lin 26 Survey Challenges and Strategies in the Middle East and Arab Gulf Regions 555Justin Gengler, Kien Trung Le, and David Howell 27 Data Collection in Cross‐national and International Surveys: Latin America and the Caribbean 569J. Daniel Montalvo, Mitchell A. Seligson, and Elizabeth J. Zechmeister 28 Survey Research in India and China 583Charles Q. Lau, Ellen Marks, and Ashish Kumar Gupta 29 Best Practices for Panel Maintenance and Retention 597Nicole Watson, Eva Leissou, Heidi Guyer, and Mark Wooden 30 Collection of Biomeasures in a Cross‐national Setting: Experiences in SHARE 623Luzia M. Weiss, Joseph W. Sakshaug, and Axel Borsch‐Supan 31 Multinational Event History Calendar Interviewing 643Yfke P. Ongena, Marieke Haan, and Wil Dijkstra 32 Ethical Considerations in the Total Survey Error Context 665Julie A.J. de Jong 33 Linking Auxiliary Data to Survey Data: Ethical and Legal Challenges in Europe and the United States 683Kirstine Kolsrud, Linn‐Merethe Rød, and Katrine U. Segadal Section VIII Quality Control and Monitoring 705 34 Organizing and Managing Comparative Surveys 707Lesli Scott, Peter Ph. Mohler, and Kristen Cibelli Hibben 35 Case Studies on Monitoring Interviewer Behavior in International and Multinational Surveys 731Zeina Mneimneh, Lars Lyberg, Sharan Sharma, Mahesh Vyas,Dhananjay Bal Sathe, Frederic Malter, and Yasmin Altwaijri 36 New Frontiers in Detecting Data Fabrication 771Michael Robbins Section IX Nonresponse 807 37 Comparing Nonresponse and Nonresponse Biases in Multinational,Multiregional, and Multicultural Contexts 809James Wagner and Ineke A.L. Stoop 38 Geographic Correlates of Nonresponse in California: A Cultural Ecosystems Perspective 835Matt Jans, Kevin McLaughlin, Joseph Viana, David Grant, Royce Park and Ninez A. Ponce 39 Additional Languages and Representativeness 859Oliver Lipps and Michael Ochsner Section X Multi‐group Analysis 879 40 Measurement Invariance in International Large‐scale Assessments:Integrating Theory and Method 881Deana Desa, Fons J.R. van de Vijver, Ralph Carstens and Wolfram Schulz 41 Approximate Measurement Invariance 911Kimberley Lek, Daniel Oberski, Eldad Davidov, Jan Cieciuch, Daniel Seddig, and Peter Schmidt 42 Data Harmonization, Data Documentation, and Dissemination 933Peter Granda 43 Basic Principles of Survey Data Recycling 937Kazimierz M. Slomczynski and Irina Tomescu‐Dubrow 44 Survey Data Harmonization and the Quality of Data Documentation in Cross‐national Surveys 963Marta Kołczyńska and Matthew Schoene 45 Identification of Processing Errors in Cross‐national Surveys 985Olena Oleksiyenko, Ilona Wysmulek, and Anastas Vangeli 46 Item Metadata as Controls for Ex Post Harmonization of International Survey Projects 1011Marta Kołczyńska and Kazimierz M. Slomczynski 47 The Past, Present, and Future of Statistical Weights in International Survey Projects: Implications for Survey Data Harmonization 1035Marcin W. Zieliński, Przemek Powałko, and Marta Kołczyńska Section XII Looking Forward 1053 48 Prevailing Issues and the Future of Comparative Surveys 1055Lars Lyberg, Lilli Japec, and Can Tongur Wiley Series In Survey Methodology 1083 Index 1087
£100.76
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Minds and Machines
Book SynopsisExamines different kinds of models and investigates some of the basic properties of connectionism in the context of synthetic psychology, including accounts of how the internal structure of connectionist networks can be interpreted. This title investigates basic properties of connectionism in the context of synthetic psychology.Trade Review"In this remarkable book, Dawson refines and develops synthetic psychology – an approach to explaining mental capacities that takes as its inspiration the investigation of simple systems exhibiting emergent behavior. Rich with examples, the book shows with extraordinary clarity how ideas from embodied cognitive science, robotics, artificial life, and connectionism can be combined to shed new light on the workings of the mind. It's hard to imagine a better book for anyone wishing to understand the latest advances in cognitive science." Larry Shapiro, University of Wisconsin "Minds and Machines provides an easily understood introduction to synthetic psychology – start with simple processes, see what emerges, and analyze the resulting system. Dawson lays a solid foundation describing the strengths and weaknesses of various modeling approaches in psychology, and then builds on this by giving concrete examples of how connectionism – using the synthetic approach – can be used to provide simple explanations of seemingly complex cognitive phenomena." David A. Medler, The Medical College of Wisconsin "Thisis a wonderful book, both in terms of the thought-provoking technical content and the delightfully conversational style that readers have come to expect from the author of Understanding Cognitive Science. Dawson has a real gift for presenting complex ideas in an accessible and engaging way that does not dilute the scientific or philosophical intricacies involved." Stefan C. Kremer, University of Guelph, Canada "An important virtue of this book is that the content and order of presentation has clearly been tested at length in the classroom of a dedicated and creative teacher. The book has many illustrations from teaching practice, and would be an excellent basis for a senior undergraduate or introductory graducate course on cognitive modelling, and I'd be delighted to use it for that purpose myself ... This is a fine book, and I suspect it would be a valuable resource for those who don't know much about synthetic psychology but would like to get a clear sense of the lie of the land." David Spurrett, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Psychology in Society, 30, 2004, 77-79Table of ContentsList of Figures. List of Tables. 1. The Kids in the Hall. Synthetic Versus Analytic Traditions. . 2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Modeling. What Is A Model?. Advantages and Disadvantages of Models. . 3. Models of Data. An Example of a Model of Data. Properties of Models of Data. . 4. Mathematical Models. An Example Mathematical Model. Mathematical Models vs. Models of Data. . 5. Computer Simulations. A Sample Computer Simulation. Connectionist Models. Properties of Computer Simulations. . 6. First Steps Toward Synthetic Psychology. Introduction. Building a Thoughtless Walker. Step 1: Synthesis. Step 2: Emergence. Step 3: Analysis. Issues Concerning Synthetic Psychology. . 7. Uphill Analysis, Downhill Synthesis. Introduction. From Homeostats to Tortoises. Ashby’s Homeostat. Vehicles. Synthesis and Emergence: Some Modern Examples. The Law of Uphill Analysis and Downhill Synthesis. . 8. Connectionism As Synthetic Psychology. Introduction. Beyond Sensory Reflexes. Connectionism, Synthesis, and Representation. Summary and Conclusions. . 9. Building Associations. From Associationism To Connectionism. Building An Associative Memory. Beyond the Limitations of Hebb Learning. Associative Memory and Synthetic Psychology. . 10. Making Decisions. The Limits of Linearity. A Fundamental Nonlinearity. Building a Perceptron: A Nonlinear Associative Memory. The Psychology of Perceptrons. The Need for Layers. . 11. Sequences of Decisions. The Logic of Layers. Training Multilayered Networks. A Simple Case Study: Exclusive Or. A Second Case Study: Classifying Musical Chords. A Third Case Study: From Connectionism to Selectionism. . 12. From Synthesis To Analysis. Representing Musical Chords in a Pdp Network. Interpreting the Internal Structure of Value Unit Networks. Network Interpretation and Synthetic Psychology. . 13. From Here To Synthetic Psychology. References. Index
£99.86
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Smart Study Guide
Book SynopsisDrawing on the latest research into memory, information processing and learning, this book helps students to tailor their study techniques to their own particular learning style and psychological make-up. An exploration of the tools and techniques essential to success in studying and passing examinations. Suitable for classroom, distance learning, online, or blended learning environments. Includes questionnaires, activities, key learning points, illustrations, diagrams, flow charts, and mindmaps. Trade Review"At long last, a study guide that's not only useful but actually fun to use and evidence-based to boot! Congratulations to Tamblin and Ward. This deserves to become the standard text in this area. Not only will I recommend it to my students (and my children) I'm going to mine it for tips for myself!" Dr Susie Page, Principal Lecturer, University of Greenwich "This book is a breath of fresh air. It turns a vast range of expertise and experience about how learning happens into a usable form, with hot tips, questions and answers, and much more. It’s the ‘off-the-wall’ study guide – ‘out of the box’ – and it works. It liberates the human brain from all the stuffy thinking about effective studying being simply hard work, and encourages owners to make use of all of their brains – not just a few academic bits." Philip Race, Senior Academic Staff Development Officer, University of Leeds "The Smart Study Guide by Louise Tamblin and Pat Ward is a comprehensive and evidence-based guide about how to study and learn effectively. It has an easy to read layout with hot tips, activities, questions and answers plus diagrams, mind map flow charts and key learning points.", Jacqui Tisch, tutor, Waitakere Adult Literacy Inc "Having read just about every study skills book out there, there is not a lot that excites me about yet another new one …but this one is in line with current thinking by being research and evidence based. To my delight I could dip into it and use two – three good ideas straight away without much adaption. Overall, this is essential for the staff shelf and student resources section – well worth the reasonable price", Jan Stewart, Manager, Student Learning Support Service, Victoria University of Wellington "The value of books like this lie as much in how they motivate as much as what they cover. The authors have done very well in this respect. The book reads like a mixture of quiz and ideas with some research thrown in...With it's mixture of good ideas and lighter reading style this is one of the best study books that has come on the market in some time. A "must-buy"; it should be on every library shelf." Dr Paul Ganderton, British Ecological Society's Teaching Ecology Group "This book is a ‘must have’ for all senior students or adults considering returning to education after some time away. It gives an excellent insight into the actions of learning. ….it is helpful in getting you to understand not only how to study but also how you should be studying… It could also give some current students a reality check, while motivating them and encouraging them to focus in a different way. ….the reviews are all stunning and supportive…. This book should be essential reading in any place when study and learning is occurring." Barbara Hudson (Director), Good Teacher Magazine, Term 1, 2007 "What a find! Here is a book which is so informative, so useful and easy to apply, that it is difficult to resist the temptation of putting the advice and lessons of each chapter into practise before going on with the next...After twenty-five years of teaching adult students I was frankly amazed at the value of the material for me, and I am delighted to be able to make immediate use of a great deal of the contents. As parents and grandparents I’m sure that many of my students will want to get their families involved in trying out some of the approaches and guidelines. In my opinion no student is too young or too old to benefit from this book, and my congratulations to the authors!" Colin Knox, Director, Te Wananga o Raukawa, Otaki, New Zealand "This is a good book and is strongly recommended for those students that still read books. It is full of excellent advice (how to read, how to write essays, how to pass exams, etc.), and although it would probably not be read in its entirety (and there is a section on speed reading for those in a hurry!) it is packed with useful tips...Any student reading this would surely improve his/her performance immensely" E. J. Wood, Centre for Bioscience, Higher Education AcademyTable of ContentsFinding Your Way Around. Introduction. 1. Becoming an Effective Learner. 2. Preparing for Study. 3. Multiple Intelligences: Using All Your Strengths. 4. Learning Preferences. 5. Working with Others. 6. Reading Techniques. 7. How to Remember Everything You Need To!. 8. Making Notes. 9. Generating Ideas. 10. Becoming a Critical Thinker. 11. How to Write an Essay. 12. Portfolios, Reflective Journals and Learning Logs. Next Steps. Appendix 1 Gardner’s Criteria for Intelligence. Appendix 2 Answers. References. Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Why Science Matters
Book SynopsisWhy Science Matters: Understanding the Methods of Psychological Research rises above standard research methods texts by presenting an up-to-date view of contemporary psychological science as it is currently understood and practiced. Explores not only the procedural aspects of psychological research, but also delves into the issue of how to accomplish effective science. Explicates how hypotheses and theories are to be evaluated. Suggests that the proper approach to devising and evaluating theories is by abduction, not by induction or deduction alone. Incorporates new investigatory procedures, current methodologists, conflicts and issues, implications of the philosophy of science, and a lively prose style. Provides a picture of scienTrade Review"This book is an excellent exposition of historical and contemporary issues in the philosophy of science, and is particularly useful for psychologists and other behavioral scientists. Its core ideas will be useful to students, practitioners, and researchers alike." --Craig A. Anderson, Iowa State University "This book provides a comprehensive, fascinating, and up-to date account of what underlies the process of science. While there are many books on the nature of science written by philosophers, sociologists, historians and psychologists, this is the first volume that provides a sweeping vista of all these different approaches. Proctor and Capaldi have written a book that is a must-have for anyone who wants to understand the enterprise that we call science." --Kevin Niall Dunbar, Dartmouth College"This is a sophisticated, important, readable, and timely treatment of both the philosophy of science and the science of psychology. It would be a valuable addition to any advanced seminar on research methods in the behavioral sciences." --David Klahr, Carnegie Mellon University Table of ContentsPreface for Instructors viii Preface for Students x Part 1: Major Methodological Changes in Science from Antiquity to the Present 1 Chapter 1: Understanding Science: The Armchair versus Practice 3 Introduction 3 Justification of methodological practices 4 Precursors to contemporary science: an historical overview 8 Research paradigms, programs, and traditions 14 Naturalism: a brief introduction 16 Remainder of book 18 Chapter summary 19 Chapter 2: Major Issues to Emerge in 20th Century Approaches to Science 20 Introduction 20 Logical positivism 21 Operationism 26 Popper’s falsificationism 27 Kuhn’s psychologism and historicism 33 Chapter summary 38 Chapter 3: Methodology in the Postpositivist Era 39 Introduction 39 Naturalism in science 41 Lakatos’s sophisticated falsificationism 43 Laudan’s research traditions and normative naturalism 46 Giere’s cognitive approach 49 The rise of relativism 51 Chapter summary 54 Part 2: Naturalism and Modern Science 55 Chapter 4: Theory Testing 57 Introduction 57 Scientific theory 58 Types of theory 60 Hypothesis testing 63 Induction and deduction 70 Abduction and theory construction 72 Chapter summary 78 Chapter 5: Inference to the Best Explanation 79 Introduction 79 Evaluating theories: a critical evaluation of criteria 81 Resolution of ambiguity over time 83 Natural selection 85 Brain function and cognitive neuroscience 89 Consilience 92 Chapter summary 95 Chapter 6: The New Means of Understanding Science 96 Introduction 96 Empirical methods for better understanding science, scientific practice, and scientists 97 Chapter summary 118 Part 3: Applying Naturalism to Contemporary Methodological Issues in Psychology 119 Chapter 7: Postmodernism and the Rejection of the Conventional Conception of Science 121 Introduction 121 Underdetermination and incommensurability 122 Postmodernism 126 Our critique 137 Chapter summary 141 Chapter 8: Qualitative Research Methods 142 Introduction 142 Rationale for qualitative methods 145 Varieties of qualitative methods 151 Chapter summary 163 Chapter 9: Critical Evaluation of Qualitative Inquiry’s Approach to Qualitative Methods 164 Introduction 164 Justification of qualitative methods 167 Misunderstanding of positivism 170 Specific positions of qualitative researchers 172 Chapter summary 179 Chapter 10: Internal and External Validity 180 Introduction 180 Applications of scientific psychology 183 Scientific psychology opposes pseudoscience 187 Chapter and book summary 191 References 195 Glossary of Terms 210 Glossary of Names 217 Author Index 221 Subject Index 226
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Why Science Matters
Book SynopsisWhy Science Matters: Understanding the Methods of Psychological Research rises above standard research methods texts by presenting an up-to-date view of contemporary psychological science as it is currently understood and practiced. Explores not only the procedural aspects of psychological research, but also delves into the issue of how to accomplish effective science. Explicates how hypotheses and theories are to be evaluated. Suggests that the proper approach to devising and evaluating theories is by abduction, not by induction or deduction alone. Incorporates new investigatory procedures, current methodologists, conflicts and issues, implications of the philosophy of science, and a lively prose style. Provides a picture of scienTrade Review"This book is an excellent exposition of historical and contemporary issues in the philosophy of science, and is particularly useful for psychologists and other behavioral scientists. Its core ideas will be useful to students, practitioners, and researchers alike." --Craig A. Anderson, Iowa State University "This book provides a comprehensive, fascinating, and up-to date account of what underlies the process of science. While there are many books on the nature of science written by philosophers, sociologists, historians and psychologists, this is the first volume that provides a sweeping vista of all these different approaches. Proctor and Capaldi have written a book that is a must-have for anyone who wants to understand the enterprise that we call science." --Kevin Niall Dunbar, Dartmouth College"This is a sophisticated, important, readable, and timely treatment of both the philosophy of science and the science of psychology. It would be a valuable addition to any advanced seminar on research methods in the behavioral sciences." --David Klahr, Carnegie Mellon University Table of ContentsPreface for Instructors viii Preface for Students x Part 1: Major Methodological Changes in Science from Antiquity to the Present 1 Chapter 1: Understanding Science: The Armchair versus Practice 3 Introduction 3 Justification of methodological practices 4 Precursors to contemporary science: an historical overview 8 Research paradigms, programs, and traditions 14 Naturalism: a brief introduction 16 Remainder of book 18 Chapter summary 19 Chapter 2: Major Issues to Emerge in 20th Century Approaches to Science 20 Introduction 20 Logical positivism 21 Operationism 26 Popper’s falsificationism 27 Kuhn’s psychologism and historicism 33 Chapter summary 38 Chapter 3: Methodology in the Postpositivist Era 39 Introduction 39 Naturalism in science 41 Lakatos’s sophisticated falsificationism 43 Laudan’s research traditions and normative naturalism 46 Giere’s cognitive approach 49 The rise of relativism 51 Chapter summary 54 Part 2: Naturalism and Modern Science 55 Chapter 4: Theory Testing 57 Introduction 57 Scientific theory 58 Types of theory 60 Hypothesis testing 63 Induction and deduction 70 Abduction and theory construction 72 Chapter summary 78 Chapter 5: Inference to the Best Explanation 79 Introduction 79 Evaluating theories: a critical evaluation of criteria 81 Resolution of ambiguity over time 83 Natural selection 85 Brain function and cognitive neuroscience 89 Consilience 92 Chapter summary 95 Chapter 6: The New Means of Understanding Science 96 Introduction 96 Empirical methods for better understanding science, scientific practice, and scientists 97 Chapter summary 118 Part 3: Applying Naturalism to Contemporary Methodological Issues in Psychology 119 Chapter 7: Postmodernism and the Rejection of the Conventional Conception of Science 121 Introduction 121 Underdetermination and incommensurability 122 Postmodernism 126 Our critique 137 Chapter summary 141 Chapter 8: Qualitative Research Methods 142 Introduction 142 Rationale for qualitative methods 145 Varieties of qualitative methods 151 Chapter summary 163 Chapter 9: Critical Evaluation of Qualitative Inquiry’s Approach to Qualitative Methods 164 Introduction 164 Justification of qualitative methods 167 Misunderstanding of positivism 170 Specific positions of qualitative researchers 172 Chapter summary 179 Chapter 10: Internal and External Validity 180 Introduction 180 Applications of scientific psychology 183 Scientific psychology opposes pseudoscience 187 Chapter and book summary 191 References 195 Glossary of Terms 210 Glossary of Names 217 Author Index 221 Subject Index 226
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American Psychological Association Exploring Three Approaches to Psychotherapy
Book Synopsis Exploring Three Approaches to Psychotherapy gives readers in-depth analysis of what occurs in therapy as practiced according to three different orientations: cognitive, emotion-focused, and psychoanalytic. Leading psychotherapists Leslie S. Greenberg, Nancy McWilliams, and Amy Wenzel explain the theory and principal techniques of their respective models, and specifically how they are applied in the therapy demonstrations shown in the videos Three Approaches to Psychotherapy With a Male/Female Client. This book grants readers access to the authors'' insights about how the three approaches work in practice, offering a rare look into the minds of three therapists as they explore and comment on the therapy demonstration sessions.Trade ReviewConsidering the amount of outcomes research supporting the effectiveness of these approaches, Exploring Three Approaches to Psychotherapy serves as an excellent primer for beginning therapists and a meaningful review for more seasoned professionals. * PsycCRITIQUES *Table of ContentsPrefaceHow to Use This Book Introduction Emotion-Focused Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Cognitive Therapy Appendix AAppendix BIndexAbout the Authors
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American Psychological Association Activities for Teaching Statistics and Research
Book SynopsisThis book offers original, classroom-tested activities to teach high school and undergraduate students essential concepts in research methods and statistics.Table of Contents Contributors Acknowledgments IntroductionJeffrey R. Stowell and William E. AddisonPart I: Statistics Chapter 1: Reducing Anxiety in the Statistics ClassroomTamarah Smith Chapter 2: How to Lie With the Y-AxisThomas E. Heinzen Chapter 3: Summarizing Data Using Measures of Central Tendency: A Group ActivityThomson J. Ling Chapter 4: How Fast Is Your Internet? An Activity for Teaching Variance and Standard DeviationBonnie A. Green and Jeffrey R. Stowell Chapter 5: Getting Dicey: Thinking About Normal Distributions and Descriptive StatisticsRobert McEntarffer and Maria Vita Chapter 6: A Low-Anxiety Introduction to the Standard Normal Distribution and Measures of Relative StandingLaura Brandt and William E. Addison Chapter 7: Using the Heat Hypothesis to Explore the Statistical Methods of Correlation and RegressionGeorge Y. Bizer Chapter 8: Active Learning for Understanding Sampling DistributionsDavid S. Kreiner Chapter 9: Testing Students for ESP: Demonstrating the Role of Probability in Hypothesis TestingWilliam E. Addison Chapter 10: Using a TV Game Show Format to Demonstrate Confidence IntervalsAlexis Grosofsky Chapter 11: Real-Life Application of Type I and Type II Decision ErrorsBernard C. Beins Chapter 12: Factors That Influence Statistical PowerMichael J. Tagler and Christopher L. Thomas Chapter 13: An Interdisciplinary Activity for p Values, Effect Sizes, and the Law of Small NumbersAndrew N. ChristopherPart II: Research Methods Chapter 14: An Activity for Teaching the Scientific MethodR. Eric Landrum Chapter 15: Linking Identification of Independent and Dependent Variables to the Goals of ScienceMary E. Kite Chapter 16: Everything Is Awesome: Building Operational Definitions With Play-Doh and LEGOsStephanie E. Afful and Karen Wilson Chapter 17: A Demonstration of Random Assignment That Is Guaranteed to Work (95% of the Time)Thomas P. Pusateri Chapter 18: Identifying Confounding Factors in Psychology ResearchChris Jones-Cage Chapter 19: Demonstrating Experimenter and Participant BiasCaridad F. Brito Chapter 20: The Most Unethical Researcher: An Activity for Demonstrating Research Ethics in PsychologySue Frantz Chapter 21: The Ethics of Behavioral Research Using Animals: A Classroom Exercise (PDF, 909KB)Harold Herzog Chapter 22: Demonstrating Interobserver Reliability in Naturalistic SettingsJanie H. Wilson and Shauna W. Joye Chapter 23: Using a Classic Model of Stress to Teach Survey Construction and AnalysisJoseph A. Wister Chapter 24: Using Childhood Memories to Demonstrate Principles of Qualitative ResearchSteven A. Meyers Chapter 25: Using a Peer-Writing Workshop to Help Students Learn American Psychological Association StyleDana S. Dunn Index About the Editors
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American Psychological Association Prediction Statistics for Psychological
Book SynopsisAt last, a comprehensive guide that meets psychologists and other social scientists'' growing need to master the tools of statistical prediction.Prediction Statistics for Psychological Assessment, by R. Karl Hanson, is the first book to teach students and practitioners the nuts and bolts of prediction statistics, while illustrating the utility of prediction and prediction tools in applied psychological practice. This valuable resource uses real-world examples, helpful explanations and practice exercises to support the use of prediction tools in psychological assessment. Actuarial risk assessment evaluators need to know how prediction tools work, how to evaluate them, and how to interpret their results in applied assessments. Written in a clear and accessible manner, this user-friendly book helps readers understand how to evaluate and interpret different kinds of prediction tools, appreciate the numeric information used in risk communication, and utilize prediction tools to inform evidence-based decision making. Trade ReviewKarl Hanson, one of the preeminent experts on criminal risk prediction, has produced an informative text that should be required reading for any professional involved in mental health assessment. Dr. Hanson skillfully presents complex concepts in a simple to read and understand text that will inform the future of psychological (and other mental health) assessment. A must-have on the bookshelf of practitioners and researchers alike. -- Robert D. Morgan, PhD, Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, United StatesKarl Hanson—an international luminary in the field of psychological assessment—has written a cogent, meticulous, and comprehensive guide to the statistics used to predict human behavior. This lucidly written work will have an immense and long-lasting impact on the field. It needs to be within arm’s reach on the bookshelf of every clinical researcher and every evidence-based clinician. -- John Monahan, PhD, Shannon Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesAdvances in the field of risk assessment have been facilitated by improvements in prediction statistics. Until now there has been no comprehensive guide for those in the field. As a research and practice leader, Hanson delivers a learned volume that is readily accessible. It teaches specific statistics along with the role of prediction statistics in forensic assessment. It is a must-read for forensic researchers and practitioners intending to put research into practice. -- Distinguished Professor James Ogloff, AM, Director, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Swinburne University of Technology, and Executive Director, Psychological Services & Research, Forensicare, Victoria, AustraliaTable of ContentsPrefacePart I: Background and OverviewChapter 1: Introduction to Prediction Statistics in PsychologyChapter 2: The Nature of ProbabilityChapter 3: Overview of the Statistics ChaptersPart II: Statistics for Describing LikelihoodsChapter 4: ProportionsChapter 5: Discrete-Time Survival AnalysisChapter 6: Kaplan-Meier Survival AnalysisPart III: Discrimination and Relative RiskChapter 7: Dichotomous PredictorsChapter 8: Area Under the CurveChapter 9: Cohen's dChapter 10: Cox RegressionChapter 11: Logistic RegressionPart IV: CalibrationChapter 12: Chi-Square Goodness-of-FitChapter 13: The E/O IndexChapter 14: Meta-AnalysisChapter 15: Calibration PlotsPart V: Percentile RanksChapter 16: PercentilesPart VI: Practice ConsiderationsChapter 17: Estimating the Quality of Prediction ToolsChapter 18: Standardizing Risk CommunicationChapter 19: Going Even FurtherAppendix: Useful Algebra and NotationGlossaryReferencesIndexAbout the Authors
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University of Toronto Press Human Security
Book SynopsisDuring his lifetime, W.E. Blatz was so much occupied with the development of the University of Toronto’s Institute of Child Study that he was able to devote little time to writing. This is his first book to appear in twenty-one years, and his first complete exposition of his famous Theory of Security.The Theory of Security is radically different from the theories promulgated by Freudian psychologists. Whereas Freudian personality theory is based on the notion of “unconscious,” an entity that is only indirectly observable, the Theory of Security derives from the observation of the conscious state in all its manifestations. Dr. Blatz thus makes use of both empirical observations and the results of introspection, and, as might be expected, some of his conclusions run counter to those reached in much current psychological discussion. But proof of the forcible influence of the theory and its author may be found in the impressive number of books and articles alrea
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University of Toronto Press Pedophilia and Exhibitionism
Book SynopsisThe primary purpose of this book is to explore the nature of two forms of sexual behaviour which represent the majority of sexual offences coming to the attention of the courts. Special emphasis is given to the social significance of the deviant behaviour. The material presented has emerged primarily from empirical study and research on cases referred to the Forensic Clinic of the Toronto Psychiatric Hospital, established by the Government of Ontario in affiliation with the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Toronto. The Clinic was established specifically to assist the courts in the assessment and treatment of offenders. The choice of exhibitionism and pedophilia for consideration was made on purely quantitative grounds, and quantitative considerations remained a leading factor throughout the study. The bizarre and exotic phenomena of sexual behaviour too frequently overshadow the far greater amount of human misery which can be observed daily in our lower courts.
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University of Toronto Press Toward Unification in Psychology
Book SynopsisThe first Banff Conference on Theoretical Psychology, which led to the establishment of the University of Alberta’s Center for Advanced Study in Theoretical Psychology, was held 9-12 April 1965, at the university’s mountain retreat in the Canadian Rockies. The aim of the conference was to take the first steps toward defining areas of common ground among diverse theories of psychology, with a view to making more integrated and comprehensive statements about behaviour. The meeting was the first phase of long-range commitment which the Center proposes to make the advancement of theoretical psychology. This was a working conference – a manifestation of the kind of activity on which the Center will focus in the years ahead. The papers presented ranged from the general-theoretical-metatheoretical statements of Royce, Rozeboom, and Galanter, through the biological viewpoint of Bartley and the systems orientation of von Bertalanffy and Frank, to the phenomenology of Ma
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Centre for the Study of Language & Information The Media Equation: How People Treat Computers,
Book SynopsisAccording to popular wisdom, humans never relate to a computer or a television program in the same way they relate to another human being. Or do they? The psychological and sociological complexities of the relationship could be greater than you think. In an extraordinary revision of received wisdom, Byron Reeves and Clifford Nass demonstrate convincingly in The Media Equation that interactions with computers, television, and new communication technologies are identical to real social relationships and to the navigation of real physical spaces. Using everyday language, the authors explain their novel ideas in a way that will engage general readers with an interest in cutting-edge research at the intersection of psychology, communication and computer technology. The result is an accessible summary of exciting ideas for modern times. As Bill Gates says, '(they) ... have shown us some amazing things'.Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction: 1. The media equation; Part II. Media and Manners: 2. Politeness; 3. Interpersonal distance; 4. Flattery; 5. Judging others and ourselves; Part III. Media and Personality: 6. Personality of characters; 7. Personality of interfaces; 8. Imitating a personality; Part IV. Media and emotion: 9. Good versus bad; 10. Negativity; 11. Arousal; Part V. Media and Social Roles: 12. Specialists; 13. Teammates; 14. Gender; 15. Voices; 16. Source orientation; Part VI. Media and Form: 17. Image size; 18. Fidelity; 19. Synchrony; 20. Motion; 21. Scene changes; 22. Subliminal images; Part VII. Final Words: 23. Conclusions about the media equation; References.
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Templeton Foundation Press,U.S. A Time for Wisdom: Knowledge, Detachment,
Book SynopsisThese are volatile times. Fear, suspicion, and cynicism are chronic. A mere tweet inflames the passions of millions while click-bait “hot takes” stoke the amygdalas of everyone with an Internet connection. We treat those not in our tribe as a threat and deem anyone with a different opinion as evil. Mistaking myopia for measure, we lack all sense of proportion in our judgments. We are shortsighted, mired in the present, ignorant of history, and blind to the future. We thought that technology would save us by connecting us to each other and the world’s information. Instead, it enticed our vices, encouraged our biases, and eroded the one virtue we need now more than ever: wisdom.A Time for Wisdom is for readers who feel beleaguered by the incivility of the modern world, dispirited by its coarse rhetoric and toxic partisanship. It is an invitation to escape the shallow cacophony and restore peace and perspective to our daily lives. Written by two psychologists, the book takes the best scientific research on wisdom and integrates it with timeless concepts that have, for ages, guided troubled souls through life’s hardships. From this foundation, the authors present four steps we can follow to practice wisdom in the 21st Century: Receiving knowledge. Practicing detachment. Experiencing tranquility. Cultivating transcendence. These are profound and spiritual principles that can bring us immense satisfaction when we aspire to live by them. In A Time for Wisdom, the authors show us how. They commend a course of action towards the Good, the True, and the Beautiful, towards calm and clear moral reasoning. They lead us out of the circus of contemporary life and show us a path beyond our petty self-centeredness. By journeying along that path, we can, like the great sages and scientists before us, rise above the immediacy of the moment and partake of the numinous and the infinite.Trade Review “McLaughlin and McMinn provide a sound review of what wisdom is and the context in which wisdom is understood. We live in an age of data and information, but little is written on the value of wisdom. For decades I have heard supervisors say that you manage people with data. There is some truth to that, but you make decisions about people with wisdom. We need more wisdom in our culture today. If you work with people (manager, teacher, supervisor, coach, pastor, etc.), you could benefit from this book. It will help you understand the importance of wisdom, what it is, and how to apply it in various ways.” —Clark D. Campbell, PhD, senior associate provost and professor of psychology, Biola University “When night falls, it is certain that I will be a day older. Does it follow that I will be one increment wiser? The likelihood of this desirable outcome increases when the virtue enhancing strategies collected in A Time for Wisdom are absorbed and applied. There are pathways to train our inner selves—embodied souls—to humbly embrace timeless principles of wisdom. McLaughlin McMinn supply an accessible primer on the psychological structures and processes to grow wiser no matter what the day brings. Why be satisfied with merely growing older? The time before us is to deepen our wisdom layers.” —Rev. Stephen P. Greggo, PsyD, author of Assessment for Counseling in Christian Perspective (IVP) “Integrating modern research with insights from the world’s religious and philosophical traditions, A Time for Wisdom shows us how to live ethically satisfying lives in a world that can at times cater to our worst instincts. The principles that McLaughlin and McMinn present are ageless and universal, making their book a resource you can turn to whenever you need a restorative perspective on the ups and downs of life.” —Lisa Miller, PhD, professor of psychology at Columbia University, director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, and author of The Awakened Brain “McLaughlin and McMinn weave together the best ideas from religion, psychology, and philosophy to engage the reader in wisdom. They do it with the lessons of wise mentors, sage spiritual leaders, gems of famous quotes, cutting-edge research, and current events that alone make the book worth reading. But then there are practical ideas for developing wisdom, broken down in simple ways for anyone to follow. From the scenarios the authors describe, I gained insights for applying concepts of wisdom to my life and relationships, and I learned how wisdom fits with other character traits like humility, joy, and peace. This book is not limited to the ivory tower; it is fully embodied in the real world. This is a wise book on wisdom.” —Jennifer Ripley, PhD, professor of psychology Hughes Chair of Christian Integration, Regent University “In A Time for Wisdom, McLaughlin and McMinn bring a sober, careful, and hospitable study of wisdom that gathers folk intuition, philosophical reflection, and spiritual tradition and holds them up to the findings of psychological science. The result is a field guide for readers who seek wisdom. There are no false promises, no stepwise programs, and no simplistic answers. Instead, the authors suggest a definition of wisdom that takes long-standing religious traditions seriously, offering evidence-based interventions for guiding true philosophers—lovers of wisdom—along their journey.” —Evan Rosa, assistant director for public engagement, Yale Center for Faith Culture “I applaud McLaughlin and McMinn for their outstanding and aptly titled book, A Time for Wisdom. They make a lively and compelling case for cultivating the virtue of wisdom during these highly anxious and polarizing times. Drawing on an amazing array of disciplines and literary voices—both ancient and contemporary—this highly textured book makes the development of wisdom an inspiring and practical goal. As a psychologist, I have read many books on this general topic, but A Time for Wisdom makes a wonderfully unique contribution that weaves together some of the best science, philosophy, and spirituality. The authors invite us to become grounded, quiet our egos, gain perspective and accurate understanding, and grow in compassion, humility, and other strengths of human wholeness. The insights and practices they offer will foster healthier individuals and communities.” —Steven J. Sandage, PhD, Albert and Jessie Danielsen Professor of Psychology of Religion and Theology, Boston University “In a historical period of deep political and religious polarization, what is desperately needed is wisdom. That is exactly what McLaughlin and McMinn give us in their new book. They bring together the best of scientific research alongside ancient sources to both define wisdom and to model how to become wise. Their wisdom model (Knowledge, Detachment, Tranquility, and Transcendence) is neither simple nor easy, but it is immediately practical and implementable. This book is like a training manual on becoming wise, and it should be read in academic, religious, and political settings. Engaging with the model presented in A Time for Wisdom might make us not only a wiser culture, but a kinder, humbler, and more hospitable one as well.” —Brad D. Strawn, PhD, Evelyn and Frank Freed Chief of Spiritual Formation Integration, Fuller Theological Seminary “In our time of divisiveness and polarization, this book is a clarion call for wisdom. Wisdom is perspective—the ability to identify what matters most—and I believe this volume provides a way for its readers to do just that. It encourages an attitude of tranquil listening, even to those voices that make us feel uncomfortable. As the authors point out, ‘Wisdom sees common ground for a common good,’ and I believe this book can help readers identify what matters most in their lives and in the lives of others. In ‘such a time as this,’ we ought to listen to the lessons A Time for Wisdom offers us with a quiet and receptive heart.” —Philip Watkins, PhD, professor of psychology, Eastern Washington University “A Time for Wisdom, by Paul McLaughlin and Mark McMinn is simply a great book. Excellent treatment of research. Practical suggestions. New insights. Fresh metaphors. Fantastic writing. Buy and read this book. It is a wise choice.” —Everett L. Worthington, Jr., PhD, Commonwealth Professor Emeritus, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTable of ContentsIntroductionKNOWLEDGEChapter 1. Knowledge and Wisdom Chapter 2. Data Driven Chapter 3. Holding the End in MindDETACHMENTChapter 4. Detachment and Wisdom Chapter 5. Pain, Suffering, and Detachment Chapter 6. Detachment StrategiesTRANQUILITYChapter 7. Tranquility and Wisdom Chapter 8. Here Be Dragons Chapter 9. Three TreasuresTRANSCENDENCEChapter 10. Transcendence and Wisdom Chapter 11. Metric World Chapter 12. The Fourth DimensionAcknowledgments Appendix
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Information Age Publishing Making Sense of Infinite Uniqueness: The Emerging
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Information Age Publishing Lives and Relationships: Culture in Transitions
Book SynopsisThis book brings to cultural psychology the focus on phenomenology of everyday life. Whether it is in the context of education, work, or exploration of life environments, the chapters in this book converge on the need to give attention to complex realities of everyday living. Thus, a description of pre-school organisation in Japan would be in its form very different from school organisation in Britain or Colombia—yet the realities of human beings acting in social roles are continuous around the world.
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Information Age Publishing Lives and Relationships: Culture in Transitions
Book SynopsisThis book brings to cultural psychology the focus on phenomenology of everyday life. Whether it is in the context of education, work, or exploration of life environments, the chapters in this book converge on the need to give attention to complex realities of everyday living. Thus, a description of pre-school organisation in Japan would be in its form very different from school organisation in Britain or Colombia—yet the realities of human beings acting in social roles are continuous around the world.
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Information Age Publishing Dialogical Approaches to Trust in Communication
Book SynopsisTrust has a constituent role in human societies. It has been treated as a scientific topic in many disciplines. Yet, despite the fact that trust and distrust come to life primarily in human communication and through language, it has seldom been analysed from a communicative or linguistic perspective. This is the theme of this path-breaking volume. This volume contains 12 chapters, plus introduction and epilogue by the editors. They have been authored by leading specialists on trust in language and communication, coming from many disciplines and from different cultures and countries. Most of the authors share a conceptual basis in dialogical theories. This book is a follow-up volume to two previous volumes on trust within cultural psychology, Trust and Distrust (Marková & Gillespie, 2008) and Trust and Conflict (Marková & Gillespie, 2012). It will be of interest to anyone seriously interested in trust in societies, and in trust and distrust as displayed in communication and language.
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Information Age Publishing Dialogical Approaches to Trust in Communication
Book SynopsisTrust has a constituent role in human societies. It has been treated as a scientific topic in many disciplines. Yet, despite the fact that trust and distrust come to life primarily in human communication and through language, it has seldom been analysed from a communicative or linguistic perspective. This is the theme of this path-breaking volume. This volume contains 12 chapters, plus introduction and epilogue by the editors. They have been authored by leading specialists on trust in language and communication, coming from many disciplines and from different cultures and countries. Most of the authors share a conceptual basis in dialogical theories. This book is a follow-up volume to two previous volumes on trust within cultural psychology, Trust and Distrust (Marková & Gillespie, 2008) and Trust and Conflict (Marková & Gillespie, 2012). It will be of interest to anyone seriously interested in trust in societies, and in trust and distrust as displayed in communication and language.
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Information Age Publishing Multicentric Identities in a Globalizing World
Book SynopsisThe volume represents the continuing of the Yearbook of Idiographic Science project, born in 2009 and developed through an annual series of volumes collecting contributes aimed at developing the integration of idiographic and nomothetic approaches in psychology and more in general social science.This year's YIS project received many positive feedbacks and signals of interest, as well as several submissions, from many parts of the world. This fifth volume directs attention to relevant and actual psycho-social phenomena as the development of identity in terms of self identity, social identity and local identity.The volume is directed to students, researchers and clinicians, interested in deepening theoretical and methodological issues and improve clinical practices and research cultures.
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Information Age Publishing Multicentric Identities in a Globalizing World
Book SynopsisThe volume represents the continuing of the Yearbook of Idiographic Science project, born in 2009 and developed through an annual series of volumes collecting contributes aimed at developing the integration of idiographic and nomothetic approaches in psychology and more in general social science.This year's YIS project received many positive feedbacks and signals of interest, as well as several submissions, from many parts of the world. This fifth volume directs attention to relevant and actual psycho-social phenomena as the development of identity in terms of self identity, social identity and local identity.The volume is directed to students, researchers and clinicians, interested in deepening theoretical and methodological issues and improve clinical practices and research cultures.
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WW Norton & Co Counting: How We Use Numbers to Decide What
Book SynopsisEarly in her extraordinary career, Deborah Stone wrote Policy Paradox, a landmark work on politics. Now, in Counting, she revolutionises how we approach numbers and shows how counting shapes the way we see the world. Most of us think of counting as a skill so basic that we see numbers as objective, indisputable facts. Not so, says Stone. In this playful-yet-probing work, Stone reveals the inescapable link between quantifying and classifying, and explains how counting determines almost every facet of our lives—from how we are evaluated at work to how our political opinions are polled to whether we get into higher education or even out of prison. But numbers, Stone insists, need not rule our lives. Especially in this age of big data, Stone’s work is a pressing and spirited call to reclaim our authority over numbers, and to take responsibility for how we use them.
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Information Age Publishing SELF – A Multidisciplinary Concept
Book SynopsisResearch on the self relates to various phenomena including self-esteem, self-concept, self-verification, self-awareness, identity, self-efficacy, passion, self-determination, and goals. Moreover, research on self is multidisciplinary and of interest to a broad range of areas, such as education, economics, (social) psychology, neuro sciences, motivation, physical activity and behavior sciences, philosophy, and learning sciences. Chapters in this volume will illustrate some of the best of the research within these disciplines examining different aspects of self from various perspectives. A feature of this volume is that we will explore not only positive aspects of high perceived levels of self-determination and competence or self-concept on achievement, motivation and wellbeing, but also the dark side of an uncertain and negative self on identity and wellbeing. We learn from this that the self is a dynamic and powerful, yet fragile and highly amenable construct that needs self-care and constant reassurance.SELF – A Multidisciplinary Concept thus highlights the broad application of self-research and its diversity. This volume is intended to develop both theoretical and methodological ideas and to present empirical evidence of various disciplines and applications dealing with self. The scope of this seventh volume of the International Advances in Self Research series, started in 2000 by Herbert W. Marsh, Dennis M. McInerney, and Rhonda G. Craven, is thus very broad. Keeping within the tradition of the series, this volume will highlight the applicability of a multitude of empirical approaches and methods to self-research. We also aimed to maintain a balance between discussing theoretical research in SELF and deriving implications for effective practice. This volume thus includes chapters covering self-related topics within an educational, social, emotional, psychological, physiological, managerial, and health context.
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Information Age Publishing SELF – A Multidisciplinary Concept
Book SynopsisResearch on the self relates to various phenomena including self-esteem, self-concept, self-verification, self-awareness, identity, self-efficacy, passion, self-determination, and goals. Moreover, research on self is multidisciplinary and of interest to a broad range of areas, such as education, economics, (social) psychology, neuro sciences, motivation, physical activity and behavior sciences, philosophy, and learning sciences. Chapters in this volume will illustrate some of the best of the research within these disciplines examining different aspects of self from various perspectives. A feature of this volume is that we will explore not only positive aspects of high perceived levels of self-determination and competence or self-concept on achievement, motivation and wellbeing, but also the dark side of an uncertain and negative self on identity and wellbeing. We learn from this that the self is a dynamic and powerful, yet fragile and highly amenable construct that needs self-care and constant reassurance.SELF – A Multidisciplinary Concept thus highlights the broad application of self-research and its diversity. This volume is intended to develop both theoretical and methodological ideas and to present empirical evidence of various disciplines and applications dealing with self. The scope of this seventh volume of the International Advances in Self Research series, started in 2000 by Herbert W. Marsh, Dennis M. McInerney, and Rhonda G. Craven, is thus very broad. Keeping within the tradition of the series, this volume will highlight the applicability of a multitude of empirical approaches and methods to self-research. We also aimed to maintain a balance between discussing theoretical research in SELF and deriving implications for effective practice. This volume thus includes chapters covering self-related topics within an educational, social, emotional, psychological, physiological, managerial, and health context.
£82.80
Information Age Publishing Qualitative Research and Social Intervention:
Book SynopsisThis book presents procedures and research techniques that are based on critical perspectives of Psychology and Education. The content is characterized by innovations on the relationship between the researcher and the investigated context, and it problematizes different perspectives and approaches to the psychological phenomenon proposing new understandings of the subject, the world, the social and the field of investigation itself as a permanent dialectical movement. The book reports to Marxist-based perspectives - especially to Vygotsky's ideas and concepts. Therefore, it assumes the comprehension that in order to understand the phenomenon in its historical dimension it is necessary to put it into motion seeking to access the genesis of the manifestations evidenced at the moment of the investigation. That is, the historicity that characterizes the process of constitution of the human psyche can only be apprehended in its movement, thus, what matters is the process and not the product of its development. Nevertheless, apprehending phenomena in movement is a challenge for researchers interested in human processes within the scope of relationships or practices of professionals and/or subjects of various scenarios, which leads to the need to problematize the different moments of research and their dimension in the theoretical and practical fields. Which methodological techniques or procedures allow the apprehension of the meaning movement produced by the subjects in the investigated scenarios? To what extent does dialectical materialism derived from Marxism support the apprehension and analysis of research information of this nature? What other theoretical-methodological perspectives, related to Cultural-Historical Psychology, offer subsidies to these investigations? The theoretical perspectives based on the Social and Cultural analysis focus on the understandings of collective contexts precisely because of the subject view constituted in the inter-subjective relations that it undertakes - which adds even more complexity to the investigative processes. From this perspective, both the subject and other participants transform themselves during the investigation, such transformation needs to be permanently reflected and included in the research objectives and purposes, in order to follow the movement of the meanings in the expressed phenomenon.
£47.45
Information Age Publishing Qualitative Research and Social Intervention:
Book SynopsisThis book presents procedures and research techniques that are based on critical perspectives of Psychology and Education. The content is characterized by innovations on the relationship between the researcher and the investigated context, and it problematizes different perspectives and approaches to the psychological phenomenon proposing new understandings of the subject, the world, the social and the field of investigation itself as a permanent dialectical movement. The book reports to Marxist-based perspectives - especially to Vygotsky's ideas and concepts. Therefore, it assumes the comprehension that in order to understand the phenomenon in its historical dimension it is necessary to put it into motion seeking to access the genesis of the manifestations evidenced at the moment of the investigation. That is, the historicity that characterizes the process of constitution of the human psyche can only be apprehended in its movement, thus, what matters is the process and not the product of its development. Nevertheless, apprehending phenomena in movement is a challenge for researchers interested in human processes within the scope of relationships or practices of professionals and/or subjects of various scenarios, which leads to the need to problematize the different moments of research and their dimension in the theoretical and practical fields. Which methodological techniques or procedures allow the apprehension of the meaning movement produced by the subjects in the investigated scenarios? To what extent does dialectical materialism derived from Marxism support the apprehension and analysis of research information of this nature? What other theoretical-methodological perspectives, related to Cultural-Historical Psychology, offer subsidies to these investigations? The theoretical perspectives based on the Social and Cultural analysis focus on the understandings of collective contexts precisely because of the subject view constituted in the inter-subjective relations that it undertakes - which adds even more complexity to the investigative processes. From this perspective, both the subject and other participants transform themselves during the investigation, such transformation needs to be permanently reflected and included in the research objectives and purposes, in order to follow the movement of the meanings in the expressed phenomenon.
£87.40
Information Age Publishing Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity:
Book SynopsisThe concept of the Self has a long history that dates back from the ancient Greeks such as Aristotle to more contemporary thinkers such as Wundt, James, Mead, Cooley, Freud, Rogers, and Erikson (Tesser & Felson, 2000). Research on the Self relates to a range of phenomena including self-esteem, self-concept, self-protection, self-verification, self-awareness, identity, self-efficacy, self-determination etc. that could be sharply different or very similar. Despite this long tradition of thinkers and the numerous studies conducted on the Self, this concept is still not very well defined. More precisely, it is not a precise object of study, but rather a collection of loosely related subtopics (Baumesiter, 1998). Also, in the philosophical literature, the legitimacy of the concept of “self” has been brought into question. Some authors have argued that the self is not a psychological entity per se, but rather an illusion created by the complex interplay between cognitive and neurological subsystems (Zahavi, 2005). Although no definitive consensus has been reached regarding the Self, we emphasis in this volume that the Self and its related phenomena including self-concept, motivation, and identity are crucial for understanding consciousness and therefore important to understand human behavior.Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Underpinning Success with Research and Practice provides thus a unique insight into self-concept and its relationship to motivation and identity from varied theoretical and empirical perspectives. This volume is intended to develop both theoretical and methodological ideas and to present empirical evidence demonstrating the importance of theory and research to effective practice.
£49.95
Information Age Publishing Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity:
Book SynopsisThe concept of the Self has a long history that dates back from the ancient Greeks such as Aristotle to more contemporary thinkers such as Wundt, James, Mead, Cooley, Freud, Rogers, and Erikson (Tesser & Felson, 2000). Research on the Self relates to a range of phenomena including self-esteem, self-concept, self-protection, self-verification, self-awareness, identity, self-efficacy, self-determination etc. that could be sharply different or very similar. Despite this long tradition of thinkers and the numerous studies conducted on the Self, this concept is still not very well defined. More precisely, it is not a precise object of study, but rather a collection of loosely related subtopics (Baumesiter, 1998). Also, in the philosophical literature, the legitimacy of the concept of “self” has been brought into question. Some authors have argued that the self is not a psychological entity per se, but rather an illusion created by the complex interplay between cognitive and neurological subsystems (Zahavi, 2005). Although no definitive consensus has been reached regarding the Self, we emphasis in this volume that the Self and its related phenomena including self-concept, motivation, and identity are crucial for understanding consciousness and therefore important to understand human behavior.Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Underpinning Success with Research and Practice provides thus a unique insight into self-concept and its relationship to motivation and identity from varied theoretical and empirical perspectives. This volume is intended to develop both theoretical and methodological ideas and to present empirical evidence demonstrating the importance of theory and research to effective practice.
£87.40
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Drawing Inferences from Statistical Data
Book SynopsisOpen Learning Units offer a very flexible approach to the teaching of psychology. They are designed to be more than sufficient for the purposes of A/S and A-Level psychology, and the applied emphasis will appeal to various vocational courses such as those offered by BTEC and also to mature students on Access courses. Their primary use will be in the classroom with a tutor's guidance, but the interactive style makes them equally appropriate for the purposes of self-study. More advanced students might want to use the Units to learn at their own pace, and in all cases, the careful structure of the writing and the extensive use of Examples, Open Questions and Self-Assessment Questions make them ideal revision guides.Table of Contents1. Making inferences about populations. 2. The Characteristics of significance tests. 3. Inferences from scores that occur in pairs. 4. Inferences from scores that are not in pairs. 5. Interpreting the frequencies of categories in a single sample. 6. Interpreting the frequencies of categories in two or more samples. 7. Summary of the statistical methods in this unit. Glossary. Answers to self-assessment questions. Answers to 'something to try' activities
£24.65
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Carrying out Investigations in Psychology:
Book SynopsisThis is a complete text combining practical data collection, research and statistical analysis, plus how to write up reports. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches are discussed in-depth. This is an essential all-in-one text for students undertaking practical courses in AS/A2 psychology and undergraduates.Trade Review'An excellent contemporary text from respective quantitative and qualitative focused authors, complementing each other to reflect the diversity of methodology available in psychological research. The nature of scientific enquiry is explained clearly, together with ethical issues. A range of quantitative approaches (beyond the traditional experiment) and qualitative approaches (e.g. discourse analysis) are discussed and stages of research from planning to reporting are all covered to A-level standard and beyond. Overall, an excellent text for the eclectic researcher.' Association of Teachers in Psychology (ATP). Table of Contents1. Introduction to quantitative and qualitative approaches to psychology. 2. Ethical issues. 3. Quantitative approaches: the experiment. 4. Quantitative approaches: beyond the experiment. 5. Quantitative approaches. 6. Psychological techniques: measuring performance. 7. Psychological techniques: psychometric tests. 8. Psychological techniques: self-report measures. 9. Psychological techniques: 'natural behaviour' measures. 10. Planning the investigation. 11. Quantitative data analysis. 12. Data from qualitative research. 13. Using computers. 14. Producing the report. 15. Presenting the quantitative results.
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Presses Polytechniques et Universitaires Romandes Creativity & Art – Neuroscientific and
Book SynopsisAn up-to-date book about art through the lens of neuroscience and psychology. In Creativity & Art, Andreas and Barbara Steck use an interdisciplinary approach to discuss creative processes from a neuroscientific and psychoanalytic perspective. By referring to the current knowledge of brain sciences, the authors explore the understanding of the neural bases innate to the creation of art. Beginning with historical aspects of aesthetic experience and creation in ancient and modern times, the authors go on to present numerous artists in various fields, with an emphasis on how their subjective lived experiences are expressed and reflected in their artwork. Finally, the Stecks describe the building blocks of creativity in early childhood development discuss the psychoanalytic understanding of human aesthetic experience and creativity. Insightful and thought-provoking, Creativity & Art examines art through the lens of neuroscience and psychology. Table of ContentsIntroductionPART I – 1 The Beginnings – 2 Brain, Mind, Body – 3 Hierarchies of Consciousness – 4 The Visual Brain – 5 The Dynamics ofPART II – 6 Aesthetic Experience and Artistic Creation – 7 Creativity and Psychopathology – 8 Psychopathological Art and Modern ArtPART III – 9 MusicPART IV – 10 Grief – 11 Grieving ProcessesPART V – 12 Adversity and Resilience – 13 Artists’ Expressions and Representations of their Childhood Experiences – 14 Writers’ Testimonies – 15 Testimony from Artists Missing Their Mothers – 16 Testimony from Artists Missing Their FathersPART VI – 17 Psychoanalytic Conception of Art, Creativity, and Aesthetics – 18 The Uncanny – 19 Aesthetic Experience and Psychoanalytic TherapyEpilogue
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Social Psychology in Action: Evidence-Based
Book SynopsisThis timely and applied textbook brings together leading scientists to illustrate how key theories and concepts in social psychology help to predict and explain behavior, and can be successfully applied to benefit social and practical problems. It focuses on robust theories and models known for their successful applications and covers a diverse range of settings—spanning classroom interventions, health behavior, financial decision making, climate change and much more. Each chapter comprises of a theoretical section to define the key concepts and summarize the theory, providing evidence for its reliability and limitations from basic research, as well as an application section that summarizes research in an applied context and provides details about a particular study including the respective application setting. The textbook expertly shows how theory can make meaningful predictions for real world contexts, and isn’t afraid to explain the potential hurdles and pitfalls when applying a theory and its underlying set of concepts in a certain context. Crucially, this format moves towards theory testing in applied contexts, enabling a closer examination of why and under what circumstances interventions may be successful in obtaining a desired behavioral or psychological end-state.Among the topics explored: Mindset theory of action phases and if-then planning Quality of motivation in self-determination theory The focus theory of normative conduct Social identity theory and intergroup contact theory Intergroup forgiveness Social Psychology in Action is a critical resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in social and cultural psychology, as well as students of behavioral economics seeking to develop a deeper understanding of major theories and applications of the fields. Practitioners working in the areas of organizational behavior and management, health communication, social work, and educational science and pedagogy will also find the volume pertinent to their work.Table of ContentsForeword -- The science of Social Psychology (Sassenberg, Vliek) 1. How to put theories to good use (Sassenberg, Vliek) 2. Braking habits: Reflective-impulsive model. 3. The shooter bias: Implicit prejudice. Chapter author: Bernd Wittenbrink (University of Chicago), Josh Correll (UC Bolder), & Debbie Ma (UC Northridge). 4. Rubicon model and implementation intentions. Chapter authors: Peter Gollwitzer, Maik Bieleke, & Lucas Keller (NYU). 5. Self-determination theory. 6. Social identity theory. 7. Theory of normative conduct. Chapter author: Denise de Ridder & Marijn Stok (Utrecht University, NL). 8. Theory of planned behaviour and the attitude behaviour gap. 9. Regulatory fit / focus theory. Chapter author: Kai Sassenberg & Micheal Vliek (Knowledge Media Research Center, Tübingen, Germany) 10. Intergroup contact theory. 11. Theory on interpersonal reconciliation. 12. Emotion theory (e.g., the use of fear-appeals etc). 13. Mindset theory. 14. Self-affirmation & Change. 15. Interdependence theory. 16. Social comparison.
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Springer International Publishing AG Writing the Structures of the Subject: Lacan and Topology
Book SynopsisThis book examines and explores Jacques Lacan’s controversial topologisation of psychoanalysis, and seeks to persuade the reader that this enterprise was necessary and important. In providing both an introduction to a fundamental component of Lacan’s theories, as well as readings of texts that have been largely ignored, it provides a thorough critical interpretation of his work. Will Greenshields argues that Lacan achieved his most pedagogically clear and successful presentations of his most essential and notoriously complex concepts – such as structure, the subject and the real – through the deployment of topology. The book will help readers to better understand Lacan, and also those concepts that have become prevalent in various intellectual discourses such as contemporary continental philosophy, politics and the study of ideology, and literary or cultural criticism.Table of ContentsDissolution and Déblayage.- The Topology of the Psychoanalytic Subject.- Topology and the Re-turn to Freud.- The Borromean Knot.- Conclusion: A New Imaginary.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Handbuch Methoden der Organisationsforschung:
Book SynopsisDas Handbuch verschafft einen umfassenden Überblick über die quantitativen und qualitativen Methoden der Organisationsforschung. Die übergreifende Struktur, die durchgängige Herangehensweise und der hohe Praxisbezug versetzen Wissenschaftler, Studierende und insbesondere Praktiker in die Lage, das Methodeninstrumentarium der Organisationsforschung gezielt für eigene Zwecke zu nutzen.Trade Review"Umfassend und fundiert, ausgestattet mit einem breiten Wissen, so stellen sich die einzelnen Methoden durch den jeweiligen Autor im Buch dar [...]. Das Handbuch stellt für den breiten Bereich der mit Organisationen beschäftigten ein fast unverzichtbares Hilfsmittel in der Arbeit mit Methoden der Organisationsforschung dar." www.info-sozial.de, 30.09.2010 "Ein sehr gelungenes Handbuch mit hoher praktischer Verwertbarkeit in der Lehre. Der Einsatz in (Haupt-)Seminaren ist unter professioneller Anleitung sicher höchst effektiv. Empfehlenswert ist daneben die Verwendung als Begleitlektüre, denn viele der Beiträge sind kurzweilig geschrieben und öffnen nicht nur den Methodenblick, sondern geben auch Einblick in Forschungsstudien, von denen man zuvor nicht unbedingt gehört hat. So weckt die Lektüre den Wunsch nach neuen vielfältigen Forschungsaktivitäten - was will man mehr." www.socialnet.de, 08.01.2010Table of ContentsQuantitative und Qualitative Methoden - Befragungen - Organizational Survey - Delphi-Befragung - Repertory Grid - Simulation und Modellierung - Experiment und Planspiel - Beobachtungen - Strukturierte Beobachtung - Beobachtung mit SYMLOG - Analysemethoden etc.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Schließende Statistik: Eine Einführung für
Book SynopsisSchließende Statistik ist ein wichtiger Teil der Übungen zur Methodik der empirischen Sozialforschung. Dieses Lehrbuch kann ergänzend zu den Übungen, aber auch zum selbständigen Erarbeiten des Themas herangezogen werden. Der Stoff wird so dargestellt, dass besondere Kenntnisse der Mathematik nicht erforderlich sind. Table of ContentsGrundbegriffe - Normalverteilung - Schließverfahren für quantitative Variablen - Schließverfahren für Prozentwerte; der Schluss vom Sampleprozentsatz auf den Gesamtgruppenprozentsatz - Prüfung der Unterschiede zwischen Stichproben - Einseitige Tests - Die Chi-Quadrat-Verteilung - F-Test und Varianzanalyse
£27.99
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Interventionsforschung Band 1: Paradigmen,
Book SynopsisInterventionsforschung ist eine qualitative Forschungsmethode, die inter- und transdisziplinär arbeitet. Sie gruppiert verschiedene relevante Fachdisziplinen um Themen- und Fragestellungen, die sich in unterschiedlichen Praxisfeldern (z. B. Organisationen, Regionen) ergeben können und kooperiert eng mit den Betroffenen vor Ort. Im Buch bieten erfahrene Forscherinnen und Forscher wissenschaftstheoretische Grundlagen, konkrete Praxisbeispiele, Hinweise zur methodischen Durchführung und zu Grundhaltungen der Interventionsforschung an.Table of ContentsWissenschaftstheorie.- Methodologie der Interventionsforschung.- Interventionsforschung lehren und lernen.- Interventionsforschung in der Praxis.- Vertiefungen.- Außenperspektiven.- Zukunftsperspektiven.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Methoden der Experten- und Stakeholdereinbindung
Book SynopsisDie Einbindung von Experten und Stakeholdern in sozialwissenschaftliche Fragestellungen und interdisziplinären Projekten gewinnt zunehmend an Bedeutung. Sie dienen u. a. der Vorbereitung von Erhebungsinstrumenten, der fachlichen Unterstützung, der Vorausschau oder der Ableitung von Handlungsempfehlungen. Die große Herausforderung besteht darin, die Expertise unterschiedlicher Disziplinen effizient, sachgerecht und gewinnbringend zu bündeln. In diesem Sammelband werden anhand konkreter sozialwissenschaftlicher Forschungsprojekte verschiedene Methoden zur Experteneinbindung vorgestellt und diskutiert. Table of ContentsExpertendilemma.- Methoden der Experteneinbindung.- Das qualitative Experteninterview.- Methodische Gestaltung transdisziplinärer Workshops.- Konstellationsanalyse.- Das Gruppendelphi.- „Victorian Calling“ - eine Tagungsmethode für den transdisziplinären Dialog.- Die Wertbaumanalyse.- Die SWOT-Analyse.- Die Szenariotechnik als Methode der Experten- und Stakeholdereinbindung.- Cross-Impact Analyse.- Partizipative Modellierung.- Bürgerkonferenzen als Instrument der Experteneinbindung.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Angewandte Regressionsanalyse: Theorie, Technik
Book SynopsisDas Lehrbuch erläutert die Durchführung und Interpretation von klassischen Regressionsanalysen (nach der OLS-Methode) und von logistischen Regressionsanalysen (nach der ML-Methode). Im Text wird insbesondere auf die Überprüfung der Anwendungsvoraussetzungen von Regressionsschätzungen eingegangen. Auch werden typische Fehlschlüsse und häufig anzutreffende Fehlinterpretationen behandelt (u.a. bei Determinationskoeffizienten, bei standardisierten Regressionskoeffizienten und bei zentrierten Effekten). Zudem werden erweiterte Verfahren wie z.B. Teststärkeanalysen, Regressionen mit Dummy-Variablen und Modellschätzungen mit Moderator- und Mediatorvariablen erläutert. Die Form der Darstellung ist praxisorientiert. Alle Verfahren werden an Beispielen erläutert (inkl. der für die Praxis erforderlichen SPSS-Anweisungen).Neu in der fünften Auflage sind (u.a.): Regressionsanalyse bei fehlenden Werten Bootstrapping in der Regressionsanalyse Berechnung durchschnittlicher marginaler Effekte (AME) mit SPSS. Die AutorenDr. Dieter Urban ist Professor für Soziologie am Institut für Sozialwissenschaften der Universität Stuttgart. Dr. Jochen Mayerl ist Juniorprofessor am Fachbereich Sozialwissenschaften der TU Kaiserslautern.Table of ContentsDas Grundmodell der Regressionsanalyse.- Regressionstheorie.- Entdeckung und Beseitigung von Modellverstößen.- Regressionsanalyse mit qualitativen Variablen.- Mediator- und Moderatoreffekte.- Erweiterte Regressionsanalyse.- ML-basierte Regressionsanalyse.- Regressionsanalyse bei fehlenden Werten
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Akzeptanz und Wirkung von Feedback in
Book SynopsisUm potenzielle Führungskräfte zu identifizieren und gezielt zu fördern, werden vermehrt Potenzialanalysen eingesetzt, die ausführliches Feedback zu Stärken und Entwicklungsfeldern bereitstellen. Laura Gunkel integriert theoretische und empirische Erkenntnisse der Feedback-Forschung und der Forschung zu Auswahlverfahren. Sie zeigt anhand eines Modells, welche Voraussetzungen gegeben sein müssen, damit Feedback akzeptiert werden kann und zu Entwicklungsaktivitäten und verbesserter Self-Awareness führt. In einer Feldstudie werden entwicklungsförderliche Effekte untersucht und das Modell überprüft. Die gewonnenen Erkenntnisse liefern zentrale Ansatzpunkte für die Gestaltung von Potenzialanalysen sowie von Feedback-Prozessen im Rahmen der internen Personalauswahl, damit diese sowohl für Unternehmen als auch Kandidaten Nutzen stiften können.Table of ContentsPotenzialanalysen zur Selektion von Führungsnachwuchskräften.- Reaktionen auf Auswahlverfahren.- Wirkmechanismen von Feedback.- Effekte von Feedback: Akzeptanz, Initiieren von Entwicklungsaktivitäten und Self-Awareness.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Fehlerklima in der Klasse: Zum Umgang mit Fehlern
Book SynopsisFehler im Unterricht werden oftmals nicht als Lernchance wahrgenommen und genutzt – stattdessen werden Fehler häufig als etwas Negatives und Beschämendes empfunden, da sie in der Regel multiple negative Konsequenzen nach sich ziehen. Gabriele Steuer konzeptualisiert das Fehlerklima in der Schulklasse anhand von acht Dimensionen sowie einem übergeordneten Faktor und entwickelt ein entsprechendes Messinstrument. Anhand dessen untersucht sie die Zusammenhänge zwischen dem Fehlerklima und zahlreichen unterschiedlichen lernrelevanten Konstrukten sowie Leistungsmaßen. Zusätzlich leistet die Autorin eine Abgrenzung zu weiteren Kontextmerkmalen. Das Ergebnis der Arbeit ist ein differenzierteres Verständnis eines adaptiven bzw. maladaptiven Umgangs mit Fehlern in der Schule – sowohl auf individueller Ebene als auch auf Klassenebene.Table of ContentsDefinition, Abgrenzung und Klassifikation von Fehlern.- Umgang mit Fehlern auf individueller Ebene.- Fehlerklima im Mathematikunterricht.- Abgrenzung des Fehlerklimas von anderen Kontextmerkmalen.- Zusammenhänge des Fehlerklimas mit lernrelevanten Konstrukten.
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