Psychological methodology Books

Book SynopsisSynthesizing an explosion of recent research, this book presents dramatic advances in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in very young children. Leading authorities describe the innovative tools and methods that are enabling clinicians to more effectively identify 0- to 5-year-olds with the disorder and those at risk for related problems. Chapters discuss the early core symptoms and co-occurring characteristics of ASD, the best diagnostic instruments, and lessons learned from large-scale screening and surveillance, including sibling studies. The book reviews evidence-based interventions and explores practical issues in treatment of young children and their families.Trade Review"An impressive, comprehensive resource on autism during infancy and toddlerhood. The contributors provide an up-to-date overview of research on screening, symptoms, and treatment. This book will be valuable to both clinicians and researchers interested in the earliest manifestations of ASD and how to improve children’s outcomes."--Geraldine Dawson, PhD, William Cleland Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Director, Duke Institute for Brain Sciences; and Director, Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development, Duke University School of Medicine "Finally, everything you need in one place! This is a scientifically rigorous yet remarkably accessible analysis of what we have learned and what we still need to understand about autism screening, diagnosis, and treatment in infants and young children. Clinicians who are eager to translate research into high-quality care--and the children and families they serve--will benefit from this important work."--Alison Singer, President, Autism Science Foundation "This outstanding work has particularly strong chapters relating to screening and diagnosis. The book thoughtfully describes current practices, barriers, controversies, and guidelines for accurate and early identification of ASD. This is a great book for students who will be screening or diagnosing children with ASD and for professionals who wish to stay abreast of current issues in the field."--Lynn Kern Koegel, PhD, CCC-SLP, Clinical Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine; codeveloper, pivotal response treatment-This book is an easy read….It covers all aspects related to young children with autism including assessment, diagnosis, and treatments. It is useful for both clinicians and researchers in the field.--Doody's Review Service, 1/8/2021Table of ContentsIntroduction, Katarzyna Chawarska & Fred R. Volkmar 1. The Evolution of Autism as a Diagnostic Concept, Fred R. Volkmar & Roald A. Øien 2. Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Delays in Infants and Toddlers, Emily Campi, Catherine Lord, & Rebecca Grzadzinski 3. Psychological Development of Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Suzanne L. Macari, Kelly K. Powell, Megan Lyons, Celine A. Saulnier, Angelina Vernetti, & Katarzyna Chawarska 4. Early Interventions for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Maria Pizzano & Connie Kasari 5. Development of Infant Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Katarzyna Chawarska, Suzanne L. Macari, Angelina Vernetti, & LudivineBrunissen 6. Brain and Behavioral Development in High-Risk Infants: Considering the Role of Sensorimotor, Attentional, and Reward Networks, Robin Sifre, Joseph Piven, & Jed T. Elison 7. Long-Term Outcomes of Infants at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Meghan Miller & Sally Ozonoff 8. Intervention during the Prodromal Stages of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jonathan Green 9. Providing Medical Care to Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fred R. Volkmar, Roald A. Øien, & Lisa Wiesner 10. Advancing Technology to Meet the Needs of Infants and Toddlers at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Frederick Shic, Kelsey Jackson Dommer, Adham Atyabi, Marilena Mademtzi, Roald A. Øien, Julie A. Kientz, & Jessica Bradshaw 11. Potential Challenges of Importing Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening and Diagnostic Tools from High-Income Countries to Resource-Poor Settings, Amina Abubakar, Kavita Ruparelia, Joseph K. Gona, Kenneth Rimba, Rachel Mapenzi, Petrus J. de Vries, Fons J. R. van de Vijver, Andy Shih, & Charles R. Newton Index

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Book SynopsisDifferent research methods can yield unique insights into literacy learning and teaching--and, used synergistically, can work together to move the field forward. Now revised and updated with 50% new material, this definitive text presents widely used methods and provides students and researchers with a clear understanding of when, how, and why they are applied. Leading authorities describe established and emerging methodologies, review the types of questions they are suited to address, and identify standards for quality. Key issues in research design are accessibly discussed. Each chapter offers one or more exemplars of high-quality published studies to illustrate the approach in action. The benefits of using multiple types of methods to more fully investigate a given question or problem are emphasized throughout. New to This Edition *Chapter on a vital new topic: critical race methodologies. *New chapters on core topics: design-based research, causal effects,Trade Review"I have used the past two editions of this book in graduate courses on how to read, critique, and plan literacy research, and both editions are dog-eared and well worn. I am thrilled to have the third edition--it is simply a 'must read' for graduate students in literacy education. This is a great text for any course in research methods or design because it addresses the fundamental importance of matching the research methodology to the research questions and resulting claims. A bonus is the exposure to exemplar studies from a variety of research paradigms, all of which make valuable contributions to literacy research. The third edition emphasizes the standards of quality for each methodology and the synergy afforded through mixed methodological approaches."--Marcia Invernizzi, PhD, Edmund H. Henderson Professor Emerita, School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia "This book describes literacy research methodologies in a way that is far reaching, yet clear and understandable to my doctoral students, who are sometimes intimidated by the topic. In my doctoral seminar, I had students explore particular methodologies presented in the text and analyze how they have been applied in published articles. This comparative analysis helped prepare students to apply the methodologies in their own research. Anyone looking to examine listening, speaking, reading, or writing can benefit from the recommended research guidelines presented for each methodology. "--Lauren Eutsler, PhD, Department of Teacher Education and Administration, University of North Texas "The third edition of this text will whet the reader's appetite for understanding the latest methods for conducting and analyzing literacy research. To my knowledge, this is the only single-volume work of its kind. Students who are beginning to conduct research to test theories, or who want to examine the evidence, warrants, and claims conveyed by researchers or policymakers, will find the chapters clear and insightful. This is an essential text for doctoral seminars on literacy; it provides tools for generating innumerable stellar questions and answers. Excellence in knowledge building requires a book like this."--Rosalind Horowitz, PhD, Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching and Department of Educational Psychology, The University of Texas at San Antonio-Probably the single most striking feature…is the depth and breadth of the information presented in each chapter and the general liveliness of the text....Whole books have been written about each and every one of the methodologies presented. And yet, these chapters are amazingly satisfying in their fullness....Even a novice researcher, after reading these chapters, can get a very clear sense of the values, applications, procedures, concerns, standards, and complexities of each methodological approach. (on the first edition)--Journal of Curriculum Studies, 06/13/2007ƒƒHighly recommended. Graduate students, faculty, researchers. (on the first edition)--Choice Reviews, 06/01/2005Table of ContentsForeword, Seth A. Parsons 1. Introduction, Marla H. Mallette & Nell K. Duke 2. Turtles, Tortoises, Ethnographies, and Case Study: Nuances of Difference and Design, Catherine Compton-Lilly 3. Content Analysis: The Past, Present, and Future, Samuel DeJulio, James V. Hoffman, Misty Sailors, Ramón A. Martínez, & Melissa B. Wilson 4. Correlational Designs and Analyses, Michael J. Kieffer 5. Critical Race Methodologies, Alice Y. Lee & Amos J. Lee 6. Research Methods Unique to Digital Contexts: An Introduction to Virtual Ethnography, Christine Greenhow, Sarah Galvin, & K. Bret Staudt Willet 7. Approaches to Discourse Analysis in Language and Literacy Research, Amy Vetter & Melissa Schieble 8. Design-Based Research in Literacy, Gay Ivey 9. Causal Effects: Randomized Trials and Regression Discontinuity, Christina Weiland, Anne Shapiro, & Julia Lindsey 10. Doing Historical Research in Literacy, Norman A. Stahl & Douglas K. Hartman 11. Instrument Development, Sharon Walpole, John Z. Strong, & Meaghan N. Vitale 12. Meta-Analysis, Adriana G. Bus, Marinus H. van IJzendoorn, & Suzanne E. Mol 13. Mixed Research Approaches in Literacy Research, Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie & Marla H. Mallette 14. Narrative Approaches: Exploring the Phenomenon and/or Method, M. Kristiina Montero & Rachelle D. Washington 15. Neuroimaging, Jessica A. Church & Jack M. Fletcher 16. Single-Subject Experimental Design, Susan B. Neuman 17. Understanding Literacy Trends Through Survey Research, Gwynne Ellen Ash, James F. Baumann, & James J. Bason 18. Verbal Protocol Analysis in Literacy, Byeong-Young Cho 19. Considerations of Methodology and Epistemology in Designing Literacy Studies, Sarah J. McCarthey 20. Conclusion, Marla H. Mallette & Nell K. Duke Appendix. Alphabetical Listing of the Exemplars

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Book SynopsisA friendly, straightforward guide that does not assume knowledge of programming, this book helps new R users hit the ground running. Eric L. Einspruch provides an overview of the software and shows how to download and install R, RStudio, and R packages. Featuring example code, screenshots, tips, learning exercises, and worked-through examples of statistical techniques, the book demonstrates the capabilities and nuances of these powerful free statistical analysis and data visualization tools. Fundamental aspects of data wrangling, analysis, visualization, and reporting are introduced, using both Base R and Tidyverse approaches. Einspruch emphasizes processes that support research reproducibility, such as use of comments to document R code and use of R Markdown capabilities. The book also helps readers navigate the vast array of R resources available to further develop their skills.Trade Review"The uniqueness of this book is that it seems to understand how a broad set of individuals might come to learning R. Most books on the topic are written for computer programmers (computer science majors, computational biologists), or at least for people with some programming experience. This text takes the reader through the R environment in a manner that does not presuppose programming experience, making it a true (and effective) introductory guide."--Charlotte Tate, PhD, Department of Psychology, San Francisco State University "I will use this book as a researcher and will recommend it to students and colleagues. The author provides easy-to-follow steps and screenshots to help users get started with R and to perform many common statistical analyses. The example datasets are useful, as are the explanations of the output. This book is practical, helpful, and timely."--Julie Combs, EdD, Department of Educational Leadership, Sam Houston State University "This is a very useful book for faculty, undergraduates, or graduate students who are interested in learning R. Einspruch does a great job of describing the many different 'data-cleaning' tasks that are often required prior to more complex analyses. I also like the instructions for producing R Markdown files. I will definitely consider using this book as a supplementary text for my undergraduate Introduction to Statistics course."--Katerina M. Marcoulides, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota "This text provides a basic introduction to R and its use in statistical analyses. It demonstrates Base R, RStudio, and Tidyverse, and walks the reader through using ggplot. I suggest this as a basic text for anyone using R in undergraduate or graduate courses, specifically for students who are not familiar with R. It will also be helpful to practitioners who want to understand and begin to use R in their work."--Darlene Russ-Eft, PhD, College of Education (Emeritus), Oregon State University; clinical faculty, Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation, Purdue University "The book is a handy resource for learning and using R effectively, and for teaching statistics with free software. Given the no-cost software, students are more likely to use R beyond the formal program of study."--Michele A. Parker, PhD, Department of Educational Leadership, University of North Carolina at Wilmington-Table of Contents1. Introduction - Purpose of This Book - What You Will be Able to Do after Reading This Book - Whom This Book Is For - Approach 2. Getting Started - Download and Install R - Download and Install RStudio - RStudio Fundamentals - Download, Install, and Load R Packages - Read Data into R - Write Data Files - Entering Data via Inline Code - Cleaning Variable Names - Clearing the Console - Clearing the Environment - Some Thoughts on Debugging R Code 3. Data Wrangling - Example Data - The Pipe - Select Variables - Select Cases - Missing Data (Part I) - Recode Variables - Arithmetic and Logical Operators - Missing Data (Part II) - Identify and Change Variable Types - Change Factor Value Labels - Join Data Frames - Aggregate (Summarize) Data - Wide and Long Data Formats 4. Descriptive Statistics, t-Tests, One-Way ANOVA, and Chi-Square Test - Descriptive Statistics - t-Tests - One-Way ANOVA - Crosstabulation 5. Factorial ANOVA, Repeated-Measures ANOVA, Correlation, and Regression - Factorial ANOVA - Repeated-Measures ANOVA - Correlation - Regression 6. Data Visualization - Layered Grammar of Graphics - Bar Chart - Boxplot - Line Graph - Scatterplot - Regression Diagnostics - Saving a Chart 7. R Markdown - Markdown Template - Working in Markdown 8. Functions 9. Next Steps - Finding Help - Learn More about R and R Programming - Community - Learn More about Statistics - Updating R, R Packages, and RStudio 10. Conclusion Appendix A. R Data Structures Appendix B. Suggested Answers to Exercises References Index

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Book SynopsisFrom Patricia Leavy, a leader in arts-based research, this is the first comprehensive guide to what social fiction is and how to write it. In an engaging, personal tone, Leavy explores the unique contribution that creative writing--such as novels, series, and short stories--can make to addressing qualitative research questions. In-depth discussions of narrative models (such as the three-act structure) and elements (such as plot, metaphor, dialogue) are accompanied by excerpts from Leavy's published fiction, reflections on the writing process, and technical suggestions. The book offers evaluation criteria for social fiction as well as practical publishing advice. Instructive features include tip bubbles with additional writing hints, end-of-chapter Skill-Building and Rethink Your Research exercises, and an appendix with suggested readings.Trade Review"Everything you need to know to write social fiction is in this book. One of the best-written methods books I have ever read, it is accessible, clear, and detailed. The examples demonstrate the fiction concepts, and the pedagogical elements provide valuable advice and questions to think about in order to get a writing project started."--Sandra L. Faulkner, PhD, School of Media and Communication, Bowling Green State University "Leavy does a wonderful job of introducing social fiction. The flow and style are confident and easy. There are humorous sections that keep the reader engaged in a way that is often missing in dry academic research methods texts.”—Kenya E. Wolff, PhD, Department of Teacher Education, University of Mississippi "This book is excellent at explaining both the theory behind fiction as method and the practical 'how-tos' of doing it well. The exemplars from Leavy's own novels are instructive. Leavy's reflections on how she writes—how fiction is structured, what's going on behind the scenes—are so helpful. This book will be especially valuable for students coming from disciplines where fiction is not normally used, but where it could serve to make research accessible to a broader audience. I will use it in my own class."—Jessica Smartt Gullion, PhD, Department of Sociology, Texas Woman’s University "This text would be great as either a supplemental text or central text for any course exploring truth and fiction. It is especially powerful for thinking about truth in inquiry. This book resonates well with our work through the Feminist Research Collective."--Barbara Dennis, PhD, Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, Indiana University-Table of Contents1. Writing as Inquiry 2. Historical and Contemporary Context for Social Fiction 3. The Method: How to Write Social Fiction 4. Traditional Three-Act Structures 5. Sequels: More on Traditional Three-Act Structures 6. Series and Open Form Structures 7. Alternative Structures 8. Short Stories 9. Practical Advice for Publishing and Evaluating Social Fiction Appendix. Recommended Reading References Index

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Book SynopsisIs a given treatment, intervention, or program worth it? How can a program do more or better with less? Evaluating the costs of a program can be the missing link between a superficial evaluation and one that will get changes made and funding delivered. In accessible language and without complex formulas, this book provides a roadmap for measuring program costs and outcomes and analyzing cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, and cost-utility. Also explained are simplified ways to use economic appraisal methodologies--such as net present valuation, internal rate of return computation, and payback period determination--in a cost-inclusive evaluation. Instructive examples span a range of human services, education, and health care contexts. Other evaluator- and student-friendly features include helpful graphics, procedure steps, end-of-chapter discussion questions, a list of acronyms, and a glossary of key terms.Trade Review"In a time of heightened focus on results-driven managerial accountability, this book delves into program costs through a genuinely evaluative lens, strengthening evaluators' understanding of program outcomes and impacts. It takes examination of costs outside the exclusive domain of economists and accountants and explores cost types and dynamics that are seldom considered in decision making. In seemingly effortless prose, the authors provide a straightforward, user-friendly guide for novice to seasoned evaluators. The book elucidates the logic of cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis tools--and, most important, their usefulness in real-world evaluation endeavors."--Mita Marra, PhD, Department of Social Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Italy; Editor-in-Chief, Evaluation and Program Planning "This is a great book for a graduate evaluation topics course or for practitioners who want to expand their capabilities. Easy to follow, the book takes the reader through the process of cost-inclusive evaluation step by step, as well as discusses the pitfalls.”--Kimberly A. Fredericks, PhD, Dean, School of Management, Russell Sage College “This welcome contribution to the field sheds much-needed light on the importance of measuring a wide range of costs when undertaking evaluations. It presents useful tools that are grounded in key technical processes. Of special note, the authors do a wonderful job in presenting the information in an accessible manner that is anchored in multiple perspectives and in the complex social contexts in which programs operate. The authors’ honest account of the reality that evaluators face is refreshing. By avoiding a strict financialization approach, the book strikes a careful balance between the technical and the human-centered, which helps us move into a more nuanced understanding and practice of cost analysis in evaluation."--Ruby Dagher, PhD, School of International Development and Global Studies, University of Ottawa, Canada-Table of ContentsForeword, Michael Scriven I. The Why, the Types, and the Tools of Cost-Inclusive Evaluation 1. Cost-Inclusive Evaluation 2. Types of Costs and Outcomes That Need to Be Considered in Cost-Inclusive Evaluations 3. Tools for Identifying and Measuring Costs and Outcomes and Other Issues for Consideration II. Adapting Economic Methods to Enhance Cost-Inclusive Evaluation 4. Economic Appraisal Methodologies 5. Considerations When Using Economic Appraisal Methods III. Adapting Concepts and Tools from Accounting to Improve Cost-Inclusive Evaluation 6. Financial Accounting Concepts and Tools 7. Cost and Management Accounting Concepts and Tools IV. Cost-Inclusive Evaluation for the Scientist−Manager−Practitioner 8. Breaking Down Cost by Activity for Better Cost-Inclusive Evaluations 9. Completing the Model with Activity -> Process and Process -> Outcome Analyses List of Abbreviations Glossary References Author Index Subject Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisIs a given treatment, intervention, or program worth it? How can a program do more or better with less? Evaluating the costs of a program can be the missing link between a superficial evaluation and one that will get changes made and funding delivered. In accessible language and without complex formulas, this book provides a roadmap for measuring program costs and outcomes and analyzing cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, and cost-utility. Also explained are simplified ways to use economic appraisal methodologies--such as net present valuation, internal rate of return computation, and payback period determination--in a cost-inclusive evaluation. Instructive examples span a range of human services, education, and health care contexts. Other evaluator- and student-friendly features include helpful graphics, procedure steps, end-of-chapter discussion questions, a list of acronyms, and a glossary of key terms.Trade Review"In a time of heightened focus on results-driven managerial accountability, this book delves into program costs through a genuinely evaluative lens, strengthening evaluators' understanding of program outcomes and impacts. It takes examination of costs outside the exclusive domain of economists and accountants and explores cost types and dynamics that are seldom considered in decision making. In seemingly effortless prose, the authors provide a straightforward, user-friendly guide for novice to seasoned evaluators. The book elucidates the logic of cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis tools--and, most important, their usefulness in real-world evaluation endeavors."--Mita Marra, PhD, Department of Social Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Italy; Editor-in-Chief, Evaluation and Program Planning "This is a great book for a graduate evaluation topics course or for practitioners who want to expand their capabilities. Easy to follow, the book takes the reader through the process of cost-inclusive evaluation step by step, as well as discusses the pitfalls.”--Kimberly A. Fredericks, PhD, Dean, School of Management, Russell Sage College “This welcome contribution to the field sheds much-needed light on the importance of measuring a wide range of costs when undertaking evaluations. It presents useful tools that are grounded in key technical processes. Of special note, the authors do a wonderful job in presenting the information in an accessible manner that is anchored in multiple perspectives and in the complex social contexts in which programs operate. The authors’ honest account of the reality that evaluators face is refreshing. By avoiding a strict financialization approach, the book strikes a careful balance between the technical and the human-centered, which helps us move into a more nuanced understanding and practice of cost analysis in evaluation."--Ruby Dagher, PhD, School of International Development and Global Studies, University of Ottawa, Canada-Table of ContentsForeword, Michael Scriven I. The Why, the Types, and the Tools of Cost-Inclusive Evaluation 1. Cost-Inclusive Evaluation 2. Types of Costs and Outcomes That Need to Be Considered in Cost-Inclusive Evaluations 3. Tools for Identifying and Measuring Costs and Outcomes and Other Issues for Consideration II. Adapting Economic Methods to Enhance Cost-Inclusive Evaluation 4. Economic Appraisal Methodologies 5. Considerations When Using Economic Appraisal Methods III. Adapting Concepts and Tools from Accounting to Improve Cost-Inclusive Evaluation 6. Financial Accounting Concepts and Tools 7. Cost and Management Accounting Concepts and Tools IV. Cost-Inclusive Evaluation for the Scientist−Manager−Practitioner 8. Breaking Down Cost by Activity for Better Cost-Inclusive Evaluations 9. Completing the Model with Activity -> Process and Process -> Outcome Analyses List of Acronyms Glossary References Author Index Subject Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThis is the first practitioner-oriented guide to basic psychometrics--the science behind test construction and validation. It can be used as a course text or clinical reference for anyone who needs to select and administer diagnostic tests or review test score data obtained by others. Without assuming any mathematical background, the author describes the fundamentals of diagnostic testing, how to interpret score data, and how specific tests are used in school psychology, special education, counseling, and other contexts. Concepts such as reliability, validity, and fairness and test bias are explained in an accessible, conversational way. Detailed case examples illustrate the dos and don'ts of presenting test score data to clients, parents, and teachers in oral feedback and written reports. Pedagogical Features: *End-of-chapter exercises that emphasize application and understanding, with answers at the end of the book. *Key terms are bolded throughout and accesTrade Review"This well-written text offers a concise, clinically relevant guide to using psychometrically based tests in psychology, social work, counseling, and related areas. The author’s voice is clear and approachable, almost like he is speaking with you. Discussion of bias and fairness is particularly well done, and will help students to deconstruct the many issues that are involved when using psychometric instruments. I was particularly impressed with the discussion of norming and multicultural issues, as this topic can be dissentious. The exercises at the end of each chapter are effective and thoughtful; the way they span multiple professional areas helps to make the volume applicable to students across various training programs."--J. Gayle Beck, PhD, Emerita Chair of Excellence, Department of Psychology, University of Memphis "It has been a struggle to find a resource that strikes the right balance of theory and applied practice to empower future practitioners with regard to test use, selection, and interpretation. Many of us have been clamoring for a resource like this for use in our master's-level programs! The presentation is incredibly accessible, and is anchored in a strong balance of practical, timely examples throughout."--Laura M. Spenceley, PhD, Dean, School of Education, State University of New York at Oswego "The case examples are really helpful and the writing style very accessible."--Matthew K. Burns, PhD, Department of Special Education, University of Missouri–Columbia "Across eight chapters, Practical Psychometricsoffers a concise introduction to key terms, concepts, and research methods associated with mental measurement. The book achieves its goals of being readable, intuitive, clinically relevant, and technically accurate. Lovett’s writing is crystal clear, and his examples are vivid. This book covers a lot of ground and is well designed for graduate programs in school psychology, behavior analysis, social work, and counseling."--Randy G. Floyd, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, University of Memphis-Table of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction to Testing - Four Testing Stories - A Preview of the Book - Basic Terms in Testing - Tests as Assessment Tools 2. Statistical Concepts - Univariate Descriptive Statistics - Bivariate Descriptive Statistics: Correlation and Regression - Group Differences - Conclusions - Applied Exercises 3. The Meaning of Test Scores - Norm-Referenced Scores - What’s Normal? What’s Not? - Issues in Norm-Referenced Score Interpretation - Conclusions - Applied Exercises 4. Reliability - Defining Reliability - Evaluating a Test’s Reliability: Background - Practical Ways of Estimating Reliability - Interpreting and Applying Reliability Estimates - Reliability of Differences and Profiles - Item Response Theory - Conclusions - Applied Exercises 5. Validity - Tests, Constructs, and Inferences - Types of Validity Evidence - Validity and Classification - Evaluating Validity Evidence - Conclusions - Applied Exercises 6. Factor Analysis - EFA: A Few Motivating Examples - Reviewing EFA Data - Factor Analysis and Diagnostic Testing - Factor Analysis and Validity - Confirmatory Factor Analysis - Conclusions - Applied Exercises 7. Bias and Fairness - The Problem of Group Differences - Test Bias and Psychometric Validity - Contrasting Bias with Other Problems - Fairness in Test Use - Conclusions - Applied Exercises 8. Sharing Test Results - The Oral Feedback Session - The Written Report - Conclusions Appendix A. Resources for Further Study Appendix B. Answers for Applied Exercises Glossary References Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisIn this uniquely integrative book, Paul L. Wachtel describes powerful clinical strategies to make roomfor aspects of the self that were sidetracked in the course of development. Wachtel explores how early attachment experiences can lead people to turn away from certain thoughts and feelings, building a sense of self and ways of interacting on only a limited range of adaptive resources. His approach draws on psychodynamic, humanistic, systemic, and acceptance-centered cognitive-behavioral perspectives, as well as attention to the impact of race, class, and culture. Filled with rich case material, the book illuminates how a therapeutic approach anchored in the present can help heal the wounds of the past. See also Wachtel's Therapeutic Communication, Second Edition: Knowing What to Say When, as well as Mastering the Clinical Conversation: Language as Intervention, by Matthieu Villatte, Jennifer L. Villatte, and Steven C. Hayes.Trade Review"Wachtel eloquently presents a wonderful integrative approach in which making room is the pivotal process. Making room does not involve interpreting, modifying, or educating; it is about helping the person gain access to parts of self they have shied away from. This is the work on theoretical integration that the field has been waiting for."--Leslie S. Greenberg, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Psychology, York University, Canada "This is a groundbreaking volume from a giant of psychotherapy who has long sought ways to build bridges between psychodynamic thinking and other traditions. Wachtel's focus on making room challenges some aspects of traditional psychodynamic approaches; at the same time, it makes the psychodynamic methods described here immediately accessible and valuable to practitioners of humanistic approaches, third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapy, or many other varieties of modern psychotherapy. The book is brilliant and challenging--I highly recommend it."--Steven C. Hayes, PhD, Foundation Professor of Psychology Emeritus, University of Nevada, Reno; codeveloper of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy "A necessary companion for practicing clinicians and students alike. Wachtel's book is like a microfiber cloth to clean our psychotherapist-lenses. It highlights the delicate and dynamic relationship between therapist and patient--and is a lesson on how to build a sturdy enough room to house it."--Esther Perel, MA, LMFT, private practice, New York City; podcast host, Where Should We Begin? "This readable book embodies its own subject matter--expanding therapeutic conversations rather than forcing them into the narrow paradigms into which contemporary researchers and clinicians are socialized. Whether trained in DSM diagnoses, symptom-focused manuals, or authoritarian rules of interpretation, mental health professionals will find Wachtel’s book both incisive and liberating. Long admired for his deeply knowledgeable, respectful treatment of competing ideas, Wachtel breaks new ground in this integrative discourse on psychological healing. Beginning therapists will benefit from Wachtel's clarity, practicality, and humanity; seasoned clinicians will benefit from penetrating insights that support their best therapeutic instincts."--Nancy McWilliams, PhD, ABPP, Visiting Professor Emerita, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Making Room for Thoughts and Feelings: Attachment, Self-Acceptance, and Emotional Immediacy 2. Silos, Stereotypes, and the Evolutionary Links between Diverse and Competing Approaches 3. What Is the Appropriate Evidence Base for Responsible Clinical Practice? II. Beyond Pathologizing: The Dialectics of Acceptance and Change 4. From Interpreting Wishes and Feelings to Making Room for Them: The Problem with Uncovering “the Truth” 5. The Roots of Pathologizing and Accusatory Interpretations 6. Anxiety, Exposure, and the Path to Self-Acceptance 7. Making Room in CBT: From Beck and Ellis to the Dialectics of Acceptance and Change III. Attachment and the Lifelong Dynamics of Development 8. Self-Acceptance and Self-Rejection: The Critical Impact of Attachment 9. Working in the Present on the Consequences of the Past IV. Living-in-the-World 10. Experiencing, Emotional Immediacy, and Self-in-Action 11. Living in Contexts: From the Relational Matrix to the Impact of Culture and Society 12. The Many Faces of Psychotherapy References Index

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Book SynopsisThis volume presents innovative clinical research programs and findings pertaining to emotions in personality disorders. Originally published in a Special Supplement of the Journal of Personality Disorders, chapters are written by a range of clinical experts. With a primary focus on borderline personality disorder (BPD), the book addresses such topics as personality function and emotional change in psychotherapy; how emotional dysregulation affects beliefs about emotion; shame as a core feature of BPD; the relationship between childhood adversity, affective lability, and alexithymia; and current directions in treatment.

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Book SynopsisWritten from an interpretive and constructionist perspective, this insightful book explores how to conduct case study research focusing on the lived experience of those in the case. Helen Simons shines a spotlight on the use of art forms and story in case study research alongside other qualitative methods that advance intuitive understanding and inclusion. Underpinning this focus are epistemic justice and democratic ethics. In a lively, personal style, Simons distills expertise and practical wisdom gained over decades of conducting case study research of programs, policies, and institutions. Chapters consider how to design, conduct, and interpret case study research; write up cases for different audiences; assure validity and quality; and generalize from a single case. Helpful features include examples, summaries, practical tips, âœPauses to Reflect,â and annotated suggestions for further reading.

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Book SynopsisHundreds of thousands of students and early-career mental health professionals have relied on this authoritative reference, now in an updated ninth edition including the latest terms and diagnostic codes. In a convenient large-size format, the Thesaurus covers nearly all areas of concern addressed in intakes, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and closing summaries. Users seeking the right wording for a clinical document can scan and select from thousands of technical terms, behavioral descriptors, and standard statements. The book provides interview questions for almost every symptomatic behavior, a huge collection of mental status questions, and hundreds of internet resources. Also featured is a list of all psychiatric ICD-10-CM diagnoses, including Z codes and medical codes essential to a comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluation. The companion website presents web links, reproducible forms from the book, and a detailed list of psychiatric medications. New to This Edition *Updated for DSM-5-TR and ICD-10-CM code changes for 2025. *Updated and new listings of assessment and screening tools. *Revised descriptors and terms pertaining to internet use, gender and sexuality, relationships, race and ethnicity, and more. *Updated treatment planning tips, web links, and psychiatric drug information.

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Book SynopsisEstimate and Interpret Results from Ordered Regression ModelsOrdered Regression Models: Parallel, Partial, and Non-Parallel Alternatives presents regression models for ordinal outcomes, which are variables that have ordered categories but unknown spacing between the categories. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the three major classes of ordered regression models (cumulative, stage, and adjacent) as well as variations based on the application of the parallel regression assumption.The authors first introduce the three parallel ordered regression models before covering unconstrained partial, constrained partial, and nonparallel models. They then review existing tests for the parallel regression assumption, propose new variations of several tests, and discuss important practical concerns related to tests of the parallel regression assumption. The book also describes extensions of ordered regression models, including heterogeneousTrade Review"The book is intended to be a starter for somebody not familiar with the subject. It was written primarily for social scientists (published in the CRC Statistics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Series) and as such, it can be read easily without any statistical pre-requisites beyond very basic Statistics and some working knowledge of logistic regression. Nevertheless, the book is certainly useful far beyond the social sciences themselves – in particular for epidemiologists, medical researchers and also statisticians of students of Statistics/Biostatistics who want to learn basic facts about ordered regression and perhaps motivate further study of this interesting field. The style of exposition is quite informal and intuitive."~International Society for Clinical BiostatisticsTable of ContentsIntroduction. Parallel Models. Partial Models. Nonparallel Models. Testing the Parallel Regression Assumption. Extensions. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisTo achieve the complex task of interpreting what we see, our brains rely on statistical regularities and patterns in visual data. Knowledge of these regularities can also be considerably useful in visual computing disciplines, such as computer vision, computer graphics, and image processing. The field of natural image statistics studies the regularities to exploit their potential and better understand human vision. With numerous color figures throughout, Image Statistics in Visual Computing covers all aspects of natural image statistics, from data collection to analysis to applications in computer graphics, computational photography, image processing, and art.The authors keep the material accessible, providing mathematical definitions where appropriate to help readers understand the transforms that highlight statistical regularities present in images. The book also describes patterns that arise once the images are transformed and gives examples of applications that have successfully used statistical regularities. Numerous references enable readers to easily look up more information about a specific concept or application. A supporting website also offers additional information, including descriptions of various image databases suitable for statistics.Collecting state-of-the-art, interdisciplinary knowledge in one source, this book explores the relation of natural image statistics to human vision and shows how natural image statistics can be applied to visual computing. It encourages readers in both academic and industrial settings to develop novel insights and applications in all disciplines that relate to visual computing.Trade Review"This book is a survey of natural image statistics used in these days. It is presented in an accessible fashion full of color images. It contains more than 800 reference entries. So, it is a good starting point for all those who want to easily familiarize with the theory of the presented field. This book is good for computer scientists who want to start their research in digital imaging and for engineers who want to apply the described methods in practice."—Agnieszka Lisowska (Sosnowiec), in Zentralblatt MATH 1295Table of ContentsBACKGROUND: Introduction. The Human Visual System. Image Collection and Calibration. IMAGE STATISTICS: First Order Statistics. Gradients, Edges, and Contrast. Fourier Analysis. Dimensionality Reduction. Wavelet Analysis. Markov Random Fields. BEYOND TWO DIMENSIONS: Color. Depth Statistics. Time and Motion. Appendix. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a thorough introduction to methods for detecting and describing cyclic patterns in time-series data. It is written both for researchers and students new to the area and for those who have already collected time-series data but wish to learn new ways of understanding and presenting them. Facilitating the interpretation of observations of behavior, physiology, mood, perceptual threshold, social indicator variables, and other responses, the book focuses on practical applications and requires much less mathematical background than most comparable texts. Using real data sets and currently available software (SPSS for Windows), the author employs extensive examples to clarify key concepts. Topics covered include research design issues, preliminary data screening, identification and description of cycles, summary of results across time series, and assessment of relations between time series. Also considered are theoretical questions, problems of interpretation, and potential sources of artifact. Trade ReviewThis is an excellent book for behavioral and social scientists seeking a quick but thorough introduction to spectral analysis. Rigorous in presenting basic equations, it also features practical examples that facilitate the learning process. The author's clear exposition and use of commonly accessible software to illustrate analyses will help readers make the leap from reading this book to actually analyzing their own time-series data. --Randy J. Larsen, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of MichiganA wonderful book, filled with clear language and interesting examples. Warner helps us understand how many of the enduring features of life are repetitive ones that cannot be described in terms of means and static relationships. A common-sense guide to cyclical patterns in time-series data, the volume is both practical and intellectually stimulating. --James M. Dabbs, PhD, Department of Psychology, Georgia State University -Table of ContentsContents1. Research Questions for Time-Series and Spectral Analysis Studies2. Issues in Time-Series Research Design, Data Collection, and Data Entry: Getting Started3. Preliminary Examination of Time-Series Data4. Harmonic Analysis5. Periodogram Analysis6. Spectral Analysis7. Summary of Issues for Univariate Time-Series Data8. Assessing Relationships between Two Time Series9. Cross-Spectral Analysis10. Applications of Bivariate Time-Series and Cross-Spectral Analyses11. Pitfalls for the Unwary: Examples of Common Sources of Artifact12. Theoretical IssuesAppendix A. Raw Time-Series DataAppendix B. Critical Values for the Fisher Test of Significance for Periodogram Analysis

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Book SynopsisThis bestselling classic presents seminal theory and research on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Together, the leading editors and contributors comprehensively examine how trauma affects an individual's biology, conceptions of the world, and psychological functioning. Key topics include why certain people cope successfully with traumatic experiences while others do not, the neurobiological processes underlying PTSD symptomatology, enduring questions surrounding traumatic memories and dissociation, and the core components of effective interventions. A highly influential work that laid the foundation for many of the field's continuing advances, this volume remains an immensely informative and thought-provoking clinical reference and text. The preface to the 2007 paperback edition situates the book within the context of contemporary research developments. Trade Review"A valuable text on trauma and its treatment. I use the book in the courses Clinical Practice I and II. It is very informative in that it provides many perspectives regarding the possible long-term effects of trauma on children and adults. In addition, the authors' styles make the book highly accessible and useful for clinicians at all levels of practice."--Karen Kaufman, PhD, LCSW, Adjunct Faculty Member, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service "Once in a blue moon, a book is published that bears such importance for its subject that it becomes an instant classic. Traumatic Stress is such a book...No doubt, researchers will consider Traumatic Stress as an essential resource, and no academic library serving PTSD scholars will want to be without it..." --L.S. Beall, Auburn University in Choice, December 1996"van der Kolk, McFarlane, and Weisaeth have had the courage to investigate and write about the most controversial areas in modern psychiatric research. Their intelligent, careful, and wide-ranging collection of essays adheres to a high standard of scientific rigor and in doing so shows a deep sympathy with the human face of suffering. The study of psychological trauma raises profound intellectual, ethical, and political questions, and this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to participate in the discussion." --Carol Gilligan, Ph.D., Harvard University"This is a book of great scope and lucid intelligence that integrates the work of many pioneers and captures the keen spirit of inquiry that animates this rapidly developing field. As a comprehensive summary of our current state of knowledge and a guide to the next generation of clinicians and researchers, Traumatic Stress will be the gold standard reference for many years to come." --Judith L. Herman, MD, Harvard Medical School"Encyclopedic in its scope, Traumatic Stress provides a detailed review and critical analysis of the vast literature generated by the renewed interest in psychological trauma during the past two decades. Although not as yet woven into a final, fully illuminative tapestry, the individual threads of the psychological, biological, developmental, cultural, and historical aspects of emotionally traumatic experiences are clearly spun throughout the text. As such, they stand as guides to deeper clinical understanding and further research for all who wish to follow them. The volume is an important contribution to the field and should become a basic work of reference for the growing legion of mental health professionals concerned with the role of traumatic stress in the production of human illness." --John C. Nemiah, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Dartmouth Medical School, Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus, Harvard Medical School"An impressive and important book. van der Kolk and McFarlane bring both science and sensitivity to this edited volume on PTSD. From children to the elderly, from psychoanalysis to psychopharmacology, from the individual to society at large, the clinical material is all here. An international list of contributors provide a rich collection of chapters covering all aspects of PTSD. Both comprehensive and integrative, Traumatic Stress will reshape the way that we understand trauma." --Frank W. Putnam, MD, NIMH "I have used this book as a text in two graduate social work courses: 'Crisis Intervention and Trauma Treatment' and 'Clinical Practice 2.' Several chapters stand out as particularly valuable in addressing elements of trauma of concern to all mental health workers. The book provides clear coverage of such critical topics as biological and cultural aspects of trauma, problems of dissociation and information processing, general treatment principles, and specific treatment approaches. The text is well organized and well written, and provides an excellent foundation for the study of trauma."--Robert Chazin, DSW, Fordham University - It is impossible to capture the richness, breadth of perspective, and sheer clinical wisdom that van der Kolk and his colleagues bring to this volume. --Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 11/3/2006ƒƒ Should be required for all of us who work with trauma victims. It is a scholarly synthesis of research advances combined with humanitarian sensitivity and clinical pragmatism. --General Hospital Psychiatry, 11/3/2006ƒƒ Like a small number of classic volumes in the field of traumatic stress...this book is remarkable for including not only [the] scientific and medical viewpoint, but also the sociopolitical context in which trauma, its study, and its treatment occur....An invaluable contribution to the field of traumatic stress studies, and psychology in general. We highly recommend this book to researchers, clinicians, students, and all of those committed to understanding and taking responsibility for the effects of trauma on the individual and society. --Contemporary Psychology, 11/3/2006Table of ContentsI. Background Issues and History1. The Black Hole of Trauma, Bessel A. van der Kolk and Alexander C. McFarlane2. Trauma and Its Challenge to Society, Alexander C. McFarlane and Bessel A. van der Kolk3. History of Trauma in Psychiatry, Bessel A. van der Kolk, Lars Weisaeth, and Onno van der HartII. Acute Reactions 4. Stress versus Traumatic Stress: From Acute Homeostatic Reactions to Chronic Psychopathology, Arieh Y. Shalev5. Acute Posttraumatic Reactions in Soldiers and Civilians, Zahava Solomon, Nathaniel Laror, and Alexander C. McFarlaneIII. Adaptations to Trauma6. The Classification of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Elizabeth A. Brett7. The Nature of Traumatic Stressors and the Epidemiology of Posttraumatic Reactions, Alexander C. McFarlane and Giovanni de Girolamo8. Resilience, Vulnerability, and the Course of Posttraumatic Reactions, Alexander C. McFarlane9. The Complexity of Adaptation to Trauma: Self-Regulation, Stimulus Discrimination, and Characterological Development, Bessel A. van der Kolk10. The Body Keeps the Score: Approaches to the Psychobiology of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Bessel A. van der Kolk11. Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Clinical and Research Settings, Elana Newman, Danny G. Kaloupek, and Terence M. KeaneIV. Memory: Mechanisms and Processes12. Trauma and Memory, Bessel A. van der Kolk13. Dissociation and Information Processing in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Bessel A. van der Kolk, Onno van der Hart, and Charles R. MarmarV. Developmental, Social, and Cultural Issues14. Traumatic Stress in Childhood and Adolescence: Recent Developments and Current Controversies, Robert S. Pynoos, Alan M. Steinberg, and Armen Goenjian15. Prior Traumatization and the Process of Aging: Theory and Clinical Implications, Petra G. Aarts and Wybrand Op den Velde16. Legal Issues in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Roger K. Pitman, Landy F. Sparr, Linda S. Saunders, and Alexander C. McFarlane17. Trauma in Cultural Perspective, Marten W. deVriesVI. Treatment18. A General Approach to Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Bessel A. van der Kolk, Alexander C. McFarlane and Onno van der Hart 19. Prevention of Posttraumatic Stress: Consultation, Training, and Early Treatment, Robert J. Ursano, Thomas A. Grieger, and James E. McCarroll20. Acute Preventive Interventions, Beverley Raphael, John Wilson, Lenore Meldrum, and Alexander C. McFarlane21. Acute Treatments, Gordon J. Turnbull and Alexander C. McFarlane22. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Barbara Olasov Rothbaum and Edna B. Foa23. The Psychopharmacological Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Jonathan R. T. Davidson and Bessel A. van der Kolk24. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: The Nature of the Therapeutic Relationship, Jacob D. Lindy25. The Therapeutic Environment and New Explorations in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Stuart W. Turner, Alexander C. McFarlane, and Bessel A. van der Kolk

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Book SynopsisRegression toward the mean is a complex statistical principle that plays a crucial role in any research involving the measurement of change. This primer is designed to help researchers more fully understand this phenomenon and avoid common errors in interpretation. The book presents new methods of graphing regression toward the mean, facilitating comprehension with a wealth of figures and diagrams. Special attention is given to applications related to program or treatment evaluation. Numerous concrete examples illustrate the ways researchers all too often attribute effects to an intervention or other causal variable without considering regression artifacts as an alternative explanation for change. Also discussed are instances when problems are actually created, instead of solved, by correction for regression toward the mean. Throughout, the authors strive to use nontechnical language and to keep simulations and formulas as accessible as possible. Trade Review"In a world that calls attention to extremes, both good and bad, it is critical that social scientists fully understand regression effects. Campbell and Kenny have produced a book on this topic that is destined to be a classic. Ideally suited for graduate students in the social sciences and for nonexperimental researchers, the book is comprehensive and accessible. These well known methodologists tell us how regression effects have fooled experts in psychology, education, and biology, and they explain clearly how the effects can be identified using graphical and statistical tools. Producers as well as critical consumers of empirical information will want this text on their shelves." --Patrick E. Shrout, PhD, Professor of Psychology, New York University "Elegant and concise....If you are a novice in the topic, you will become an expert by reading A Primer on Regression Artifacts. If you are already an expert, you will learn things you will be surprised you did not already know. In either case, you will find that the authors meet you more than halfway; they guide your inquiry with ample encouragement, engaging illustrations, and good humor....It is hard to imagine a duo that is more capable of making comprehensible a challenging methodological topic." --From the Foreword by Charles S. Reichardt, PhD, University of Denver "A Primer on Regression Artifacts is a valuable addition to the literature. The volume not only lays bare most of the secrets of regression toward the mean; it also explores correlation in general with great enthusiasm. In a most appropriate arena, this book further extends the vast legacy of the inimitable Donald T. Campbell. I will recommend it to advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and, most certainly, to my faculty colleagues in the behavioral and social sciences." --John R. Nesselroade, PhD, Hugh Scott Hamilton Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia "This important and useful volume brings together two of our greatest methodologists to tackle one of the thorniest methodological problems in the behavioral sciences. Using interesting examples from research and everyday life, Campbell and Kenny illustrate the diverse contexts in which regression to the mean can arise, and offer suggestions for minimizing its occurrence. Graduate students will find that the book's liberal use of new graphical illustrations makes this normally difficult material wonderfully accessible; established researchers will gain a new and deeper understanding of this classic problem in the study of change." --Stephen G. West, PhD, Department of Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona - All mental health researchers must read this book, which definitely explores a vital topic. It is a magnificent concluding collaboration between Kenny and the late Campbell, the 20th century's foremost behavioral science methodologist. --Readings, 12/13/2002Table of Contents1.Graphical Introduction 2.Mathematics and Special Cases 3.Regression Artifacts Due to Extreme Group Selection 4.Regression Artifacts Due to Matching 5.Regression Artifacts Due to Statistical Equating 6.Regression Artifacts in Change Scores 7.Regression Artifacts in Time-Series Studies 8.Regression Artifacts in Longitudinal Studies 9.Cross-Lagged Panel Correlation Analysis10.Conclusion *Glossary of Terms *Glossary of Symbols *Appendix A: Dice-Rolling Program and Data Sets Used as Illustrations *Appendix B: The Computation of Autocorrelations

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Book SynopsisWidely adopted, this uniquely comprehensive text introduces the techniques and concepts of statistics in human and physical geography. Unlike other texts that gloss over the conceptual foundations and focus solely on method, the book explains not only how to apply quantitative tools but also why and how they work. Students gain important skills for utilizing both conventional and spatial statistics in their own research, as well as for critically evaluating the work of others. Most chapters are self-contained in order to provide maximum flexibility in course design. Requiring no math beyond algebra, the book is well suited for undergraduate and beginning graduate-level courses. Helpful features include chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading, and practice problems at the end of each chapter.New to This Edition*Restructured and updated to reflect current developments in the field. *Five entirely new chapters cover graphical methods, spatial relationships, analysis of variance, extending regression analysis, and spatial analysis. *Features even more worked examples, many with accompanying graphics.*The companion website offers datasets and solutions to selected end-of-chapter exercises. Trade ReviewFor more than 15 years, I've used prior editions of this text to teach statistics, because it explains difficult but crucial concepts--such as the central limit theorem--clearly and in depth. I also like the geographical examples and the inclusion of descriptive spatial and temporal statistics, such as moving averages and location quotients. Now, with David Rigby on board and a full-fledged treatment of multiple regression, spatial autocorrelation, and spatial regression, the best book just got even better.--Michael Kuby, School of Geographical Sciences, Arizona State University A comprehensive introduction to statistical techniques and their appropriate use and application in geographic research. The book is unique in its treatment of both spatial and temporal data-analysis issues, and its methods are grounded in interesting research settings. Statistical concepts are presented in a clear and effective manner, with attention given to the theories and assumptions underpinning the techniques. Instructors will appreciate the structured exercises appearing at the end of each chapter, many of which make use of downloadable datasets.This appealing book is especially well suited as a text for senior undergraduate and beginning graduate geography courses in statistical analysis.--Mark W. Horner, Department of Geography, Florida State UniversityIt is hard to imagine a more comprehensive introductory treatment of geographic statistics. Elementary Statistics for Geographers has an excellent mix of quantitative material, problem-solving techniques, and examples. The examples, both numerical and graphical, clearly demonstrate the utility and limitations of the methods presented. Early chapters on the nature of geographic data, exploratory data analysis, and bivariate statistical relationships provide a strong foundation for the rigorous chapters that follow. The range and depth of the third edition are outstanding, with new sections on ANOVA, spatial statistics, and nonparametric statistics. This book will be equally valuable as a text for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students and as a general reference.--Scott M. Robeson, Chair, Department of Geography, Indiana University -Table of ContentsI. Introduction1. Statistics and GeographyII. Descriptive Statistics2. Displaying and Interpreting Data3. Describing Data with Statistics4. Statistical RelationshipsIII. Inferential Statistics5. Random Variables and Probability Distributions6. Sampling7. Point and Interval Estimation8. One-Sample Hypothesis Testing9. Two-Sample Hypothesis Testing10. Nonparametric Methods11. Analysis of Variance12. Inferential Aspects of Linear Regression13. Extending Regression AnalysisIV. Patterns in Space and Time14. Spatial Patterns and Relationships15. Time Series AnalysisAppendix: Statistical Tables

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Book SynopsisThe normal distribution is widely known and used by scientists and engineers. However, there are many cases when the normal distribution is not appropriate, due to the data being skewed. Rather than leaving you to search through journal articles, advanced theoretical monographs, or introductory texts for alternative distributions, the Handbook of Exponential and Related Distributions for Engineers and Scientists provides a concise, carefully selected presentation of the properties and principles of selected distributions that are most useful for application in the sciences and engineering.The book begins with all the basic mathematical and statistical background necessary to select the correct distribution to model real-world data sets. This includes inference, decision theory, and computational aspects including the popular Bootstrap method. The authors then examine four skewed distributions in detail: exponential, gamma, Weibull, and extreme value. For each one, they discuss general properties and applicability to example data sets, theoretical characterization, estimation of parameters and related inferences, and goodness of fit tests. The final chapter deals with system reliability for series and parallel systems.Presenting methods based on statistical simulations and numerical computations, the Handbook of Exponential and Related Distributions for Engineers and Scientists supplies hands-on tools for applied researchers in need of practical tools for data analysis.Table of ContentsGENERAL STATISTICAL THEORY. Basic Concepts. Some Common Probability Distributions. Concepts of Statistical Inference. Elements of Decision Theory. Computational Aspects. EXPONENTIAL AND OTHER POSITIVELY SKEWED DISTRIBUTIONS WITH APPLICATIONS. Exponential Distribution. Gamma Distribution. Weibull Distribution. Extreme Value Distributions. System Reliability. Bibliography. Selected Statistical Tables. Index.

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Book SynopsisSystematic, authoritative, and timely, this is an outstanding reference and text for anyone working with or studying adolescents. More than 50 leading experts comprehensively review current knowledge on adolescent externalizing disorders, internalizing disorders, developmental disorders, personality and health-related disorders, gender identity and sexual disorders, and maltreatment and trauma. Chapters identify the core features of each disorder; explore its etiology, course, and outcome; address diagnostic issues specific to adolescents; and describe effective assessment and treatment approaches. The book also provides an integrative conceptual framework for understanding both healthy and maladaptive adolescent development. Trade ReviewUnlike problems of early childhood, adolescent problems are frequently seen as already 'fixed' and too late to change. This volume repeatedly challenges this misconception. Key experts in the field thoroughly address current research on prevalent adolescent disorders and evaluate the evidence base for existing interventions. Going beyond typical texts, the chapters deal with how development and health interact over time to present both challenges and opportunities for change at this pivotal life stage. This is an excellent text for courses in adolescent psychopathology and abnormal psychology, particularly as it takes cutting-edge research concerns and grounds them effectively in existing knowledge.--Bonnie Leadbeater, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, CanadaWolfe and Mash bring their professional and editorial expertise to this superb handbook. Within an integrative biopsychosocial framework, the outstanding contributors provide comprehensive coverage of adolescent disorders and interventions. Chapters effectively describe the state of knowledge about this unique and challenging period of development. This volume is a tour de force that is exceptionally grounded in research and well written for students as well as for fledgling and seasoned professionals.--Michael C. Roberts, PhD, Clinical Child Psychology Program, University of KansasA scholarly, evidence-based, and up-to-date work. Written by a virtual 'who's who' of experts on adolescent mental health, each chapter reviews the latest research in a manner that is simultaneously accessible and practical. I highly recommend this book for students, practitioners, and researchers.--Robert E. Emery, PhD, Center for Children, Families, and the Law, and Department of Psychology, University of VirginiaKnowledge and interest in psychopathology during adolescence is exploding, and this timely volume provides an excellent overview of this rapidly growing field. Chapters by a stellar group of authors systematically address state-of-the-art science and practice for a wide array of specific disorders and behavioral health problems faced by adolescents and their families and communities. An invaluable resource for clinicians, scholars, educators, and advanced students in diverse behavioral health disciplines.--Ann S. Masten, PhD, Institute of Child Development, University of MinnesotaUntil fairly recently, adolescence was a relatively neglected period in developmental and clinical research: scholars tended to 'infer up' from childhood or 'infer down' from adulthood. This volume testifies to the changing state of the field. Its depth and breadth suggest that research on adolescent psychopathology and treatment has at last come of age. Wolfe and Mash have assembled an impressive group of experts in this excellent reference for developing and seasoned professionals alike. Would be a good choice as a text for graduate courses in adolescent psychopathology and treatment.--Sharon L. Foster, PhD, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University - The book is systematic, well laid out, and east to use and espouses an evidence-based model of adolescent mental health....Throughout, good summaries of recent quantitative research and theories are presented along with useful diagrams and models. Current controversies and issues are given space and social factors and their impact are considered....The book can provide comprehensive, theoretical and research-based information about particular mental health problems in adolescence, even for those who have little or no background knowledge. --Counselling Children and Young People, 10/11/2008ƒƒ This excellent text edited by Wolfe and Mash brings the study of adolescent disorders to the forefront, by presenting the extant research on both assessment and treatment of behavioral and emotional difficulties in adolescence. This unique and well-organized text includes contributions from leading authorities in the field of adolescent psychopathology....This outstanding volume covers a range of behavioral and emotional disorders among adolescents. The authors provide pertinent information on assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and intervention, and they follow an integrative framework to conceptualize each disorder....Most of the authors in this text think creatively and outline ways the existing research can effectively inform the directions of future research. This well-written text covers a vast amount of empirically-based information and it should serve as a valuable resource for health professionals working with adolescents in medical centers, private practice, academic, and school settings. Furthermore, doctors specializing in pediatrics and family medicine could also benefit greatly from this text. Finally, this volume could be extremely useful for adolescent psychopathology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. --Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Book Reviews, 10/11/2008ƒƒ I am grateful to the authors for their timely, well-researched, and cohesive text....I really like this book. The authors have done a remarkable job of putting together a thought-provoking text that is a genuine contribution to helping all of us understand the complex, fast-changing world of adolescence. --PsycCRITIQUES, 10/11/2008Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Behavioral and Emotional Problems in Adolescents: Overview and Issues, David A. Wolfe and Eric J. Mash2. Development and Psychopathology in Adolescence, Grayson N. Holmbeck, Deborah Friedman, Mona Abad, and Barbara Jandasek3. Interventions for Adolescent Psychopathology: Linking Treatment and Prevention, Jody Kamon, Patrick H. Tolan, and Deborah Gorman-SmithII. Externalizing Disorders 4. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Russell A. Barkley 5. Conduct Problems, Robert J. McMahon and Julie S. Kotler6. Substance Use Disorders, Sandra A. Brown and Ana M. AbrantesIII. Internalizing Disorders 7. Anxiety Disorders, Philip C. Kendall, Kristina A. Hedtke, and Sasha G. Aschenbrand8. Mood Disorders, Karen D. Rudolph, Constance Hammen, and Shannon E. Daley 9. Suicidal and Nonsuicidal Self-Harm Behaviors, David B. Goldston, Stephanie Sergent Daniel, and Elizabeth Mayfield ArnoldIV. Developmental Disorders 10. Mental Retardation, Robert M. Hodapp, Ellie Kazemi, Beth A. Rosner, and Elisabeth M. Dykens11. Learning Disabilities, Orly Lipka and Linda S. Siegel12. Autism Spectrum Disorders, Steven G. Spector and Fred R. VolkmarV. Personality and Health-Related Disorders 13. Personality Disorders, Jeffrey G. Johnson, Elizabeth Bromley, Robert F. Bornstein, and Joel R. Sneed14. Eating Disorders, James Lock and Daniel le Grange 15. Health and Chronic Illness, Ronald T. Brown, Alexandra Boeving, Angela LaRosa, and Laura Arnstein CarpenterVI. Gender Identity and Sexual Disorders16. Gender Identity Disorder, Kenneth J. Zucker 17. Sexual Risk Behavior, Beth A. Kotchick, Lisa Armistead, and Rex L. Forehand18. Deviant Sexual Behavior, Howard E. Barbaree and Calvin M. LangtonVII. Maltreatment and Trauma 19. Relationship Violence, Ernest N. Jouriles, David A. Wolfe, Edward Garrido, and Anna McCarthy20. Abuse and Trauma, David A. Wolfe, Jennine S. Rawana, and Deborah Chiodo

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Book SynopsisWhile most books on missing data focus on applying sophisticated statistical techniques to deal with the problem after it has occurred, this volume provides a methodology for the control and prevention of missing data. In clear, nontechnical language, the authors help the reader understand the different types of missing data and their implications for the reliability, validity, and generalizability of a study’s conclusions. They provide practical recommendations for designing studies that decrease the likelihood of missing data, and for addressing this important issue when reporting study results. When statistical remedies are needed--such as deletion procedures, augmentation methods, and single imputation and multiple imputation procedures--the book also explains how to make sound decisions about their use. Patrick E. McKnight's website offers a periodically updated annotated bibliography on missing data and links to other Web resources that address missing data.Trade Review"This book is full of useful information about methodological and statistical issues related to missing data. It includes clear definitions of types of missing data, ways to reduce their negative effects, and analytical strategies for maximizing the use of all data--even partial data--collected in a research study. A unique strength of the book is its focus on missing data as a threat to the validity of a study's conclusions. Unlike other sources on missing data analysis, design approaches for preventing missing data are emphasized. More advanced statistical approaches to missing data analysis are also described clearly. This is a valuable, practical resource."--David MacKinnon, PhD, Department of Psychology, Arizona State University "This very important, interesting, and well-written book addresses a serious problem in contemporary social science research. Statisticians have made considerable progress in developing methodologies for dealing with missing data. However, these methods are not well known to social science researchers or to many graduate students in the behavioral sciences. This book systematically explores methods for classification, diagnosis, and prevention of missing data problems. It provides step-by-step instructions for analyzing data sets with some observations missing; reviews imputation methods; and advises investigators on how to report on analyses when some participants have been lost to follow-up. This is an excellent book that will help behavioral science investigators handle analytical problems for virtually every study they conduct."--Robert M. Kaplan, PhD, Regenstrief Distinguished Fellow, Purdue University; Professor of Medicine and Director of Research, Clinical Excellence Research Center, Stanford University - The authors present a comprehensive discussion of missing data in a nontechnical fashion that will not intimidate those who lack an extensive mathematical background....The book discusses missing data at an introductory level, focusing on how missing data affects scientific research, how it can be prevented or minimized throughout a study, and how it can be appropriately accounted for in the statistical analysis and study conclusions. --American Statistician, 03/30/2007ƒƒ Provides a comprehensive and nuanced discussion of the complexities and variety of solutions. It also offers approaches to reduce the likelihood of obtaining missing data by considering research procedures or design. This book serves as one of the better introductions to this topic for students and will be useful for others seeking a more general overview of approaches for missing data....This book is unique in addressing not only the statistical issues but also in its coverage on preventing the occurrence of missing data as research is planned or conducted, and how missing data should be presented in publications....A very good introduction....Provides some insightful connections between research designs used in psychology or social studies and missing data patterns. --PsycCRITIQUES, 03/30/2007ƒƒ The information in this book is practical, judicious, and empirically sound. The authors have managed to compile a very useful book on an often repressed topic among researchers. For students, this is a worthwhile introduction that manages to avoid being too technical. Yet, there are very functional suggestions both in terms of study design and the handling of missing data that would be useful for seasoned researchers. Weighted Numerical Score: 97 - 5 Stars! --Doody's Review Service, 03/30/2007Table of Contents1. A Gentle Introduction to Missing Data1.1. The Concept of Missing Data1.2. The Prevalence of Missing Data1.3. Why Data Might Be Missing1.4. The Impact of Missing Data1.5. What's Missing in the Missing Data Literature?1.6. A Cost-Benefit Approach to Missing Data1.7. Missing Data--Not Just for Statisticians Anymore2. Consequences of Missing Data2.1. Three General Consequences of Missing Data2.2. Consequences of Missing Data on Construct Validity2.3. Consequences of Missing Data on Internal Validity2.4. Consequences on Causal Generalization2.5. Summary3. Classifying Missing Data3.1. The Silence That Betokens3.2. The Current Classification System: Mechanisms of Missing Data3.3. Expanding the Classification System3.4. Summary4. Preventing Missing Data by Design4.1. Overall Study Design4.2. Characteristics of the Target Population and the Sample4.3. Data Collection and Measurement4.4. Treatment Implementation4.5. Data Entry Process4.6. Summary5. Diagnostic Procedures5.1. Traditional Diagnostics5.2. Dummy Coding Missing Data5.3. Numerical Diagnostic Procedures5.4. Graphical Diagnostic Procedures5.5. Summary6. The Selection of Data Analytic Procedures6.1. Preliminary Steps6.2. Decision Making6.3. Summary7. Data Deletion Methods for Handling Missing Data7.1. Data Sets7.2. Complete Case Method7.3. Available Case Method7.4. Available Item Method7.5. Individual Growth Curve Analysis7.6. Multisample Analyses7.7. Summary8. Data Augmentation Procedures8.1. Model-Based Procedures8.2. Markov Chain Monte Carlo8.3. Adjustment Methods8.4. Summary9. Single Imputation Procedures9.1. Constant Replacement Methods9.2. Random Value Imputation9.3. Nonrandom Value Imputation: Single Condition9.4. Nonrandom Value Imputation: Multiple Conditions9.5. Summary10. Multiple Imputation10.1. The MI Process10.2. Summary11. Reporting Missing Data and Results11.1. APA Task Force Recommendations11.2. Missing Data and Study Stages11.3. TFSI Recommendations and Missing Data11.4. Reporting Format11.5. Summary12. Epilogue

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Book SynopsisScientists, educators, and parents of teens have long recognized the potency of peer influences on children and youth, but until recently, questions of how and why adolescents emulate their peers were largely overlooked. This book presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the processes by which peers shape each other's attitudes and behavior, and explores implications for intervention and prevention. Leading authorities share compelling findings on such topics as how drug use, risky sexual behavior, and other deviant behaviors catch on among certain peer groups or cliques; the social, cognitive, developmental, and contextual factors that strengthen or weaken the power of peer influence; and the nature of positive peer influences and how to support them.Trade ReviewThe topic of peer influences has long been important to the field. This remarkable volume from distinguished editors and contributors proposes original and compelling conceptual models that will elucidate peer influence processes for researchers and students alike. In addition, many of the authors discuss general and specific implications of their work for prevention and intervention programs. This book would be an excellent text for advanced undergraduates, master's students, and beginning doctoral students in developmental, educational, school, and clinical psychology.--W. Andrew Collins, PhD, Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor, Institute of Child Development, University of MinnesotaThis volume brings together leading researchers to piece together the puzzle of peer influences, highlighting their mechanisms, moderators, contexts, and the potential for interventions that capitalize on positive peer processes. With this understanding, we can begin to consider the developmental supports that children and youth require individually and collectively to promote social adaptation. The picture of peer processes emerging from this volume is critical to informing the strategies and policies of a broad range of professionals responsible for children and youth.--Debra Pepler, PhD, LaMarsh Centre for Research on Violence and Conflict Resolution, York UniversityWhile it has long been known that adolescents influence one another, insufficient attention has been given to how, where, and when these influences occur. This first-rate volume considers the mechanisms and processes involved in peer influence from a variety of conceptual and theoretical viewpoints and presents a fascinating sampling of new research.--Willard W. Hartup, EdD, Regents' Professor Emeritus, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota- Each chapter stands alone and provides unique insights....Useful and informative for anyone interested in working with children and adolescents....Use this book as a resource. Look up a topic in the index, or read one chapter at a time, with sticky notes ready to flag and comment on the themes that resonate with you and your work. It is worth it. --Prevention Researcher, 3/5/2010ƒƒ Prinstein and Dodge are to be commended for bringing together chapters that jointly provide, in one short and very readable volume, an accessible overview that delivers what is promised: an understanding of how peers influence children and adolescents. --Canadian Paychology, 2/3/2010Table of ContentsI. Introduction1. Current Issues in Peer Influence Research, Mitchell J. Prinstein and Kenneth A. DodgeII. Peer Influence Mechanisms2. A Comprehensive Conceptualization of the Peer Influence Process in Adolescence, B. Bradford Brown, Jeremy P. Bakken, Suzanne W. Ameringer, and Shelly D. Mahon3. Cognitive Social Influence: Moderation, Mediation, Modification, and...the Media, Frederick X. Gibbons, Elizabeth A. Pomery, and Meg Gerrard4. Dynamics and Ecology of Adolescent Peer Influence, Thomas J. Dishion, Timothy F. Piehler, and Michael W. Myers5. Deviance Regulation Theory: Applications to Adolescent Social Influence, Hart Blanton and Melissa BurkleyIII. Altering Peer Influence Effects: Moderators and Interventions6. Variation in Patterns of Peer Influence: Considerations of Self and Other, William M. Bukowski, Ana Maria Velasquez, and Mara Brendgen7. Adolescent Peer Influences: Beyond the Dark Side, Joseph P. Allen and Jill Antonishak8. Mobilizing and Weakening Peer Influence as Mechanisms for Changing Behavior: Implications for Alcohol Intervention Programs, Deborah A. Prentice9. Identity Signaling, Social Influence, and Social Contagion, Jonah BergerIV. Underexplored Contexts for Potential Peer Influence Effects10. Homophily in Adolescent Romantic Relationships, Wyndol Furman and Valerie A. Simon11. Peer Influence in Involuntary Social Groups: Lessons from Research on Bullying, Jaana Juvonen and Adriana Galván

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Book SynopsisFocusing on ethical challenges in program evaluation, this innovative book features six case-study scenarios that end at a point where the evaluator faces a significant decision about how to proceed. For each case, two distinguished evaluators offer insights on the best course of action to choose, and why. What If? boxes modify the details of the scenarios, inviting readers to reflect on whether these changes alter the ethical implications of the case. Six additional cases are presented with questions that guide readers to develop their own ethical analyses. The book is organized to follow the progress of an evaluation, from the entry/contracting phase through the utilization of results.Trade ReviewA thoughtful, thorough approach. The book is well written, covers very important topics in the area of evaluation and assessment, and uses a creative approach to identify salient ethical issues in evaluation. Each chapter can stand alone, and some or all of them would be a wonderful supplement to a text for a course on evaluation.--John H. Schuh, Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Iowa State UniversityI really like the author's approach. Probably the most powerful aspect is the concrete, real-life scenarios that bring the subject matter to life. I can't say enough about how much is to be gained from this approach. I think the scenario exercises are a real stroke of genius, in that they allow the student to anticipate and to think ahead about what to do.--Geni Cowan, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, California State University, SacramentoThis book is a great introduction to ethical dilemmas faced not only by evaluators, but also by their client organizations. The beauty of it is that it provides an opportunity to work out the different facets of how we do our work. Beyond the nuts and bolts of what to do, this book makes us think about how we do it. It encourages us to think it through and make decisions that support the integrity of evaluation.--Geni Cowan, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, California State University, Sacramento This book is a great way for students to learn the complexities of evaluation ethics in real-world settings! Realistic case studies with responses by different evaluators--both academics and practitioners--illustrate ethical dilemmas that can arise at every stage of the evaluation, and show how even experienced evaluators differ in the approaches and actions they take in each case. Other cases, without responses, give students the opportunity to practice their own skills.--Jody L. Fitzpatrick, coauthor of Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines; Graduate School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado at DenverAs evaluation practitioners know all too well, evaluation is a highly political activity. As such, it is fraught with ethical dilemmas. Morris and his colleagues are to be congratulated for providing the field with a comprehensive, thought-provoking, highly practical, and very useable book on the topic of evaluation ethics. The book’s organization takes us through the stages of evaluation practice, providing concise and relevant case scenarios that have few simple answers, yet lend critical insights into what one might do in a given situation. Particularly helpful are the guiding and 'What If' questions, which are excellent tools to facilitate conversations with students, colleagues, and evaluation clients. This book should be on every evaluator's bookshelf.--Hallie Preskill, School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences, Claremont Graduate University; 2007 President, American Evaluation Association Morris has enlisted a seasoned cadre of evaluators to reflect on his evocatively crafted ethical dilemmas. Leaving ponderous prose behind, the contributors write in an engaging, personal style as they weigh alternative courses of action in each scenario. The result is a lively journey through evaluation's ethical landscape that is also a genuinely instructive read.--Jennifer Greene, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignThis is an exceptionally thought-provoking book for students and practitioners at all levels. It was an informative, entertaining, and engaging read. I had a hard time putting it down. Students in my introductory program evaluation class reported that the cases in the book brought the AEA's Guiding Principles to life and helped them better understand the ethical (and other types of) decision making at the heart of evaluation practice. Reflecting on these cases helped these students prepare for effective evaluation practice.--Donald B. Yarbrough, Director, Center for Evaluation and Assessment, University of IowaIn the spirit of 'Ethical Challenges,' his well-known regular feature in the American Journal of Evaluation, Morris has assembled an interesting and compelling set of challenge scenarios and responses from leading contributors to the professional knowledge base. This book is a delightful addition to the shelves of evaluation practitioners and students. Morris walks us through ethical challenges and dilemmas associated with all aspects of the process, from planning evaluations to using their results. The thematic round up of cross-cutting issues in the final chapter moves the profession forward in realistic and thoughtful ways. Bravo!--J. Bradley Cousins, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Editor, Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation-Table of Contents1. Ethics and Evaluation 2. The Entry/Contracting Stage Scenario 1: The Coordination ProjectCommentary: Consumers, Culture, and Validity, Karen E. KirkhartCommentary: Whose Evaluation Is It, Anyway?, David M. ChavisWhat If...?Final Thoughts: The Coordination ProjectScenario 2: Just Say No?Questions to Consider3. Designing the EvaluationScenario 1: The Damp Parade?Commentary: Everybody Talks about the Weather..., Melvin M. MarkCommentary: No Rain Today, Gail V. BarringtonWhat If...?Final Thoughts: The Damp Parade Scenario 2: What’s under the Rock?Questions to Consider4. Data Collection Scenario 1: The FolderCommentary: Hold ’Em or Fold(er) ’Em?: What’s an Evaluator to Do?, Michael HendricksCommentary: Centering the Folder, sarita davisWhat If…..?Final Thoughts: The FolderScenario 2: HideoutQuestions to Consider5. Data Analysis and Interpretation Scenario 1: Knock, Knock, What’s There?Commentary: What’s There: Confidence or Competence?, Leslie J. CooksyCommentary: Interpreting Effects, William R. ShadishWhat If...?Final Thoughts: Knock, Knock, What’s There?Scenario 2: Things HappenQuestions to Consider6. Communication of Results Scenario 1: MainstreamCommentary: Mainstreaming Process Evaluation: Ethical Issues in Reporting Interim Results, Mary Ann ScheirerCommentary: Reporting Bad News: Challenges and Opportunities in an Ethical Dilemma, Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar and Lucía Orellana-DamacelaWhat If...?Final Thoughts: MainstreamScenario 2: Whose Voices?Questions to Consider7. Utilization of ResultsScenario 1: Nightly NewsCommentary: Fixing the Spin on Evaluation, Laura C. LevitonCommentary: From Substance Abuse to Evaluation Misuse: Is There a Way Out?, Sharon F. RallisWhat If...?Final Thoughts: Nightly NewsScenario 2: Is My Job Done Yet?Questions to Consider8. Lessons Learned Appendix A. The Guiding Principles for Evaluators Appendix B. The Program Evaluation Standards, Second Edition

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Book SynopsisFocusing on ethical challenges in program evaluation, this innovative book features six case-study scenarios that end at a point where the evaluator faces a significant decision about how to proceed. For each case, two distinguished evaluators offer insights on the best course of action to choose, and why. What If? boxes modify the details of the scenarios, inviting readers to reflect on whether these changes alter the ethical implications of the case. Six additional cases are presented with questions that guide readers to develop their own ethical analyses. The book is organized to follow the progress of an evaluation, from the entry/contracting phase through the utilization of results.Trade ReviewA thoughtful, thorough approach. The book is well written, covers very important topics in the area of evaluation and assessment, and uses a creative approach to identify salient ethical issues in evaluation. Each chapter can stand alone, and some or all of them would be a wonderful supplement to a text for a course on evaluation.--John H. Schuh, Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Iowa State UniversityI really like the author's approach. Probably the most powerful aspect is the concrete, real-life scenarios that bring the subject matter to life. I can't say enough about how much is to be gained from this approach. I think the scenario exercises are a real stroke of genius, in that they allow the student to anticipate and to think ahead about what to do.--Geni Cowan, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, California State University, SacramentoThis book is a great introduction to ethical dilemmas faced not only by evaluators, but also by their client organizations. The beauty of it is that it provides an opportunity to work out the different facets of how we do our work. Beyond the nuts and bolts of what to do, this book makes us think about how we do it. It encourages us to think it through and make decisions that support the integrity of evaluation.--Geni Cowan, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, California State University, Sacramento This book is a great way for students to learn the complexities of evaluation ethics in real-world settings! Realistic case studies with responses by different evaluators--both academics and practitioners--illustrate ethical dilemmas that can arise at every stage of the evaluation, and show how even experienced evaluators differ in the approaches and actions they take in each case. Other cases, without responses, give students the opportunity to practice their own skills.--Jody L. Fitzpatrick, coauthor of Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines; Graduate School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado at DenverAs evaluation practitioners know all too well, evaluation is a highly political activity. As such, it is fraught with ethical dilemmas. Morris and his colleagues are to be congratulated for providing the field with a comprehensive, thought-provoking, highly practical, and very useable book on the topic of evaluation ethics. The book’s organization takes us through the stages of evaluation practice, providing concise and relevant case scenarios that have few simple answers, yet lend critical insights into what one might do in a given situation. Particularly helpful are the guiding and 'What If' questions, which are excellent tools to facilitate conversations with students, colleagues, and evaluation clients. This book should be on every evaluator's bookshelf.--Hallie Preskill, School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences, Claremont Graduate University; 2007 President, American Evaluation Association Morris has enlisted a seasoned cadre of evaluators to reflect on his evocatively crafted ethical dilemmas. Leaving ponderous prose behind, the contributors write in an engaging, personal style as they weigh alternative courses of action in each scenario. The result is a lively journey through evaluation's ethical landscape that is also a genuinely instructive read.--Jennifer Greene, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignThis is an exceptionally thought-provoking book for students and practitioners at all levels. It was an informative, entertaining, and engaging read. I had a hard time putting it down. Students in my introductory program evaluation class reported that the cases in the book brought the AEA's Guiding Principles to life and helped them better understand the ethical (and other types of) decision making at the heart of evaluation practice. Reflecting on these cases helped these students prepare for effective evaluation practice.--Donald B. Yarbrough, Director, Center for Evaluation and Assessment, University of IowaIn the spirit of 'Ethical Challenges,' his well-known regular feature in the American Journal of Evaluation, Morris has assembled an interesting and compelling set of challenge scenarios and responses from leading contributors to the professional knowledge base. This book is a delightful addition to the shelves of evaluation practitioners and students. Morris walks us through ethical challenges and dilemmas associated with all aspects of the process, from planning evaluations to using their results. The thematic round up of cross-cutting issues in the final chapter moves the profession forward in realistic and thoughtful ways. Bravo!--J. Bradley Cousins, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Editor, Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation-Table of Contents1. Ethics and Evaluation 2. The Entry/Contracting Stage Scenario 1: The Coordination ProjectCommentary: Consumers, Culture, and Validity, Karen E. KirkhartCommentary: Whose Evaluation Is It, Anyway?, David M. ChavisWhat If...?Final Thoughts: The Coordination ProjectScenario 2: Just Say No?Questions to Consider3. Designing the EvaluationScenario 1: The Damp Parade?Commentary: Everybody Talks about the Weather..., Melvin M. MarkCommentary: No Rain Today, Gail V. BarringtonWhat If...?Final Thoughts: The Damp Parade Scenario 2: What’s under the Rock?Questions to Consider4. Data Collection Scenario 1: The FolderCommentary: Hold ’Em or Fold(er) ’Em?: What’s an Evaluator to Do?, Michael HendricksCommentary: Centering the Folder, sarita davisWhat If…..?Final Thoughts: The FolderScenario 2: HideoutQuestions to Consider5. Data Analysis and Interpretation Scenario 1: Knock, Knock, What’s There?Commentary: What’s There: Confidence or Competence?, Leslie J. CooksyCommentary: Interpreting Effects, William R. ShadishWhat If...?Final Thoughts: Knock, Knock, What’s There?Scenario 2: Things HappenQuestions to Consider6. Communication of Results Scenario 1: MainstreamCommentary: Mainstreaming Process Evaluation: Ethical Issues in Reporting Interim Results, Mary Ann ScheirerCommentary: Reporting Bad News: Challenges and Opportunities in an Ethical Dilemma, Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar and Lucía Orellana-DamacelaWhat If...?Final Thoughts: MainstreamScenario 2: Whose Voices?Questions to Consider7. Utilization of ResultsScenario 1: Nightly NewsCommentary: Fixing the Spin on Evaluation, Laura C. LevitonCommentary: From Substance Abuse to Evaluation Misuse: Is There a Way Out?, Sharon F. RallisWhat If...?Final Thoughts: Nightly NewsScenario 2: Is My Job Done Yet?Questions to Consider8. Lessons Learned Appendix A. The Guiding Principles for Evaluators Appendix B. The Program Evaluation Standards, Second Edition

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Book SynopsisReviewing the breadth of current knowledge on schizophrenia, this handbook provides clear, practical guidelines for effective assessment and treatment in diverse contexts. Leading authorities have contributed 61 concise chapters on all aspects of the disorder and its clinical management. In lieu of exhaustive literature reviews, each chapter summarizes the state of the science; highlights key points the busy practitioner needs to know; and lists recommended resources, including seminal research studies, invaluable clinical tools, and more. Comprehensive, authoritative, and timely, the volume will enable professionals in any setting to better understand and help their patients or clients with severe mental illness.Trade ReviewThis book provides comprehensive, up-to-date, easy-to-access information on every aspect of schizophrenia that clinically oriented readers would want in a single source. It reflects well the diverse and extensive experience of Mueser and Jeste, who are clinicians, researchers, and educators of great distinction.--Herbert Y. Meltzer, MD, Division Director, Psychopharmacology, Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt University School of MedicineThis handbook is a landmark effort to give the working clinician portals of entry to the vast scientific and clinical literature on schizophrenia. The chapters provide accessible summaries, efficiently and sensibly organized by topic--from basic science, to assessment and treatment, to service systems, policy, law, and ethics. There is no other volume available with comparable breadth, accessibility, and sensitivity to the needs of the clinical practitioner. This work promises to be a key reference and resource for students and professionals for years to come.--Will Spaulding, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska/n-/Lincoln Although I have read (and written) many books about schizophrenia, I was highly impressed by the extensive array of topics that this volume addresses. It is remarkable in encompassing the complex scope of biological, psychological, and social features of this severe mental illness. The volume is distinctive in the way it interweaves scientific knowledge and practical living issues, medical and functional features, individual and population aspects, and somatic and rehabilitative interventions. I recommend this excellent handbook to both professionals and students. It will very likely be adopted as a text for trainees in psychiatry, psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling, and other disciplines. This book informs, enriches, and inspires.--Henry A. Nasrallah, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati College of MedicineThe last 20 years have seen extraordinary breakthroughs in our understanding and treatment of schizophrenia. This handbook manages to capture both the breadth and depth of these advances with impressive scholarship and élan. Written by international leaders in the field, this volume is an essential addition to the libraries of scientists and clinicians. It offers an unparalleled opportunity for students in multiple disciplines to peruse the current literature in a single, state-of-the-art volume. A major contribution to the clinical science of schizophrenia./m-/Max Birchwood, DSc, Professor of Mental Health, University of Birmingham, UKIt would not surprise me if this handbook quickly became the 'go-to' book on schizophrenia for researchers, clinicians, and students. This is one of those rare volumes that combine excellent depth (via the leading schizophrenia researchers in the world) with a breadth of topics that is second to none. The book goes beyond addressing basic science and treatment, covering such important areas as systems of care, special populations, and special topics. Anyone who treats or conducts research with this population should have this book on his or her shelf, and I will likely adopt it as a required text for my graduate seminar on schizophrenia.--David L. Penn, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill-Table of ContentsI. Core Science and Background Information 1. History of Schizophrenia as a Psychiatric Disorder, Helen Lavretsky 2. Epidemiology, David J. Castle and Vera Morgan 3. Biological Theories, Jonathan Downar and Shitij Kapur 4. Brain Imaging, Lisa T. Eyler 5. Neuropathology, Daniel G. Stewart and Kenneth L. Davis 6. Genetics, Stephen J. Glatt 7. Environmental Pre- and Perinatal Influences in Etiology, Lauren M. Ellman and Tyrone D. Cannon 8. Psychosocial Factors, Paul Bebbington and Elizabeth Kuipers 9. Psychopathology, Ipsit V. Vahia and Carl I. Cohen 10. Cognitive Functioning, Gauri N. Savla, David J. Moore, and Barton W. Palmer 11. Course and Outcome, Heinz Häfner and Wolfram an der Heiden II. Assessment and Diagnosis 12. Diagnostic Interviewing, Abraham Rudnick and David Roe 13. Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders, Karen Wohlheiter and Lisa Dixon 14. Assessment of Psychosocial Functioning, Tania Lecomte, Marc Corbière, and Catherine Briand 15. Treatment Planning, Alexander L. Miller and Dawn I. Velligan III. Somatic Treatment 16. Antipsychotics, Eric C. Kutscher 17. Side Effects of Antipsychotics, Christian R. Dolder 18. Clozapine, Martha Sajatovic, Subramoniam Madhusoodanan, and Matthew A. Fuller 19. Other Medications, Britton Ashley Arey and Stephen R. Marder 20. Electroconvulsive Therapy, Shawn M. McClintock, Najeeb Ranginwala, and Mustafa M. Husain IV. Psychosocial Treatment 21. Environmental Supports, Dawn I. Velligan and Alexander L. Miller 22. Family Intervention, Christine Barrowclough and Fiona Lobban 23. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Anthony P. Morrison 24. Social Skills Training, Wendy N. Tenhula and Alan S. Bellack 25. Cognitive Rehabilitation, Til Wykes 26. Vocational Rehabilitation, Deborah R. Becker 27. Illness Self-Management Training, Kim T. Mueser and Susan Gingerich 28. Group Therapy, John R. McQuaid 29. Supported Housing, Priscilla Ridgway 30. Self-Help Activities, Frederick J. Frese III V. Systems of Care 31. Clinical Case Management, Margaret V. Sherrer and Thomas O’Hare 32. Strengths-Based Case Management, Charles A. Rapp and Richard J. Goscha 33. Assertive Community Treatment, Natalie L. DeLuca, Lorna L. Moser, and Gary R. Bond 34. Emergency Room, Inpatient, and Residential Treatment, Mounir Soliman, Antonio M. Santos, and James B. Lohr 35. Treatment in Jails and Prisons, Roger H. Peters, Pattie B. Sherman, and Fred C. Osher VI. Special Populations and Problems 36. First-Episode Psychosis, Donald Addington and Jean Addington 37. Treatment of the Schizophrenia Prodrome, Barnaby Nelson and Alison Yung 38. Older Individuals, Thomas W. Meeks and Dilip V. Jeste 39. Understanding and Working with Aggression, Violence, and Psychosis, Gillian Haddock and Jennifer J. Shaw 40. Housing Instability and Homelessness, Alan Felix, Dan Herman, and Ezra Susser 41. Medical Comorbidity, Ingrid B. Rystedt and Stephen J. Bartels 42. Intellectual Disability and Other Neuropsychiatric Populations, Richard B. Ferrell and Thomas W. McAllister 43. Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Syndromes, Stanley D. Rosenberg and Kim T. Mueser 44. Management of Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders, David J. Kavanagh 45. Parenting, Joanne Nicholson and Laura Miller 46. Children and Adolescents, John G. Cottone and Sanjiv Kumra 47. Suicide, Marnin J. Heisel VII. Policy, Legal, and Social Issues 48. The Economics of Schizophrenia, Mihail Samnaliev and Robin E. Clark 49. Involuntary Commitment, Jonathan Bindman and Graham Thornicroft 50. Jail Diversion, Joseph P. Morrissey and Gary S. Cuddeback 51. Stigma, Patrick W. Corrigan and Jonathan E. Larson 52. Evidence-Based Practices, Mathew R. Merrens and Robert E. Drake 53. Schizophrenia in Developing Countries, Vihang N. Vahia and Ipsit V. Vahia VIII. Special Topics 54. Remission, Bernard A. Fischer IV and William T. Carpenter, Jr. 55. Recovery, David Roe and Larry Davidson 56. Gender, Mary V. Seeman 57. Quality of Life, Stefan Priebe and Walid K. H. Fakhoury 58. Spirituality and Religion, Roger D. Fallot 59. Sexuality, Alex Kopelowicz, Robert Paul Liberman, and Donald Stolar 60. Schizophrenia in African Americans, William B. Lawson 61. Ethics, Abraham Rudnick and Charles Weijer

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Book SynopsisFrom leading scientists and practitioners, this authoritative work examines what is known about the nature and development of juvenile sexual offending, the consequences for both victims and perpetrators, and approaches to assessment, intervention, and relapse prevention. Pathways of normal sexual development are described, and the biological, social, and psychological processes that lead to sexual conduct problems are investigated. The book explores how juvenile offenders are dealt with in the mental health and criminal justice systems, reviews available psychological and pharmacological treatment approaches, and provides research-based recommendations for improving existing practices. Trade Review"This excellent, up-to-date second edition shows how far our understanding of the juvenile sex offender has progressed. The editors have brought together the leaders in the field to review the broad knowledge base on this topic, including a number of empirically based studies. Mental health and criminal justice professionals reading this text will greatly improve their understanding of the juvenile sex offender. It will be an excellent textbook for graduate students in a range of fields, since it provides such a comprehensive overview of the field, using a scientific approach."--Gene G. Abel, MD, Behavioral Medicine Institute of Atlanta"Why do young people commit sexual crimes? What can we do about it? If you are seriously interested in these questions, read this book. I was encouraged to observe that the loose speculation that has long dominated thinking about adolescent sex offenders is increasingly being replaced by empirically supported arguments. The contributors are smart, disciplined, and compassionate. I learned a lot."--R. Karl Hanson, PhD, Corrections Research, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada"This second edition is a welcome and much needed contribution. The book comprehensively addresses the many recent advances in knowledge about the development and causation of juvenile sexual offending, as well as current approaches to risk assessment and treatment. It is invaluable for anyone who works with this population within the criminal justice system or the civil commitment system."--Greg S. Bal, JD, defense attorney"A distinguished contribution to the literature on juvenile sexual offenders, edited by two eminent scholars. This second edition will be an indispensable resource for professionals working in this field."--Robert Prentky, PhD, Justice Resource Institute, Boston, MA'This excellent, up-to-date second edition shows how far our understanding of the juvenile sex offender has progressed. The editors have brought together the leaders in the field to review the broad knowledge base on this topic, including a number of empirically based studies. Mental health and criminal justice professionals reading this text will greatly improve their understanding of the juvenile sex offender. It will be an excellent textbook for graduate students in a range of fields, since it provides such a comprehensive overview of the field, using a scientific approach.' - Gene G. Abel, MD, Behavioral Medicine Institute of AtlantaTable of Contents 1. An Introduction to the Juvenile Sex Offender: Terms, Concepts and Definitions, Howard E. Barbaree and William L. Marshall2. Normal Sexual Development, John Bancroft3. The Effects of Child Sexual Abuse and Family Environment, Howard E. Barbaree and Calvin M. Langton4. Biological Factors in the Development of Sexual Deviance and Aggression in Males, Ray Blanchard, James M. Cantor, and Lori K. Robichaud5. Social and Psychological Factors in the Development of Delinquency and Sexual Deviance, Stephen W. Smallbone6. Adolescent Sexual Aggression within Heterosexual Relationships, Jacquelyn W. White, Kelly M. Kadlec, and Stacy Sechrist7. The Female Juvenile Sex Offender, John A. Hunter, Judith V. Becker, and Lenard J. Lexier8. Conduct Problems and Juvenile Sexual Offending, Michael C. Seto and Martin L. Lalumière9. Assessment and Treatment of Criminogenic Needs, Gary O'Reilly and Alan Carr10. Risk of Sexual Recidivism in Adolescents Who Offend Sexually: Correlates and Assessment, James R. Worling and Niklas Långström11. Conceptual Issues in Treatment Evaluation Research with Juvenile Sexual Offenders, Calvin M. Langton and Howard E. Barbaree12. Legal Consequences to Juvenile Sex Offending in the United States, Elizabeth J. Letourneau13. Research on Adolescent Sexual Abuser Treatment Programs, David L. Burton, Joanne Smith-Darden, and Sarah Jane Frankel14. A Reevaluation of Relapse Prevention with Adolescents Who Sexually Offend: A Good Lives Model, Jo Thakker, Tony Ward, and Patrick Tidmarsh15. Disposition and Treatment of Juvenile Sex Offenders from the Perspective of Restorative Justice, Mary P. Koss, Karen Bachar, and C. Quince Hopkins16. The Pharmacological Treatment of the Juvenile Sex Offender, John M. W. Bradford and Paul Fedoroff

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Book SynopsisSystematic, authoritative, and timely, this is an outstanding reference and text for anyone working with or studying adolescents. More than 50 leading experts comprehensively review current knowledge on adolescent externalizing disorders, internalizing disorders, developmental disorders, personality and health-related disorders, gender identity and sexual disorders, and maltreatment and trauma. Chapters identify the core features of each disorder; explore its etiology, course, and outcome; address diagnostic issues specific to adolescents; and describe effective assessment and treatment approaches. The book also provides an integrative conceptual framework for understanding both healthy and maladaptive adolescent development.Trade ReviewUnlike problems of early childhood, adolescent problems are frequently seen as already 'fixed' and too late to change. This volume repeatedly challenges this misconception. Key experts in the field thoroughly address current research on prevalent adolescent disorders and evaluate the evidence base for existing interventions. Going beyond typical texts, the chapters deal with how development and health interact over time to present both challenges and opportunities for change at this pivotal life stage. This is an excellent text for courses in adolescent psychopathology and abnormal psychology, particularly as it takes cutting-edge research concerns and grounds them effectively in existing knowledge.--Bonnie Leadbeater, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, CanadaWolfe and Mash bring their professional and editorial expertise to this superb handbook. Within an integrative biopsychosocial framework, the outstanding contributors provide comprehensive coverage of adolescent disorders and interventions. Chapters effectively describe the state of knowledge about this unique and challenging period of development. This volume is a tour de force that is exceptionally grounded in research and well written for students as well as for fledgling and seasoned professionals.--Michael C. Roberts, PhD, Clinical Child Psychology Program, University of KansasA scholarly, evidence-based, and up-to-date work. Written by a virtual 'who's who' of experts on adolescent mental health, each chapter reviews the latest research in a manner that is simultaneously accessible and practical. I highly recommend this book for students, practitioners, and researchers.--Robert E. Emery, PhD, Center for Children, Families, and the Law, and Department of Psychology, University of VirginiaKnowledge and interest in psychopathology during adolescence is exploding, and this timely volume provides an excellent overview of this rapidly growing field. Chapters by a stellar group of authors systematically address state-of-the-art science and practice for a wide array of specific disorders and behavioral health problems faced by adolescents and their families and communities. An invaluable resource for clinicians, scholars, educators, and advanced students in diverse behavioral health disciplines.--Ann S. Masten, PhD, Institute of Child Development, University of MinnesotaUntil fairly recently, adolescence was a relatively neglected period in developmental and clinical research: scholars tended to 'infer up' from childhood or 'infer down' from adulthood. This volume testifies to the changing state of the field. Its depth and breadth suggest that research on adolescent psychopathology and treatment has at last come of age. Wolfe and Mash have assembled an impressive group of experts in this excellent reference for developing and seasoned professionals alike. Would be a good choice as a text for graduate courses in adolescent psychopathology and treatment.--Sharon L. Foster, PhD, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University - The book is systematic, well laid out, and east to use and espouses an evidence-based model of adolescent mental health....Throughout, good summaries of recent quantitative research and theories are presented along with useful diagrams and models. Current controversies and issues are given space and social factors and their impact are considered....The book can provide comprehensive, theoretical and research-based information about particular mental health problems in adolescence, even for those who have little or no background knowledge. --Counselling Children and Young People, 10/11/2008ƒƒ This excellent text edited by Wolfe and Mash brings the study of adolescent disorders to the forefront, by presenting the extant research on both assessment and treatment of behavioral and emotional difficulties in adolescence. This unique and well-organized text includes contributions from leading authorities in the field of adolescent psychopathology....This outstanding volume covers a range of behavioral and emotional disorders among adolescents. The authors provide pertinent information on assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and intervention, and they follow an integrative framework to conceptualize each disorder....Most of the authors in this text think creatively and outline ways the existing research can effectively inform the directions of future research. This well-written text covers a vast amount of empirically-based information and it should serve as a valuable resource for health professionals working with adolescents in medical centers, private practice, academic, and school settings. Furthermore, doctors specializing in pediatrics and family medicine could also benefit greatly from this text. Finally, this volume could be extremely useful for adolescent psychopathology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. --Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Book Reviews, 10/11/2008ƒƒ I am grateful to the authors for their timely, well-researched, and cohesive text....I really like this book. The authors have done a remarkable job of putting together a thought-provoking text that is a genuine contribution to helping all of us understand the complex, fast-changing world of adolescence. --PsycCRITIQUES, 10/11/2008Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Behavioral and Emotional Problems in Adolescents: Overview and Issues, David A. Wolfe and Eric J. Mash2. Development and Psychopathology in Adolescence, Grayson N. Holmbeck, Deborah Friedman, Mona Abad, and Barbara Jandasek3. Interventions for Adolescent Psychopathology: Linking Treatment and Prevention, Jody Kamon, Patrick H. Tolan, and Deborah Gorman-SmithII. Externalizing Disorders 4. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Russell A. Barkley 5. Conduct Problems, Robert J. McMahon and Julie S. Kotler6. Substance Use Disorders, Sandra A. Brown and Ana M. AbrantesIII. Internalizing Disorders 7. Anxiety Disorders, Philip C. Kendall, Kristina A. Hedtke, and Sasha G. Aschenbrand8. Mood Disorders, Karen D. Rudolph, Constance Hammen, and Shannon E. Daley 9. Suicidal and Nonsuicidal Self-Harm Behaviors, David B. Goldston, Stephanie Sergent Daniel, and Elizabeth Mayfield ArnoldIV. Developmental Disorders 10. Mental Retardation, Robert M. Hodapp, Ellie Kazemi, Beth A. Rosner, and Elisabeth M. Dykens11. Learning Disabilities, Orly Lipka and Linda S. Siegel12. Autism Spectrum Disorders, Steven G. Spector and Fred R. VolkmarV. Personality and Health-Related Disorders 13. Personality Disorders, Jeffrey G. Johnson, Elizabeth Bromley, Robert F. Bornstein, and Joel R. Sneed14. Eating Disorders, James Lock and Daniel le Grange 15. Health and Chronic Illness, Ronald T. Brown, Alexandra Boeving, Angela LaRosa, and Laura Arnstein CarpenterVI. Gender Identity and Sexual Disorders16. Gender Identity Disorder, Kenneth J. Zucker 17. Sexual Risk Behavior, Beth A. Kotchick, Lisa Armistead, and Rex L. Forehand18. Deviant Sexual Behavior, Howard E. Barbaree and Calvin M. LangtonVII. Maltreatment and Trauma 19. Relationship Violence, Ernest N. Jouriles, David A. Wolfe, Edward Garrido, and Anna McCarthy20. Abuse and Trauma, David A. Wolfe, Jennine S. Rawana, and Deborah Chiodo

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Book SynopsisA pragmatic guide to a growing area of professional practice, this book describes the multiple roles of the trial consultant and provides tools for carrying them out competently and ethically. Leading authority Stanley Brodsky uses examples from actual trials and depositions to illustrate how knowledge and skills from psychology and related fields are applied in the legal context. He shows how to use scientific methods and findings to assist with jury selection, help attorneys focus their arguments, prepare witnesses for the rigors of cross-examination, and conduct change of venue evaluations. The examples are drawn from a wide range of civil and criminal cases. In addition to behavioral scientists, legal professionals also will find important insights and strategies in this book. Trade ReviewOne of the few books to present an overview of important techniques available to trial consultants from both a practical and research perspective. Brodsky does what he does best, combining research knowledge, practical experience, and personal insights in a concise, focused style. The combination of case examples and detailed descriptions of techniques and practices makes this book a user-friendly and valuable read.--Nancy L. Ryba, PhD, Department of Psychology, California State University, Fullerton Brodsky has done it again. Nobody writes with more simple elegance and clarity about complicated and sophisticated issues in psychology and law. As the art and science of trial consultation matures, this book marks a true developmental milestone.--Joel A. Dvoskin, PhD, past president, American Psychology-Law Society; Department of Psychiatry, University of Arizona The most thoughtful and insightful book about trial consultation that I have ever read. This book is both approachable and scholarly, anecdotal and analytical. It gives the reader new understandings of the full range of substantive issues about which a trial consultant must develop expertise, and does so with humor, humility, and passion. For those interested in this important topic, this is 'must' reading.--Michael L. Perlin, JD, Director, International Mental Disability Law Reform Project and Online Mental Disability Law Program, New York Law School -This book is a worthy read for trial attorneys and consultants....This book has a handful of excellent and practical insights into effective consultation....Brodsky provides a unique but important chapter on 'reversals' or non-obvious findings about potential jurors in a particular case that provide 'compelling reasons to deselect exactly the jurors one would want to keep in conventional trials'....This book includes an intriguing consideration of emerging consulting trends and challenges....Brodsky's tone is reflective and refreshing. You will appreciate his voice....A valuable addition to the trial advocacy library. It clearly answers critical questions directed to the trial consulting field while simultaneously providing practical guidance for working consultants and trial attorneys.--The Jury Expert, 5/6/2009ƒƒ“Informative, entertaining….[An] excellent addition to the forensic literature.”--Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online, 9/1/2013ƒƒ A leading forensic psychologist famed for his trilogy on expert witnessing....Brodsky writes in his usual clear and easy-to-read style, with practical guides to consulting in an empirically based and ethical manner. The book is of particular relevance to psychologists because of its treatment of surveys and measures, witness preparation, jury selection, research, and other activities that are the natural domain of trained behavioral professionals....Brodsky captures the readers' attention with sensational details about serial killers, police brutality, racial bigotry, and high-profile proceedings like those involving the Oklahoma City bombing and Kobe Bryant. No one can claim to be bored with his storytelling....Brodsky is the quintessential trial consultant, sharing astute observations, insightful lessons from past cases, and the high personal standards he espouses....Aspiring trial consultants and others interested in legal work will find this book an excellent and useful resource. --PsycCRITIQUES, 5/6/2009Table of ContentsI. Essential Issues in Trial Consultation1. Introduction to Trial Consultation 2. The Case Conceptualization 3. Toolbox for Trial Consultants II. Preparation of Witnesses and Attorneys4. Witness Preparation for Testifying in Court 5. Preparation and Examination of Expert Witnesses 6. Witness Preparation: Findings from the Lab III. Jury Selection Principles and Case Studies7. Jury Selection: Basic Approaches 8. Jury Selection: Internet Sex Offenders and Juror Sexual Values 9. No Questions but Deselection Questions 10. Jury Selection: Reversals IV. Changes of Venue11. Change of Venue Consultations 12. Surveys of Pretrial Bias: A Case Report V. Putting It Together13. Trial Consultation in a Capital Murder Case: Integrating the Components of Trial Consultation 14. Trial Consultation in Eminent Domain Cases 15. Where Next for Trial Consulting?: Emerging Trends and Limitations

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Book SynopsisThis book brings together prominent investigators to provide a comprehensive guide to doing life course research, including an “inside view” of how they designed and carried out influential longitudinal studies. Using vivid examples, the contributors trace the connections between early and later experience and reveal how researchers and graduate students can discover these links in their own research. Well-organized chapters describe the best and newest ways to:*Use surveys, life records, ethnography, and data archives to collect different types of data over years or even decades.*Apply innovative statistical methods to measure dynamic processes that result in improvement, decline, or reversibility in economic fortune, stress, health, and criminality. *Explore the micro- and macro-level explanatory factors that shape individual trajectories, including genetic and environmental interactions, personal life history, interpersonal ties, and sociocultural institutions.Trade ReviewA tour de force. The chapters, written by preeminent scholars in an engaging manner, provide a blueprint for studying how lives unfold over time. The contributors illustrate the challenges that they have faced and overcome in their own research as well as showcasing dozens of studies by others. Some of the topics include how to reconstruct lives from a data set, how to study linked lives (children and parents or couples), how to study trajectories and turning points, and how to use behavioral genetics as a window into the life course. I recommend this volume to those who want to learn more about this topic and to experience the best of the field.--Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, PhD, Virginia and Leonard Marx Professor of Child Development, Teachers College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University This book illuminates the utility of diverse methodologies, from behavioral genetic analysis to cross-national and historical comparison. It is unique in its scope, including qualitative (life story, ethnography, diary) and quantitative (hierarchical growth, latent class, and group-based trajectory models) approaches. Students will learn how to formulate research questions, locate data sources, and increase the potential of existing data through recasting and supplementation. Ideal for methods courses and substantive courses on aging in social context.--Jeylan T. Mortimer, PhD, Life Course Center, Department of Sociology, University of Minnesota Glen Elder--whose name is synonymous with the founding of life course research--has joined forces with equally distinguished scholar Janet Giele to produce this excellent volume. Expert contributing authors present novel methodological strategies for life course studies, as exemplified through major longitudinal investigations. The knowledge and insights gained about these methods and how to apply them will be invaluable to students of the life course at all levels. This is a most important book in which the quality of the contributors and editors shines through the pages; a major contribution to the life course literature.--John M. Bynner, PhD, Emeritus Professor and former Director, Centre for Longitudinal Studies, Institute of Education, University of London, United Kingdom Elder and Giele’s book is a pleasure to read. For experienced life course scholars and those new to the field, the book provides a clear overview of important conceptual tools in the exploration of human development. The chapters offer an inside view of many classic studies and highlight unique features of each of them.--Toni C. Antonucci, PhD, Research Professor and Program Director, Life Course Development Program, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan This is an engaging and accessible volume prepared by an impressive group of life course scholars. The chapters offer instructive information about central concepts and measures, such as trajectories and transition points, and are illustrated with diverse research approaches and findings based on both new and classic data sets. As a supplemental text in introductory graduate courses in the social sciences or public health, this book will help provide newcomers to the field with a well-rounded introduction to life course analysis.--Carolyn Tucker Halpern, PhD, Department of Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -The chapters, written by experts in the field, offer useful insights and historical background….Regardless of the field of study and/or level of research expertise, this textbook is a helpful reference guide for life course researchers. The textbook has an overall good structure, proceeding from an introduction to foundation concepts to more advanced research and methodological issues. The tables present information in a clear and concise manner….The writing style, ease of reading, and overall accuracy and completeness of the text is quite impressive….Highly relevant and important to many areas of research across many disciplines, including gerontology. Only through effective and on-going life course investigations can we as a society hope to better understand, predict, and promote better quality of life for today's and tomorrow's generations!--Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 12/01/2015Table of Contents1. Life Course Studies: An Evolving Field, Glen H. Elder, Jr., and Janet Z. GielePart I. Methods of Data Collection2. The Wisconsin Longitudinal Study: Designing a Study of the Life Course, Robert M. Hauser3. Collecting and Interpreting Life Records, Dennis P. Hogan and Carrie E. Spearin4. Longitudinal Ethnography: Uncovering Domestic Abuse in Women’s Lives, Linda M. Burton, Diane Purvin, and Raymond Garrett-Peters5. Linking Research Questions to Data Archives, Glen H. Elder, Jr., and Miles G. TaylorPart II. Measuring Life Course Dynamics6. Cumulative Processes in the Life Course, Angela M. O’Rand7. Life Transitions and Daily Stress Processes, David M. Almeida and Jen D. Wong8. Conceptualizing and Measuring Trajectories, Linda K. George9. Group-Based Trajectories in Life Course Criminology, Elaine Eggleston Doherty, John H. Laub, and Robert J. SampsonPart III. Investigating Explanatory Factors10. Genetics and Behavior in the Life Course: A Promising Frontier, Michael J. Shanahan and Jason D. Boardman11. Life Stories to Understand Diversity: Variations by Class, Race, and Gender, Janet Z. Giele12. Social Convoys: Studying Linked Lives in Time, Context, and Motion, Phyllis Moen and Elaine Hernandez13. Comparative Life Course Research: A Cross-National and Longitudinal Perspective, Hans-Peter Blossfeld

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Book SynopsisThis book provides invaluable guidance for thinking through and planning a qualitative study. Rather than offering recipes for specific techniques, master storyteller Robert Stake stimulates readers to discover how things work in organizations, programs, communities, and other systems. Topics range from identifying a research question to selecting methods, gathering data, interpreting and analyzing the results, and producing a well-thought-through written report. In-depth examples from actual studies emphasize the role of the researcher as instrument and interpreter, while boxed vignettes and learning projects encourage self-reflection and critical thinking. Other useful pedagogical features include quick-reference tables and charts, sample project management forms, and an end-of-book glossary. After reading this book, doctoral students and novice qualitative researchers will be able to plan a study from beginning to end.Trade Review"Stake invites readers in, sits down with us, and shares what he has learned about qualitative research from years of first-hand experience. His discussion, supported with helpful examples, cases, and concept maps, is theoretically grounded but at the same time user friendly. Taking readers on a masterful and engaging journey from understanding what qualitative research is all about, to designing a study, to writing the final report, this book has something for both new and experienced qualitative researchers and practitioners across the social sciences."--Sharan B. Merriam, EdD, Department of Lifelong Education, Administration and Policy (Emeritus), University of Georgia "For those who have never had the privilege of taking a class with Stake, this book is the next best thing. It is truly written in his voice, with his timing, pacing, clarity, directness, and humor. Each chapter is a small adventure, shaped by decades of practice, filled with authentic examples, and replete with fertile resources from a lifetime of reading that has never been limited to program evaluation or pure scholarly work. Rather, Stake's examples tie in the history of science, philosophy, great literature, and other markers of renaissance men and women everywhere. This is his best, most fascinating and engaging work thus far."--Yvonna Lincoln, PhD, Distinguished Professor and Ruth Harrington Endowed Chair of Educational Leadership, Texas A&M University "This remarkable book tells us clearly how qualitative research works. It distills the author's lifetime of experience in qualitative inquiry, addressing the aims and conduct of such research in ways that are cogent and wise. Expert and novice researchers alike will find much to learn here. The author's direct, modest voice almost belies the sophistication of his discussion of key issues of theory and method in qualitative inquiry. A special feature is the inclusion of lengthy examples from actual studies, which show fundamental processes of decision in the collection, analysis, reporting, and interpreting of evidence."--Frederick Erickson, PhD, George F. Kneller Professor of Anthropology of Education, University of California, Los Angeles "This is a very readable book. Stake doesn't tell students what to do, but helps them think about their work in ways that will improve their research questions, data collection, and analysis. The emphasis on thinking about research is missing from many qualitative textbooks, and is the reason why this one will be mandatory reading for my advisees who plan to use qualitative methods in their dissertations. An important contribution."--Janet Usinger, PhD, Department of Educational Leadership, University of Nevada, Reno "Using as few words as possible, the author has communicated the complex nuances of qualitative research: its assumptions, purposes, and methods. From the identification of the research topic and generation of research questions to the gathering and analysis of the varieties of qualitative data, Stake guides the reader through the process of conducting and interpreting research and writing a report. This book will become a handbook for novices as well as veterans who pursue qualitative research. I used it extensively giving Fulbright lectures in Mexico."--Robert Louisell, EdD, Professor Emeritus, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota - A strength of Stake's writing is that he uses examples from a range of topics, projects, and people to describe the points he discusses. He uses examples from graduate students who have been successful, from colleagues he has worked with, and from his own research. This breadth of examples gives the reader multiple perspectives of how qualitative practices can be used and are applicable to all types of projects, formal or informal, large or small, individual or collaborative. Throughout his book, Stake (2010) makes the effort to engage the reader by using a conversational tone and a style that makes the content clear and concise, without sounding overly simplistic....In addition, the effort by Stake early in the book to introduce himself to the reader gives a sense of personalization and collegiality....Provides the reader with various 'tasks' and critical thinking 'assignments' that one can use as practice, to reiterate many of the ideas conveyed in this book....Stake makes it clear to the reader that both qualitative and quantitative aspects exist in any study, and that the lines between the two are not always as clear as they may seem, overlapping and complementing each other in both obvious and subtle ways....A range of scholars and academics would find this book very useful....Beginning graduate students, whether on their own or with a class, would be wise to use this book as a starting point in thinking about the basics of qualitative research, as well as some of the complexities that come with it. This is also a book they may want to keep around, for future reference, once they have a solid grasp of those basics. More advanced students and researchers would benefit from Stake's clear descriptions of some of the finer nuances of qualitative research and inquiry, as well as his focus on duality....I anticipate this being a book I can use again and again, each time gaining a clearer understanding of the complex process of studying how things work. Overall, the way in which Stake's book 'works' is through his ability to be fully invested in the reader using only paper and ink; to use clear, concise description, coupled with the challenge to think about issues deeply and complexly, to support readers as well as challenge them; to make strategies adaptable to small or large studies; to give an overview of the concepts, assumptions, processes and procedures of qualitative design and encourage readers to struggle with the intricacies and specificities of their own research. Stake encourages readers to take on an active role in the study of qualitative research, consider its relationships and uses, and question what will work in their own inquiry. --Qualitative Report, 3/5/2010ƒƒ The book is written with great clarity and offers important ideas and smart suggestions to the reader....The book begins by outlining 18 practical projects that could be accomplished as part of a qualitative research course....These projects are sensible and provide students with opportunities to gain needed skills. The book is also written at multiple levels of sophistication, so that an experienced researcher will find much useful discussion of purposes and meaning of qualitative research, while the less experienced graduate students preparing dissertation research will find useful strategies and rules-of-thumb. For someone—like me—planning to teach a course on qualitative research methods, Stake provides a good balance of qualitative research strategies with practical illustrations of methods and a deeper discussion of the place of qualitative work in the research community and in the world....Every chapter in Robert Stake's Qualitative Research is thoughtful, and presents a richly textured understanding of what qualitative research tries to accomplish and how it furthers our understanding of human experience. The combination of clear writing, practical guidelines, and illustrative examples, makes for a great book. I have ordered the book for a doctoral level course on qualitative research methods that I will be teaching next semester. I would adopt the book as a required text in qualitative inquiry and qualitative methods courses aimed at graduate students in education and other professional disciplines such as public policy or public affairs. Qualitative Research is also a great read for anyone interested in understanding how the world works. --Education Review, 3/5/2010ƒƒA rich and thoughtful text....Perhaps the principal virtue of Stake's book is arguably its practicality. Large parts of Stake's book read as a kind of manual for qualitative researchers....Graduate students faced with the subtleties of writing up qualitative researchand there are many such subtletieswould be well advised to consult it....Stake goes a long way toward showing how qualitative research works....And he does so with a careful measure of practical wisdom....Stake has done a splendid job introducing both beginning and more experienced readers to the field of qualitative research, and he has done this in such a way as to convey a clear, practical sense of how good qualitative research should be done. The book should be read by students, teachers, practitioners, and anyone else who seeks to understand the human enterprise in a methodical and disciplined way.--Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 5/28/2013Table of ContentsIntroduction: Make Yourself Comfortable1. Qualitative Research: How Things Work2. Interpretation: The Person as Instrument3. Experiential Understanding: Most Qualitative Study Is Experiential 4. Stating the Problem: Questioning How This Thing Works5. Methods: Gathering Data6. Review of Literature: Zooming to See the Problem7. Evidence: Bolstering Judgment and Reconnoitering8. Analysis and Synthesis: How Things Work9. Action Research and Self-Evaluation: Finding on Your Own How Your Place Works10: Storytelling: Illustrating How Things Work11. Writing the Final Report: An Iterative Convergence12. Advocacy and Ethics: Making Things Work Better

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Book SynopsisScientists, educators, and parents of teens have long recognized the potency of peer influences on children and youth, but until recently, questions of how and why adolescents emulate their peers were largely overlooked. This book presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the processes by which peers shape each other's attitudes and behavior, and explores implications for intervention and prevention. Leading authorities share compelling findings on such topics as how drug use, risky sexual behavior, and other deviant behaviors catch on among certain peer groups or cliques; the social, cognitive, developmental, and contextual factors that strengthen or weaken the power of peer influence; and the nature of positive peer influences and how to support them.Trade ReviewThe topic of peer influences has long been important to the field. This remarkable volume from distinguished editors and contributors proposes original and compelling conceptual models that will elucidate peer influence processes for researchers and students alike. In addition, many of the authors discuss general and specific implications of their work for prevention and intervention programs. This book would be an excellent text for advanced undergraduates, master's students, and beginning doctoral students in developmental, educational, school, and clinical psychology.--W. Andrew Collins, PhD, Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor, Institute of Child Development, University of MinnesotaThis volume brings together leading researchers to piece together the puzzle of peer influences, highlighting their mechanisms, moderators, contexts, and the potential for interventions that capitalize on positive peer processes. With this understanding, we can begin to consider the developmental supports that children and youth require individually and collectively to promote social adaptation. The picture of peer processes emerging from this volume is critical to informing the strategies and policies of a broad range of professionals responsible for children and youth.--Debra Pepler, PhD, LaMarsh Centre for Research on Violence and Conflict Resolution, York UniversityWhile it has long been known that adolescents influence one another, insufficient attention has been given to how, where, and when these influences occur. This first-rate volume considers the mechanisms and processes involved in peer influence from a variety of conceptual and theoretical viewpoints and presents a fascinating sampling of new research.--Willard W. Hartup, EdD, Regents' Professor Emeritus, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota- Each chapter stands alone and provides unique insights....Useful and informative for anyone interested in working with children and adolescents....Use this book as a resource. Look up a topic in the index, or read one chapter at a time, with sticky notes ready to flag and comment on the themes that resonate with you and your work. It is worth it. --Prevention Researcher, 3/5/2010ƒƒ Prinstein and Dodge are to be commended for bringing together chapters that jointly provide, in one short and very readable volume, an accessible overview that delivers what is promised: an understanding of how peers influence children and adolescents. --Canadian Paychology, 2/3/2010Table of ContentsI. Introduction1. Current Issues in Peer Influence Research, Mitchell J. Prinstein and Kenneth A. DodgeII. Peer Influence Mechanisms2. A Comprehensive Conceptualization of the Peer Influence Process in Adolescence, B. Bradford Brown, Jeremy P. Bakken, Suzanne W. Ameringer, and Shelly D. Mahon3. Cognitive Social Influence: Moderation, Mediation, Modification, and...the Media, Frederick X. Gibbons, Elizabeth A. Pomery, and Meg Gerrard4. Dynamics and Ecology of Adolescent Peer Influence, Thomas J. Dishion, Timothy F. Piehler, and Michael W. Myers5. Deviance Regulation Theory: Applications to Adolescent Social Influence, Hart Blanton and Melissa BurkleyIII. Altering Peer Influence Effects: Moderators and Interventions6. Variation in Patterns of Peer Influence: Considerations of Self and Other, William M. Bukowski, Ana Maria Velasquez, and Mara Brendgen7. Adolescent Peer Influences: Beyond the Dark Side, Joseph P. Allen and Jill Antonishak8. Mobilizing and Weakening Peer Influence as Mechanisms for Changing Behavior: Implications for Alcohol Intervention Programs, Deborah A. Prentice9. Identity Signaling, Social Influence, and Social Contagion, Jonah BergerIV. Underexplored Contexts for Potential Peer Influence Effects10. Homophily in Adolescent Romantic Relationships, Wyndol Furman and Valerie A. Simon11. Peer Influence in Involuntary Social Groups: Lessons from Research on Bullying, Jaana Juvonen and Adriana Galván

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Book SynopsisUnexpected events during an evaluation all too often send evaluators into crisis mode. This insightful book provides a systematic framework for diagnosing, anticipating, accommodating, and reining in costs of evaluation surprises. The result is evaluation that is better from a methodological point of view, and more responsive to stakeholders. Jonathan A. Morell identifies the types of surprises that arise at different stages of a program's life cycle and that may affect different aspects of the evaluation, from stakeholder relationships to data quality, methodology, funding, deadlines, information use, and program outcomes. His analysis draws on 18 concise cases from well-known researchers in a variety of evaluation settings. Morell offers guidelines for responding effectively to surprises and for determining the risks and benefits of potential solutions.Trade Review"This clearly written, well-organized book presents a lexicon of the surprises that occur in evaluation practice, both in the program--how it unfolds between planning and completion of the evaluation--and in the process of data collection and analysis. Morell outlines a structure for understanding what these surprises are, where they occur in the programming and evaluation process, why they are inevitable, and how they can (or sometimes cannot) be foreseen. The book provides practitioners with a systematic way of diagnosing and possibly even anticipating surprises, and explains how to accommodate them."--Deborah Wasserman, PhD, Principal Consultant, PERSolutions: Program Evaluation and Research, Columbus, Ohio"If your world, including your evaluation work, is often complex, uncertain, and unpredictable, you have a fellow traveler and real-world guide in Morell. He applies more than three decades of experience to the challenges of distinguishing what can and cannot be foreseen, anticipating the unexpected, and dealing with the unforeseeable. This book draws on concrete cases, expert wisdom, practitioner experiences, scholarly knowledge, and organizational theory to explore evaluation approaches and methods that are agile, flexible, emergent, and responsive. Morell's voice is personable, his guidance realistic, and his insights important. You'll be surprised how much better you can get at anticipating and learning from surprises."--Michael Quinn Patton, PhD, Director, Utilization-Focused Evaluation, St. Paul, Minnesota"Morell offers descriptions and prescriptions to help evaluators develop agile methodologies. This book is a valuable addition to available instructional resources for both seasoned practitioners and students just entering the evaluation profession. Writing in an accessible, cogent style, Morell effectively demonstrates how to navigate the challenges of complex systems. The brief cases he presents to illustrate his points will be especially useful for stimulating discussion in graduate classes as well as professional development settings."--Kathryn E. Newcomer, PhD, Director, Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, and Co-Director, Midge Smith Center for Evaluation Effectiveness, The George Washington University"The use of real-life examples with all their warts adds considerably to the usefulness of the book, especially because the examples come from around the world and reflect a wide variety of evaluation contexts."--David L. Streiner, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University"Morell offers an original, plain-spoken, perspicacious, wise discourse on a relatively neglected yet highly significant aspect of evaluation. This is among the first and best full-on analyses of the primary sources of evaluation surprise. The book puts a strong intellectual foundation under proposed remedies. There are gems in almost every chapter, such as the discussion of agile evaluation."--Lois-ellin Datta, PhD, President, Datta Analysis, Waikoloa, Hawaii"This book fills a vastly neglected void in the evaluation literature. Morell provides a theoretical framework for anticipating and minimizing the unexpected by means of agile, responsive evaluation methodologies. He illustrates a variety of pragmatic strategies for dealing with the inevitable (and sometimes unforeseeable) things that can go wrong when planning and executing evaluations. Ironically, the lessons exemplified in the book have great potential for propelling the field forward in both anticipated and unanticipated ways. This is an essential, invaluable resource for any serious student, practitioner, or scholar of evaluation."--Chris L. S. Coryn, PhD, Director, Interdisciplinary PhD in Evaluation, Western Michigan University"Insightful and provocative. Though Morell writes from the stance of an evaluator, his descriptions of 'things that go awry' apply to a wide swath of research methodologies. The idea that all research projects encounter unanticipated or unintended outcomes is aptly illustrated through a variety of case studies--for example, No Child Left Behind evaluation studies, health impacts of central heating, and outcomes of abolishing user fees in health clinics in Niger. The cases provide ample evidence of why things went awry and how unanticipated or unintended outcomes may be predicted and controlled. This book would be ideal for graduate-level courses on research design or program evaluation, either as a textbook or a supplement."--James E. Gruber, PhD, Department of Behavioral Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn-Will help evaluators seeking to avoid the pitfalls of complicated and complex situations and evaluations. The book provides evaluation planning advice that can prevent or mitigate the most common and preventable kinds of evaluation surprises.--American Journal of Evaluation, 5/28/2013ƒƒThe book provides a useful presentation of the tactics that can be implemented to prevent surprises from weakening an evaluation plan....Aside from the more theoretical discussion provided by Morell, the book presents and makes extensive use of 18 cases drawn from all experiences of practicing evaluators around the world....These cases...would make excellent teaching examples for newer evaluators: not only will they feel as though they are not alone in encountering unanticipated situations in their work, but they will learn important lessons from the experience of others....Meets a very real need and undoubtedly advances out thinking about the issue of surprise in evaluation....Morell provides good, practical advice on dealing with unanticipated events throughout the text, based on his own experiences and those of the evaluators who provided the cases for the book. The key insights found in the book will surely enable evaluators to better plan their work, identify surprises before they crop up, and, in the end, enable them to produce higher-quality evaluations.--Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 5/28/2013Table of Contents1. From Firefighting to Systematic Action Adding “Surprise” to the Mix Historical Roots: Evaluation, Planning, and System Behavior From Explaining Surprise to Dealing with It Development Path of This Book Guiding Principles How to Read This Book In Sum 2. Structure of the Unexpected Where Does Surprise Come From? Beyond Simple Distinctions In Sum 3. Placing Surprise in the Evaluation Landscape When Is the Probability of Surprise High? When Is Surprise Disruptive to Evaluation? In Sum 4. Minimizing Foreseeable Surprise Theory: Using Explanatory Power and Simplified Relationships Exploiting Past Experience: Capitalizing on What We Already Know Limiting Time Frames to Minimize the Opportunity for Surprise In Sum 5. Shifting from Advance Planning to Early Detection Leading Indicators System-Based Logic Modeling In Sum 6. Agile Evaluation Data Agile Methodology Retooling Program Theory Agility and Stakeholder Needs In Sum 7. How Much Is Too Much?: Appreciating Trade-Offs and Managing the Balance A Framework for Appreciating Design Trade-Offs Maximizing Choice, Minimizing Risk Evaluation Design In Sum 8. Applying the Examples to Categories of Cases: The Life Cycle View “Unintended Consequences”: Unity across Programs and Their Evaluations Interpreting Cases through a Life Cycle Perspective In Sum 9. Applying the Examples to Categories of Cases: The Social/Organizational View Navigating through the Cases Placement of Cases on the Social/Organizational Map Categorizations Derived from the Data In Sum 10. Lessons fr

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Book SynopsisUnexpected events during an evaluation all too often send evaluators into crisis mode. This insightful book provides a systematic framework for diagnosing, anticipating, accommodating, and reining in costs of evaluation surprises. The result is evaluation that is better from a methodological point of view, and more responsive to stakeholders. Jonathan A. Morell identifies the types of surprises that arise at different stages of a program's life cycle and that may affect different aspects of the evaluation, from stakeholder relationships to data quality, methodology, funding, deadlines, information use, and program outcomes. His analysis draws on 18 concise cases from well-known researchers in a variety of evaluation settings. Morell offers guidelines for responding effectively to surprises and for determining the risks and benefits of potential solutions.Trade Review"This clearly written, well-organized book presents a lexicon of the surprises that occur in evaluation practice, both in the program--how it unfolds between planning and completion of the evaluation--and in the process of data collection and analysis. Morell outlines a structure for understanding what these surprises are, where they occur in the programming and evaluation process, why they are inevitable, and how they can (or sometimes cannot) be foreseen. The book provides practitioners with a systematic way of diagnosing and possibly even anticipating surprises, and explains how to accommodate them."--Deborah Wasserman, PhD, Principal Consultant, PERSolutions: Program Evaluation and Research, Columbus, Ohio"If your world, including your evaluation work, is often complex, uncertain, and unpredictable, you have a fellow traveler and real-world guide in Morell. He applies more than three decades of experience to the challenges of distinguishing what can and cannot be foreseen, anticipating the unexpected, and dealing with the unforeseeable. This book draws on concrete cases, expert wisdom, practitioner experiences, scholarly knowledge, and organizational theory to explore evaluation approaches and methods that are agile, flexible, emergent, and responsive. Morell's voice is personable, his guidance realistic, and his insights important. You'll be surprised how much better you can get at anticipating and learning from surprises."--Michael Quinn Patton, PhD, Director, Utilization-Focused Evaluation, St. Paul, Minnesota"Morell offers descriptions and prescriptions to help evaluators develop agile methodologies. This book is a valuable addition to available instructional resources for both seasoned practitioners and students just entering the evaluation profession. Writing in an accessible, cogent style, Morell effectively demonstrates how to navigate the challenges of complex systems. The brief cases he presents to illustrate his points will be especially useful for stimulating discussion in graduate classes as well as professional development settings."--Kathryn E. Newcomer, PhD, Director, Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, and Co-Director, Midge Smith Center for Evaluation Effectiveness, The George Washington University"The use of real-life examples with all their warts adds considerably to the usefulness of the book, especially because the examples come from around the world and reflect a wide variety of evaluation contexts."--David L. Streiner, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University"Morell offers an original, plain-spoken, perspicacious, wise discourse on a relatively neglected yet highly significant aspect of evaluation. This is among the first and best full-on analyses of the primary sources of evaluation surprise. The book puts a strong intellectual foundation under proposed remedies. There are gems in almost every chapter, such as the discussion of agile evaluation."--Lois-ellin Datta, PhD, President, Datta Analysis, Waikoloa, Hawaii"This book fills a vastly neglected void in the evaluation literature. Morell provides a theoretical framework for anticipating and minimizing the unexpected by means of agile, responsive evaluation methodologies. He illustrates a variety of pragmatic strategies for dealing with the inevitable (and sometimes unforeseeable) things that can go wrong when planning and executing evaluations. Ironically, the lessons exemplified in the book have great potential for propelling the field forward in both anticipated and unanticipated ways. This is an essential, invaluable resource for any serious student, practitioner, or scholar of evaluation."--Chris L. S. Coryn, PhD, Director, Interdisciplinary PhD in Evaluation, Western Michigan University"Insightful and provocative. Though Morell writes from the stance of an evaluator, his descriptions of 'things that go awry' apply to a wide swath of research methodologies. The idea that all research projects encounter unanticipated or unintended outcomes is aptly illustrated through a variety of case studies--for example, No Child Left Behind evaluation studies, health impacts of central heating, and outcomes of abolishing user fees in health clinics in Niger. The cases provide ample evidence of why things went awry and how unanticipated or unintended outcomes may be predicted and controlled. This book would be ideal for graduate-level courses on research design or program evaluation, either as a textbook or a supplement."--James E. Gruber, PhD, Department of Behavioral Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn-Will help evaluators seeking to avoid the pitfalls of complicated and complex situations and evaluations. The book provides evaluation planning advice that can prevent or mitigate the most common and preventable kinds of evaluation surprises.--American Journal of Evaluation, 5/28/2013ƒƒThe book provides a useful presentation of the tactics that can be implemented to prevent surprises from weakening an evaluation plan....Aside from the more theoretical discussion provided by Morell, the book presents and makes extensive use of 18 cases drawn from all experiences of practicing evaluators around the world....These cases...would make excellent teaching examples for newer evaluators: not only will they feel as though they are not alone in encountering unanticipated situations in their work, but they will learn important lessons from the experience of others....Meets a very real need and undoubtedly advances out thinking about the issue of surprise in evaluation....Morell provides good, practical advice on dealing with unanticipated events throughout the text, based on his own experiences and those of the evaluators who provided the cases for the book. The key insights found in the book will surely enable evaluators to better plan their work, identify surprises before they crop up, and, in the end, enable them to produce higher-quality evaluations.--Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 5/28/2013Table of Contents1. From Firefighting to Systematic Action Adding “Surprise” to the Mix Historical Roots: Evaluation, Planning, and System Behavior From Explaining Surprise to Dealing with It Development Path of This Book Guiding Principles How to Read This Book In Sum 2. Structure of the Unexpected Where Does Surprise Come From? Beyond Simple Distinctions In Sum 3. Placing Surprise in the Evaluation Landscape When Is the Probability of Surprise High? When Is Surprise Disruptive to Evaluation? In Sum 4. Minimizing Foreseeable Surprise Theory: Using Explanatory Power and Simplified Relationships Exploiting Past Experience: Capitalizing on What We Already Know Limiting Time Frames to Minimize the Opportunity for Surprise In Sum 5. Shifting from Advance Planning to Early Detection Leading Indicators System-Based Logic Modeling In Sum 6. Agile Evaluation Data Agile Methodology Retooling Program Theory Agility and Stakeholder Needs In Sum 7. How Much Is Too Much?: Appreciating Trade-Offs and Managing the Balance A Framework for Appreciating Design Trade-Offs Maximizing Choice, Minimizing Risk Evaluation Design In Sum 8. Applying the Examples to Categories of Cases: The Life Cycle View “Unintended Consequences”: Unity across Programs and Their Evaluations Interpreting Cases through a Life Cycle Perspective In Sum 9. Applying the Examples to Categories of Cases: The Social/Organizational View Navigating through the Cases Placement of Cases on the Social/Organizational Map Categorizations Derived from the Data In Sum 10. Lessons fr

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Book SynopsisDevelopmental evaluation (DE) offers a powerful approach to monitoring and supporting social innovations by working in partnership with program decision makers. In this book, eminent authority Michael Quinn Patton shows how to conduct evaluations within a DE framework. Patton draws on insights about complex dynamic systems, uncertainty, nonlinearity, and emergence. He illustrates how DE can be used for a range of purposes: ongoing program development, adapting effective principles of practice to local contexts, generating innovations and taking them to scale, and facilitating rapid response in crisis situations. Students and practicing evaluators will appreciate the book's extensive case examples and stories, cartoons, clear writing style, "closer look" sidebars, and summary tables. Provided is essential guidance for making evaluations useful, practical, and credible in support of social change. See also Developmental Evaluation Exemplars, edited by Michael Quinn Patton, Kate McKegg, and Nan Wehipeihana, which presents 12 in-depth case studies.Trade ReviewProust wrote that 'the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.' In this book, Patton brings new eyes to evaluation landscapes. He illustrates the distinct contribution that developmental evaluation can make in addressing the dynamic complexity that often challenges evaluation efforts. Evaluators will see themselves among the stories Patton shares. The concepts and ideas are accessible and the case examples provide a diverse array of teachable vignettes, making the book ideal for classroom use. This is a most enjoyable read that offers lots of new learning, even for an evaluation veteran!--Ann M. Doucette, PhD, Director, The Evaluators’ Institute, The George Washington UniversityThere is a real hunger for this book among social innovators, funders, policymakers, and educators. The book is sure to become dog-eared as it is read, used, and reread to help evaluators conduct their work in a manner consistent with the complexity of the challenges they are addressing.--Brenda Zimmerman, PhD, Director, Health Industry Management Program, Schulich School of Business, York University, CanadaIn true Michael Quinn Patton style, this book successfully extends both the theory and practice of evaluation in significant and timely ways. Solutions to the world’s most pressing social problems are neither predictable nor known; developmental evaluation is just what the field needs to evaluate the complex realities of today’s organizations and communities. This book is a 'must read' for anyone committed to understanding how, where, when, and for whom social innovations are achieving their goals.--Hallie Preskill, PhD, Executive Director, Strategic Learning and Evaluation Center, FSG Social Impact Advisors, Seattle, Washington Patton pulls back the curtain to reveal that there is no great Oz of evaluation. This book reminds us that when we are working in complex systems we are better off acknowledging how little we know from the outset--and then acting on continual feedback--rather than pretending we already have all the knowledge needed to succeed. Patton challenges evaluators to relentlessly adapt, react, change, and innovate to work toward the best outcomes.--John B. Bare, PhD, Vice President, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Atlanta, Georgia -Patton's goal for this book is to teach evaluators about development evaluation (DE), a groundbreaking, complexity-based evaluation approach that aims to help social innovators working on extremely difficult problems in complex, dynamic environments....Patton uses engaging stories, conceptual frameworks, side-by-side comparison tables, extended evaluation case studies, menus of evaluation questions and methods, and cartoons to define, explain, and illustrate this new approach to evaluation. Dense with information and layers of insight....For evaluators who encounter situations that do not lend themselves to either formative or summative evaluation or who are working with social innovators in both program development and evaluation roles, Developmental Evaluation is invaluable.--American Journal of Evaluation, 5/1/2013ƒƒDraws together sophisticated concepts and models from an extraordinary array of disciplines, such as ecology, business, sociology, and international development. It includes the work of thought leaders and practitioners from around the globe and is explicit about the need for more collaboration and input to continuously inform and develop this evaluation framework. Seasoned readers of Patton's earlier works will instantly recognize the classic Patton style, complete with rich narrative stories, wry wit, and clever cartoonstrappings purposefully used to not only engage the reader, but also bring about clearer understanding and meaning....This book is a must-read for any evaluator, as it will change the way you see the world around you and how you view and conduct your practice.--Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 5/28/2013ƒƒPatton is the originator of developmental evaluation, and his decades of experience in the broader context of utilization-focused evaluation...radiate throughout the text, providing a rich source for evaluators at all levels of expertisethe reader is in good hands....A rich text, brimming with Patton's years of experience and the wisdom of his esteemed colleagues....Patton writes with emotion and effectively meshes storytelling with fundamentals to deepen the reader's understanding of developmental evaluation. For newcomers to the field, experienced evaluators, and social innovators alike, this book can serve to instill excitement about program evaluation and a broadened sense of its usefulness for creating social change.--Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, 5/1/2013Table of Contents1. Developmental Evaluation Defined and Positioned *The Distinction Emerges *Facing Complexity and Facing Reality: Or, Facing the Realities of Complexity *Developmental Evaluation and Complexity Theory *Developmental Evaluation and Single-Loop versus Double-Loop Learning *The Importance of Interpretive Frameworks *Developmental Evaluation as Utilization-Focused *Charting the Developmental Journey: Overview of the Book *Five Developmental Evaluation Purposes and Uses 2. Developmental Evaluation as a Distinct Purpose and Niche *Beyond Planning: Jumping into the Fire *Evaluation Questions under These Different Engagement Scenarios *Vision Encounters Reality: The Territory of Developmental Evaluation *Systems Issues: Boundary Management as a Developmental Evaluation Focus *Developing Innovations versus Improving and Testing Models: Developmental Evaluation Distinguished from Formative and Summative Evaluation *Ongoing Development Informed by Developmental Evaluation *Strategic Thinking and Developmental Evaluation *The Niche of Developmental Evaluation: Chapter Overview and Summary 3. Thinking Outside Evaluation’s Boxes *Creative Evaluation *Of Plums and Prunes *History and Biography as Context: The Personal Factor *More History and Biography as Context *Fundamental Principles *Developmental Evaluation in Context *External Evaluators and Developmental Evaluation *Ten Key Points about Developmental Evaluation Illustrated by the Caribbean Example 4. Situation Recognition and Responsiveness: Distinguishing Simple, Complicated, and Complex *Detecting Patterns *Detecting Complexity as a Distinct Pattern and Territory for Inquiry *The Challenges of Situation Recognition *A Situation Recognition Heuristic: Distinguishing Simple, Complicated, and Complex *Situational Evaluation: Implications for Practice *Variations on a Theme: The Cynefin Framework 5. Systems Thinking and Complexity Concepts for Developmental Evaluation *From Train Brakeman to Locomotive Engineer to Evaluation Champion *Project SleepBetter *Systems Thinking *Complexities of Complexity *Useful Complexity Constructs for Developmental Evaluation *Complexity-Sensitizing Concepts 6. How the World Is Changed: A Dialectic with Thesis and Antithesis and Developmental Evaluation as the Synthesis *Competing Perspectives on How the World Is Changed *The Top-Down Approach *Adaptation versus Replication: Principles for Developmental Evaluation *Best Practices versus Effective Principles *From the Grass Roots to the Adaptive Middle *Alternative Approaches to Change *Developmental Evaluation: The Action in the Muddled Middle *Looking Back and Looking Forward *Appendix 6.1. Positioning and Contrasting Developmental Evaluation with Other Evaluation Approaches 7. The Adaptive Cycle and Developmental Evaluation *Some Context for Understanding the Adaptive Cycle: Poetry, Ecology, Sociology, Business, and Evaluation *The Complexity Doorframe Redux *Five Developmental Evaluation Purposes and Uses *Resilience and Developmental Evaluation *A Strategic Approach to Resilience: Engineering Resilience versus Ecosystem Resilience *The Adaptive Cycle *The Adaptive Cycle and Psychosocial Regimes *Evaluation and the Adaptive Cycle *Through the Looking Glass of the Adaptive Cycle: Examples of Organizational and Program Cycles *Transitions and Traps *Taking an Innovation to Scale: Challenges and Traps in Cross-Scale Change *Panarchy: Cross-Scale Interactions *Panarchy-Informed Evaluation: The Fact of a Doorframe 8. Developmental Evaluation Inquiry Frameworks *Frameworks for Developmental Evaluation Inquiry *Developmental Evaluation Inquiry Frameworks: Ten and Counting . . . 9. Developmental Evaluation Bricolage: Reflective Practice, Sensitizing Concepts, Action Research, Abduction, Systems Change, and Retrospective Developmental Evaluation *Reflective Practice for Developmental Evaluation Inquiry and Engagement *Sensitizing Concepts as a Focus for Reflective Practice and Developmental Evaluation *Kia ora *Action Research and Developmental Evaluation *Intersections of Developmental Evaluation and Action Research: A Distinguished Evaluation Pioneer Reflects *Reasoning and Developmental Evaluation *In Praise of Methodological Diversity and Appropriateness: A Methods and Tools Rant *Systems Change and Developmental Evaluation *Retrospective Developmental Evaluation *Damiano’s Retrospective Developmental Evaluation *Developmental Evaluation Bricolage 10. Utilization-Focused Developmental Evaluation: Engagement Practices, Diverse Designs, and Adaptive Methods *Different Kinds of Developmental Evaluation *Diversity of Design and Methods Options *Utilization-Focused Developmental Evaluation *Ten Utilization-Focused Developmental Evaluation Design Examples *Developmental Evaluation Engagement, Design, and Methods Summary *The First Developmental Evaluation: A Creation Story

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Book SynopsisThis state-of-the-art volume synthesizes the growing body of knowledge on the role of distress tolerance—the ability to withstand aversive internal states such as negative emotions and uncomfortable bodily sensations—in psychopathology. Prominent contributors describe how the construct has been conceptualized and measured and examine its links to a range of specific psychological disorders. Exemplary treatment approaches that target distress tolerance are reviewed. Featuring compelling clinical illustrations, the book highlights implications of the research for better understanding how psychological problems develop and how to assess and treat them effectively.Trade ReviewWith the prominence of distress tolerance in so many problems, including anxiety, traumatic stress, depression, substance use disorders, and personality disorders, this book fills a vacuum in the literature. It brings together new insights regarding the onset and maintenance of psychopathology and presents direct implications for prevention and treatment. The volume contains a wealth of useful information, including measures of distress tolerance, tables summarizing the literature in each area, developmental and theoretical perspectives, biological underpinnings, and applications to specific disorders. Every clinician and clinical researcher would profit from reading this book, and it is a 'must read' for clinicians-in-training. This book will change how you think about the patients you treat--appropriate distress tolerance is at the center of what we do as clinicians.--Barbara O. Rothbaum, PhD, ABPP, Director, Trauma and Anxiety Recovery Program, Emory University School of Medicine The first volume of its kind. The contributors are experts in their respective areas who provide valuable information on the nature and clinical relevance of distress tolerance. Illuminating the broad impact that distress tolerance and its associated features have on the development, maintenance, and treatment of psychological disorders, this text would be a welcome addition to the reading list of an advanced psychopathology course.--Shireen L. Rizvi, PhD, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Given the growing interest in and widespread applicability of distress tolerance, the field has desperately needed a book like this one. A major strength of this book is its careful, theoretically coherent approach to defining the construct under discussion. Chapters address what distress tolerance is, what it is not, and how it relates to similar constructs, along with implications for assessment and treatment of a variety of clinical problems. The editors do an excellent job of synthesizing all of this material and highlighting innovative directions for future research and treatment. This book would greatly enhance graduate-level courses in psychological intervention. It is essential reading for clinicians who want to approach emotions, distress, and distress tolerance with their clients in a theoretically and empirically grounded manner, as well as for researchers.--Alexander L. Chapman, PhD, Department of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, Canada This important volume cogently describes the role of distress tolerance in psychological adaptation. It shows how learning to tolerate the distress associated with emotional learning is a hallmark of most empirically validated treatments. The editors and authors make a compelling case for this construct's pivotal role in psychopathology and in treatment research.--Zindel V. Segal, PhD, Cameron Wilson Chair in Depression Studies, University of Toronto, Canada - This book is both timely and important....This book represents a thoughtful, well-written review of the literature on distress tolerance and related constructs, including the theories of the role of distress tolerance in psychological disorders and treatment, research testing these theories, and clinical implications of this work....A well-organized, comprehensive review of the current literature on distress tolerance. It will be an invaluable tool for researchers, clinicians, and students interested in the relations of emotional regulation broadly and distress tolerance specifically to psychopathology. --Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 11/18/2010ƒƒThis book offers an excellent opportunity to understand the historical perspectives and understanding of the role of distress tolerance and its relationship to key psychopathological emancipations such as anxiety disorders, traumatic stress, major depressive disorders, substance use disorders, borderline personality disorder, chronic muscular skeletal pain, and related health conditions, as well as eating disorders. Finally, it also offers some interesting clinical and research models for future exploration. I very much enjoyed reading this book and strongly recommend it to educators, clinicians, and investigators--The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 10/16/2013Table of ContentsI. Theory, Assessment, and Conceptualization 1. Historical Perspectives, Theory, and Measurement of Distress Tolerance, Michael J. Zvolensky, Teresa M. Leyro, Amit Bernstein, and Anka A. Vujanovic 2. Anxiety Sensitivity as a Specific Form of Distress Tolerance in Youth: Developmental Assessment, Origins, and Applications, Carl F. Weems 3. Distress Overtolerance and Distress Intolerance: A Behavioral Perspective, Thomas R. Lynch and Guy A. Mizon 4. Biological Bases of Distress Tolerance, Jodie A. Trafton and Elizabeth V. GiffordII. Distress Tolerance and Psychopathology: Empirical and Clinical Approaches 5. Anxiety and Its Disorders, Norman B. Schmidt, Melissa Mitchell, Meghan Keough, and Christina Riccardi 6. Traumatic Stress, Anka A. Vujanovic, Amit Bernstein, and Brett T. Litz 7. Major Depressive Disorder, Shauna L. Clen, Douglas S. Mennin, and David M. Fresco 8. Substance Use Disorders, Jessica M. Richards, Stacey B. Daughters, Marina A. Bornovalova, Richard A. Brown, and Carl W. Lejuez 9. Borderline Personality Disorder, Kim L. Gratz and Matthew T. Tull 10. Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and Related Health Conditions, Gordon J. G. Asmundson, Daniel L. Peluso, R. Nicholas Carleton, Kelsey C. Collimore, and Patrick G. Welch 11. Eating Disorders, Michael D. Anestis, Erin L. Fink, April R. Smith, Edward A. Selby, and Thomas E. JoinerIII. Future Directions 12. Research Synthesis and Future Directions, Amit Bernstein, Anka A. Vujanovic, Teresa M. Leyro, and Michael J. Zvolensky

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Book SynopsisSocial researchers increasingly find themselves looking beyond conventional methods to address complex research questions. This is the first book to comprehensively examine emergent qualitative and quantitative theories and methods across the social and behavioral sciences. Providing scholars and students with a way to retool their research choices, the volume presents cutting-edge approaches to data collection, analysis, and representation. Leading researchers describe alternative uses of traditional quantitative and qualitative tools; innovative hybrid or mixed methods; and new techniques facilitated by technological advances. Consistently formatted chapters explore the strengths and limitations of each method for studying different types of research questions and offer practical, in-depth examples.Trade ReviewA 'must read' for anyone interested in remaining current with developing research techniques. The book provides a wealth of information regarding innovative approaches that will permit the investigation of novel research questions.--Larry Christensen, Chair, Department of Psychology, University of South AlabamaIn the rapidly changing domain of qualitative methods, this comprehensive handbook places qualitative inquiry in context and provides a much-needed, in-depth view of the latest developments. The book describes the 'roots' of the major qualitative methods and how they are developing, outlines innovations in research design and analysis, and explores the impact that these developments are having on methods per se. Hesse-Biber and Leavy are to be congratulated for bringing together leaders in the field to create this seminal work, which will have a profound impact on qualitative methods.--Janice M. Morse, Professor and Barnes Presidential Endowed Chair, College of Nursing, University of Utah Methods determine not only how we see, but also what we can see. This comprehensive handbook details creative new approaches to asking and exploring questions within the social sciences. These approaches offer liberation from the narrowing straits of logical positivistic measurement and quantification, and chart the paths to addressing more socially meaningful questions. They provide means for examining social reality with fresh tools. The range of chapters on different emergent methods will be enlightening to both new and experienced researchers.--Ruthellen Josselson, School of Psychology, Fielding Graduate UniversityWith contributions from both emerging and established methodological scholars, this innovative, engaging work articulates a view of research less as a linear series of stages than as an unfolding and evolving process. This orientation is in tune with changes in theoretical underpinnings of research that underline many contemporary methodological approaches, including participatory, feminist, and other inclusive approaches. Readers are offered fodder for beginning to think outside of the traditional methodological box and for revitalizing such methods as focus group interviewing and oral history. This book will be of value to both novice and more well-established investigators who wish to pursue their research endeavors more flexibly, reflectively, and inclusively.--Bruce L. Berg, Department of Criminal Justice, California State University, Long BeachHesse-Biber and Leavy's timely and constructive response to the collapse of disciplinary authority and the postmodern challenge in the social sciences does not take an 'anything goes' position. The editors and their collaborators argue for a principled and rational approach to orchestrating research that welcomes and evaluates a bewildering array of emergent methods in the social sciences. This handbook both provides invaluable, specific guidance to researchers and frames the notion of methodological emergence as a theoretical challenge in its own right.--Davydd J. Greenwood, Goldwin Smith Professor of Anthropology, Cornell UniversityThis is a powerful and valuable work for anyone involved in social science research. Hesse-Biber and Leavy have called together many experienced writers in qualitative methods to explore the emergent methods so critical to the current time. Whether deconstructing document research, arts-based approaches, or historical methods, or extending our understanding of interviewing, performance ethnography, and participatory approaches, all of the chapters provide greater clarity about how we do what we do in the qualitative research community. If their goals were to illuminate, transform, and inspire, these editors and contributors have certainly hit their mark. This book is a gift to both students and teachers of emergent methods.--Valerie J. Janesick, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of South Florida-Table of ContentsIntroduction: Pushing on the Methodological Boundaries—The Growing Need for Emergent Methods within and across the Disciplines, Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber and Patricia LeavyI. Historical Context of Emergent Methods and Innovation in the Practice of Research Methods Introduction to Part I, Patricia Leavy and Sharlene Nagy Hesse-BiberHistory 1. History of Methods in Social Science Research, Karen M. Staller, Ellen Block, and Pilar S. Horner 2. Gender Inclusion, Contextual Values, and Strong Objectivity: Emergent Feminist Methods for Research in the Sciences, Sue V. Rosser 3. A Post-Newtonian, Postmodern Approach to Science: New Methods in Social Action Research, Lisa Cosgrove and Maureen McHugh 4. Emergence in and from Quasi-Experimental Design and Analysis, Melvin M. Mark Document Research 5. Researching Documents: Emergent Methods, Lindsay Prior 6. Emergent Qualitative Document Analysis, David Altheide, Michael Coyle, Katie DeVriese, and Christopher SchneiderGrounded Theory 7. Grounded Theory as an Emergent Method, Kathy CharmazInterviewing 8. New Frontiers in Standardized Survey Interviewing, Frederick G. Conrad and Michael F. Schober 9. Emergent Approaches to Focus Group Research, David Morgan, Collin Fellows, and Heather Guevara 10. Emergent Issues in International Focus Group Discussions, Monique M. Hennink 11. Three Dimensions and More: Oral History Beyond the Paradoxes of Method, Michael FrischEthnography 12. Narrative Ethnography, Jaber F. Gubrium and James A. Holstein 13. Public Ethnography, Carol A. Bailey 14. Emergent Methods in Autoethnographic Research: Autoethnographic Narrative and the Multiethnographic Turn, Christine S. Davis and Carolyn Ellis 15. New Critical Collaborative Ethnography, Himika BhattacharyaArts-Based Practice 16. Visual Research Methods: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?, Gunilla Holm 17. Performance-Based Emergent Methods, Patricia LeavyII. Innovations in Research Methods Design and Analysis Introduction to Part II, Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber 18. Mixing Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches: An Introduction to Emergent Mixed Methods Research, Vicki L. Plano Clark, John W. Creswell, Denise O'Neil Green, and Ronald J. Shope 19. Emergent Techniques in the Gathering and Analysis of Mixed Methods Data, Charles Teddlie, Abbas Tashakkori, and Burke Johnson 20. Data Analysis and Interpretation: Emergent Issues in Linking Qualitative and Quantitative Evidence, Sarah Irwin 21. Longitudinal Research: An Emergent Method in the Social Sciences, Elisabetta Ruspini 22. Categorizing and Connecting Strategies in Qualitative Data Analysis, Joseph A. Maxwell and Barbara A. Miller 23. Metaphor Analysis, Zazie Todd and Simon J. Harrison 24. Hearing Voices: Listening for Multiplicity and Movement in Interview Data, Lynn Sorsoli and Deborah L. TolmanIII. The Impact of Emergent Technologies on Research Methods Introduction to Part III, Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber 25. Internet Research as Emergent Practice, Christine Hine 26. Internet-Mediated Research as an Emergent Method and Its Potential Role in Facilitating Mixed Methods Research, Claire Hewson 27. Hypermedia Methods for Qualitative Research, Bella Dicks & Bruce Mason 28. Mixed Emotions, Mixed Methods: The Role of Emergent Technologies in Studying User Experience in Context, Ingrid Mulder and Joke Kort 29. Emergent Methods in Feminist Geography, Mei-Po Kwan 30. Neural Networks an Emergent Method in Quantitative Research: An Example of Self-Organizing Maps, Natalia Sarkisian 31. User-Centered Perspectives on Qualitative Data Analysis Software: The Impact of Emergent Technologies and Future Trends, Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber and Christine Crofts 32. The Role of Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis: Impact on Emergent Methods in Qualitative Research, Nigel Fielding

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Book SynopsisThis state-of-the-art work has been highly praised for bridging the divide between adult and developmental psychopathology. The volume illuminates the interplay of biological, cognitive, affective, and social-environmental factors that place individuals at risk for psychological disturbance throughout development. Childhood-onset and adult forms of major disorders are examined in paired chapters by prominent clinical researchers. An integrative third chapter on each disorder then summarizes what is known about continuity and change in vulnerability across the lifespan. Implications for assessment, treatment, and prevention are also considered.Trade Review"The best single source of information on vulnerability. Thoroughly revised and updated, the volume includes the latest research findings from studies using clinical, longitudinal, neurobiological, and genetic methods. It will prove to be an invaluable resource for mental health practitioners, students, and psychiatric residents."--Michael Thase, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania "Outstanding! Ingram and Price have brought together leading investigators for this second edition of what was already the key text for understanding the etiologies of psychopathology from a lifespan, integrative perspective. This text is rich in theory and deep in research. It is an outstanding reference source for an advanced undergraduate course in abnormal, developmental, or child psychology, and a 'must' for any graduate student, professor, or serious investigator of psychopathology."--Thomas A. Widiger, PhD, T. Marshall Hahn Professor of Psychology, University of Kentucky"For the second edition of this superb volume, Ingram and Price have once again assembled a stellar group of contributors to address the critically important concept of vulnerability to psychopathology over the life course. The authors are internationally recognized experts in their fields, and, as one would expect, the chapters are rich, coherent, and integrated into a strong conceptual framework. This is the only volume of its kind, presenting a comprehensive overview of vulnerability to different forms of psychopathology in children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. This book is required reading for scientists or students who are interested in understanding factors that contribute to the development of psychopathology across the lifespan."--Ian H. Gotlib, PhD, Department of Psychology, Stanford University-Table of ContentsI. Foundations of the Vulnerability Approach to Psychopathology 1. Understanding Psychopathology: The Role of Vulnerability, Rick E. Ingram and Joseph M. Price 2. The Nature of Child and Adolescent Vulnerability: History and Definitions, Joseph M. Price and Jennifer Zwolinski 3. The Nature of Adult Vulnerability: History and Definitions, Rick E. Ingram and Matthew W. GallagherII. Personality Disorders 4. Developmental Pathways to Personality Disorders, Tasha C. Geiger and Nicki R. CrickIII. Clinical SyndromesSubstance Use Disorders 5. Vulnerability to Substance Use Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence, Laurie Chassin, Iris Beltran, Matthew Lee, Moira Haller, and Ian Villalta 6. Vulnerability to Substance Use Disorders in Adulthood, Michael J. Zvolensky, Todd B. Kashdan, Adam Gonzalez, and Julianna Hogan 7. Vulnerability to Substance Use Disorders across the Lifespan, Laurie Chassin, R. Lorraine Collins, Jennifer Ritter, Mariela C. Shirley, Michael J. Zvolensky, and Todd B. KashdanDepression 8. Vulnerability to Depression in Childhood and Adolescence, Judy Garber 9. Vulnerability to Depression in Adulthood, Constance L. Hammen, Steven L. Bistricky, and Rick E. Ingram 10. Vulnerability to Depression across the Lifespan, Constance L. Hammen, Judy Garber, and Rick E. IngramAnxiety Disorders 11. Vulnerability to Anxiety Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence, Vanessa L. Malcarne, Ingunn Hansdottir, and Erin L. Merz 12. Vulnerability to Anxiety Disorders in Adulthood, Hannah E. Reese, Sadia Najmi, and Richard J. McNally 13. Vulnerability to Anxiety Disorders across the Lifespan, Richard J. McNally, Vanessa L. Malcarne, Sadia Najmi, Ingunn Hansdottir, Hannah E. Reese, and Erin L. MerzSchizophrenia 14. Vulnerability to Schizophrenia in Childhood and Adolescence, Patricia A. Brennan and Elaine F. Walker 15. Vulnerability to Schizophrenia in Adulthood, Michael T. Compton and Philip D. Harvey 16. Vulnerability to Schizophrenia across the Lifespan, Patricia A. Brennan and Philip D. HarveyEating Disorders 17. Vulnerability to Eating Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence, Kamryn T. Eddy,Pamela K. Keel, and Gloria R. Leon 18. Vulnerability to Eating Disorders in Adulthood, Jennifer J. Thomas, Marlene B. Schwartz, and Kelly D. Brownell 19. Vulnerability to Eating Disorders across the Lifespan, Pamela K. Keel, Kamryn T. Eddy, Jennifer J. Thomas, and Marlene B. SchwartzIV. Summary and Future Directions of the Vulnerability Approach 20. Future Directions in the Study of Vulnerability to Psychopathology, Joseph M. Price and Rick E. Ingram

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Book SynopsisThis compelling work brings together leading social psychologists and evaluators to explore the intersection of these two fields and how their theory, practices, and research findings can enhance each other. An ideal professional reference or student text, the book examines how social psychological knowledge can serve as the basis for theory-driven evaluation; facilitate more effective partnerships with stakeholders and policymakers; and help evaluators ask more effective questions about behavior. Also identified are ways in which real-world evaluation findings can identify gaps in social psychological theory and test and improve the validity of social psychological findings--for example, in the areas of cooperation, competition, and intergroup relations. The volume includes a useful glossary of both fields' terms and offers practical suggestions for fostering cross-fertilization in research, graduate training, and employment opportunities. Each chapter features introductory and concluding comments from the editors.Trade ReviewA defining primer on the interaction of evaluation and social psychology. The book provides an overall assessment of the promise and problems, including many examples of hits and misses, and advances several ideas for better integration. Lots of enlightening commentary from the editors is a big plus.--Ernest House, EdD, Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado at BoulderThe study of social processes, the design of social interventions, and the assessment of effectiveness of programs and policies are important endeavors. However, scholars in these areas have become increasingly isolated. Social Psychology and Evaluation brings together leading scholars to identify issues of shared interest and to reintegrate these areas empirically and conceptually. Bridging theory and practice, intervention and evaluation, and social psychology and social policy, the book is well written and accessible to a broad audience. At a time of increasing specialization, each chapter reminds us that theory, application, and evaluation are complementary and that understanding how these areas relate produces better science and greater benefit to society. This volume is timely, informative, and important; it sets a valuable agenda for the field for many years to come.--John F. Dovidio, PhD, Department of Psychology, Yale UniversityThis is an excellent book for introducing social and other psychologists to program evaluation, and for helping evaluators to anchor their practice in theories, concepts, and methods developed by social psychologists. These theories, concepts, and methods can shed light on the social and interpersonal phenomena and dynamics of settings in which evaluations are embedded, and can help ensure that data gathered in social settings are reliable and valid. The book creates a strong case for the importance of theory-driven program evaluation. It demonstrates a range of ways that social psychology can conceptually and practically guide program evaluations, make programs more effective, and, most important, make apparent the reasons why particular programs work. This book would be valuable as part of an applied social psychology course or a course preparing researchers to do program evaluation.--Geoffrey Maruyama, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota- The book has contributions by two giants in the field of social psychology, Albert Bandura and Icek Ajzen. Each author demonstrates how specific social psychology theories can be applied to the design and evaluation of programs....This book should be required reading for students in program evaluation graduate programs. There is much in the book that explains social psychology, and a great deal that shows how social psychology can be useful in evaluation. Most practicing evaluators should read the book. --Journal of MultiDisciplinary Evaluation, 5/6/2011ƒƒThrough the discussion of a wide range of theories, methods, and perspectives around the relationship between social psychology and evaluation, the authors successfully convey how this relationship can be enhanced for the mutual benefit of both fields. Moreover, the contributors comprise several prominent researchers from the field of psychology and, as a result, the chapters convey considerable credibility. The chapter sections, including the editors' sections, are relatable and enjoyable to read. They are often written with subtle humor, illustrative examples, and informative figures. The book seems appropriate for use in academic settings or by social psychology minded practitioners, as those who have expertise in both of these areas may find this text informative and useful. Indeed, the book's organization lends itself well to use as a learning tool....This book was both educational as well as instructive as it addresses the historical, theoretical, and practical facets of our field. Therefore, we highly recommend it to researchers and practitioners with experience in social psychology and evaluation.--British Journal of Psychology, 10/16/2013Table of ContentsNote: Each chapter is preceded by Introductory Comments and followed by Concluding Comments from the Editors.I. Background, History, and Overview 1. The Past, the Present, and Possible Futures of Social Psychology and Evaluation, Melvin M. Mark, Stewart I. Donaldson, and Bernadette Campbell II. Social Psychological Theories as Global Guides to Program Design and Program Evaluation 2. The Social and Policy Impact of Social Cognitive Theory, Albert Bandura 3. Behavioral Interventions: Design and Evaluation Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior, Icek Ajzen 4. Using Program Theory to Link Social Psychology and Program Evaluation, Manuel Riemer and Leonard Bickman 5. Theory-Driven Evaluation Science and Applied Social Psychology: Exploring the Intersection, Stewart I. Donaldson and William D. CranoIII. Implications of Social Psychological Theory and Research for Meeting the Challenges ofEvaluation Practice 6. Planning the Future and Assessing the Past: Temporal Biases and Debiasing in Program Evaluation, Lawrence J. Sanna, A. T. Panter, Taya R. Cohen, and Lindsay A. Kennedy 7. The Social Psychology of Stakeholder Processes: Group Processes and Interpersonal Relations, R. Scott Tindale and Emil J. Posavac 8: Attitudes, Persuasion, and Social Influence: Applying Social Psychology to Increase Evaluation Use, Monique A. Fleming 9. Asking Questions about Behavior: Self-Reports in Evaluation Research, Norbert Schwarz and Daphna OysermanIV. Evaluation–Social Psychology Links in Important Areas of Practice: The Present and Promise of Evaluation Contributing to Social Psychology 10. What Social Psychologists Can Learn from Evaluations of Environmental Interventions, Robert B. Cialdini, Noah J. Goldstein, and Vladas Griskevicius 11. Social Interdependence and Program Evaluation, David W. Johnson, Roger T. Johnson, and Laurie Stevahn 12. On Being Basic and Applied at the Same Time: Intersections between Social and Health Psychology, Blair T. Johnson, Natalie L. Dove, and Marcella H. BoyntonV. Expanding the Intersection between Social Psychology and Evaluation 13. Where the Rubber Hits the Road: The Development of Usable Middle-Range Evaluation Theory, Bernadette Campbell and April L. McGrath 14. Building a Better Future, Melvin M. Mark, Stewart I. Donaldson, and Bernadette Campbell

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Book SynopsisTo diagnose a mental disorder or evaluate a disability claim, clinicians must assess functional impairment--not just the presence of symptoms. Meeting a key need, the Barkley Functional Impairment Scale (BFIS for Adults) is the first empirically based, norm-referenced tool designed to evaluate possible impairment in 15 major domains of psychosocial functioning in adults. Featuring both self-report and other-report forms (for example, spouse, parent, or sibling), the BFIS is reliable, valid, and user friendly. The long version takes the average adult 5-7 minutes to complete, and the Quick Screen takes only 3-5 minutes. Complete instructions for scoring and interpreting the scale are provided.QUICK VIEWWhat does it do?: Assesses psychosocial impairments in 15 domains of major life activities.Age Range: 18-89Administration Time: Long Form: 5-7 minutes. Quick Screen: 3-5 minutes.Format: Self-report plus other-report (for example, spouse, parent, or sibling) rating scales.Cost of Additional Forms: No cost--purchasers get permission to reproduce the forms and score sheets for repeated use.See also the Barkley Adult ADHD Rating Scale--IV (BAARS-IV), which measures current and recollected ADHD symptoms, and the Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS for Adults), which assesses clinically significant executive functioning difficulties.Includes Permission to PhotocopyEnhancing the convenience and value of the BFIS, the limited photocopy license allows purchasers to reproduce the forms and score sheets without the expense of reordering materials from the publisher. The large format and sturdy wire binding facilitate photocopying.Age Range: 18-89Forms and Score Sheets:BFIS-LF: Self-ReportBFIS Quick Screen: Self-ReportBFIS-LF: Other-ReportBFIS Quick Screen: Other-ReportBFIS Impairment InterviewBFIS-LF: Self-Report Score Sheet for Raw Scores (Ages 18-39)BFIS-LF: Self-Report Score Sheet for Raw Scores (Ages 40-59)BFIS-LF: Self-Report Score Sheet for Raw Scores (Ages 60-89)BFIS Quick Screen: Self-Report Score Sheet for Raw Scores (All Ages)Trade ReviewThis tool fills a huge void in current psychological assessment practices--finally, we have a psychometrically sound, norm-referenced instrument to measure functional impairment in adults. The BFIS is conceptually sound, empirically derived, ecologically valid, highly reliable, and clinically useful. The ease of administration and interpretation is a major plus. This scale is a great asset for assessment of patients in any clinical or mental health setting. Kudos to Dr. Barkley for responding so keenly to a pressing need in our field.--Lawrence Lewandowski, PhD, Department of Psychology, Syracuse UniversityClinicians and scholars agree that functional impairment is critical to the diagnosis of psychological disorders, as well as a major focus of intervention. But most measures of impairment lack evidence of psychometric quality. In contrast, the BFIS has impressive normative data and reliability and validity evidence. With this scale, clinicians can make confident judgments about how impaired a client is relative to the general population, leading to more informed decisions about prioritizing treatment goals. Graduate students taking courses in clinical assessment or rehabilitation counseling could learn much from the conceptual background and empirical data that Barkley offers. And clinical researchers now have a new tool to accurately quantify impairment when conducting studies with a range of populations. The BFIS helps to solve the long-standing problem of measuring how well someone functions in everyday life.--Benjamin J. Lovett, PhD, Department of Psychology, Elmira College-Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Psychosocial Impairment: Definition and Assessment 2. Development of the BFIS: History, Survey Methods, and Normative Sample 3. Factor Analysis, Score Construction, and Item Frequencies 4. Relationship of the BFIS Scores to Demographic Factors in the Normative Sample 5. Reliability 6. Validity 7. Scoring and Interpretation of the BFIS Forms Appendix: BFIS Forms and Score Sheets · BFIS-LF: Self-Report · BFIS Quick Screen: Self-Report · BFIS-LF: Other-Report · BFIS Quick Screen: Other-Report · BFIS Impairment Interview · BFIS-LF: Self-Report Score Sheet for Raw Scores (Ages 18–39) · BFIS-LF: Self-Report Score Sheet for Raw Scores (Ages 40–59) · BFIS-LF: Self-Report Score Sheet for Raw Scores (Ages 60–89) · BFIS Quick Screen: Self-Report Score Sheet for Raw Scores (All Ages)

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative, engaging work examines the key role of relationships in child and adolescent development, from the earliest infant–caregiver transactions to peer interactions, friendships, and romantic partnerships. Following the sequence of a typical social development course, sections cover foundational developmental science, the self and relationships, social behaviors, contexts for social development, and risk and resilience. Leading experts thoroughly review their respective areas and highlight the most compelling current issues, methods, and research directions. End-of-chapter suggested reading lists direct students and instructors to exemplary primary sources on each topic.Trade Review"This volume covers exciting research advances in social development, with chapters from the best scholars in the field. It is an invaluable resource for social development researchers and an extraordinary text for graduate or upper-level undergraduate courses. Anyone interested in the social development of children and adolescents should read this book."--Martha J. Cox, PhD, Director, Center for Developmental Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill"A great guide to social development in childhood and adolescence. Leading authorities provide comprehensive overviews that incorporate the foundations of the field, the latest findings, and cutting-edge research directions. Newcomers will learn essential information, while experts will have lots of interesting new ideas and findings to ponder. This book is an excellent text for both advanced undergraduate and graduate courses. It is organized around multiple themes (self and relationships, social behaviors, contexts, and risk and resilience), which provides a deeper perspective than any single theme could. The number and length of chapters make it easy to design a syllabus around. This book is truly a winner!"--Wyndol Furman, PhD, John Evans Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Department of Psychology, University of Denver"Underwood and Rosen are leaders in the field, and their contributors are active scholars who present both established and cutting-edge knowledge. Virtually every area of social and personality development has an excellent corresponding chapter. This is a go-to reference for students at all levels interested in the relationships that make us who we are, from the beginning of life to adolescence. I've used many chapters with great success in my advanced undergraduate personality and social development course."--Philip Rodkin, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign-The editors have wisely chosen to narrow the field of child development enough to be able to provide a meaningful guide to an important area....Up-to-date research is presented in a clear style....The book is a useful resource for lecturing, and as a reading list recommendation it gives students an academically rigorous overview. For clinicians, it gives updates on literature and a reminder of why the assessment of childhood social relationships can be so valuable from the point of view of mental health and social adjustment. It is possible to dip in and out of this book or read it as a cohesive whole. I would highly recommend it to clinical and academic colleagues alike.--The Psychologist, 7/17/2011Table of ContentsI. Setting the Stage 1. The Architecture of Social Developmental Science: Theoretical and Historical Perspectives, Ross A. Thompson and Miranda Goodman 2. Biological Correlates of Social Development, Leslie J. Carver and Lisa Tully 3. Temperament, Emotion Regulation, and Social Development, Susan D. Calkins and Jennifer S. MacklerII. Self and Relationships 4. The Self and Identity, Lisa H. Rosen and Meagan M. Patterson 5. Attachment Theory and Research in Developmental Psychology: An Overview and Appreciative Critique, Glenn I. Roisman and Ashley M. Groh 6. Families, Parenting, and Discipline, George W. Holden, Brigitte Vittrup, and Lisa H. Rosen 7. Peer Relations as a Developmental Context, William M. Bukowski, Duane Buhrmester, and Marion K. Underwood 8. Romantic Relationships in Adolescence, Jennifer Connolly and Caroline McIsaacIII. Social Behaviors 9. Aggression, Marion K. Underwood 10. The Science of Moral Development, Lawrence J. Walker and Jeremy A. Frimer 11. Prosocial Behavior, Joan E. Grusec and Amanda ShermanIV. Contexts for Social Development 12. Gender, Campbell Leaper and Rebecca S. Bigler 13. Race, Ethnicity, and Social Class, Nancy E. Hill and Dawn P. Witherspoon 14. Child Care and Schools, Margaret Tresch Owen and Kristin L. Bub 15. Culture, Thomas S. Weisner V. Risk and Resilience 16. Child Maltreatment and Social Relationships, Penelope K. Trickett and Sonya Negriff 17. A Developmental Perspective on Risk, Resilience, and Prevention, Scott D. Gest and Alice J. Davidson

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Book SynopsisDevelopmental systems theory provides powerful tools for predicting complex, dynamic interactions among biological and environmental processes in human behavior and health. This groundbreaking handbook provides a roadmap for integrating key concepts of developmental systems theory (such as self-organization, reciprocal dynamic interaction, and probabilistic epigenesis) and simulation models (connectionist and agent-based models) with advanced dynamic modeling approaches for testing these theories and models. Internationally renowned developmental science scholars present innovations in research design, measurement, and analysis that offer new means of generating evidence-based decisions to optimize the course of health and positive functioning across the life span. Topics include epigenetic development and evolution; the relationship between neural systems growth and psychological development; the role of family environments in shaping children's cognitive skills and associated adult outcomes, and more.Trade ReviewThis handbook covers topics at the leading edge of the developmental sciences. If the study of development over the last century has taught us anything, it's that development is enormously complicated--and disentangling it requires methodological and analytic approaches that mirror its complexity. This volume will serve researchers and students of development for years to come.--John Colombo, PhD, Department of Psychology and Director, Life Span Institute, University of KansasThis volume makes good on a promise of developmental systems theory that has long gone unfulfilled: real confluence of the many scientific streams that flow into the developmental analysis of behavior. All of the great dichotomies that once characterized nature and nurture--biological and quantitative genetics, individual differences and species-typical characteristics, experimental and nonexperimental approaches, the lab bench and purely virtual simulations of quantitative models--are allowed here to flourish side by side without intellectual rancor. The result is an enriching synthesis that provides a model for the next generation of developmental scientists.--Eric Turkheimer, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of VirginiaDevelopment is complex and extends over the entire life course, but early developmental scholarship tended to focus on narrow constructs and restricted portions of the life span. In contrast, this volume offers integrative, relational approaches to human development, assembling cutting-edge work on dynamic systems theory. The contributors identify and solve methodological challenges posed by systems theory, illuminate how new methodologies are grounded in metatheoretical concepts, and illustrate how new methods may be applied to understand and optimize human development. This is an excellent resource for faculty, staff researchers, and doctoral students who wish to study development in all its complexity.--Lynn S. Liben, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University.Developmental systems theory provides an integrative theoretical foundation for the future of developmental science in a postgenomic world. This handbook provides key lessons about relevant cutting-edge methods along with a multitude of examples of how these methods can be applied. It is an invaluable resource for established developmental systems researchers as well as those seeking to apply this approach to their own work.--Peter J. Marshall, PhD, Department of Psychology, Temple University -Table of ContentsI. Introduction1. Developmental Systems Theory and Methodology: A View of the Issues, Peter C. M. Molenaar, Richard M. Lerner, and Karl M. NewellII. Relational Developmental Systems Theory2. Relational Developmental Systems and Developmental Science: A Focus on Methodology, Willis F. Overton3. Relational Developmental Systems Theories of Positive Youth Development: Methodological Issues and Implications, G. John Geldhof, Edmond P. Bowers, Sara K. Johnson, Rachel Hershberg, Lacey Hilliard, Jacqueline V. Lerner, and Richard M. Lerner4. Developmental Systems Science: Extending Developmental Science with Systems Science Methodologies, Jennifer Brown Urban, Nathaniel Osgood, Janet Okamoto, Patricia Mabry, and Kristen Hassmiller LichIII. Epigenetic Development and Evolution5. Epigenetics and Generative Dynamics: How Development Directs Evolution, Mae-Wan Ho6. Dynamical Systems, the Epigenetic Landscape, and Punctuated Equilibria, Peter T. Saunders IV. Neural Networks and Development7. Nonlinear Epigenetic Variance in Developmental Processes, Maartje E. J. Raijmakers, Kees Jan Kan, Annemie Ploeger, and Han L. J. van der Maas8. Dynamical Systems Thinking: From Metaphor to Neural Theory, Gregor SchönerV. Dynamics of Development9. Estimating the Technology of Cognitive and Noncognitive Skill Formation: The Linear Case, Flavio Cunha and James J. Heckman10. Dynamics of Development: A Complex Systems Approach, Han L. J. van der Maas, Kees Jan Kan, Abe Hofman, and Maartje E. J. Raijmakers11. Dynamic Development of Brain and Behavior, Kurt W. Fischer and Paul van Geert12. Dynamics of Motor Learning and Development across the Life Span, Karl M. Newell and Yeou-Teh LiuVI. Dynamics of Social Interaction13. Differential Equations for Evaluating Theoretical Models of Dyadic Interactions, Emilio Ferrer and Joel Steele14. A Differential Equations Model for the Ovarian Hormone Cycle, Steven M. Boker, Michael C. Neale, and Kelly L. KlumpVII. Nonlinear Dynamical Models of Development15. A Regimen-Switching Longitudinal Model of Alcohol Lapse-Relapse, Sy-Miin Chow, Katie Witkiewitz, Raoul Grasman, R. Shane Hutton, and Stephen A. MaistoVIII. Nonergodic Developmental Systems16. Idiographic Applications: Issues of Ergodicity and Generalizability, Wayne F. Velicer, Steven F. Babbin, and Richard Palumbo17. New Trends in the Inductive Use of Relational Developmental Systems Theory: Ergodicity, Nonstationarity, and Heterogeneity, Peter C. M. Molenaar and John R. NesselroadeIX. Complex Systems Model in Human Development: Reevaluation and Future Directions18. The Landscape of Inductive Developmental Systems, Phillip K. Wood

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Book SynopsisBringing together leading authorities, this unique handbook reviews the breadth of current approaches for studying how people think, feel, and behave in everyday environments, rather than in the laboratory. The volume thoroughly describes experience sampling methods, diary methods, physiological measures, and other self-report and non-self-report tools that allow for repeated, real-time measurement in natural settings. Practical guidance is provided to help the reader design a high-quality study, select and implement appropriate methods, and analyze the resulting data using cutting-edge statistical techniques. Applications across a wide range of psychological subfields and research areas are discussed in detail.Trade Review"If you want to study life as it is lived--and do it by the numbers--then this volume is for you. This invaluable reference presents the latest theories, methods, and topics, and will provide inspiration and guidance for students and seasoned researchers alike. Mehl and Conner have assembled a team of experts at the forefront of the field who demonstrate that naturalistic sampling methods have developed into powerful tools for studying all facets of the human condition. The chapters have that rare combination of conceptual sophistication and methodological precision, making this book indispensable for anyone who wants to investigate how people feel, think, and behave in the moment-to-moment rhythms of their lives."--Lisa Feldman Barrett, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Northeastern University "This volume--more than any other book published in the last two decades--will change the field of psychology. Psychological scientists have long recognized that ultimately, if their research is to have any meaning, they must venture out of the lab to study psychological processes unfolding in the 'real world.' But until now there has not been a comprehensive resource to show them how. As the first complete, authoritative, and practical guide to studying daily life, this handbook is set to change the way research is done. Every behavioral scientist should own a copy."--Sam Gosling, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin "This is an excellent and timely work of extraordinary breadth. It is both a primer for those new to daily experience research and a valuable reference for experienced researchers. Coverage ranges from conceptual foundations to applications and statistical methods, with discussions of self-report and objective measures; hardware and software; and research design, execution, and analysis. Rich with practical tips, this is truly a handbook that researchers will want to have close at hand as they navigate this exciting area. The book would serve superbly as a text for a graduate seminar."--Saul Shiffman, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh "Over the last decades, as researchers focused on increasingly sophisticated but narrow methods and theories, many forgot that human beings live impressively complex lives outside the laboratory. In the real world, emotions, thinking patterns, biological activity, and social relationships are constantly interacting and changing in ways that are poorly understood. Some new sheriffs are in town. This remarkable handbook brings together some of the most innovative research in all of psychology, pointing to new ways of measuring natural behavior across a wide array of contexts. Expertly written and broad in scope, this book heralds a new generation of real-world research that will touch all of us in the years to come."--James W. Pennebaker, PhD, Regents Centennial Professor of Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin -Recommended. Upper-division graduates through faculty and professionals.--Choice Reviews, 10/1/2012Table of ContentsForeword, Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiI. Theoretical Background 1. Why Researchers Should Think “Real-World”: A Conceptual Rationale, Harry T. Reis 2. Why Researchers Should Think “Real-Time”: A Cognitive Rationale, Norbert Schwarz 3. Why Researchers Should Think “Within-Person”: A Paradigmatic Rationale, Ellen L. Hamaker 4. Conducting Research in Daily Life: A Historical Review, Peter Wilhelm, Meinrad Perrez, and Kurt Pawlik II. Study Design Considerations and Methods of Data Collection 5. Getting Started: Launching a Study in Daily Life, Tamlin S. Conner and Barbara J. Lehman 6. Measurement Reactivity in Diary Research, William D. Barta, Howard Tennen, and Mark D. Litt7. Computerized Sampling of Experience and Behavior, Thomas Kubiak and Katharina Krog 8. Daily Diary Methods, Kathleen C. Gunthert and Susan J. Wenze 9. Event-Contingent Recording, D. S. Moskowitz and Gentiana Sadikaj 10. Naturalistic Observation Sampling: The Electronically Activated Recorder (EAR), Matthias R. Mehl and Megan L. Robbins 11. Ambulatory Psychoneuroendocrinology: Assessing Salivary Cortisol and Other Hormones in Daily Life, Wolff Schlotz 12. Bridging the Gap between the Laboratory and the Real World: Integrative Ambulatory Psychophysiology, Frank H. Wilhelm, Paul Grossman, and Maren I. Müller 13. Ambulatory Assessment of Movement Behavior: Methodology, Measurement, and Application, Johannes B. J. Bussmann and Ulrich W. Ebner-Priemer 14. Passive Telemetric Monitoring: Novel Methods for Real-World Behavioral Assessment, Matthew S. Goodwin 15. Emerging Technology for Studying Daily Life, Stephen S. Intille III. Data-Analytic Methods 16. Power Analysis for Intensive Longitudinal Studies, Niall Bolger, Gertraud Stadler, and Jean-Philippe Laurenceau 17. Psychometrics, Patrick E. Shrout and Sean P. Lane 18. A Guide for Data Cleaning in Experience Sampling Studies, Kira O. McCabe, Lori Mack, and William Fleeson 19. Techniques for Analyzing Intensive Longitudinal Data with Missing Values, Anne C. Black, Ofer Harel, and Gregory Matthews 20. Multilevel Modeling Analyses of Diary-Style Data, John B. Nezlek 21. Structural Equation Modeling of Ambulatory Assessment Data, Michael Eid, Delphine S. Courvoisier, and Tanja Lischetzke 22. Analyzing Diary and Intensive Longitudinal Data from Dyads, Jean-Philippe Laurenceau and Niall Bolger 23. Investigating Temporal Instability in Psychological Variables: Understanding the Real World as Time Dependent, Ulrich W. Ebner-Priemer and Timothy J. Trull 24. Modeling Nonlinear Dynamics in Intraindividual Variability, Pascal R. Deboeck 25. Within-Person Factor Analysis: Modeling How the Individual Fluctuates and Changes across Time, Annette Brose and Nilam Ram 26. Multilevel Mediational Analysis in the Study of Daily Lives, Noel A. Card IV. Research Applications: Perspectives from Different Fields 27. Emotion Research, Adam A. Augustine and Randy J. Larsen 28. Close Relationships, Shelly L. Gable, Courtney L. Gosnell, and Thery Prok 29. Personality Research, William Fleeson and Erik E. Noftle 30. Cross-Cultural Research, William Tov and Christie Napa Scollon 31. Positive Psychology, Jaime L. Kurtz and Sonja Lyubomirsky 32. Health Psychology, Joshua M. Smyth and Kristin E. Heron 33. Developmental Psychology, Joel M. Hektner 34. Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Daniel J. Beal 35. Clinical Psychology, Timothy J. Trull, Ulrich W. Ebner-Priemer, Whitney C. Brown, Rachel L. Tomko, and Emily M. Scheiderer 36. Psychiatry, Inez Myin-Germeys

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Book SynopsisWritten by leading experts in language and cognition, this groundbreaking behaviour analysis textbook brings the study of verbal behaviour into the 21st century with cutting-edge research. Students and clinicians in the burgeoning field of applied behaviour analysis will find the theoretical foundation they need to effectively help the increasingly diverse clients seeking their services. The origins of behaviour analysis can be traced to the pioneering work of B.F. Skinner. Skinner's fundamental insights into how human behaviour is shaped, maintained and can be changed were powerful and far-reaching. Some of Skinner's most innovative contributions were in the study of language. Behaviour analytic work in the area of language and cognition did not stop with Skinner, however. Indeed, Skinner's work in this area has inspired considerable expansion, particularly with an eye toward more sophisticated verbal and cognitive repertoires.This important volume provides an overview of the concepts and core behavioural processes involved in language andcognition. You'll find a deeper exploration of complex linguistic and cognitive skills, including generative responding,learning by observation, and perspective taking. Also included are clinically supported interventions based in mindfulness, psychological flexibility, and emotion regulation to help clients improve complex language, social, and academic skills. The future of behaviour analysis is here. With its focus on the importance of language and cognition, this textbook is a must-read for anyone studying or practising in the science of behaviour.

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Book SynopsisDie Dokumentarische Methode ist eine Methodologie der qualitativen Sozialforschung, die sich seit langem in der Forschungspraxis bewährt hat. In diesem Buch wird in umfassender Weise theoretisch begründet und forschungspraktisch gezeigt, wie mit der Dokumentarischen Methode Interviews ausgewertet werden. Dabei wird dem narrativen Charakter von Interviews, seien diese leitfadengestützt oder biographisch angelegt, besonders Rechnung getragen. Neben der formulierenden und reflektierenden Interpretation der Interviews geht es um deren Vergleich und um die sinn- wie soziogenetische Typenbildung. Das Buch zeigt in seiner fünften Auflage zudem wichtige Weiterführungen der dokumentarischen Interpretation narrativ fundierter Interviews auf, ist mit seinen ausführlichen Forschungsbeispielen vor allem aber eine Anleitung für die Forschungspraxis.Table of ContentsGrundzüge der dokumentarischen Methode.- Narrativ fundierte Interviews.- Die Narrationsstrukturanalyse und ihre Kritik.- Zur dokumentarischen Interpretation von Interviews.- Dokumentarische Interpretation offener Leitfadeninterviews.- Dokumentarische Interpretation biographischer Interviews.

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