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Book SynopsisThe voice of reason for a generation of mums and dads' The GuardianWildly popular parenting expert Dr Becky Kennedy shares her groundbreaking approach to raising kids in a way that feels good.Over the past several years, Dr Becky Kennedyknown to her followers as Dr Becky'has been sparking a parenting revolution. Millions of parents, tired of following advice that either doesn't work or simply doesn't feel good, have embraced Dr Becky's empowering and effective approach, a model that prioritises connecting with our kids over correcting them.From reward charts to time-outs, many popular parenting approaches are based on shaping behaviour, not raising humans. These techniques don't build the skills kids need for life or account for their complex emotional needs. Add to that parents' complicated relationships with their own upbringings and it's easy to see why so many of them feel lost, burned out, and worried they're failing their kids.In Good Inside, Dr Becky shares her parenting philosophy, complete with actionable strategies, that will help parents move from uncertainty and self-blame to confidence and sturdy leadership. Offering perspective-shifting parenting principles and troubleshooting for specific scenariosincluding sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, tantrums, and moreGood Inside is a comprehensive resource for a generation of parents looking for a new way to raise their kids while still setting them up for a lifetime of self-regulation, confidence, and resilience.Trade Review“Dr. Becky is profoundly changing the way we parent our kids and the way we parent ourselves. Her innovative work shows parents how to challenge inherited beliefs and behaviors and shift the paradigm of how we understand family dynamics. Her work is proof that we can be the parents we want to be–and that we are all good inside." — Gabby Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back "Dr. Becky teaches parents that the foundation of child-rearing is building a solid relationship with their child and offering themselves grace along the way. Captivating and timely, Good Inside is a book parents can turn to at every stage of development, from infancy to adulthood, to continue building connection with their kids." — Nedra Tawwab, New York Times bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace "At a time when parents are sorely lacking in stamina and resources, Dr. Becky's wise words and deep insights offer a treasure trove of practical strategies and essential support. Good Inside is the book we all need right now, and the book that will continue to guide us for years to come." — Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code and author of Pay Up “Warning: reading this book might make you a better parent. Whether you’re struggling to get your toddler to calm down or your teenager to open up, Becky Kennedy is a fountain of wisdom. She strikes the ideal balance between affirming your best instincts and challenging you to rethink your worst reactions.” — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife "Dr. Becky makes a solid case that self-development and child development go hand in hand, and helps readers accomplish both. Flush with useful ideas…parents will find this [book] well worth their time." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe concept of 'Archteypes' and the hypothesis of 'A Collective Unconscious' are two of Jung's better known and most exciting ideas. In this volume - taken from the Collected Works and appearing in paperback for the first time - Jung describes and elaborates the two concepts.Three essays establish the theoretical basis which are then followed by essays on specific archetypes. The relation of these to the process of individuation is examined in the last section. The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious is one of Jung's central works. There are many illustrations in full colour. Trade ReviewAn eloquent witness to Jung's greatness of mind and heart. His idea of th archetype involves profound attitudes towards man's existence and intimates values through which very many people have found a new significance in their lives. - Journal of Analytical PsychologyTable of ContentsArchetypes of the Collective Unconscious. The Concept of the Collective Unconscious. Concerning the Archetypes, with Special Reference to the Anima Concept. Psychological Aspects of the Mother Archetype. Concerning Rebirth. The Psychology of the Child Archetype. The Psychological Aspects of the Kore. The Phenomenology of the Spirit in Fairytales. On the Psychology of the Trickster-figure. Conscious, Unconscious, and Individuation. A Study in the Process of Individuation. Concerning Mandala Symbolism.

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Book SynopsisThis 5th edition of the bestselling introduction to counselling is thoroughly revised and updated. Pete Sanders, Paula J Williams and Andy Rogers position counselling in contemporary society and render the theory, practice and origins of counselling understandable to all. Other short contributions explore the role of power, language and race in the field of counselling.Trade Review'Let this book be your mentor and travelling companion from day one of your training. This new edition speaks to an evolving profession in acknowledging our cultural context and the inclusion of counsellors and clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures.' - Myira Khan, counsellor, supervisor and founder of the Muslim Counselling and Psychotherapist Network. '... a rich overview of the role, purpose and value of counselling skills in contemporary helping roles.' - Lynne Gabriel, Professor of Counselling and Mental Health, York St John University. 'This gem of a book maps out the territory of counselling practice in clear, concise, accessible language. There really is something in this book for everyone, whether you are learning something new or anew.' - Dr Val Watson, independent counselling and psychotherapy practitioner, supervisor, coach, consultant and trainer. '... reflects the critical eye cast by its authors as they observe our fast-changing world... a truly collaborative endeavour, and an essential text for our field.' - Dr Dwight Turner, senior lecturer, counselling and psychotherapy, University of Brighton.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements, Preface, Dedications, About the authors, 1. First steps, 2. What is counselling? 3. The importance of self-development, 4a. Where do ideas in counselling come from? 4b. Psychoanalysis, 4c. Behavioural and cognitive approaches, 4d. Humanistic psychology, 4e. Integrative approaches, 5. Counselling attitudes and skills: Ways of being a helper, 6. Clients: Who they are and what they bring, 7. Power and oppression, 8. Ethics for counselling-informed helping, 9. Limits: what they are and what to do when you reach them, 10. Support for basic helping, 11. Counselling connections and settings, 12. Questions for counselling in the 21st century, 13. What comes next? 14. Endings.

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Book SynopsisThis is the rise of the anti-capitalist neurodiversity movementTrade Review'This groundbreaking book fills a crucial gap in the discourse about neurodiversity, providing a deep history of the invention of the 'normal' mind as one of the most damaging and oppressive tools of capitalism, while not succumbing to the myths of the 'anti-psychiatry' movement. To read it is to see the world more clearly.' -- Steve Silberman, author of 'NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity''A vital book that kindles the flames of a Marxist neurodivergent revolution. Chapman boldly challenges us to envision a world liberated from neuronormative oppression, where dismantling capitalism is central to disabled, Mad, and neurodivergent liberation—a new radical approach to neurodiversity that is explicitly anti-capitalist.' -- Beatrice Adler-Bolton, co-author of 'Health Communism''An instant seminal text, Empire of Normality takes on the huge task of crafting a coherent, radical, Marxist approach to neurodivergence. Chapman impressively and critically assembles disparate philosophical, scientific and activist currents across time to carve out a new politics that pushes beyond liberal rights-based approaches, and guides us towards a liberated future.' -- Micha Frazer-Carroll, author of 'Mad World: The Politics of Mental Health''Empire of Normality argues that a radical politics of neurodiversity needs to be central to the struggle against capitalism. Chapman explains why this is necessary, not only for neurodivergent folk, but for our collective liberation. Thought provoking, challenging and compelling.' -- Professor Hel Spandler, Editor, 'Asylum: the radical mental health magazine''Engaging, impeccably researched, and a vital step in the emergence of a new social paradigm. Chapman uncovers the origins of the stifling norms that limit our collective potentials, and points the way toward a better and more creative future.' -- Nick Walker, author of 'Neuroqueer Heresies'Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1 Rise of the machines 2 The invention of normality 3 Galton’s paradigm 4 The eugenics movement 5 The myths of anti-psychiatry 6 Fordist normalisation 7 The return of Galtonian psychiatry 8 Post-Fordism as a mass disabling event 9 The neurodiversity movement 10 Cognitive contradictions 11 After normality Notes Bibliography Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisThe new and updated edition of Health Behavior Change: Theories, Methods and Interventions, provides a complete understanding of health behavior change, from its theoretical building blocks to the practical challenges of developing and testing an intervention. Based on the latest evidence in the field, the authors present a theory-driven, scientific approach to understanding and changing health behaviors, examining the theories that explain health behavior, the techniques that most effectively change health behavior, and the methods and statistical approaches essential to generating the underpinning evidence. This approach is presented in the context of both health promoting behaviors such as healthy eating, and health risk behaviors such as smoking, and considers not only the role of individuals but also other important influences on health behavior including the environment, policy, and technology.Among other additions, the revised edition includes the following feTrade Review"With cutting-edge information and critiques of theories and techniques of behaviour change, and methods of collecting and analysing data, this important go-to book is for all those wanting to understand, practise or teach the science of changing behaviour, especially in relation to health."Susan Michie, Professor of Health Psychology and Director of the Centre for Behaviour Change, UCL"Prestwich, Kenworthy and Conner have given the field a delightful gift – a thorough and thoroughly accessible soup-to-nuts look at the complexity of health behavior change. Their volume gives the reader all of the important facets of the behavior change conundrum – how to measure and intervene on relevant constructs, where those constructs fit in both conventional and newer theories, and how to consider the many environmental and contextual factors that are often just as if not more influential. This volume is one-stop-shopping for the student or health professional who wants a contemporary summary of all there is to know about theories of and approaches to health behavior change."William Klein, Associate Director of Behavioral Research, National Cancer Institute "What changes behaviour? How good are internet-based interventions? Do worry and rumination change behaviour? How can we reduce risk of bias in an experimental study? What is the right sample size? How do I quickly find useful literatures? These are just a few of the myriad questions this timely, authoritative compendium addresses that should prove indispensable to students, teachers and researchers alike."Professor Dame Theresa Marteau, Behavioural Scientist, University of Cambridge"This book provides an excellent overview of various psychological constructs, mechanisms, and intervention approaches that can be used to modify health behaviors. The book covers a broad range of health promotion strategies and behavior change techniques, including those that leverage technology, environment, and health policy. The book is considered a cornerstone of information because it provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field, making it essential reading for students and researchers alike. Novice researchers can benefit from the book's clear explanations and practical examples, while seasoned researchers can use it as a reference tool to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field. By addressing a range of health promotion strategies and behavior change techniques, the book offers readers a broad understanding of how to modify health behaviors effectively. The inclusion of technology, environment, and health policy also highlights the importance of considering these factors when designing interventions. Overall, the book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding and modifying health behaviors. It provides a wealth of information on various approaches to behavior change and offers practical guidance on how to design and implement effective interventions."Prof. Dr. Ralf Schwarzer, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany"I highly recommend the 2nd edition of this book to students and researchers interested in the psychology of health behaviour change. The authors have done an excellent job in providing an overview of the various personal, social, cultural, environmental, policy, and technological factors that influence engagement in (or avoidance of) a variety of health behaviours. I particularly like the discussion of key questions in the form of "Burning Issue Boxes". These boxes, in conjunction with the emphasis on critical skills toolkits, the overview of a wide array of methodologies as well as analytical choices for health behaviour change data, should equip the readers of this book with important critical skills to evaluate the evidence underpinning the various theories outlined in the book. I also very much like the focus on contemporary issues, such as the replicability crisis and potential solutions, the impact of COVID-19 on health behaviours, and the interface between health behaviours and climate change. This second edition is a very valuable resource for anyone interested in health psychology and behavioural science."Nikos Ntoumanis, Professor of Motivation Science, University of Southern DenmarkTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Theory. 3. Behavior Change Techniques. 4. Theory-Based Interventions. 5. The Methodology of Health Behavior Change. 6. Analysing Health Behavior Change Data. 7. Behavior Change Through Targeting Mechanisms of Action: Health Promotion, Risk and Detection Behaviors. 8. Environment and Policy-Based Approaches to Health Behavior Change. 9. Technology-Based Approaches to Health Behavior Change. 10. Future Directions.

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Book SynopsisResearch Methods and Statistics in Psychology provides students with the most readable and comprehensive survey of research methods, statistical concepts and procedures in psychology today. Assuming no prior knowledge, this bestselling text takes you through every stage of your research project, giving advice on planning and conducting studies, analysing data and writing up reports, both quantitative and qualitative. It incorporates diversity and includes a large section on cross-cultural psychology methods and issues.The book continues its long tradition of integrating qualitative issues into methods chapters as well as providing two chapters dedicated to qualitative methods. It provides clear coverage of experimental, interviewing and observational methods; psychological testing; and statistical procedures which include nominal-level tests, ordinal and interval two-condition tests, simple and multi-factorial ANOVA designs, correlation, multiple regression, log linear analysis, factor analysis and, new with this edition, logistic regression. It features detailed and illustrated SPSS instructions for all these and other procedures, eliminating the need for an extra SPSS textbook.New edition features include: Logistic regression Greater detail of online research methods Expanded coverage of report writing guidelines Concepts illustrated with up-to-date published research examples Instructor and Student Resource website signposted throughout the book to improve student usability Each chapter contains a glossary, key terms and newly integrated exercises, ensuring that key concepts are understood.This book is extended and enhanced by a fully updated and refreshed Instructor and Student Resource website, which includes: A collection of interactive multiple-choice questions with detailed feedback, providing the opportunity to test understanding at different levels Practical exercises that give students the opportunity to put their learning into practice Links to further reading and sources to expand knowledge Test banks for each chapter to save instructors time Access the website at: www.routledge.com/cw/coolican.Table of ContentsPreface, Acknowledgements, Part 1. Research methods and ethics, 1. Psychology, science and research, 2. Measuring people – variables, samples and the qualitative critique, 3. Experiments and experimental designs in psychology, 4. Validity in psychological research, 5. Quasi-experiments and non-experiments, 6. Observational methods – watching and being with people, 7. Interview methods – asking people direct questions, 8. Psychological tests and measurement scales, 9. Comparison studies – cross-sectional, longitudinal and cross-cultural studies, 10. Qualitative approaches in psychology, 11. Ethical issues in psychological research, Part 2. Analysing data and writing reports, 12. Analysing qualitative data, 13. Statistics – organising the data, 14. Graphical representation of data, 15. Frequencies and distributions, 16. Significance testing – was it a real effect?, 17. Testing for differences between two samples, 18. Tests for categorical variables and frequency tables, 19. Correlation, 20. Regression methods, 21. Factor analysis, 22. Multi-level analysis – differences between more than two conditions (ANOVA), 23. Multi-factorial ANOVA designs, 24. ANOVA for repeated measures designs, 25. Choosing a significance test for your data, 26. Planning your practical and writing up your report, Appendix, References, Index

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Book SynopsisThis trusted bestseller provides all the information needed to understand binge eating and bring it under control, whether you are working with a therapist or on your own. Clear, step-by-step guidelines show you how to: *Overcome the urge to binge. *Gain control over what and when you eat. *Break free of strict dieting and other habits that may contribute to binges. *Establish stable, healthy eating patterns. *Improve your body image and reduce the risk of relapse. This fully updated second edition incorporates important advances in the understanding and treatment of eating disorders. It features expanded coverage of body image issues and enhanced strategies for achieving--and maintaining--a transformed relationship with food and your body. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit. Included in the UK National Health Service Bibliotherapy Program.Trade Review"By any standard, Dr. Fairburn is the leading authority in our field, so who better to write the definitive book on binge eating? This program is based on vast clinical experience, numerous clinical trials, and a breadth of perspective that few possess. You can trust this book. It is a landmark."--Kelly D. Brownell, PhD, coauthor of Food Fight; Robert L. Flowers Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University "It is hard to improve a classic, but that is exactly what Dr. Fairburn has done. Overcoming Binge Eating, Second Edition, expands on the author's highly effective treatment. This self-help guide is filled with specific tools that can help reverse unhealthy habits that have trapped you for years. Dr. Fairburn helps you maintain regular eating habits, distract yourself from cravings, stop emotional eating, and address body image issues. My colleagues and I will be recommending this book to all of our clients who feel their eating is out of control."--Robert L. Leahy, PhD, author of The Worry Cure "This invaluable second edition incorporates recent advances in the treatment of binge eating, including new strategies for dealing with body image issues. I recommend this user-friendly book wholeheartedly."--G. Terence Wilson, PhD, Oscar K. Buros Professor of Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey "In this gem of a book, now thoroughly revised, Dr. Fairburn draws on decades of clinical experience and research. This is a powerful resource for anyone who wants to achieve lasting self-change."--Ruth H. Striegel, PhD, Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Eating Disorders "Readers have posted online calling the previous version of this book 'a godsend' and 'the best book out there.' This substantially revised second edition is as good as the first and sets the standard for self-help books. This clearly written, practical guide is invaluable for anyone suffering from binge eating problems."--Roz Shafran, PhD, Institute of Child Health, University College London, United Kingdom "This is the book that every patient and parent should read in order to understand what drives eating disorder behaviors. In this remarkable guide, Dr. Fairburn translates decades of research on therapy into steps for lasting change."--Julie Lesser, MD, Medical Director, Center for the Treatment of Eating Disorders, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and Abbott Northwestern Hospital -“This book has proved invaluable to individuals who struggle with binge eating, and it has become a trusted tome on the shelf of many therapists, dietitians, and physicians who want to prescribe a non-invasive, evidence-based approach to treating their patients with an eating disorder….Although Fairburn himself still advocates for paper-and-pencil monitoring (p. 134), the self-help program presented in Overcoming Binge Eating could easily be used synergistically with new smartphone applications…that facilitate real-time tracking of food intake, thoughts, and feelings….Even if the dog-eared, highlighted original is still sitting on your office shelf, treating yourself to the second edition is well worth the modest price.”--Academy for Eating Disorders Forum, 1/1/2014Table of ContentsIntroduction: This Book and How to Use ItI. Binge Eating Problems: The Facts1. Binge Eating2. Eating Problems and Eating Disorders3. Who Binges?4. Psychological and Social Aspects5. Physical Aspects6. What Causes Binge Eating Problems?7. Binge Eating and Addiction8. The Treatment of Binge Eating ProblemsII. An Enhanced Self-Help Program for Those Who BingeGetting ReadyStarting WellRegular EatingAlternatives to Binge EatingProblem SolvingTaking StockDietingBody ImageEnding WellAppendix I. Obtaining Professional Help for an Eating ProblemAppendix II. Calculating Your Body Mass IndexAppendix III. If You Are Also OverweightAppendix IV. Tackling "Other Problems"Appendix V. A Note for Relatives and FriendsAppendix VI. A Note for TherapistsFurther Reading

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Book SynopsisThe Dream of the Cosmos is the story of a multi-layered quest to understand the causes of human suffering and to reconnect with a deeper reality than the one we inhabit in this physical dimension of experience. It seeks to answer the questions: "Who are we?" and "Why are we here, on this planet?" It is offered to those who are looking for something beyond the superficial values of our culture, who may be disillusioned with religious and secular belief systems as currently presented and who question political values which are deeply mired in the pursuit of power. It is written with two voices: one the voice of a personal quest and the other which explores the historical and psychological causes that have brought into being our present view of reality.Trade ReviewAnne Baring has devoted her life to humanity's recovery of the anima mundi - the soul of the world, and indeed its own soul. The Dream of the Cosmos is the climax of that quest, the fruit of a lifetime of thought and feeling, learning and vision. It is the story of a dramatic personal journey, but also an attempt to confront the greatest issues facing our time. Every page breathes her moral passion, her love of beauty, her spiritual aspiration, her deep care for the Earth. Above all, Anne Baring calls for a fundamental transformation in the way human beings live on this Earth and with each other. It would not be too much to say that this book is a cri de coeur from a place deep in the collective psyche that carries not only our past but our future. The Dream of the Cosmos pulses with the fierce tenderness and grave urgency of love for an infinitely precious new being struggling to be born. ; Richard Tarnas, ; author of The Passion of the Western Mind and Cosmos and Psyche. ; As Anne Baring writes in her opening, this book is a vocation. It is the opus magnum for which one might say, without exaggeration, that Anne has incarnated in this lifetime to produce for the benefit of many. The Dream of the Cosmos is at once both a visionary autobiography including many of Anne's own dreams, and a comprehensive archetypal history of the constellation, separation from, and resurgence of the feminine. Included in this deep scholarship are profound insights into the origins of misogyny as well as the soulful claims of instinct and its dangerous shadows expressed in violence and oppression. Anne leads us on a remarkable journey to understand the roots of our current suffering and the way forward to embrace a new and necessary sacred vision of reality - one supported by the new sciences - that includes the whole of nature and the cosmos. If you read only one book in the next decade, this encyclopaedic volume is the one you should read. ; Veronica Goodchild, ; author of Songlines of the Soul: Pathways to A New Vision for a New Century. ; Anne Baring is one of the great pioneers on the Divine Feminine of our time. Her work is a marvellous marriage of profound learning, deep and mature mystical experience and a vivid immediate gift of communication. Her latest book, The Dream of the Cosmos, is the consummation of her life's work, twenty years in the making. It is a masterpiece that will last a long time and deserves to be read by all seekers and anyone interested in the birth of a new civilization out of the chaos of our time. ; Andrew Harvey, ; author of Return of the Mother and Radical Passion. ; Anne Baring's magnum opus, twenty years in the making, is one of the publishing events of the year: brilliant, profound and magisterial in its scope. In it she addresses the real cultural roots of our multifaceted crisis - spiritual, psychological, ecological, social, political and economic. The book is a symbol of hope and renaissance - essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the patterns of Western cultural history and the potentials of its future development. ; David Lorimer, ; The Scientific and Medical Network

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Book SynopsisJon Ronson is an award-winning writer and documentary maker. He is the author of many bestselling books, including So You've Been Publicly Shamed, The Psychopath Test, Lost at Sea, The Men Who Stare at Goats and Them: Adventures with Extremists. His acclaimed podcasts include Things Fell Apart and The Butterfly Effect, and he co-wrote the screenplays for the movies Okja and Frank. He lives in New York.Trade ReviewThe belly laughs come thick and fast - my God, he is funny . . . and you will, I guarantee, zip merrily through it. * The Observer *An entertaining exploration of madness. * The Sunday Times *Ronson is one of the finest comic writers working today. -- Will Self * The Guardian *Ronson has a fine journalist's nose for sniffing out the most entertaining monsters to interview . . . chirpy, inquisitive, funny. -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday *A thoughtful and funny read. * Stylist *A typical treat, a semi-sinister, half-hilarious trip into the dark side. * List *Thought-provoking, wry, incisive. * Tatler *

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Book SynopsisSelf-determination theory (SDT) provides a framework for understanding the factors that promote motivation and healthy psychological and behavioral functioning. In this authoritative work, the codevelopers of the theory comprehensively examine SDT's conceptual underpinnings (including its six mini-theories), empirical evidence base, and practical applications across the lifespan. The volume synthesizes a vast body of research on how supporting--or thwarting--people's basic needs for competence, relatedness, and autonomy affects their development and well-being. Chapters cover implications for practice and policy in education, health care, psychotherapy, sport, and the workplace.Trade Review"This valuable volume presents a synthesis of four decades of systematic work within one of the most comprehensive, profound research programs on human motivation in the history of psychology. It is a true milestone in motivational research, as rich in conceptual insights as it is in exciting findings. The book offers a formidable set of answers as to why people do what they do, and with what consequences. An assured and instant classic!"--Arie W. Kruglanski, PhD, Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park "This book is a tour-de-force exposition of the motivational nutrients needed for optimal human growth and well-being. It is global in scope, while also replete with applications to specific contexts. SDT and its mini-theories are characterized by astonishing scholarly vitality and depth of thought, combined with unrivaled relevance for everyday life at all levels of society. Taken as a whole, the advances summarized in this volume have transformed what we know about human behavior and development.”--Carol D. Ryff, PhD, Hilldale Professor of Psychology, University of Wisconsin–Madison "A masterful, comprehensive explication of the tenets of SDT. The authors demonstrate a keen sense of history and respect for their intellectual ancestors, stepping only lightly on a few theoretical toes. The theoretical claims that comprise SDT are coherently documented by a plethora of well-crafted and ingenious laboratory and real-world research studies. A major contribution is the compelling practical application of the theory to numerous life domains, including classroom teaching, the workplace, psychotherapy, and others. There is great wisdom in these applications. The breadth of topics will make this volume attractive to researchers, clinicians, educators, and sports and organizational psychologists."--Susan Harter, PhD, John Evans Professor of Psychology (Emerita), University of Denver "Ryan and Deci are among the most brilliant psychologists of our time, and SDT has been one of the most influential theories in the field of motivation for the past 30 years. In this book, Ryan and Deci provide an in-depth review of research on SDT, which provides overwhelming support for their theory in a number of contexts, activities, and cultures. This book is a 'must read.' I recommend it for all motivational scientists and graduate students alike. Self-Determination Theory will leave its mark for years to come and will become a classic in the field."--Robert J. Vallerand, PhD, Canada Research Chair on Motivational Processes and Optimal Functioning and Professor of Social Psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal "This much-anticipated volume does not disappoint! Ryan and Deci explain SDT with a richness and clarity that will enable readers at all levels to understand and use this important and increasingly influential theory. The organization is excellent--the reader is walked through the philosophical and historical foundations, presented with the key mini-theories that make up SDT, and then, equipped with the basics, introduced to the myriad applications of the theory for increasing human well-being. This book is essential reading for educational psychologists and those training for careers in education as it provides crucial information about setting up environments to maximize student motivation, learning, and adjustment. Bravo to the authors for this invaluable, beautifully written resource that will be in the hands of all of my undergraduate and graduate students."--Wendy S. Grolnick, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training, Clark University -Self-Determination Theory: Basic Psychological Needs in Motivation, Development, and Wellness is [the authors'] magnum opus--a definitive exposition of autonomy, competence, and relatedness as basic psychological needs….Transcending social psychology, self-determination theory (SDT) has become a multidisciplinary phenomenon with implications for health sciences, sociology, social work, environmental studies, and philosophy of education.--Theory and Research in Education, 12/18/2018ƒƒFor over 30 years, Richard Ryan and Edward Deci have worked together to expand theory and research on intrinsic motivation. Their new book, Self-Determination Theory…is an impressive synthesis of their work to date.--PsycCRITIQUES, 6/26/2017Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Self-Determination Theory: An Introduction and Overview II. Philosophical and Historical Considerations 2. Organismic Principles: Historical Perspectives on Development and Integration in Living Entities 3. Human Autonomy: Philosophical Perspectives and the Phenomenology of Self 4. Psychological Needs: Varied Concepts and a Preliminary Description of Self-Determination Theory’s Approach 5. A Brief History of Intrinsic Motivation III. The Six Mini-Theories of Self-Determination Theory 6. Cognitive Evaluation Theory, Part I: The Effects of Rewards, Feedback, and Other External Events on Intrinsic Motivation 7. Cognitive Evaluation Theory, Part II: Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Processes Affecting Intrinsic Motivation 8. Organismic Integration Theory: Internalization and the Differentiation of Extrinsic Motivation 9. Causality Orientations Theory: Individual Differences in, and Priming of, Motivational Orientations 10. Basic Psychological Needs Theory: Satisfaction and Frustration of Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness in Relation to Psychological Wellness and Full Functioning 11. Goal Contents Theory: Aspirations, Life Goals, and Their Varied Consequences 12. Relationships Motivation Theory: The Self in Close Relationships IV. Motivation and Human Development in Families, Schools, and Societies 13. Parenting and the Facilitation of Autonomy and Well-Being in Development 14. Schools as Contexts for Learning and Social Development 15. Identity Development, Self-Esteem, and Authenticity 16. Development, Basic Psychological Needs, and Psychopathology V. The Application and Practice of Self-Determination Theory in Multiple Domains 17. Psychotherapy and Behavior Change: Creating Facilitating Environments 18. Health Care and Patient Need Satisfaction: Supporting Maintained Health Behavior Change 19. Sport, Physical Activity, and Physical Education 20. Motivation and Need Satisfaction in Video Games and Virtual Environments 21. Work and Organizations: Promoting Wellness and Productivity VI. Basic Psychological Needs in Pervasive Social Contexts 22. Pervasive Social Influences, Part I: Cultural Contexts 23. Pervasive Social Influences, Part II: Economic and Political Systems 24. On Basic Needs and Human Natures: Altruism, Aggression, and the Bright and Dark Sides of Human Motivation A Very Brief Epilogue References Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisMany tens of thousands of mental health and health care professionals have used this essential book--now significantly revised with 70% new content reflecting important advances in the field--to develop and sharpen their skills in motivational interviewing (MI). Clear explanations of core MI concepts are accompanied by carefully crafted sample dialogues, exercises, and practice opportunities. Readers build proficiency for moving through the four processes of MI--engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning--using open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summaries (OARS), plus information exchange. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the volume includes more than 80 reproducible worksheets. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Fully revised and restructured around the new four-process model of MI. *Chapters on exploring values and goals and finding thTrade Review"Learning how to create motivationally enhancing conversations with MI requires the right spirit, strategies, and skills. Let Rosengren be your coach by using this second edition of his wonderful manual. Drawing on his wisdom and experience as a practitioner and trainer, Rosengren offers valuable information, tests to check your understanding of MI, and innovative exercises to build skills and implement strategies. This book offers a pathway to becoming competent and skilled in MI. All you have to do is read, reflect, and practice, practice, practice."--Carlo C. DiClemente, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychology (Emeritus), University of Maryland, Baltimore County "Regardless of your theoretical orientation, this book presents MI in a usable and engaging style. It offers practical, 'how-to' information that can readily be applied in practice. This book is relevant for clinicians new to MI, as well as experienced practitioners looking to hone their skills."--Nancy M. Petry, PhD, Professor of Medicine, UConn Health "This book is simple and practical, yet sophisticated and highly informed by theory. What really shines through is the clear thinking in the explanations and carefully chosen examples of good MI, which are among the best out there. The book works well as a study guide for those who have taken an introductory workshop and want to improve their practice; MI trainers will want to read it for the many training ideas."--Guy Undrill, PhD, MRCPsych, Consultant Psychiatrist, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom; member, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) “Rosengren has done it again! This valuable second edition will replace many a well-worn, dog-eared copy on the bookshelves of seasoned clinicians, and it is a 'must read' for trainees. This volume incorporates updated concepts of MI, including the four-process model. It is chock-full of user-friendly, field-tested exercises that facilitate learning of not only the concepts, but also the spirit of MI. Few authors have as thorough an understanding of how to teach others to use MI. Rosengren is a veteran trainer whose wisdom comes through--as do his warmth and humor. I will use this book in all of my classes for social workers, psychologists, and medical students alike."--Mary Marden Velasquez, PhD, Director, Health Behavior Research and Training Institute, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin "No matter what kind of clients you treat, as a mental health clinician you’re bound to come across clients who are ambivalent about changing behavior--whether it’s not recognizing the problem, not committing to change, or not sticking with the treatment plan. Rosengren gives you solid tools for how to help these clients get moving along the path to change. Packed with case examples and experiential exercises, this book is a great resource that will be a powerful addition to your clinical toolbox."--David F. Tolin, PhD, ABPP, Director, Anxiety Disorders Center, The Institute of Living–Hartford Hospital -This book is excellent for learning the basics of motivational interviewing. It is easy to read, written by an expert in the field, and contains numerous reproducible forms that can be used with clients. It should in the libraries of novice and seasoned therapists alike because it provides excellent therapeutic tools. The second edition is justified because of the burgeoning amount of research in the past eight years, and it has been fully revised around the four process model of MI.--Doody's Review Service, 11/17/2017ƒƒPractical, down to earth, realistically encouraging, and deceptively simple to read. The workbook takes the practitioner step-wise through the spirit of MI and its techniques....By the end of the workbook, I felt more confident in my knowledge of MI and in my ability to apply the concepts to my clinical work. (on the first edition)--Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 6/1/2011ƒƒAn informative read for those providers wanting their patients to improve their health behaviors but not seeing positive changes with their current methods. (on the first edition)--Journal of the National Medical Association, 4/1/2011Table of ContentsI. The Journey Ahead 1. Introduction 2. What Is MI and Why Use It? 3. Introduction to the Four Processes II. Engaging: The Relational Foundation 4. The Use of OARS: Reflective Listening 5. The Use of OARS: Open-Ended Questions, Affirmations, and Summaries 6. Exploring Values and Goals III. Focusing: The Strategic Direction 7. Finding the Horizon 8. Exchanging Information IV. Evoking: Preparation for Change 9. Recognizing Change and Sustain Talk 10. Evoking Motivation 11. Responding to Sustain Talk and Dancing with Discord V. Planning: The Bridge to Change 12. Transitioning into Planning 13. Developing a Change Plan, Strengthening Commitment, and Supporting Change VI. The Practice of MI 14. Learning MI Appendix. Establishing an MI Learning Community References

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Book SynopsisThis book presents new insights into the nature of the human mind as a product of the brain. It does so by discussing how biological and technological information systems differ from their counterparts with physical functions, presenting Emergent Information Theory as a solution to the mind-body problem and overarching framework for all biological and technological information systems.Emergent Information Theory is a new theoretical approach to the specific type of information and emergence exploited by biological neural networks and digital systems. One of the conclusions of this theory is that these entities and processes are non-physical and exist in an information dimension connected to but distinct from the three dimensions of physical space. It is in this information dimension that our minds exist, making it ultimately more our home as sentient beings than the physical realm inhabited by our bodies. This book presents existing scientific and philosophical evidence that

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Book SynopsisFor people with disabilities caused by nonprogressive brain injury, challenges in everyday living can be multifaceted and overwhelming. This book presents key principles of holistic neuropsychological rehabilitation, helping practitioners stay on track through complex terrain. Leading authorities Barbara A. Wilson and Shai Betteridge provide a framework for effective intervention based on a collaborative understanding of clients' strengths and needs. They describe essential strategies for assessing and remediating the impact of cognitive and psychosocial problems in everyday life. Detailed case examples illustrate the process of building partnerships with families, setting meaningful goals, developing skills and supports, and addressing emotional and mental health concerns. Innovative uses of technology are highlighted. Several reproducible clinical tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Wilson, a lodestar in the field, and Betteridge, an innovative practitioner, describe the essentials of neurological rehabilitation that is person centered, assessment and formulation based, goal minded, and grounded in the personally meaningful 'real world' of the patient. The book addresses key recovery factors, with a multimodal emphasis on the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, practical, interpersonal, and psychosocial ramifications of acquired brain injuries. Tried-and-true fundamentals are nicely interwoven with cutting-edge therapies and technological advances. The case studies and vignettes add to the applicability of the principles."--Pamela S. Klonoff, PhD, ABPP-CN, Clinical Director and neuropsychologist, Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation, Barrow Neurological Institute and Dignity Health, Phoenix, Arizona "This concise yet thorough volume is written in clear, accessible prose. The book includes both theoretical and practical material, with numerous case examples and sample data collection forms that help to bring the content home. The keys to successful neurorehabilitation are all here--close partnerships with patients and their families and communities, an attitude of optimism balanced by realism, and a steadfast focus on meaningful goals. The chapter on technology alerts the reader to developing trends. The voices of people directly affected by brain injury are included throughout the book to remind practitioners why we are doing this challenging and important work."--Tessa Hart, PhD, Scientist Emerita, Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania "Clinicians and researchers who want to know about holistic neuropsychological rehabilitation, this is the book for you! Wilson and Betteridge distill their knowledge gained over decades of clinical and research experience. The book explains the concepts and models underpinning neuropsychological rehabilitation, offers practical advice on assessment and goal setting, describes new intervention approaches, and provides case illustrations and visual aids. The authors have produced a valuable, highly accessible 'how-to' resource."--Robyn Tate, PhD, Professor Emerita, John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, University of Sydney, Australia "This book offers an impressive, passionate vision of how to improve clinical neuropsychological services to maximize the well-being of patients and their families. While acknowledging the challenges of real-world clinical practice, the authors are optimistic about ways to engage patients and tackle functional goals. Readers seeking to make evidence-based clinical decisions will appreciate the breadth and depth of the information presented. Clinical cases bring to life the principles described in each chapter. In the graduate classroom, the cases will serve as a strong foundation for practical discussions."--Anastasia M. Raymer, PhD, CCC-SLP, Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education, Old Dominion University-Table of Contents1. What Is Neuropsychological Rehabilitation? 2. Who Can Benefit from Neuropsychological Rehabilitation? 3. The Purposes and Process of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 4. The Broad Theoretical Base of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 5. Appropriate Assessment and Formulation for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 6. The Need for a Working Partnership in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 7. Holistic Goal Setting in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 8. Using Goals to Guide Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 9. The Interconnectedness of Cognition, Emotion, and Behavior: The Basis of the Holistic Approach 10. The Uses of Technology in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation to Improve Daily Functioning and Quality of Life 11. Six Fundamental Components of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 12. Summary and Conclusions References Index

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Book SynopsisAre you kinder to others than you are to yourself? More than a thousand research studies show the benefits of being a supportive friend to yourself, especially in times of need. This science-based workbook offers a step-by-step approach to breaking free of harsh self-judgments and impossible standards in order to cultivate emotional well-being. In a convenient large-size format, the book is based on the authors' groundbreaking eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, which has helped tens of thousands of people worldwide. It is packed with guided meditations (with audio downloads); informal practices to do anytime, anywhere; exercises; and vivid stories of people using the techniques to address relationship stress, weight and body image issues, health concerns, anxiety, and other common problems. The seeds of self-compassion already lie within you--learn how you can uncover this powerful inner resource and transform your life. See also Teaching the Mindful Self-CTrade Review"Drs. Neff and Germer are the world’s leading authorities on self-compassion. They show readers in simple, down-to-earth steps how to become more confident, less self-critical, and kinder to themselves. It feels like they are with you as warm and wise guides in every page of this book. Truly a gem."--Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Resilient "Drs. Neff and Germer have led the field in researching and articulating the transformative practices of Mindful Self-Compassion, and tens of thousands of people have been trained in their approach. Now you have in your hands a workbook that can guide your journey into profound healing and freedom; it provides a pathway that is accessible, clear, and rich in its depth. Please give yourself the gift of this book and share it with others--these teachings will serve many awakening hearts."--Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge "From their extensive insight and experience, Drs. Neff and Germer provide a friendly, easy-to-use workbook. Its powerful exercises will help you uncover your innate capacity to hold yourself--and the world around you--with compassion. Whether or not you take a formal Mindful Self-Compassion course, using this workbook can effect profound change in your life."--Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Love "Mindful Self-Compassion has made me far more resilient--when a storm hits, I float on the surface of the rough sea and wait for it to pass, rather than thrashing around trying to outswim it. I am able to find a nugget of joy every day, no matter how small. This workbook encourages a deeper understanding and experience of MSC. I recommend it to everyone."--Heather R., Hampshire, United Kingdom -'Be gentle with yourself.'…A chaplain mentor gave me these cherished words shortly after I began my first full-time chaplain position, post-residency. By now, this phrase has become like a trusted friend that provides support in times of stress. This phrase serves as a sort of summary of the message of [ital]The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook[/ital]….I would recommend this book, pretty much without reservation, to anyone. This book and its perspective was timely for me before the COVID-19 pandemic, and I can say it is appropriate now more than ever.--Association of Professional Chaplains Resource Reviews, 10/1/2021Table of Contents Introduction: How to Approach This Workbook 1. What Is Self-Compassion? 2. What Self-Compassion Is Not 3. The Benefits of Self-Compassion 4. The Physiology of Self-Criticism and Self-Compassion 5. The Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion 6. Mindfulness 7. Letting Go of Resistance 8. Backdraft 9. Developing Loving-Kindness 10. Loving-Kindness for Ourselves 11. Self-Compassionate Motivation 12. Self-Compassion and Our Bodies 13. Stages of Progress 14. Living Deeply 15. Being There for Others without Losing Ourselves 16. Meeting Difficult Emotions 17. Self-Compassion and Shame 18. Self-Compassion in Relationships 19. Self-Compassion for Caregivers 20. Self-Compassion and Anger in Relationships 21. Self-Compassion and Forgiveness 22. Embracing the Good 23. Self-Appreciation 24. Taking It Forward Practices and Exercises Resources List of Audio Files Audio downloads: 1. Self-Compassion Break (5:20; Kristin Neff) 2. Self-Compassion Break (12:21; Christopher Germer) 3. Affectionate Breathing (21:28; Kristin Neff) 4. Affectionate Breathing (18:24; Christopher Germer) 5. Loving-Kindness for a Loved One (17:08; Kristin Neff) 6. Loving-Kindness for a Loved One (14:47; Christopher Germer) 7. Finding Loving-Kindness Phrases (23:02; Christopher Germer) 8. Loving-Kindness for Ourselves (20:40; Christopher Germer) 9. Compassionate Body Scan (23:55; Kristin Neff) 10. Compassionate Body Scan (43:36; Christopher Germer) 11. Giving and Receiving Compassion (20:48; Kristin Neff) 12. Giving and Receiving Compassion (21:20; Christopher Germer) 13. Working with Difficult Emotions (16:01; Kristin Neff) 14. Working with Difficult Emotions (16:09; Christopher Germer) 15. Compassionate Friend (18:09; Kristin Neff) 16. Compassionate Friend (15:05; Christopher Germer) 17. Compassion with Equanimity (14:38; Christopher Germer)

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Book SynopsisIn late 1888, only weeks before his final collapse into madness, Nietzsche (1844-1900) set out to compose his autobiography, and Ecce Homo remains one of the most intriguing yet bizarre examples of the genre ever written. In this extraordinary work Nietzsche traces his life, work and development as a philosopher, examines the heroes he has identified with, struggled against and then overcome - Schopenhauer, Wagner, Socrates, Christ - and predicts the cataclysmic impact of his ''forthcoming revelation of all values''. Both self-celebrating and self-mocking, penetrating and strange, Ecce Homo gives the final, definitive expression to Nietzsche''s main beliefs and is in every way his last testament.Table of ContentsEcce Homo - Friedrich Nietzsche IntroductionNote on the TextChronology of Nietzsche's LifeECCE HOMO: How One Becomes What One IsForewordOn this perfect day...Why I am So WiseWhy I am So CleverWhy I Write Such Good BooksThe Birth of TragedyThe Untimely EssaysHuman, All Too HumanDaybreakThe Gay ScienceThus Spoke ZarathustraBeyond Good and EvilGenealogy of MoralsTwilight of the IdolsThe Wagner CaseWhy I Am a DestinyNotes

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Book SynopsisPro-social modelling refers to the process by which the worker acts as a good motivating role model in order to bring out the best in people. The worker engages the client in an empathetic relationship within which they actively reinforce pro-social behaviour and attitudes and discourage anti-social behaviour and attitudes. It has come to be recognized as fundamental to effective work with offenders in the Probation Service, Youth Justice and the Prison Service. It is also equally relevant in other fields such social work, youth work, health care, education, management and parenting. This updated and expanded new edition builds upon the highly successful first edition to provide an accessible guide to what pro-social practice is and how to do it, offering support and practical guidance for managers and practitioners seeking to implement and develop pro-social practice. It has been updated throughout, drawing on a wide range of evidence to relate theory to practice. It includes a wholly new chapter containing five case studies showing pro-social modelling being used in a police force, a prison, an Approved Premise, an educational establishment, and within community supervision Key areas of guidance include:Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Developing Empathetic Relationships and Working in a Solution-focused way 3. Exploring the Legitimate use of Authority: Roles, Rules, Values, Expectations and Rewards 4. Assertive Interactions and Pro-social Feedback 5. Motivating the Unwilling Client 6. Practical ways of Helping People to Change 7. Taking a Systematic, Pro-social, Collaborative Approach to Problem Solving 8. Responding to Individual Need and Diversity 9. Being a Pro-social Manager: Becoming a Pro-social Organisation 10. Pro-social Modelling in Practice Appendices: Exercises to Develop and Embed Pro-social Modelling in Teams A. Pro-social Audit of the Workplace B. Action Planning Using the Pro-social Audit C. Rewards, Sanctions and Values D. Pro-social Modelling: Assessment of Indicidual Practice E. Working Pro-socially Together: Critical Incident Analysis

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Book SynopsisBetty Friedan's book The Feminine Mystique is possibly the best-selling of all the titles analysed in the Macat library, and arguably one of the most important. Yet it was the product of an apparently minor, meaningless assignment. Undertaking to approach former classmates who had attended Smith College with her, 10 years after their graduation, the high-achieving Friedan was astonished to discover that the survey she had undertaken for a magazine feature revealed a high proportion of her contemporaries were suffering from a malaise she had thought was unique to her: profound dissatisfaction at the ‘ideal’ lives they had been living as wives, mothers and homemakers. For Friedan, this discovery stimulated a remarkable burst of creative thinking, as she began to connect the elements of her own life together in new ways. The popular idea that men and women were equal, but different – that men found their greatest fulfilment through work, while women were most fulfilled in the home – stood revealed as a fallacy, and the depression and even despair she and so many other women felt as a result was recast not as a failure to adapt to a role that was the truest expression of femininity, but as the natural product of undertaking repetitive, unfulfilling and unremunerated labor. Friedan's seminal expression of these new ideas redefined an issue central to many women's lives so successfully that it fuelled a movement – the ‘second wave’ feminism of the 1960s and 1970s that fundamentally challenged the legal and social framework underpinning an entire society.Table of ContentsWays in to the text Who was Betty Friedan? What does The Feminine Mystique Say? Why does The Feminine Mystique Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisThis volume brings together Freud''s main contributions to the psychology of love. His illuminating discussions of the ways in which sexuality is always psychosexuality - that there is no sexuality without fantasy, conscious or unconscious - have changed the ways we think about erotic life. In these papers Freud develops his now famous theories about the sexuality of childhood and the transgressive nature of human desire.In the famous case study of the eighteen-year-old ''Dora'', we see Freud at work, both putting into practice and testing his sexual theories that were to change the modern world.

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Book SynopsisJohn Maynard Keynes’s 1936 General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money is a perfect example of the global power of critical thinking. A radical reconsideration of some of the founding principles and accepted axioms of classical economics at the time, it provoked a revolution in economic thought and government economic policies across the world. Unsurprisingly, Keynes’s closely argued refutation of the then accepted grounds of economics employs all the key critical thinking skills: analysing and evaluating the old theories and their weaknesses; interpreting and clarifying his own fundamental terms and ideas; problem solving; and using creative thinking to go beyond the old economic theories. Perhaps above all, however, the General Theory is a masterclass in problem solving. Good problem solvers identify their problem, offer a methodology for solving it, and suggest solutions. For Keynes the problem was both real and theoretical: unemployment. A major issue for governments during the Great Depression, unemployment was also a problem for classical economics. In classical economics, theoretically, unemployment would always disappear. Keynes offered both an explanation of why this was not the case in practice, and a range of solutions that could be implemented through government monetary policy.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was John Maynard-Keynes? What does The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money Say? Why does The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisWorld-renowned biohacker and bestselling author Dave Asprey reveals how to maximize your well-being with the minimum effort, by taking control of your body's operating system.If you want to lose weight, boost your energy, or sharpen your mind, there are shelves of books offering myriad styles of advice. If you want to build up your strength and cardio fitness, there are plenty of gyms and trainers ready to offer you their guidance. What all of these resources have in common is they offer you a bad deal: a lot of effort for a little payoff. Dave Asprey has found a better way.In Smarter Not Harder, the proven master of biohacking exposes the surprising secrets of your body's operating system, or its MeatOS. That system is naturally designed to be lazy, which is why sweaty exercise routines and rigid diets produce such limited effects. Dave shows us how to hack the MeatOS and make it do what we want it to do, turning it from obstacle into ally. The key to achieving optimum wellness, he re

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Book SynopsisStraight Choices provides a fascinating introduction to the psychology of decision making, enhanced by discussion of relevant examples of decision problems faced in everyday life. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, this edition provides an integrative account of the psychology of decision-making and shows how psychological research can help us understand our uncertain world. The book emphasizes the relationship between learning and decision-making, arguing that the best way to understand how and why decisions are made is in the context of the learning and knowledge acquisition which precedes them, and the feedback which follows. The mechanisms of learning and the structure of environments in which decisions are made are carefully examined to explore their impact on our choices. The authors then consider whether we are all constrained to fall prey to cognitive biases, or whether, with sufficient exposure, we can find optimal decision strategies and improve our decisionTrade Review‘This excellent book is a rare combination – an enjoyable read that beginners will like and a serious text that scholars will study’. - Daniel Kahneman, Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University, USA Table of ContentsPREFACEACKNOWLEDGEMENTS1. FALLING OFF THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW.2. DECISION QUALITY AND AN HISTORICAL CONTEXT3. STAGES OF JUDGMENT I: DISCOVERING, ACQUIRING AND COMBINING INFORMATION4. STAGES OF JUDGMENT II: FEEDBACK EFFECTS AND DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTS5. APPRAISING PROBABILITY JUDGMENTS6. JUDGMENTAL HEURISTICS AND BIASES7. EXPLANATION-BASED DECISION MAKING8. ANALYSING DECISIONS I: A GENERAL FRAMEWORK9. ANALYSING DECISIONS II: PROSPECT THEORY AND PREFERENCE REVERSALS10. DECISIONS FROM EXPERIENCE11. DECISIONS ACROSS TIME12. LEARNING TO CHOOSE, CHOOSING TO LEARN13. OPTIMALITY AND EXPERTISE14. TWO SYSTEMS OF JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING?15. EMOTIONAL INFLUENCES ON DECISION MAKING16. GROUP DECISION MAKING17. APPLYING PSYCHOLOGICAL INSIGHTS TO THE WORLD OUTSIDE THE LABORATORY18. LEARNING TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS: WHEN, HOW AND WHY (NOT)?REFERENCES

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Book SynopsisAll kids occasionally space out, get sidetracked, run out of time, or explode in frustration--but some do it much more often than others. If you have a âœsmart but scatteredâ child, take heart. This encouraging guide is grounded in research on the crucial brain-based skills that 4- to 13-year-olds need to get organized, stay focused, and control their impulses and emotions. The expert authors guide you to identify your child's executive strengths and weaknesses, boost skills that are lacking, fix everyday routines that don't work, and reduce everyone's stress. Including new research, new and updated vignettes, and A Good Place to Start suggestions for each skill, the revised and updated second edition features a new chapter on technology and a greatly expanded school chapter. Helpful practical tools can be downloaded and printed. See also the authors' Smart but Scattered Teens, Smart but Scattered--and Stalled (with a focus on emerging adults), a

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Book SynopsisUpdated with the latest theory and research and structured around a pioneering multidimensional model of wellbeing, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to apply positive psychology to many areas of life.This includes interventions aimed at developing mental and physical functioning, as well as recommendations for enhancing relationships and reshaping organisational structures. A wealth of case studies show you how these practices can be successfully deployed in diverse real-world contexts, such as society, religion, the classroom and the workplace.Key features include: Learning objectives Practice essay questions and quizzes Useful psychometric tools you can adapt for your own research Summary boxes Case study and reflection boxes Suggested further reading Keyword definitions and glossary list of acronyms This book is essential reading for students of Applied Positive Psychology or the Psychology of Happiness and Wellbeing.Tim Lomas is a Psychology Research Scientist in the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and part of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University.Kate Hefferon has studied, lectured and worked in the areas of wellbeingand trauma research for 20 years.Itai Ivtzan is the Director of the School of Positive Transformation.Kirsty Gardiner is a Chartered Social Psychologist and a Research Director of a DEI consultancy.

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Book SynopsisPowerful poems for positive thinking!2023 City Kids Green Awards WinnerThis collection of 50 poems will inspire confidence and courage, help children to overcome worries and spread kindness.Beautifully illustrated, it is filled with poems for children to read alone or enjoy with the whole family.With themes of friendship, self-belief, embracing change and celebrating people's differences, it's the perfect gift book for children to treasure.From poet, Daniel Thompson, author of Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers.

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Book SynopsisDebt is one of the great subjects of our day, and understanding the way that it not only fuels economic growth, but can also be used as a means of generating profit and exerting control, is central to grasping the way in which our society really works. David Graeber's contribution to this debate is to apply his anthropologists' training to the understanding of a phenomenon often considered purely from an economic point of view. In this respect, the book can be considered a fine example of the critical thinking skill of problem-solving. Graeber's main aim is to undermine the dominant narrative, which sees debt as the natural – and broadly healthy – outcome of the development of a modern economic system. He marshals evidence that supports alternative possibilities, and suggests that the phenomenon of debt emerged not as a result of the introduction of money, but at precisely the same time. This in turn allows Graeber to argue against the prevailing notion that economy and state are fundamentally separate entities. Rather, he says, "the two were born together and have always been intertwined" – with debt being a means of enforcing elite and state power. For Graeber, this evaluation of the evidence points to a strong potential solution: there should be more readiness to write off debt, and more public involvement in the debate over debt and its moral implications.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who is David Graeber? What does Debt: The First 5000 Years Say? Why does Debt: The First 5000 Years Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of This Naked MindIt's YOUR bodyIt's YOUR mindIt's YOUR choiceThere are a million reasons to drink. It tastes great. You feel alive. It helps you relax. But are you really in control?The Alcohol Experiment shows a new way of thinking and offers a 30-day programme with a difference. It asks you to look closer at why you drink, what you get out of it and whether it's really the alcohol that's giving you what you want.From the bestselling author of This Naked Mind, Annie Grace gives you the tools to take control of your drinking for good.Trade Review‘Practical, down-to-earth and easy-to-engage-with’ Press Association ‘A wise, rational, uplifting exploration of drink, with sound and simple advice on taking control.’ Saga ‘Annie Grace takes every belief you have about alcohol and turns it on its head. If you start reading her book with a sense of trepidation, you’ll end it with a feeling of excitement. Annie transforms lives.’ Clare Pooley, The Sober Diaries Praise for This Naked Mind: ‘The book that changed my life.’ ‘BUY IT. READ IT. IT WORKS.’ ‘Impossible to exaggerate the power of this book.’ ‘Inspirational.’ ‘The most powerful book I’ve ever read.’ ‘Not at all preachy.’ ‘Totally changed my thinking.’

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Book Synopsis**Author Paul Penn is the 2021 Winner of the Higher Education Psychology Teacher of the Year Award**This book provides a vital guide for students to key study skills that are instrumental in success at university, covering time management, academic reading and note-taking, academic integrity, preparation of written assignments, teamwork and presentations.With each chapter consisting of sub-sections that are titled with a single piece of fundamental advice, this is the perfect hit the ground running' resource for students embarking on their undergraduate studies. The book uses evidence from psychology to account for the basic errors that students make when studying, illuminating how they can be addressed simply and effectively. Creating an insider's guide' to the core requisite skills of studying at degree level, and using a combination of research and practical examples, the author conveys where students often go fundamentally wrong in their studying pTrade Review‘In a way that is lively, provocative, and even entertaining, the author provides students with an easily digestible guide to what cognitive-science research has to say about how to study—and why that differs so markedly from how students typically think they should study.’ – Robert A. Bjork. Distinguished Research Professor. University of California, Los Angeles. Past President, Association for Psychological Science.‘Imagine the ideal academic advisor, who knows all of the tricks of the trade and is happy to take the time to guide you. Now make that advisor not only deep and wise, but also very funny. If such an advisor exists, it is probably Dr. Penn. This book is a marvelous tutorial on how to succeed as a student and scholar. It is steeped in the author’s up-to-date knowledge of numerous scientific literatures, and it does a remarkably good job of distilling what is most important and explaining clearly how to use this material to good end. This book is about much more than effective studying—it is also about functioning effectively in a wide range of situations, from academe to business. I recommend it with enormous enthusiasm.’ – Professor Stephen M. Kosslyn, President and CEO of Foundry College and former founding dean and Chief Academic Officer of the Minerva Schools at the Keck Graduate Institute.‘One of psychology’s unsung gifts to the world is evidence-based advice on how to understand and remember material. Dr. Penn’s book is an excellent invitation to these fascinating and enormously practical discoveries.’ – Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and the author of How the Mind Works and Enlightenment Now.‘A compendium of excellent advice, comprehensively backed up by sound experimental evidence, and engagingly written.’ – John Radford is Emeritus Professor in the School of Psychology, of which he was the founding Head, at the University of East London. He is a Fellow and Honorary Life Member of the British Psychological Society."This book is just perfect for the student (and teacher) who wants to improve upon their learning and school experience. It is a text that will be used, over and over again, as the reader advances through their degree of study… Add this one to your list of books to be read. You won’t be sorry." -- Blake Harvard, AP Psychology Teacher at James Clemens High School, Madison, US (TheEffortfulEducation.com, full review can be read here -- https://theeffortfuleducator.com/2020/04/29/brtpoes/).‘In a way that is lively, provocative, and even entertaining, the author provides students with an easily digestible guide to what cognitive-science research has to say about how to study—and why that differs so markedly from how students typically think they should study.’ – Robert A. Bjork. Distinguished Research Professor. University of California, Los Angeles. Past President, Association for Psychological Science.‘Imagine the ideal academic advisor, who knows all of the tricks of the trade and is happy to take the time to guide you. Now make that advisor not only deep and wise, but also very funny. If such an advisor exists, it is probably Dr. Penn. This book is a marvelous tutorial on how to succeed as a student and scholar. It is steeped in the author’s up-to-date knowledge of numerous scientific literatures, and it does a remarkably good job of distilling what is most important and explaining clearly how to use this material to good end. This book is about much more than effective studying—it is also about functioning effectively in a wide range of situations, from academe to business. I recommend it with enormous enthusiasm.’ – Professor Stephen M. Kosslyn, President and CEO of Foundry College and former founding dean and Chief Academic Officer of the Minerva Schools at the Keck Graduate Institute.‘One of psychology’s unsung gifts to the world is evidence-based advice on how to understand and remember material. Dr. Penn’s book is an excellent invitation to these fascinating and enormously practical discoveries.’ – Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and the author of How the Mind Works and Enlightenment Now.‘A compendium of excellent advice, comprehensively backed up by sound experimental evidence, and engagingly written.’ – John Radford is Emeritus Professor in the School of Psychology, of which he was the founding Head, at the University of East London. He is a Fellow and Honorary Life Member of the British Psychological Society."This book is just perfect for the student (and teacher) who wants to improve upon their learning and school experience. It is a text that will be used, over and over again, as the reader advances through their degree of study… Add this one to your list of books to be read. You won’t be sorry." -- Blake Harvard, AP Psychology Teacher at James Clemens High School, Madison, US (TheEffortfulEducation.com, full review can be read here -- https://theeffortfuleducator.com/2020/04/29/brtpoes/).Table of ContentsDedication Preface Chapter 1. Introduction: Metacognition: the foundation of successful studying (or at least how to avoid being ‘that person’ on the TV talent show) Chapter 2. Conquering Procrastination: Why it's so hard to DO IT. JUST DO IT! Chapter 3. Academic reading and note-taking: what we can all learn from 50 Shades of Grey Chapter 4. Academic Integrity, citation, quotation and referencing: Credit where credit is due Chapter 5. Producing written assessments at degree level: Producing quality written work shouldn’t be rocket science, even if you’re studying rocket science Chapter 6. Working collaboratively: There is no ‘I’ in team, but there is an ‘I’ in "I really hate teamwork" Chapter 7. How to deliver an effective presentation: It’s not about you Chapter 8. Revision: Cleaning up a dirty word Index

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Book SynopsisSeveral studies have suggested that education and/or literacy may protect not only against the effects of biological aging but also against the clinical manifestation of cerebral neuropathology. In clinical neuro-psychology, much debate has centered on whether the brain is more likely to degenerate as a result of overuse or underuse. There is a popular belief that an active mental life may delay the cognitive deterioration associated with normal aging. Animal studies also support the concept that environment can influence brain development. This special issue brings together data from neuro-psychology and neuro-imaging studies, and evoked potentials that analyse the impact of literacy on the functional organization of the adult brain. Discussion of how specific life experiences such as learning how to read and write can change patterns of brain activation and implications of these findings for the theory of cognitive and brain reserve are presented.Table of Contents1. Can Literacy Change Brain Anatomy? F. Ostrosky-Solís 2. Targeting Regions of Interest for the Study of the Illiterate Brain A. Castro-Caldas 3. Imaging Cognitive Reserve Y. Stern, N. Scarmeas, C. Habeck 4. Can Learning to Read and Write Change the Brain Organization? An Electrophysiological Study F. Ostrosky-Solís, M. A. García, M. Pérez 5. Culture or Education? Neuropsychological Test Performance of a Maya Indigenous Population F. Ostrosky-Solís, M. Ramírez, A. Lozano, H. Picasso, A. Vélez 6. Literacy and Cognitive Change among Ethnically Diverse Elders J. J. Manly, D. Byrd, P. Touradji, D. Sanchez, Y. Stern 7. There is Not any Specific Brain Area for Writing: From Cave-Paintings to Computers A. Ardila

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Book SynopsisA FASCINATING INSIGHT INTO WHAT MAKES US TICKThe bestselling Understand Psychology explains basic psychological processes and how they influence us in all aspects of everyday life. It explores why we are the way we are, how we came to be that way, and what we might do to change seemingly fundamental traits. The book puts psychology in context, using non-technical language to analyze everyday situations. It is a comprehensive introduction that shows how human experience can be understood on many levels.Understand Psychology takes you through every aspect of the subject, from child development and social influences to the role of memories and emotions. You will discover how we interact with each other, why we dream, what motivates us, why children need to play and whether watching TV is bad for you.Now fully revised and updated, this 6th edition of the bestselling guide includes brand new material on mindfulness, social living, focusing in partTrade Review"A great book for beginners with plenty of information to open doors to further study . . . . a superb way to get into a deep subject without being overwhelmed." * Amazon reviewer *Table of Contents 01: applying psychology 02: applied cognitive psychology 03: applied social psychology 04: applied bio-psychology 05: applied development psychology 06: clinical psychology 07: counselling psychology 08: health psychology 09: forensic psychology 10: eductional psychology 11: applied psychology of teaching and learning 12: occupational psychology 13: organisational psychology 14: engineering and design psychology 15: space psychology 16: sport psychology 17: consumer psychology 18: environmental psychology 19: political psychology 20: applied psychology as a profession : taking it further : index : cognitive motives : social motivation : cognition : thinking : perception : memory : genetics, evolution and learning : evolution : genetic mechanisms : levels of learning : learning and intelligence : infant learning : forms of learning : intelligence : childhood and adolescence : childhood : adolescence : adulthood, retirement and ageing : adulthood : ageing : working life : why do people work? : human resource management : organisational culture : leisure : watching television : computer games : sport psychology : education and health : the psychology of teaching and learning : counselling and therapy : health psychology : living in the world : proxemics and privacy : sources of environmental stress : disasters and accidents : developing psychological understanding : what do psychologists do? : developing psychological knowledge : index

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Book SynopsisThe end of the Cold War, which occurred early in the 1990s, brought joy and freedom to millions. But it posed a difficult question to the world's governments and to the academics who studied them: how would world order be remade in an age no longer dominated by the competing ideologies of capitalism and communism? Samuel P. Huntington was one of the many political scientists who responded to this challenge by conceiving works that attempted to predict the ways in which conflict might play out in the 21st century, and in The Clash of Civilizations he suggested that a new kind of conflict, one centred on cultural identity, would become the new focus of international relations. Huntington's theories, greeted with scepticism when his book first appeared in the 1990s, acquired new resonance after 9/11. The Clash of Civilizations is now one of the most widely-set and read works of political theory in US universities; Huntington's theories have also had a measurable impact on American policy. In large part, this is a product of his problem-solving skills. Clash is a monument to its author's ability to generate and evaluate alternative possibilities and to make sound decisions between them. Huntington's view, that international politics after the Cold War would be neither peaceful, nor liberal, nor cooperative, ran counter to the predictions of almost all of his peers, yet his position – the product of an unusual ability to redefine an issue so as to see it in new ways – has been largely vindicated by events ever since.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Samuel Huntingdon? What does The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order Say? Why does The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisYOU DESERVE SUCCESS.ALL YOU NEED IS THE CODE.The Success Code will change the way you think about your future. Whether you feel unfulfilled, unproductive or overwhelmed, this guide offers the tools to find your ambition, strengthen your resolve and change your life.Packed full of practical tips and strategies, executive coach Amanda Dewinter uses her thirty years of expertise and the latest coaching, neuroscience and psychological research to empower you to maximise your potential and create the life you want to live.Discover the secrets to success and shape your own destiny.Trade Review‘There are times in life when you need someone or something to wake you up, tell you how it is and basically get you not only back on track but flying at warp speed. Amanda's marvellous book does just that and guarantees to give you the spark you need to get you feeling your best self again.’ Andria Zafirakou

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Book SynopsisThe writings of William James represent one of America''s most original contributions to the history of ideas. Ranging from philosophy and psychology to religion and politics, James composed the most engaging formulation of American pragmatism. ''Pragmatism'' grew out of a set of lectures and the full text is included here along with ''The Meaning of Truth'', ''Psychology'', ''The Will to Believe'', and ''Talks to Teachers on Psychology''.Table of ContentsIntroduction by Giles GunnSuggestions for Further ReadingA Note on the TextsPragmatism (1907)PrefaceLecture I: The Present Dilemma in PhilosophyLecture II: What Pragmatism MeansLecture III: Some Metaphysical Problems Pragmatically ConsideredLecture IV: The One and the ManyLecture V: Pragmatism and Common SenseLecture VI: Pragmatism's Conception of TruthLecture VII: Pragmatism and HumanismLecture VIII: Pragmatism and ReligionFrom The Meaning of Truth (1909)PrefaceThe Tigers in IndiaHumanism and TruthFrom Psychology: Briefer Course (1892)The Stream of ConsciousnessFrom The Will to Believe and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy (1897)PrefaceThe Will to BelieveIs Life Worth Living?The Moral Philosopher and the Moral LifeFrom Talks to Teachers on Psychology: And to Students on Some of Life's Ideals (1899)II. On a Certain Blindness in Human BeingsIII. What Makes a Life SignificantMiscellaneous EssaysAddress at the Centenary of Ralph Waldo Emerson (1903)A World of Pure Experience (1904)Is Radical Empiricism Solipsistic? (1905)Notes

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Book SynopsisLooking at the ways humans perceive, interpret, remember, and interact with events occurring in space, this book focuses on two aspects of spatial cognition: How does spatial cognition develop? What is the relation between spatial cognition and the brain? This book offers a unique opportunity to share the combined efforts of scientists from varied disciplines, including cognitive and developmental psychology, neuropsychology, behavioral neurology, and neurobiology in the process of interacting and exchanging ideas. Based on a conference held at the Neuroscience Conference Center of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, this book explores current scientific trends seeking a biological basis for understanding the relationships among brain, mind, and behavior.Trade Review"...the editors are to be commended for successfully bringing together several very different lines of research on spatial cognition. The diversity of subjects should appeal to a wide audience of readers."—Child Development Abstracts and BibliographyTable of ContentsContents: Preface. Foreword. Part I: Spatial Cognition in Adults: Introduction.L. Morrow, G. Ratcliff, The Neuropsychology of Spatial Cognition. M.J. Farah, The Neuropsychology of Mental Imagery. R.A. Andersen, The Neurobiological Basis of Spatial Cognition: Role of the Parietal Lobe. R.N. Shepard, The Role of Transformations in Spatial Cognition. M. Kritchevsky, The Elementary Spatial Functions of the Brain. Part II: The Development of Spatial Cognition: Introduction.H.L. Pick, Jr., Perceptual Aspects of Spatial Cognitive Development. L. Acredolo, Infant Mobility and Spatial Development. L.S. Liben, Conceptual Issues in the Development of Spatial Cognition. J.R. Johnston, Children's Verbal Representation of Spatial Location. A. Nicolopoulou, Interrelation of Logical and Spatial Knowledge in Preschoolers. D. Wolf, Drawing the Boundary: The Development of Distinct Systems for Spatial Representation in Young Children. Part III: Effects of Different Early Experiences: Introduction.J. Stiles-Davis, Spatial Dysfunctions in Young Children With Right Cerebral Hemisphere Injury. U. Bellugi, H. Sabo, J. Vaid, Spatial Deficits in Children With Williams Syndrome. L.A. Petitto, U. Bellugi, Spatial Cognition and Brain Organization: Clues From the Acquisition of a Language in Space. H.J. Neville, Cerebral Organization for Spatial Attention. B. Landau, The Construction and Use of Spatial Knowledge in Blind and Sighted Children. S.F. Witelson, J.A. Swallow, Neuropsychological Study of the Development of Spatial Cognition. Part IV: Discussions: Introduction.S. Zola-Morgan, M. Kritchevsky, Spatial Cognition in Adults. J.M. Mandler, The Development of Spatial Cognition: On Topological and Euclidean Representation. D. Lillo-Martin, P. Tallal, Effects of Different Early Experiences.

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Book SynopsisThis is a very unusual book. It brings to the English speaking reader a masterpiece written some 50 years ago by one of the greatest minds of the 20th century--Nicholai Aleksandrovich Bernstein--considered the founder of many contemporary fields of science such as biomechanics, motor control, and physiology of activity. Divided into two parts, this volume''s first section is a translation of the Russian book On Dexterity and Its Development. It presents, in a very reader-friendly style, Bernstein''s major ideas related to the development and control of voluntary movements in general, and to the notion of dexterity, in particular. Although very few scientific works remain interesting to the reader 50 years after they were written, this volume--now available for the first time in English--is a rare exception to this rule. His ideas are certainly not obsolete. Actually, we are just starting to grasp the depth and breadth of his thinking, especially his analysis of the complex notioTrade Review"As Bernstein originally intended, the present volume possesses the necessary breadth and depth to appeal to movement scientists of many levels, backgrounds, and disciplines....Texts such as Bernstein's provide a welcome antidote to the growing tendency toward specialization and fragmentation that bothers present-day movement science."—Contemporary Psychology"This excellent book, about how movement is developed and controlled, is easy to understand and is a very practical work for biomechanics, kinesiologists, therapists, physiologists, and especially motor behaviorists. [It] presents movement control and development in practical, realistic contexts and provides excellent examples with supporting figures....should be seriously considered by all interested in human movement control. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals."—CHOICETable of ContentsContents: Preface. N.A. Bernstein, Part I: On Dexterity and Its Development. Introduction. What Is Dexterity? On Motor Control. On the Origin of Movements. On the Construction of Movements. Levels of Construction of Movements. On Exercise and Motor Skill. Dexterity and Its Features. From the Author. Part II: Commentaries.I.M. Feigenberg, L.P. Latash, N.A. Bernstein: The Reformer of Neuroscience. M.L. Latash, The Bernstein Problem: How Does the Central Nervous System Make Its Choices? G.J. van Ingen Schenau, A.J. van Soest, On the Biomechanical Basis of Dexterity. M.T. Turvey, C. Carello, Dynamics of Bernstein's Level of Synergies. P.J. Beek, A.A.M. van Santvoord, Dexterity in Cascade Juggling. K.M. Newell, Change in Movement and Skill: Learning, Retention, and Transfer. E.S. Reed, B. Bril, The Primacy of Action in Development.

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Book SynopsisSince the 1970s, a great number of experimental and ethnomethodological studies have brought out the fact that social interaction influences cognitive development. However, two major questions remain: what is the true nature of this influence and what are the most relevant methods to catch it?The contributions of this Special Issue are in keeping with these concerns regarding more adequate methods to describe and analyze, within a same functional unit, at least three levels of comprehension of socio-cognitive phenomena: the individual’s cognitive functioning; the socio-cognitive functioning of the dyad or the small group; and finally, the way the first two elements are mediated by discursive activities.Table of ContentsC. Sorsana, Introduction. C. Sorsana, Peers' Verbal Interactions Specificity on Cognitive Development. V. Tartas, A.N. Perret-Clermont, Socio-cognitive Dynamics in Dyadic Interaction: How Do You Work Together to Solve Kohs Cubes? I. Olry-Louis, I. Soidet, Collaborative Writing Devices, Types of Cooperation, and Individual Acquisitions. J.P. Roux, An Interlocutory Analysis as a Methodological Approach in Studying Cognitivo-linguistic Mediations: Interest, Difficulties, Limits... A.Trognon, C. Sorsana, M. Batt, D. Longin, Peer Interaction and Problem Solving: One Example of a Logical-discursive Analysis of a Process of Joint Decision Making.

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Book SynopsisThe papers published in this Special Issue of The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, Section B, are based upon presentations at a workshop on "Associative Learning and Representation" which was sponsored by the Experimental Psychology Society at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. The Workshop celebrated the contribution of Professor Nicholas Mackintosh to animal learning and conditioning in particular and experimental psychology in general in the year of his retirement from the Chair of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. The papers collected here focus on issues that are of relevance to learning in both humans and other animals, being particularly concerned with the nature of representation and how representations are developed and deployed. The topics addressed included stimulus representation and perceptual learning, discrimination learning, learned irrelevance, retrospective revaluation, discriminative control, and spatial learning.Table of ContentsA. Dickinson, I.P.L. McLaren, Associative Learning and Representation: Introduction. A.R. Wagner, Context Sensitive Elemental Theory. M. Suret, I.P.L. McLaren, Representation and Discrimination on an Artificial Dimension. G. Hall, Learned Changes in the Sensitivity of Stimulus Representations: Associative and Nonassociative Mechanisms. D.M. Dwyer, Learning about Cues in Their Absence: Evidence from Flavour Preferences and Aversions. M.E. Le Pelley, I.P.L. McLaren, Learned Associability and Associative Change in Human Causal Learning. C. Bonardi, S.Y. Ong, Learned Irrelevance: A Contemporary Overview. A.G. Baker, R.A. Murphy, R. Mehta, Learned Irrelevance and Retrospective Correlation Learning. V.D. Chamizo, Acquisition of Knowledge about Spatial Location: An Assessment of Whether it Shares the Same Mechanisms as Those Deployed in Learning about Other Relations between Events. J.M. Pearce, A. McGregor, M.A. Good, A. Hayward, Absence of Overshadowing and Blocking between Landmarks and the Geometric Cues Provided by the Shape of a Test Arena. A. Dickinson, S. de Wit, The Interaction between Discriminative Stimuli and Outcomes during Instrumental Learning. C.A. Forestell, V.M. LoLordo, Palatability Shifts in Taste and Flavour Preference Conditioning.

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Book SynopsisThe ‘PALPA’ (Pyscholinguistic Assessment of Language Processing) has become a popular resource for clinician and researcher since its publication in 1992. It is timely, therefore, that Aphasiology should host this Special Issue devoted to the PALPA, which includes papers from workers who are involved with the current and the future editions of PALPA. Papers cover the research that has appeared over the past 10 years using the PALPA and a series of investigations on the utility of different component tests of the PALPA and an overview of the impact of the PALPA on research and clinical work. Clinicians, researchers and students working in language impairments following brain damage will find this collection relevant.Table of ContentsC. Code, Ten years of PALPAring in Aphasia. J. Cole-Virtue, L. Nickels, Spoken Word to Picture Matching from PALPA: A Critique and Some New Matched Sets. L. Nickels, J. Cole-Virtue, Reading Tasks from PALPA: How do Controls Perform on Visual Lexical Decision, Homophony, Rhyme and Synonym Judgements? J. Kay, R. Terry, Ten Years On: Lessons Learned from Published Studies That Cite the PALPA. J. Cole-Virtue, L. Nickels, Why Cabbage and Not Carrot?: An Investigation of Factors Affecting Performance on Spoken Word to Picture Matching. M. Coltheart, PALPA: What Next?

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Book SynopsisPeruvian priest Gustavo Gutiérrez wanted to solve the problem of how the church could conduct itself to improve the lives of the poor, while consistently positioning itself as politically neutral. Despite being a deeply religious man, Gutiérrez was extremely troubled by the lukewarm way in which Christians in general, and the Catholic Church in particular, acknowledged and supported the poor. In A Theology of Liberation, he asked what he knew was an awkward question, and came to an awkward answer: the Church cannot separate itself from economic and political realities.Jesus showed his love for the poor in practical ways – healing the sick, feeding the hungry, liberating the oppressed. His example showed Gutierrez that economic, political, social and spiritual development are all deeply connected. His problem-solving prowess then led him to conclude that the church had to become politically active if it was to confront poverty and oppression across the world. For Gutierrez, the lives of the poor and oppressed directly reflect the divine life of God. Table of ContentsWays In to the Text Who was Gustavo Gutiérrez? What does A Theology of Liberation Say? Why does A Theology of Liberation Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisThe transformative mind-model for performing under stress and making pressure your advantageUsed by the planet's top performers In Performance Under Pressure, forensic psychiatrist Dr Ceri Evans gives you the tools to take control of the moment.Beat doubt, worry, regret and burnout with simple mind techniques and discover the secret of how to be comfortable being uncomfortable'.No one is immune to pressure. We all fall victim to its effects in the same ways. But pressure is misunderstood. Pressure can be your greatest ally in leading a fulfilling and successful life. The more discomfort there is in a situation, the better it is for those who have prepared.In this, his very first book, Dr Ceri Evans shares the life-changing methods he uses with some of the planet's top performers. This book will give you a better understanding of how the brain behaves under pressure using the Red-Blue mind model, a simple, contagious and universally applicable recipe for dealing with whatever pressure y

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Book SynopsisThe follow up to James Smith's international number one bestseller, Not a Diet Book.Do you love your job?Does your future excite you?Are your relationships working for you?In this book, James Smith is back to challenge everything you thought you knew about the path to fulfilment and happiness. With hard-hitting home truths and a helping of tough love, be prepared to reset your outlook, redefine your goals and unlock your potential.Now, more than ever, is the time to take back control. Are you ready to change your life?Trade Review‘Meet the man changing the way you think about fitness. One of the most sought-after personal trainers in the world (who has) knocked current fitness It boy @JoeWicks for six and stolen the coveted crown of the fitness world’ Sunday Times Style ‘Not a Diet Book mercilessly takes down every fad diet, workout and health drink you have been sold and instead explains [James’] mission to make understanding weight-loss as two words – calorie deficit.’ The Sun ‘Personal trainer James Smith’s new book, Not a Diet Book, offers frank advice on getting in shape and busts some major diet myths.’ Grazia ‘James’ book is the tough love version of life coaching. He tells you straight, refers to his own experiences in life and makes you laugh along the way.’ Metro

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Book SynopsisThis volume stands as a splendid introduction to the life and work of a pioneering psychotherapist. Selections ranging from 1942 to 1987 provide a personal look at his early influences and marriage, and reveal his approach to psychotherapy, individual case studies, research, and even crosscultural efforts to improve communication with professionalsin the Soviet Union. We see the beginning of client-centered therapy and can trace Rogers''s commitment to its ideas through a lifetime.

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Book SynopsisChildren and Adolescentâs Experiences of Violence and Abuse at Home is a unique book that explores some of the main controversies and challenges within the field. The book is organised into three sections, the first covering work that has focused on the experiences of living in DV settings as a child or young person, the second offers overviews of the impact of child victimisation and the final section is about working with children in practice and service-based settings.It includes extensive reviews of the literature, empirical research and practice observations, all of which provide compelling evidence of a need to change how we construct victims and design services. It provides evidence for the need to work sensitively, inclusively, and responsively around issues of victim identification, support, and prevention. Moreover, the evidence urges us to include childrenâs and adult victim/survivorâs experiences and contributions in the creation of services.ConcluTable of Contents0. Introduction. Part I. Children and Young people’s experiences of DVA. 1. Children’s experiences of domestic violence and abuse: Resistances and paradoxical resiliencies. 2. The impact of exposure to domestic violence in childhood: What can reviews of the literature tell us about sex-differences? 3. Growing up with domestic abuse: retrospective accounts. 4. A European perspective on children and adolescents who experience domestic violence and abuse. 5. Children’s exposure to domestic violence in rural Pakistani societies. Part II. The impact of DVA on children. 6. The impact of domestic violence and abuse on children and young people: Internalising symptoms and mental health. 7. The self-regulation capacities of young people exposed to violence. 8. School experiences of children experiencing domestic violence. 9. Barriers to help-seeking from the victim/survivor perspective. 10. The journey towards recovery: Adults reflections on their learning and recovery from experiencing childhood domestic abuse. Part III. Insights from Practice. 11. Negotiating power, ethics, and agency: Working towards centralising children’s voices in the DVA intervention evidence-base. 12. How children talk about domestic abuse in the home: insights for practitioners. 13. Psychological sequelae of witnessing intra-parental violence on children’s development as individuals and (future) partners. 14. Responding to the mental health needs of children who experience domestic violence. 15. Mind the blind spot: Accounts of fathering by domestically violent men. 16. Wellbeing Development for Young people who have experienced violence and abuse. 17. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisConsumer Psychology in a Social Media World seeks to illustrate the relevance of consumer psychology theory and research to understanding the social media world that has rapidly become a key component in the social and economic lives of most individuals. Despite the rapid and widespread adoption of social media by consumers, research focused on individuals' use thereof and its implications for organizations and society has been limited and published in scattered outlets. This has made it difficult for those trying to get either a quick introduction or an in-depth understanding of the associated issues to locate relevant scientific-based information. The book is organized into five broad sections. The first presents a summary overview of social media, including a historical and cultural perspective. The second section is focused on social media as a modern form of word of mouth, always considered the most impactful on consumers. It also touches upon a motivational explaTable of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Preface Claudiu V. Dimofte, Curtis P. Haugtvedt, and Richard F. Yalch Part 1: Consumer Engagement with Social Media 1. Motivations for Consumer Engagement with Social Media Eva Buechel and Jonah Berger 2. Being a Likable Braggart: How Consumers Use Brand Mentions for Self-Presentation on Social Media Tejvir Sekhon, Barbara Bickart, Remi Trudel, and Susan Fournier 3. Resistance to Electronic Word of Mouth as a Function of the Message Source and Context Susan Powell Mantel, Maria L. Cronley, Jeffrey L. Cohen, and Frank R. Kardes 4. Now or Later: Synchrony Effects on Electronic Word-of-Mouth Content Cansu Sogut, Barbara Bickart, and Frederic Brunel 5. A Video is Worth 1000 Words: Linking Consumer Value for Opinion Seekers to Visually-Oriented eWOM Practices Andrew Smith and Martin A. Pyle 6. Consumer Behavior in the Social Media Marketplace: Platform Personality Matters Marlene Towns 7. The Effects of Goal Publicity on Goal Persistence in the Social Media World Jinfeng (Jenny) Jiao and Catherine Cole Part 2: Branding and Advertising Issues in Social Media 8. Hearing Their Voice: When Brand Co-Creation Leads to Social Brand Engagement Heather Johnson Dretsch and Amna Kirmani 9. Choose Wisely: Individual and Situational Influences on the Effectiveness of Social Media Melanie Green and Jenna Clark 10. To Forward or Not: Consumer Response to Brand Crises in the Context of Micro Blogs Richard Yalch and Xi Chen 11. To Manipulate, or not to Manipulate: The Naïve Beliefs of the Simple Application of Persuasion Techniques Sascha Langner, Steffen Schmidt, Sebastian Fritz, Nadine Hennigs, and Klaus-Peter Wiedmann Part 3: Measurement and Interpretation Issues in Social Media 12. Exploring the Motivational and Consumption Impact of Personal Analytics and Informatics Heather Honea 13. Advertising Effects in Social Media Yogesh Joshi 14. A Way with Words: Using Language for Psychological Science in the Modern Era Ryan Boyd and James Pennebaker Part 4: Public Policy Issues in Social and Digital Media 15. Marketing Unhealthy Foods to Children on Facebook: Social Policy and Public Health Concerns Jennifer Harris, Amy Heard, and Dale Kunkel 16. Online Violent Media Consumption in Adolescents: An Exploratory Study Yupin Patarapongsant and Issariya Woraphiphat 17. Current Issues and Future Challenges Related to Consumer Privacy in Social Media Curtis Haugtvedt

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Book SynopsisHuman faces are unique biological structures that convey a complex variety of important social messages. Even strangers can tell things from our faces â our feelings, our locus of attention, something of what we are saying, our age, sex, and ethnic group, whether they find us attractive or approachable.Face Perception, second edition, has been thoroughly updated throughout, providing an up-to-date, integrative summary by two authors who have helped to develop and shape the field. The book begins with the foundations of face perception before considering what is known about how we see different things in faces. It concludes with a discussion of how face perception relates to wider questions involving interpersonal perception and re-examines the question of what makes faces âspecialâ. The importance of integrating different research perspectives and asking critical theoretical questions is emphasised throughout, to develop a distinctive point of view of the area. <Table of Contents1. The face: organ of communication. 2. The science and methods of face perception research. 3. Social impressions. 4. Messages from facial movements: expressions and facial speech. 5. Gaze and social attention. 6. Recognising faces. 7. When faces are not recognised. 8. Beyond the face: person perception. 9. Nature and nurture.

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