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Taylor & Francis Theories of Workplace Learning in Changing Times
Book SynopsisThis book is an expansion and major updating of the highly successful Theories of Learning for the Workplace, first published in 2011. It offers fascinating overviews into some of the most important theories of learning and how they are practically applied to organisational or workplace learning. Each chapter is co-authored by an academic researcher and an expert in business or industry, providing practical case studies combined with a thorough analysis of theories and models of learning. Key figures in education, psychology, and cognitive science present a comprehensive range of conceptual perspectives on learning theory, offering a wealth of new insights to support innovative research directions and innovation in learning, training, and teaching for the upcoming post-Covid-19 decades. Containing overviews of theories from Argyris, Decuyper, Dochy & Segers, Engeström, Ericsson, Kolb, Lave & Wenger, Mezirow, Raes & Boon, Schön, Senge, and Van den Bossche, this book disTable of ContentsBuilding training and development programmes on recent theories of learning in the digital era From classic perspectives on learning to current views on learning High Impact Learning that lasts: Future-proof L&D STEP: a model for team reflexivity in the workplace L&D didactics for workplace learning Deliberate practice, the high road to expertise: K. A. Ericsson Transformational learning: Starting from Mezirow and evolving into a diversity of perspectives Experience and Reflection: D. Schön and D. Kolb Communities of practice: J. Lave and E. Wenger Team Learning: Harvesting diversity Systems thinking and building learning organisations: P. Senge On organisational learning: C. Argyris Inter-organisational expansive learning at work
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Little, Brown Book Group Talk Yourself Better
Book Synopsis''Brilliant - makes a baffling world comprehensible'' - Jeremy Vine''It''s everything you didn''t know about therapy or were afraid to ask, but by no means the daunting read you might imagine. Sherine, an award-winning comedian and writer for TV and radio, has persuaded such people as Stephen Fry, David Baddiel and Dolly Alderton to write warts-and-all pieces for the book about their struggles with mental health'' - The TimesSo you''ve decided you want to try therapy. But which type of therapy is best for you? Do you know your CBT from your DBT, your cognitive analytic therapy from your psychoanalysis? Talk Yourself Better cuts through the confusion when it comes to choosing a therapist. Exploring all the different kinds of therapy available, Ariane Sherine offers an entertaining insight into each type, including interviews with celebrities, writers and therapists themselves to help make taking that first step a wholeTrade Review'Brilliant - makes a baffling world comprehensible' Jeremy Vine'What an excellent, long-overdue idea! A super-accessible guide, through the bewildering marketplace of modern therapy, to ease our noble search for help' Derren Brown'How do we cope with this brutal world? In this witty, revealing book Ariane Sherine runs through the ways. An excellent, funny and thought-provoking read for all who seek answers' Arthur Smith'It's everything you didn't know about therapy or were afraid to ask, but by no means the daunting read you might imagine. Sherine, an award-winning comedian and writer for TV and radio, has persuaded such people as Stephen Fry, David Baddiel and Dolly Alderton to write warts-and-all pieces for the book about their struggles with mental health' The Times'What makes Ariane Sherine's Talk Yourself Better stand out from the crowd is its accessibility and humour; to be able to discuss difficult things with a lightness of touch and a comedy that does not trivialise is a rare skill indeed. This, combined with the honest - and often deeply moving - stories of clients and practitioners alike make this the ideal introduction for anyone considering therapy for the first time' Brian Bilston
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Notes from the Margins
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Taylor & Francis Design for Mental and Behavioral Health
Book SynopsisStudies confirm that the physical environment influences health outcomes, emotional state, preference, satisfaction and orientation, but very little research has focused on mental and behavioural health settings. This book summarizes design principles and design research for individuals who are intending to design new mental and behavioural health facilities and those wishing to evaluate the quality of their existing facilities. The authors discuss mental and behavioural health systems, design guidelines, design research and existing standards, and provide examples of best practice. As behavioural and mental health populations vary in their needs, the primary focus is limited to environments that support acute care, outpatient and emergency care, residential care, veterans, pediatric patients, and the treatment of chemical dependency.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part 1: Mental and Behavioral Health Context. 1. Mental and behavioral health history and context. 1.1. Historical perspective. 1.2. Challenges to mental and behavioral health research and design. 1.3. Global issues. 1.4. Mental and behavioral health context summary. 2. General Design Considerations. 2.1. Theories behind psychiatric facility design. 2.2. Planning and programming considerations. 2.3. Transdisciplinary collaboration. 2.4. Design considerations. 2.5. Environmental psychology issues. 2.6. Specific setting issues. 2.7. Site and building envelope and configuration. 2.8. Case studies. Part 2: The Settings. 3. Outpatient Facilities. 3.1. Introduction to outpatient facilities. 3.2. Characteristics of outpatient psychiatric facilities. 3.3. Outpatient psychiatric facility design. 3.4. Case study. 4. Emergency Psychiatric Facilities. 4.1. Introduction to emergency facilities. 4.2. Characteristics of emergency psychiatric facilities. 4.3. Emergency psychiatric facility design. 4.4. Case Studies. 5. Substance Use Disorder Treatment Settings. 5.1. Introduction. 5.2. Characteristics of facilities for persons with substance use disorders. 5.3. Research on facilities for persons with substance abuse disorders. 5.4. Substance use disorder facility design goals. 5.5. Case studies. 6. Mental Health Facilities for Veterans of War. 6.1. Introduction. 6.2. Characteristics of residential mental health facilities for war veterans. 6.3. Research on mental and behavioral health facilities for war veterans. 6.4. Design goals for facilities for war veterans. 6.5. Case study. 7. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Care. 7.1. Introduction. 7.2. Characteristics of residential pediatric mental health care facilities. 7.3. Characteristics of outpatient and emergency room pediatric mental health care facilities. 7.4. Pediatric inpatient, outpatient and emergency room design goals. 7.5. Case studies. 8. Mental and behavioral health community residential settings. 8.1. Introduction. 8.2. Characteristics of residential facilities. 8.3. Mental and behavioral health design goals. 8.4. Case studies. Part 3: The Research. 9. The Role of the Physical Environment in Mental & Behavioral Health Research. 9.1. History and status of research. 9.2. Methodology for literature review. 9.3. Challenges to data collection involving patients. 9.4. Behavioral health facility evaluation tools. 9.5. Linking research to design. 9.6. Research summary. 9.7. Trends. Part 4: Guidelines and Future Directions. 10. Guidelines. 10.1. Introduction. 10.2. Organizations providing standards and guidelines. 10.3. Challenges to guidelines and standards. 10.4. Differences between guidelines and standards. 10.5. Guideline research agenda. 11. Conclusion. 11.1. Where we’ve been. 11.2. Where we’re headed.
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WW Norton & Co 201 Positive Psychology Applications
Book SynopsisHelping readers focus on well-being and optimal functioning in many areas of life.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd SelfAnalysis
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Taylor & Francis The Routledge Companion to Ecstatic Experience in
Book SynopsisFor millennia, people have universally engaged in ecstatic experience as an essential element in ritual practice, spiritual belief and cultural identification. This volume offers the first systematic investigation of its myriad roles and manifestations in the ancient Mediterranean and Near East.The twenty-nine contributors represent a broad range of scholarly disciplines, seeking answers to fundamental questions regarding the patterns and commonalities of this vital aspect of the past. How was the experience construed and by what means was it achieved? Who was involved? Where and when were rites carried out? How was it reflected in pictorial arts and written records? What was its relation to other components of the sociocultural compact? In proposing responses, the authors draw upon a wealth of original research in many fields, generating new perspectives and thought-provoking, often surprising, conclusions. With their abundant cross-cultural and cross-temporal references, th
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Taylor & Francis Hypnosis Theory Research and Application The International Library of Psychology
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Taylor & Francis Advertising Theory
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Harvard University Press Aspects of Psychologism
Book SynopsisTim Crane takes up fundamental philosophical questions of consciousness, perception, and the experience of our own mental lives. Psychologism, in his formulation, investigates the mind not only empirically and conceptually but also phenomenologically: through the systematic examination of consciousness and thought from the subject's point of view.Trade ReviewTim Crane is an original and creative voice in contemporary philosophy of mind and perception. These essays make a major contribution toward a more phenomenally-oriented philosophy of perception that also captures the idea that perception is world-presenting and not a matter of the mere reception of blank subjective signs. -- Gary Hatfield, University of PennsylvaniaThis volume is a joy to read and provides a refreshing outlook on the topics that it covers. Crane masterfully sets up the dialectic context before introducing his own views. The big picture is never lost, and deep interconnections among apparently disparate theses are exposed. As a result, in addition to learning about Crane’s views, these essays provide the reader with a deeper and broader understanding of some of the important lines of thought and controversies in recent philosophy of mind. I have learned much from this book and highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in contemporary philosophy of mind and its recent history. -- Farid Masrour * Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews *
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Author Solutions Inc Adler Speaks The Lectures of Alfred Adler
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Taylor & Francis The Routledge Companion to Consumer Behavior
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Attachment and Interaction: From Bowlby to
Book SynopsisAttachment and Interaction is an accessible introduction to the history and evolution of attachment theory, which traces the early roots of attachment theory from the work of its creator John Bowlby through to the most recent theoretical developments and their clinical applications. Mario Marrone explores how attachment theory can inform the way in which therapists work with their patients, and what the practical implications are of using such an approach. By bringing together personal anecdotes from his own experiences as Bowlby's supervisee with clear explanations of Bowlby's ideas, Marrone creates a memorable and engaging account of attachment theory. This new, updated edition includes references to bereavement, sexuality and the application of attachment-based principles to individual, family and group psychotherapy.This clear exposition of attachment theory is relevant and valuable reading for trainees and practising individual and group psychotherapists, family therapists and mental health professionals – as well as anyone with an interest in John Bowlby and the evolution of psychotherapy.Table of Contents1. John Bowlby. 2. Attachment Theory. 3. Empirical Research and Clinical Observations Intersecting Points. 4. The Evolution of Attachment Theory. 5. On Representational Models. 6. Semi-Structured Interviews to Assess Representations of Attachment Relationships and Related Issues. 7. Dysfunctional Parenting. 8. Meetings and divergences. 9. On Transference Background Aspects. Mario Marrone and Nicola Diamond. 10. Ghosts on the Couch. 11. Application of Attachment Theory to Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. 12. On Iatrogenia. 13. Attachment Theory and Group Psychotherapy. 14. Psychotherapeutic Resources in General Psychiatry. 15. Towards an attachment informed approach to intermodal psychotherapy. 16. Appendix: On Bowlby's Legacy Further Explorations. Nicola Diamond. References. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Statistical Modelling for Social Researchers
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Taylor & Francis Artificial Psychology
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Oakley Books Ltd Understanding Human Memory What it is and How it
Book SynopsisThis book explores the subject of human memory in all its dimensions - how it works physiologically and chemically, how it develops by conditioning and training, how it sometimes plays tricks on us to protect us, how it can fail through physiological damage and what we can do if it does.
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Cosimo Classics The Descent of Man: and Selection in Relation to Sex
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TellWell Press Magician to Mystic: A Mediumistic Path to a Spiritual Life
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Columbia University Press The Oneness Hypothesis
Book SynopsisThe idea that the self is inextricably intertwined with the rest of the world—the “oneness hypothesis”—can be found in many of the world’s philosophical and religious traditions. This anthology explores the oneness hypothesis through East Asian and Western thought as well as sociology, evolutionary theory, and cognitive neuroscience.Trade ReviewA fascinating collection of very diverse pieces on a most important and too often neglected subject. Truly notable for the range of approaches exhibited, the different traditions or cultures treated, and the variety of questions, both theoretical and interpretative, that are examined. -- Lee H. Yearley, Walter Y. Evans-Wentz Professor of Oriental Philosophy, Religions, and Ethics, Stanford UniversityIndividualism, the assumption that humans are ontologically distinct, fully autonomous, naturally self-interested beings is a foundational philosophical idea of modern Western culture. It is also, arguably, an increasingly disastrous one for the well-being both of the individuals it celebrates and the societies to which they belong. The impressive list of distinguished contributors to this important book show in many different ways that this assumption is highly debatable and culturally contingent. It should be read by anyone interested in the roots of the grave problems currently facing the world. -- John Dupré, director of Egenis, professor of philosophy of science, University of ExeterPositing that many of the pressing problems of our age are rooted into restrictive views of the boundaries of the self, this fascinating collection of essays provides a wealth of insights about how oneness might—or might not—be relevant today. From history to religion, philosophy (East and West), and psychology, the issue is tackled from a striking variety of different angles. A stimulating and inspiring read. -- Sébastien Billioud, professor of anthropology, history, intellectual history, and religions of contemporary China, University Paris DiderotThe Oneness Hypothesis proposes a fascinating and timely exploration of the idea of oneness from different disciplinary angles, while synthesizing current knowledge and outlining a path forward. The editors of the volume are leading scholars who will have a substantial impact on future conversations and scholarship about this topic. -- Ara Norenzayan, professor of psychology and director of the Centre for Human Evolution, Cognition, and Culture, University of British ColumbiaThis innovative collection explores this theme from a variety of different angles. -- A. Kind, Claremont McKenna College * Choice *Table of ContentsContentsConventionsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPhilip J. Ivanhoe, Owen Flanagan, Victoria Harrison, Eric Schwitzgebel, Hagop Sarkissian1. Oneness: A Big History PerspectiveVictoria S. Harrison2. Oneness and Its Discontent: Contesting Ren in Classical Chinese PhilosophyTao Jiang3. One Alone and ManyStephen R. L. Clark4. Oneness, Aspects, and the Neo-ConfuciansDonald L. M. Baxter5. One-to-One Fellow Feeling, Universal Identification and Oneness, and Group SolidaritiesLawrence Blum6. The Relationality and the Normativity of An Ethic of CareEva Feder Kittay7. Oneness and Narrativity: A Comparative Case StudyMark Unno8. Kant, Buddhism, and Self-Centered ViceBradford Cokelet9. Fractured Wholes: Corporate Agents and Their MembersKendy M. Hess10. Religious Faith, Self-Unification, and Human Flourishing in James and DeweyMichael R. Slater11. The Self and the Ideal Human Being in Eastern and Western Philosophical Traditions: Two Types of “Being a Valuable Person”Cho Geung Ho12. Hallucinating Oneness: Is Oneness True or Just a Positive Metaphysical Illusion?Owen Flanagan13. Episodic Memory and OnenessJay Garfield, Shaun Nichols, and Nina Strohminger14. Confucius and the SuperorganismHagop Sarkissian15. Death, Self, and Oneness in the Incomprehensible ZhuangziEric Schwitzgebel16. Identity Fusion: The Union of Personal and Social SelvesSanaz Talaifar and William B. Swann, Jr.17. Tribalism and Universalism: Reflections and Scientific EvidenceDimitri Putilin18. Two Notions of Empathy and OnenessJustin TiwaldIndex
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Guilford Publications Motivational Interviewing in Health Care Second
Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to motivational interviewing (MI) for health care practitioners has been completely revised to reflect important developments and make the approach even more accessible. When it comes to helping patients manage chronic and acute conditions and make healthier choices in such areas as medication adherence, smoking, diet, and preventive care, good advice alone is not enough. This indispensable book shows how to use MI techniques to transform conversations about change. Even the briefest clinical interaction can serve to build trust, clarify patients' goals as well as reasons for ambivalence, and guide them to take positive steps. Vivid sample dialogues, tips, and scripts illustrate ways to incorporate this evidence-based approach into diverse health care settings. New to This Edition *Restructured around the four processes of MI (engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning). *Incorporates lessons learned from the authors' ongoing clinical practice and practitionerTrade Review"Whether you are a health care professional-in-training or an experienced practitioner, this book is for you! The second edition is chock-full of information on current everyday challenges in a busy practice, including medication adherence, pain management, vaccine hesitancy, weight loss, addressing multiple behavior changes, working with hostile patients, and using MI remotely. The book weaves together the spirit of MI and micro-skills with newer processes of engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning, which are essential to facilitating behavior change. Highlights include practitioners’ reflections, practical exercises, annotated clinical scenarios, and sample open-ended questions for each process. This book can help you rediscover the joys of clinical work and prevent burnout by using MI to create more satisfying, efficient, and effective patient conversations."--Melanie A. Gold, DO, DMQ, Professor of Pediatrics and Population and Family Health, Columbia University Irving Medical Center "We use this book as one of the texts in our Advanced Health Promotion and Disease Prevention course, which introduces MI skills to advanced practice registered nurses. The students learn to see patients as people first, and to achieve better outcomes by using partnership, acceptance, compassion, and empowerment. The text has simple instructions with practical tools for application. This book fits into the classroom and practice setting as a resource for many health care disciplines."--Melanie Markham, MSN-ED, RN, Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing, Regis College “Health care has been stuck in the ‘righting reflex,’ trying to fix patients by projecting science onto them. But to truly shift towards healthy outcomes, patients want our hearts and our ears before our science. This book guides us toward a process of care that is more effective for those we serve and more rewarding for ourselves. The second edition thoroughly updates this classic resource for delivering value-based care."--David Rakel, MD, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health “Full of helpful tips to help clinicians guide their patients to achieve better health outcomes. I have been using the principles of MI since I first had the pleasure to learn this impactful approach more than 20 years ago. Each section of the book describes a step in the journey of helping people change their behavior by having constructive conversations during brief clinical visits. The second edition revisits and refines MI techniques in a practical, teachable format. All providers should become familiar with these critical elements of behavior change.”--Robert A. Gabbay, MD, PhD, FACP, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, American Diabetes Association; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School "Rollnick, Miller, and Butler do a terrific job of breaking down MI skills for students and practitioners using MI for health behavior change. The case examples are a wonderful tool to help the reader understand key concepts. In all aspects of health care, we come across clients who could benefit from changing behaviors, and this book is instrumental as a guide. In the second edition, I especially enjoyed the new chapter on MI for administrators and managers and the case study on vaccine hesitancy."--Toby Spiegel, PsyD, School of Health Sciences, California Southern University of Health Sciences "An essential handbook for any practitioner who strives to have a positive impact on people's health and well-being. Written with the busy clinician in mind, this second edition guides you through the spirit and skills in a way that makes MI feel accessible and easy to implement in high-pressure environments. I will keep this book by my side in every meeting with clients. I cannot think of a single area in health care where this book would not be needed."--Orla Adams, MSc, primary care dietitian, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, United Kingdom; member, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) "As an internist, when I first learned MI, a colleague suggested that I try it with patients who had uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, the bread and butter of my practice. Only then did I see the opportunity to sprinkle MI into every primary care interaction. This wonderful book provides scenarios relevant to diverse medical specialties and settings, helping clinicians to immediately apply the spirit, processes, and powerful skills of MI. It provides timely insights into using MI remotely, in groups, and to address vaccine hesitancy. The case studies in the final section pull it all together and challenge learners to think about how they would respond and what they would say, thus preparing them to hit the ground running with their own patients."--Damara Gutnick, MD, Departments of Family and Social Medicine; Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; and Epidemiology and Population Health, The Albert Einstein College of Medicine "In its second edition, this is a 'must-have' text for graduate health and human services students who want to communicate effectively with their patients/clients for positive outcomes. The text will be especially helpful for interprofessional education courses on communication skills, as there are various health care setting examples along with sample dialogue and practice exercises. The book is also for experienced practitioners who want to stay abreast of the current thinking and practice of MI. Rollnick, Miller, and Butler have written a book that is delightful to read, clear, concise, and addresses current topics such as using MI remotely and MI and vaccine hesitancy."--Melinda Hohman, PhD, MSW, School of Social Work (Emeritus), San Diego State University-Table of Contents Prologue I. Introduction to Motivational Interviewing 1. Good Practice: The Compassionate Guide 2. Motivational Interviewing II. Skills 3. Asking 4. Listening 5. Affirming 6. Summarizing III. Motivational Interviewing in Practice 7. Connecting with a Person: Engaging 8. Finding Direction: Focusing 9. Addressing the Why and How of Change: Evoking 10. Heading Into Action: Planning IV. Everyday Challenges 11. Offering Advice and Information 12. MI Briefly 13. MI and Assessment 14. MI in Groups 15. MI Remotely 16. MI for Administrators and Managers V. Inside Motivational Interviewing 17. Vaccine Hesitancy: A Case Study 18. MI in Depth: What Would You Say Next? Appendix. A Practitioner’s Guide to Motivational Interviewing Research References Index
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Inner Traditions Bear and Company Radical Regeneration: Sacred Activism and the
Book SynopsisAn inspiring manual for navigating humanity’s collective dark night and enacting personal and planetary transformation• Explores how Sacred Activism--specifically, creative, wise, sacredly inspired action--offers an antidote to the crises facing our world• Reveals how to uncover and sustain joy and how to use it as fuel for continuing Sacred Activism in dangerous times• Includes practical maps of the dark night process and of the four-part path to transfiguration drawn from the secret depths of the mystical traditionsPresenting a manual for navigating humanity’s collective dark night, Andrew Harvey and Carolyn Baker explore potential antidotes, drawn from mystical traditions and Sacred Activism, to help us find inspiration and take action in the face of the daunting challenges to our world. Offering a deep discussion of our global dark night in terms of the Kali Yuga, the authors examine the dangers of a growing constellation of intractable crises--authoritarianism both in America and abroad, climate change, economic inequality, social upheaval, and spiritual malaise. They then explore the antidotes to these crises: Sacred Activism--specifically, creative, wise, sacredly inspired action--and a profound understanding of our evolutionary ordeal and its potentialities. Examining the power of joy to help enact personal and planetary transformation, they explain how joy, or ananda, is a force all mystical traditions recognize as the essence of the Divine. They reveal how to uncover and sustain joy in ourselves and how to use joy as fuel for continuing Sacred Activism in dangerous times. Drawing on the visionary teachings of mystics such as Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and Sri Aurobindo, the authors show how the global dark night is part of an evolutionary mutation process and how its very intensity makes it the potential seedbed of a new embodied, divine humanity. They offer practical maps of the crises, of the shadows that this global dark night is casting, and of the four-part path to transfiguration drawn from mystical traditions. Sharing a vision of a new and focused global moment of love in action, the authors reveal that apocalypse is not inevitable--if enough people awaken to the extraordinary possibilities of Sacred Activism.Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Radical Regeneration Quartet PART ONE Savage Grace Living Resiliently in the Dark Night of the Globe Foreword to Part One by Matthew Fox 1 Kali Takes America Reconnecting with the Destroyer/Creator 2 Resisting the Modern Face of Fascism 3 Living Resiliently amid Global Psychosis 4 Regeneration The Legacy of Love in Action 5 Celebrating Reconnection, Resistance, Resilience, and Regeneration Suggested Reading List for Part One PART TWO Return to Joy The Journey beyond HappinessIntroduction to Part Two 6 Joy 133 The Ultimate Nature of Reality 7 The Adversaries of Joy 8 Personal and Collective Shadows Confronting the Crisis Directly9 The Myriad Flames of Joy 10 Dialogue on the Road to JoyConclusion to Part Two Suggested Reading List for Part Two PART THREE Saving Animals from Ourselves A Manifesto for Transforming Our Relationship with the Divine Animal Within Introduction to Part Three 11 Opening to the Initiation 12 A Revolution in Perception What Could More Than Human Consciousness Offer Humans? 13 Preparing the Ground of Initiation 14 The Tortured Human Animal 15 When We Cannot Look, We Cannot Act 16 What Is Being Done for Animals? Suggested Reading List for Part Three PART FOUR Radical Regeneration Birthing the New Human in the Age of Extinction Foreword to Part Four by Paul Levy Introduction to Part Four Covid’s Implacable Errand by Carolyn Baker Prayer to Kali by Andrew Harvey 17 Radically Reframing the Crisis 18 Stage One of the Initiatory Process The Magnificent Vision of Possibility 19 The Descent The Apocalypse and the Antichrist 20 The Quantum Field and the Human Mutation 21 Transmutation The Birth of the Divine Human 22 Nobility of Soul Conclusion to Part Four by Ludwig Max Fischer Suggested Reading List for Part Four Appendix 1 of Part Four: Regarding Shadow HealingAppendix 2 of Part Four: The Death of Certainty in a Torrent of Trauma Afterword Notes About the Authors Index
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Guilford Publications Principles and Practice of Structural Equation
Book SynopsisSignificantly revised, the fifth edition of the most complete, accessible text now covers all three approaches to structural equation modeling (SEM)--covariance-based SEM, nonparametric SEM (Pearlâs structural causal model), and composite SEM (partial least squares path modeling). With increased emphasis on freely available software tools such as the R lavaan package, the text uses data examples from multiple disciplines to provide a comprehensive understanding of all phases of SEM--what to know, best practices, and pitfalls to avoid. It includes exercises with answers, rules to remember, topic boxes, and new self-tests on significance testing, regression, and psychometrics. The companion website supplies helpful primers on these topics as well as data, syntax, and output for the book's examples, in files that can be opened with any basic text editor. New to This Edition *Chapters on composite SEM, also called partial least squares path modeling or variance-based Trade Review"In this ambitious work, Kline thoughtfully and patiently presents diverse perspectives, effectively enlarging the world of SEM while maintaining coherence. The fifth edition's breadth and timeliness make it an easy choice as the primary text in a graduate course on SEM, with readability that journal articles often lack. Researchers will appreciate the book as an entry point to a range of literatures within the SEM world. Kline’s embrace of open-source R software for SEM is very welcome, as it makes the book’s computer examples immediately accessible to readers everywhere."--Edward E. Rigdon, PhD, Marketing RoundTable Professor, Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University "Kline’s fifth edition is thoroughly updated and greatly expanded. I love the emphasis on Open Science, and I am impressed by the variety of new methodological techniques in SEM that Kline has managed to effectively introduce in the fifth edition. I can’t wait to use this text in my SEM class!"--D. Betsy McCoach, PhD, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut "A wonderful introductory book that can be used by individuals without extensive quantitative backgrounds. I use this book to teach an introductory SEM course, but I also use it as a personal reference for my research. It is very readable, which is the number-one reason why I assign this text to my students. I love the walk-through examples with references to real data and syntax. I have always liked Kline’s practical recommendations, and they continue to be really helpful for newbies to SEM--my students constantly reference these sections."--Naomi Ekas, PhD, Department of Psychology, Texas Christian University "One of the primary strengths of Kline’s book is that it is written in plain English, but with sufficient sophistication that the reader is well prepared to read more technical books or articles on advanced topics. Another strength is the helpful remedies and hints, such as the topic box on the causes of nonpositive definite data matrices and solutions. The most practical advantage of Kline’s text is the exercises at the end of each chapter, and the corresponding answers and explanations."--Stephanie Castro, PhD, College of Business, Florida Atlantic University "The substantially revised fifth edition lives up to the reputation of prior editions and will be a valuable resource to anyone learning SEM. The online primers are very thorough and give students great refreshers on background topics, including exercises with answers. This edition has appropriate balance between the three 'families' of SEM; I appreciate the detailed descriptions of Pearl’s structural causal model."--Jam Khojasteh, PhD, College of Education and Human Services, Oklahoma State University-Perfectly addresses the needs of social scientists like me without formal training in mathematical statistics....Can be read by any graduate in psychology or even by keen undergraduates interested in exploring new vistas. Yet it will also constitute a surprisingly good read for experienced researchers in search of some refreshing insights in their favorite techniques....A real tour de force....Succeeds in reconciling comprehensiveness and comprehensibility. (on the second edition)--The Psychologist, 01/01/2006ƒƒThe greatest strength of this book is Kline's ability to present materials in an engaging, accessible manner. In nearly all situations, Kline is able to describe even the more complex material in practical, (relatively) jargon-free terms....In this regard, this book is unparalleled, and I suspect that this strength alone will make this the book of choice for many who are eager to learn SEM but who do not possess extensive quantitative backgrounds....This book could be readily adapted to courses for students with a basic understanding of correlation and regression or as part of a course for more advanced students. (on the second edition)--PsycCRITIQUES, 06/29/2005ƒƒThis wonderfully written book is an impressive introduction to structural equation models (SEM) containing a sharp mix of expert analysis and observations....Contains important resources for both theoretical and applied researchers interested in SEM....Appropriate as a text for graduate students and a reference for researchers, providing both audiences with valuable insight into the subject matter. 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Taylor & Francis Ltd Multicultural Psychology
Book SynopsisThe new edition of this bestselling textbook, Multicultural Psychology, helps students gain an understanding of how race, ethnicity, and culture shape their beliefs and behavior as well as those of people around them. Giving a voice to people underrepresented in psychology and society, this book introduces multicultural research in biological, developmental, social, and clinical psychology. The book reviews histories, gender roles, and LGBTQ intersectionality of African Americans, Latinx Americans, Asian Americans/Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, Americans of Middle Eastern and North African heritage, and Americans with Multiple Racial/Ethnic Heritages to provide in-depth coverage of the largest groups of color in the United States. It provides the perfect balance of careful presentation of psychological concepts, research, and theories, and a sensitive, expertly rendered discussion of their applications to people of color.This book is ideal for Trade Review"Multicultural Psychology is a must read for anyone interested in culture, ethnicity, race, gender, and sexual orientation; as well as the intersection of these human variables. Grounded in a balance of psychological theory and research, Gordon C. Nagayama Hall expertly applies these concepts to People of Color. The book’s fourth edition actualizes multicultural psychological topics such as multiracial individuals, Americans of Middle Eastern and North African heritage, research on Covid-19 and ethnic minorities, in addition to valuable teacher and student resources. I highly recommend this excellent resource."Lillian Comas-Díaz, Ph.D., Clinical Professor, George Washington University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesTable of ContentsPart I. FOUNDATIONS OF MULTICULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY. 1. What is Multicultural Psychology? 2. Racial/Ethnic Identity and Acculturation. 3. Multicultural Research Methods. Part II. MULTICULTURAL ISSUES IN THE CONTEXT OF PSYCHOLOGY. 4. Biological Psychology. 5. Developmental Psychology. 6. Social Psychology. 7. Clinical Psychology. Part III. PSYCHOLOGY IN THE CONTEXT OF MULTICULTURAL ISSUES. 8. African Americans. 9. Latinx Americans. 10. Asian Americans/Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders. 11. Native Americans. 12. Emerging Groups. References. Glossary. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Found Footage Horror Films
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Art and the Creative Unconscious Four Essays International Library of Psychology
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John Wiley & Sons Inc On Being a Master Therapist
Book SynopsisLearn from master therapists and bring your skills to the next level Bringing a breath of fresh air to the therapy profession, this compelling and thoughtful resource urges readers to move from competency to full mastery in the mental health field.Table of ContentsPreface ix Introduction: Two Variations on a Theme 1 1 What Is a Master Therapist Anyway—And How Do You Get to Be One? 11 What Is a Master Therapist? 13 Different Standards of Mastery 15 Client and Therapist Perceptions of Outcomes 18 Definitions of Mastery by Experts on the Subject 20 2 What We (Think We) Know So Far 25 A Movement Toward Consensus 25 What Does Make a Difference? 28 Talking to the Masters 34 What Famous Therapists Appear to Have in Common 38 3 Deep Compassion and Caring 45 Creating Connections 46 Commitment and Investment 52 The Growth Edge 57 4 Sophisticated Interpersonal Skills: Really, Really Listening 61 "How'd You Do That?" 65 Little Things Make a Huge Difference 68 Listening Differently 71 Being in the Moment 74 5 Being Fully Present While Focusing on the Other 75 Altered States of Being 79 Mind Chatter 80 A Way of Being 84 Staying Present With Ourselves 87 6 Knowing What Maybe/Probably/Mostly Makes a Difference 89 What Makes a Difference? 91 Beyond Understanding: Honoring Magic and Mystery 108 7 Speaking the Truth 111 Lies in Therapy 112 Confronting Deception 113 Hard Truths 118 Taking Risks and Exploring the Unknown 123 8 Making Mistakes—But Not the Same Ones Over and Over 127 Making Mistakes Isn't the Problem 128 Practicing Self-Compassion 133 Most Common Mistakes 136 Mistakes or Just Data to Process? 141 9 Inviting and Responding to Constructive Feedback 143 Sources of Feedback 148 Clients Are the Best Teachers 149 Feedback That's Most Helpful 150 Processing Feedback Gratefully 151 Being Accountable to Ourselves, Our Colleagues, and Our Clients 153 Life-Changing Feedback 157 Recruiting Master Coaches and Mentors 158 How We Know What We Know 165 10 Who You Are Is as Important as What You Do 167 Who We Are Versus What We Do 168 Qualities of Master Therapists 169 Practicing Self-Compassion 175 Modeling As Best We Can 176 11 Acknowledging Commonalities, Responding to Differences 181 Multiple Cultural Identities 182 An Individual's Multiplicity of Cultures 183 What We Share in Common 188 Metabolizing Theory and Embracing Complexity 189 12 Love Is a Four-Letter Word in Therapy 193 Multiple Dimensions of Caring 194 Owning Our Personal Motives 196 Learning How to Love 197 Love Is Always Possible 199 13 Getting Wild and a Little Crazy: Promoting Creative Breakthroughs 205 When Models and Theories Limit Our Creative Options 206 Sorting Out All the Voices in Our Heads 209 On Being Creative 211 Seeking New Knowledge While Embracing Mystery 214 You've Never Heard of the Most Creative Therapists 218 Thinking Differently About Problems 221 Where Has Creativity Gone? 224 14 Promoting Social Interest and Advocacy 227 Who Has Time for This? 228 Real Master Therapists in Action 229 Consistent Themes Related to Advocacy Efforts 236 Let's Be Honest, Really Honest 237 Full Circle 240 15 Being a Work in Progress 243 A Voracious Curiosity 244 Confronting Despair Versus Hope 246 What Has Been Most Helpful Along the Way 250 What Has Been Least Helpful Along the Way 257 It's About Relationships, Not Content 259 Mastery Means Being Able to Accept Mystery 261 Epilogue 265 References 267 About the Authors 279 Index 281
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Auditory Sound Transmission An Autobiographical
Book SynopsisAuditory Sound Transmission provides an integrated, state-of-the-art description and quantitative analysis of sound transmission from the outer ear to the sensory cells in the cochlea of the inner ear. It describes in detail the structures and mechanisms involved and gives their input and transmission characteristics. It shows how sound transmission in one part of the ear depends on the input characteristics of the next part and how sound is analyzed in the inner ear before it reaches the nervous system. The book is divided into seven chapters. The first gives the general overview of the path of sound in the ear. The second concerns the acoustics of the outer ear which is important not only for sound transmission in the ear but also for the design and calibration of earphones, as well as for clinical and research measurements of sound pressure in the ear canal. The third chapter analyzes the middle ear function which is crucial for adapting the conditions of sound propTrade Review"Anyone with a desire to learn about the history of the study of the auditory periphery [and]....Anyone who thinks that we have all or even most of the answers regarding the auditory periphery will find it hard to put this book down. Anyone who has the responsibility to teach others about the processes of science will want to relay the lessons offered by this book. Thank you, Professor Zwislocki, for putting your thoughts in a form that is so accessible, for a view of history that can be told only in the first person, and for sharing your knowledge."—Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf EducationTable of ContentsContents: Preface. The Path of Sound. The Outer Ear. The Middle Ear. The Cochlea Simplified by Death. Live Cochlea: Physical Constants and Fundamental Characteristics. Live Cochlea: Analysis. Pitch and Loudness Codes.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Bridging Our Political Divide
Book SynopsisBridging Our Political Divide: How Liberals and Conservatives Can Understand Each Other and Find Common Ground? is an essential contribution to a better national conversation.Psychologist Kenneth Barish explains the sources and consistency of our political beliefs and why we continue to disagree about fundamental issues in American life.? He?offers antidotes to the angry, repetitive, and unproductive arguments that now dominate?our?political culture. Barish teaches us how to listen, think, and speak about our political opinions in a way that allows us to understand each other''s concerns, resist false dichotomies and ideological certainty, see new perspectives and possibilities, and find common ground.?The concluding chapter?shows how we can move beyond partisan divisions toward pragmatic solutions and a better future for America''s children.This fundamentally hopeful book should be read by students in all areas of study, by professionals in the fields of confli
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Psychology of Addiction
Book SynopsisWhen does a harmless habit become an addition? Why do only some of us get addicted? What can make recovery possible? The Psychology of Addiction is a fascinating introduction to the psychological issues surrounding addiction and the impact they have on social policy, recovery and an addict's everyday life. The book focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and tackles topics such as whether drug use always leads to addiction and the importance of social networks to recovery. It also looks at how people can become addicted to activities like gambling, gaming and sex. In a society that still stigmatises addiction The Psychology of Addiction emphasises the importance of compassion, and provides a sensitive insight to anyone with experience of addiction. Trade Review"Addiction is arguably the most perplexing and maligned psychiatric disorder. In this broad-reaching book, Svanberg provides a compassionate and yet comprehensive synthesis of competing views of drug use and addiction. This is a compelling and accessible account of how someone becomes addicted and what to do about it. Svanberg is an engaging storyteller who combines narrative with science to help break some of the moral, political and philosophical barriers that prevent society from effectively and compassionately addressing the challenges that addiction pose. This book is essential reading for anyone wanting to make sense of addiction and those that struggle with it." --Adrian Carter, Associate Professor and NHMRC Career Development Fellow, Monash University, AustraliaTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Addiction: from prejudice to compassion Chapter 2. Is addiction a choice? Chapter 3. If it’s the drugs that are addictive, why doesn’t everyone get addicted? Chapter 4. You can teach an old dog new tricks: addiction and recovery Chapter 5. Safety in numbers: nourishing the hungry ghosts Chapter 6. Make love not war: if drug policy understood the science of compassion
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Conceptual History of Psychology
Book SynopsisWhat is modern psychology and how did it get here? How and why did psychology come to be the world's most popular science?A Conceptual History of Psychology charts the development of psychology from its foundations in ancient philosophy to the dynamic scientific field it is today. Emphasizing psychology's diverse global heritage, the book explains how, across centuries, human beings came to use reason, empiricism, and science to explore each other's thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. The book skilfully interweaves conceptual and historical issues to illustrate the contemporary relevance of history to the discipline. It shows how changing historical and cultural contexts have shaped the way in which modern psychology conceptualizes individuals, brains, personality, gender, cognition, consciousness, health, childhood, and relationships. This comprehensive textbook:- Helps students understand psychology through its origins, evolution and cultural contexts- Moves beyond a great persTrade ReviewMany histories of psychology recount events, biographies, and ideas. However, few put them so thoughtfully in context in the way this book does. Students will gain a vivid appreciation of how psychological concepts and historical narratives were powerfully shaped by the diverse cultures and intellectual traditions from which they sprung, with the lessons learnt being of continuing relevance today. * Aiden Gregg, Associate Professor, University of Southampton, UK *In his latest text, Hughes has set the bar for a textbook on conceptual, historical and philosophical issues in psychology. It stands apart, not just in making the sub-field topic accessible to tutors and students, but also in bringing together far more nuanced and critical literature that has been missing from traditional text books in this field. In short, this is a book I wish I had written! * Gareth Hall, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Aberystwyth University, UK *Finally, we have a comprehensive and detail-orientated introduction to the history of psychology which brings in a range of non-Western perspectives to challenge all the given tenets from 20th century Western psychology. * Sven Hroar Klempe, Professor in Psychology, Norwegian University of Technology and Science, Norway *This volume is a must-read for Psychology students seeking an insight into the origins and evolution of the discipline. Unlike many books which detail the history of psychology, Brian Hughes’ clear and engaging writing style, and use of examples from popular culture, literature and modern politics make this an entertaining and insightful text. It is noteworthy that Hughes has delved beyond typical Westernized accounts of the history of psychology, exploring perspectives from across cultures and giving a voice to minority scholars who played important but somewhat forgotten roles in shaping current psychological knowledge and understanding. * Michael Smith, Associate Professor of Psychology, Northumbria University, UK *Throughout its history, psychology has incorporated a large number of highly varied and at times incongruous theories, opinions, and philosophical and religious views about human nature—while ignoring many others. In this tour-de-force, Brian Hughes provides a comprehensive overview of the checkered history of psychology, emphasising both its enduring limitations and its continuing potential contributions. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in gaining a broader perspective on psychology and broader ideas about human nature. * Hans Pols, University of Sydney, Australia *Table of ContentsPART 1. FOUNDATION: THE ROOTS OF PSYCHOLOGY 1. People, History, and the Concept of Psychology 2. Spirituality, Philosophy, and the Concept of The Mind 3. Knowledge, Empiricism, and the Concept of Science PART 2. FORMATION: FROM PHILOSOPHY TO PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE 4. Demons, Asylums, and the Concept of Madness 5. Brains, Evolution, and the Concept of Human Nature 6. Quantification, Measurement, and the Concept of Race PART III. FERTILITY: THE EMERGENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUBFIELDS 7. Freudianism, Instincts, and the Concept of Sexuality 8. Behaviourism, Will, and the Concept of Freedom 9. Cognitivism, Computers, and the Concept of Reason 10. Individuals, Groups, and the Concept of Society PART 4. FUTURE: LIMITATIONS AND LEGACY 11. Perspectives, Diversity, and the Concept of Bias 12. Good, Bad, and the Concept of Morality
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Interpersonal Psychotherapy 2E
Book Synopsis''This book provides a very useful and thought-provoking account of a developing form of interpersonal psychotherapy and gives a clear guide for practising clinicians.Psychological MedicineFirst published in 2003, this groundbreaking text firmly established itself as a touchstone for all therapists using interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT). Key features and benefits: A wealth of clinically-based descriptions and vignettes help bring the theory to life Numerous case studies highlight the key issues in IPT Reproducible diagrams and flowcharts for use by therapists and their patients Comprehensive coverage of key theoretical issues and an up-to-date critical appraisal of IPT researchNew for the second edition: Extended coverage of the clinical adaptation of IPT to post-traumatic mental health and other new applications of IPT More on depression and common problems encountered in IPT Coverage of training and dissemination How to Table of ContentsIntroduction. Initial Sessions. IPT Techniques. Problem Areas. Concluding IPT. Additional Aspects of IPT. Appendices: IPT Institute and Certified Training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Interpersonal Inventory Form. Interpersonal Formulation Form. International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
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Open University Press Introducing Narrative Psychology
Book Synopsis* What is narrative psychology?* How is the experience of 'self' linked to language, narratives and other people?* What is the role of time, morality, power and control in the construction of identity?This introductory textbook presents a coherent overview of the theory, methodology and potential application of narrative psychological approaches. It compares narrative psychology with other social constructionist approaches and argues that the experience of self only takes on meaning through specific linguistic, historical and social structures. The author shows how the choice of one narrative over another - for example arising out of dominant narrative structures of power and control - can have serious social and psychological implications for the construction of images of self, responsibility, blame and morality. Theoretical approaches are introduced and an overview of methods is provided, encouraging individuals to apply these theories to their own autobiograpTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsPrefaceExplanatory note on further reading/f002Section One: Theories and methodsTheories of self and identityDiscursive methods and the study of the selfNarrativeliving and being in time/f002Section Two: Applying methodsPreface to section twoDoing a narrative analysisAnalysis and writing up the project/f002Section Three: Contemporary applicationsPreface to section threeSurviving childhood sexual abuseTerminal illnessliving with a long-term HIV positive diagnosisContemporary ways of making meaningConcluding synopsisBibliographyIndex.
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Cambridge University Press Historical and Philosophical Foundations of
Book SynopsisFor students of the history of psychology, this textbook connects the big ideas and key thinkers of psychology and philosophy in a cohesive theoretical narrative. Students are led to understand the relations between different schools of thought, and to connect the various thinkers, theories and facts in psychology's history.Trade Review'A refreshing text … the author's narrative is clear, focused, and engaging, and the central ideas and concepts - even the difficult ones - are presented in an accessible and comprehensible fashion.' Edwin E. Gantt, Brigham Young University'This text provides a deep insight into the history of psychology and, in particular, many of the theoretical and empirical relationships between theorists.' Dannette Marie, University of AberdeenTable of ContentsPart I. Philosophy of Science: 1. Logical positivism and Popper's falsificationism; 2. Kuhn and scientific revolutions; 3. Lakatos and Feyerabend: research programmes and anarchism; Part II. Historical Development of the Philosophy of Mind: 4. Descartes and the mind-body problem; 5. Locke, Berkeley, and empiricism; 6. Hume, Kant, and Enlightenment; 7. Schopenhauer and Nietzsche; Part III. Psychology: 8. Psychophysics and physiological psychology; 9. Evolution and psychology; 10. Freud and psychoanalysis; 11. Wundt and the birth of experimental psychology; 12. Titchener, introspection, and positivism; 13. Gestalt psychology; 14. William James and the stream of consciousness; 15. Dewey and functionalism; 16. Behaviourism; 17. Cognitive psychology; 18. Modularity, neuroscience, and embodied cognition.
£42.29
Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of the Intellectual History of Psychology
Book SynopsisWe cannot understand contemporary psychology without first researching its history. Unlike other books on the history of psychology, which are chronologically ordered, this Handbook is organized topically. It covers the history of ideas in multiple areas of the field and reviews the intellectual history behind the major topics of investigation. The evolution of psychological ideas is described alongside an analysis of their surrounding context. Readers learn how eminent psychologists draw on the context of their time and place for ideas and practices, and also how innovation in psychology is an ongoing dialogue between past, present, and anticipated future.Trade Review'The famous statement that psychology has a long past but a short history reflects the fact that empirical psychology is a relatively new arrival among the sciences, but that the fascination with psychological topics has been around for thousands of years. This volume by Robert J. Sternberg and Wade E. Pickren successfully melds the discipline's past and history. Readers get a seamless path from philosophy to natural philosophy to scientific psychology across its many sub-disciplines. Unlike standard histories of psychology, this book shows the breadth of psychology as it has evolved to its present state.' Barney Beins, Ithaca College, New York'By assembling an impressive group of specialist scholars, Robert J. Sternberg and Wade E. Pickren have created a volume of great value for both students and researchers. These lucid historical overviews provide an excellent introduction to the history of the major research areas of modern psychology.' Andrew S. Winston, University of Guelph, Canada'The Cambridge Handbook of the Intellectual History of Psychology reveals the rich tapestry of personalities, ideas, theories, controversies, and empirical findings that have contributed to our contemporary understanding of psychology. It is an engaging, highly accessible, and erudite resource that every teacher and student of psychology needs to read.' Dannette Marie, University of Aberdeen'With chapters from leading experts in the sub-disciplines or active researchers in the history of psychology, both students and professionals now have access to a valuable bank of information concerning the historical evolution of specific sub-disciplines' ideas as a way to address the declining knowledge of disciplinary history.' Ingrid Farreras, Hood College, Maryland'The 19 chapters of this multi-author volume cover the intellectual history of various sub-disciplines and concerns of psychology. Each chapter is written by a specialist in the given field … Many chapters will be engaging for those particularly interested in the history of psychology, and the book could well be valued by students and scholars of that history.' K. S. Milar, ChoiceTable of ContentsIntroduction Robert J. Sternberg and Wade E. Pickren; 1. Major paradigms and approaches in psychology John G. Benjafield; 2. Methodology in psychology Daniel J. Denis and Briana Young; 3. Neuroscience in psychology Gary G. Berntson and David Hothersall; 4. Sensation and perception Linda M. Bartoshuk; 5. Attention Michael I. Posner; 6. Learning Mark Bouton and Robert Boakes; 7. Memory Henry L. Roediger, III, and Jeremy K. Yamashiro; 8. Decision making Yuval Erez and Valerie F. Reyna; 9. Creativity Christa L. Taylor, Vlad P. Glavenau, Allison B. Kaufman and James C. Kaufman; 10. Intelligence Robert J. Sternberg; 11. Development Jeremy Burman; 12. Social psychology Cathy Faye; 13. Gender Alexandra Rutherford; 14. Emotion David Devonis; 15. Motivation Richard M. Ryan, Emma L. Bradshaw and Edward L. Deci; 16. Personality and its assessment James N. Butcher; 17. Abnormal psychology Petteri Pietikainen; 18. Psychotherapy Roderick D. Buchanan and Nicholas O. Haslam; 19. Health psychology Wade E. Pickren.
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Cambridge University Press Working Wonders
Book SynopsisThe difference between what''s possible and what''s not is a construct of the human mind, a matter of perspective, and it''s one that can be changed. Working Wonders explains the fundamentals that shape the mind: how it builds walls to protect itself and how a person can tear those walls down to tackle challenges that would have previously been discounted as unrealistic. This volume shares case studies featuring people making the impossible a reality and, in doing so, changing the world for the better. On a deeper level and yet still using non-technical language, the book identifies possible neurological and psychosocial mechanisms that limit the brain, and techniques that may open it up to exploring the seemingly unachievable. Praszkier also introduces the concept of ''possibilitivity'', a personality trait that reflects the propensity to perceive insurmountable challenges as doable, and concludes by presenting a portfolio of ''Do It Yourself'' techniques.Trade Review'How do you learn from actual stories? When reading through Working Wonders by Ryszard Praszkier, you cannot but learn about real people and new ideas. Humanity is always progressing and human ingenuity can transform the impossible. The book is an invitation to be taken seriously by persons and institutions alike.' Andrea Bartoli, Professor and Dean, School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University, New Jersey'In our working and private lives, we wall ourselves within a pen of our limitations. Ryszard Praszkier will tell you how to make yourself free to create and succeed. This perceptive book is based on the author's surpassing experience as a leader, practicing psychologist, and researcher. Take advantage!' Vladimir Zwass, Inaugural Gregory Olsen Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Management Information Systems, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey'Ryszard Praszkier not only inspires us to achieve the impossible, but provides us with a social and biological understanding of how unconventional systemic breakthroughs happen. A must-read for all current and future social entrepreneurs to inoculate themselves against that inevitable response of 'It will never work!' from their peers, family, colleagues, and competitors.' Orit Gal, Senior Lecturer for Strategy and Complexity, Regent's University London'Ryszard Praszkier's latest book illuminates how each of us can build a better world and positively realize our possibilities. With compelling case studies of real-life entrepreneurs solving problems with systems thinking and sharing insights about our brains via neuroscience, this easy-to-read guide provides on-ramps to improving society and crafting long-lasting solutions.' R. Paul Herman, CEO and founder, HIP Investor Ratings and Portfolios, USATable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. Those Who Made the Impossible Happen: 1. 'The purpose of work is to feel good about life'; 2. Bringing empathy to schools; 3. 'Moving the world with one hand'; 4. Those who made the impossible happen: drawing conclusions; Part II. Entrenching and Defending the Fortress: 5. Brain unmalleability; 6. Keep it consistent; 7. Majority influence; 8. Connections that close the mind; 9. Personal book on shared reality; Part III. Opening the Mind: Possibilitivity: 10. They did it!; 11. Brain plasticity; 12. Creativity opens closed doors; 13. Complexity, inconsistent thinking and paradoxes; 14. Minority influence; 15. Networks that boost creativity; 16. Sync your mind with others; 17. Opening the mind: possibilitivity; Part IV. Do-It-Yourself Tips: 18. Precondition one: building a supportive ambience; 19. Forest for the trees; 20. The opening value of allegories, metaphors and paradoxes; 21. Games and simulations; 22. Joy and dancing: a royal way to opening the mind; 23. A flexible body opens the mind; 24. Imagination as a key to the impossible; 25. Summary: training possibilitivity; Précis; Appendix: measuring possibilitivity.
£63.65
Cambridge University Press Working Wonders
Book SynopsisThe difference between what''s possible and what''s not is a construct of the human mind, a matter of perspective, and it''s one that can be changed. Working Wonders explains the fundamentals that shape the mind: how it builds walls to protect itself and how a person can tear those walls down to tackle challenges that would have previously been discounted as unrealistic. This volume shares case studies featuring people making the impossible a reality and, in doing so, changing the world for the better. On a deeper level and yet still using non-technical language, the book identifies possible neurological and psychosocial mechanisms that limit the brain, and techniques that may open it up to exploring the seemingly unachievable. Praszkier also introduces the concept of ''possibilitivity'', a personality trait that reflects the propensity to perceive insurmountable challenges as doable, and concludes by presenting a portfolio of ''Do It Yourself'' techniques.Trade Review'How do you learn from actual stories? When reading through Working Wonders by Ryszard Praszkier, you cannot but learn about real people and new ideas. Humanity is always progressing and human ingenuity can transform the impossible. The book is an invitation to be taken seriously by persons and institutions alike.' Andrea Bartoli, Professor and Dean, School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University, New Jersey'In our working and private lives, we wall ourselves within a pen of our limitations. Ryszard Praszkier will tell you how to make yourself free to create and succeed. This perceptive book is based on the author's surpassing experience as a leader, practicing psychologist, and researcher. Take advantage!' Vladimir Zwass, Inaugural Gregory Olsen Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Management Information Systems, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey'Ryszard Praszkier not only inspires us to achieve the impossible, but provides us with a social and biological understanding of how unconventional systemic breakthroughs happen. A must-read for all current and future social entrepreneurs to inoculate themselves against that inevitable response of 'It will never work!' from their peers, family, colleagues, and competitors.' Orit Gal, Senior Lecturer for Strategy and Complexity, Regent's University London'Ryszard Praszkier's latest book illuminates how each of us can build a better world and positively realize our possibilities. With compelling case studies of real-life entrepreneurs solving problems with systems thinking and sharing insights about our brains via neuroscience, this easy-to-read guide provides on-ramps to improving society and crafting long-lasting solutions.' R. Paul Herman, CEO and founder, HIP Investor Ratings and Portfolios, USATable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. Those Who Made the Impossible Happen: 1. 'The purpose of work is to feel good about life'; 2. Bringing empathy to schools; 3. 'Moving the world with one hand'; 4. Those who made the impossible happen: drawing conclusions; Part II. Entrenching and Defending the Fortress: 5. Brain unmalleability; 6. Keep it consistent; 7. Majority influence; 8. Connections that close the mind; 9. Personal book on shared reality; Part III. Opening the Mind: Possibilitivity: 10. They did it!; 11. Brain plasticity; 12. Creativity opens closed doors; 13. Complexity, inconsistent thinking and paradoxes; 14. Minority influence; 15. Networks that boost creativity; 16. Sync your mind with others; 17. Opening the mind: possibilitivity; Part IV. Do-It-Yourself Tips: 18. Precondition one: building a supportive ambience; 19. Forest for the trees; 20. The opening value of allegories, metaphors and paradoxes; 21. Games and simulations; 22. Joy and dancing: a royal way to opening the mind; 23. A flexible body opens the mind; 24. Imagination as a key to the impossible; 25. Summary: training possibilitivity; Précis; Appendix: measuring possibilitivity.
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Cambridge University Press More Examples Less Theory
Book SynopsisIn his new book, Michael Billig uses psychology''s past to argue that nowadays, when we write about the mind, we should use more examples and less theory. He provides a series of historical studies, analysing how key psychological writers used examples. Billig offers new insights about famous analysts of the mind, such as Locke, James, Freud, Tajfel and Lewin. He also champions unfairly forgotten figures, like the Earl of Shaftesbury and the eccentric Abraham Tucker. There is a cautionary chapter on Lacan, warning what can happen when examples are ignored. Marie Jahoda is praised as the ultimate example: a psychologist from the twentieth century with a social and rhetorical imagination fit for the twenty-first. More Examples, Less Theory is an easy-to-read book that will inform and entertain academics and their students. It will particularly appeal to those who enjoy the details of examples rather than the simplifications of big theory.Trade Review'In this highly readable work, Michael Billig makes a compelling argument that good examples do far more to advance and enliven theory than fancy jargon ever could. Students and seasoned writers of psychology will find inspiration in his engaging investigation into some of the most effective communicators in psychology's past.' Alexandra Rutherford, York University, Toronto'A common tendency of psychologists is to describe phenomena through the lens of their own pre-existing theories, thus making phenomena resemble their theories rather than vice versa. In this book, Michael Billig argues for a fundamental reversal of psychology's methodological habits, emphasising the value of 'particularising' psychological insights through the use of richly detailed examples, thus subsuming the general within the specific rather than the opposite. It is a lesson that could invigorate psychology, underscoring how the use of concrete examples helps us see and empathise and remember in ways that theoretical accounts rarely do. Through various case studies, Billig shows how we can learn as well as teach by example.' David E. Leary, University of Richmond'The truth is in the details, not in abstract theory. In his new book, Michael Billig shows us how examples can lead to a better understanding of psychological issues. Analysing the thinking and writing of eminent psychologists, he offers the reader a rich and intriguing alternative history of psychology.' Ruud Abma, Universiteit Utrecht, the Netherlands'This thought-provoking and important book by one of the principal scholars in contemporary psychology and social science makes a strong case for investigating human lives as they are lived, rather than searching for universally applicable theories by means of narrowly controlled experimental research.' Christine Griffin, University of Bath'Billig insists that examples are in rhetorical tension to theory. Here there is something gently subversive about More Examples, [Less Theory]. For the book is not just about writing or the use of examples. It is also a scornful critique of that most sacred of modern academic shibboleths: doing theory and being theoretical.' Michael Marinetto, Times Higher Education'Michael Billig's book puts many basic psychological ideas and approaches in their time and place and describes the minds, personalities, situations and histories of their protagonists. It helps the reader to see where psychology had come from, and why it is like it is. At the end Billig adds a few modest but welcome recommendations for young psychologists. I hope this book becomes a standard text for psychologists early in their studies. I for one should have been greatly helped if Michael Billig's book had been available when I started out.' John Richer, Human Ethology'Starting with the examples of nine very different writers, he selects an exemplary work from each of them and discusses the use (or sometimes neglect) of examples within that work. Furthermore, since most of the chapters are based on material presented in Billig's previously published works, they provide examples of one thoughtful scholar's concerns and interests over a long and productive career.' Raymond E. Fancher, Journal of the History of the Behavioral SciencesTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Locke and Shaftesbury: foster father and foster son; 3. Tucker and James: in the same stream of thought; 4. Freud: writing to reveal and conceal himself; 5. Lacan: an ego in pursuit of the ego; 6. Lewin: is there nothing as practical as a good example?; 7. Tajfel and Bernstein: the limits of theory; 8. Jahoda: the ultimate example; 9. Concluding remarks.
£25.64
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research. Volume 119:
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 130
Book SynopsisIn chapter one, Sarah Turner, Nathan Nickel, PhD, Marni Brownell, PhD, Jennifer Theule, PhD, and Tracie O. Afifi, PhD, present a study with the goal to determine the correlation between infant feeding and subsequent hyperactive or inattentive behaviours and ADHD diagnosis. In chapter two, Nikolay Bokhan continues with a study on research and development of pathogenetic mechanisms and relationship between gender and heroin addiction, their clinical expression, and differentiated rehabilitation. In chapter three, Daniel L. Wann, Ryan K. Zapalac, Frederick G. Grieve, Jason R. Lanter, and Ted B. Peetz investigate the link between increased access to legal sports gambling and fandom, including sports interest and consumption behaviours, and present their findings. In chapter four, a study evaluating behavioural activation intervention applied to non-professional caregivers with elevated depressive symptoms via conference calling is discussed by Fernando L. Vázquez, Patricia Otero, Vanessa Blanco, Lara López, and Ángela Torres. In chapter five, the impact and consequences of DV, the utility of psychotherapy services in aiding stay-leave decision making, and the complications encountered by rural DV victims in accessing such services are described by Kendal Binion and Matt J Gray. In chapter six, studies on Dimethytryptamine are discussed by Juan Acosta-Urquidi, PhD. In chapter seven, Igor A. Kelmanson, MD, PhD examines the link between caesarean deliveries on maternal request and increased psychological problems in children. In chapter eight, a final study is presented with the goal to understand the link between clinical insight and cognitive insight.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 131
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£205.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 136
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Neuronal Calcium Sensor Proteins
Book SynopsisCalcium signalling is an astonishing example how a simple caption can trigger and regulate an enormous variety of cellular and physiological responses. Ca2+-signalling routes very often involve Ca2+-binding proteins that sense changes in intracellular [Ca2+] and trigger cellular responses by regulating specific targets. One fascinating group among these Ca2+-sensors are the neuronal calcium sensor (NCS) proteins, named for their localisation in neuronal tissue (although there are reports of their expression in non-neuronal tissues as well). While recent excellent reviews have covered key aspects of this protein group, the field expanded in recent years making it more and more difficult to represent every facet of this ongoing research endeavour. This book is intended to represent properties of NCS proteins.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Theory of Archetypes Revisited
Book SynopsisThis book is a collection of essays on "The Theory of Archetypes" (Nova Science Publishers, 2004), a book which the author wrote. The Theory says that the human sense of self is an archetype, or original model, for thinking in the social sciences. It affects the way we see the world and the way we structure social behaviour and institutions. In this book the theory is applied to several new areas: an empirical study of decision making, the global economy, and the theology of the Christian trinity. It is hoped that the reader will find these essays both provocative and informative.
£73.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Dialogicality in Focus: Challenges to Theory,
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Criminal Psychology
Book SynopsisThis book provides an accessible introduction to the increasingly popular subject of criminal psychology. It explores the application of psychology to understanding the crime phenomenon, criminal behaviour,solving crimes, the court process and punishment rehabilitation. It will be an invaluable resource for anybody taking courses in this field, in particular students taking the criminal psychology/forensic psychology components of the main A-level psychology specifications. The book is fully in line with the new A-level specifications being taught from September 2009. Each chapter includes case studies, keystudies, evaluations and a range of discussion questions. Apart from providing in depth and up-to-date knowledge on criminal psychology, the book is equally up-to-date on trends and issues in criminal justice today.Table of Contents1. Crime – The Phenomenon: Applying Psychology to Crime 2. Criminal Behaviour: The Question of 'Why' 3. Solving Crimes: The Nature of Police Work 4. Courtroom Psychology: The Nature of the Criminal Trial 5. Sentencing and Punishment: Sentencing as a Human Process
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Motilal Banarsidass, Positive Psychology
Book SynopsisPositive Psychology is a relatively new field that has emerged over the last few decades, With the aim of promoting human strength, virtues, wellbeing, happiness, and resilience in individuals and communities. This field offers a fresh perspective on human nature, focusing on what is going right in people's live and what they can do to improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. This textbook provides an overview of the concepts, key theories and empirical findings in Positive Psychology.
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