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Book SynopsisDrawing lessons from the complex and often contradictory position of white women writing in the colonial period, This unique book explores how feminism and poststructuralism can bring new types of understanding to the production of geographical knowledge. Through a series of colonial and postcolonial case studies, essays address the ways in which white women have written and mapped different geographies, in both the late nineteenth century and today, illustrating the diverse objects (landscapes, spaces, views), the variety of media (letters, travel writing, paintings, sculpture, cartographic maps, political discourse), and the different understandings and representations of people and place. Trade Review...is a useful contribution to the literature on gender perspectives of the colonized world... --Helen Ruth Aspaas, African Studies Review...presents compelling ways of bringing together ideas from poststructuralist and postcolonial theory around geographical questions, and provides much material, both for those working within a similar intellectual territory, and for those grappling with more general methodological questions. I should find its place on many reading lists, if it has not already done so, as it provides an accessible contribution to contemporary debates around identity, space, and power. -- R. Elmhirst, Wye College University of London, Environment and Planning AThis timely collection of essays explores ways in which feminism, space, and the politics of identity, subjectivity, and representation come together in diverse colonial and postcolonial settings....I unhesitatingly invite colleagues and students across disciplines to read this fresh and imaginative collection of essays.... --Karen Morin, Growth and ChangeAs edited volumes go, this is a remarkably coherent (and successful) one.... This book makes an important contribution to feminist geography. --Geraldine Pratt, University of British ColumbiaThis is a superb new contribution to the literature on space, power and difference. In drawing together an exciting range of well-researched essays, it articulates the complex relations between gender, class, race and sexuality in different historical and geographic settings. With an emphasis on diversities among women and the contexts within which they occur, it is particularly effective in highlighting the fragmented, fluid and often contradictory nature of identity and space. --Morag Bell, Ph.D., Loughborough University of TechnologyAlthough I don't always see eye to eye with the authors in this volume, I warmly welcome this set of essays on women's colonial and post-colonial cartographics. For here we have a feisty feminist geography that is theoretically self-critical, empirically vigorous, and morally challenging....One thing is certain: coming to grips with this critique will lay upon readers an obligation; an obligation to expose the pretended innocence of the metaphorical and material maps we have historically produced...and the maps we currently plot. --David N. Livingstone, Professor of Geography, The Queen's University of BelfastThis is an important, path-breaking collection of essays. In highlighting the complicities and resistances of white women to imperial discourses, the book speaks to wider epistemological issues about human subjectivity. In different ways, the chapters demonstrate the inherent partiality, instability, positionality, and situatedness of subjectivity. By extension, conventional notions of space are unsettled in a powerful acknowledgment of our gendered imaginaries. This leads us to re-imagine space and mapping in fresh ways. --Kay Anderson, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer in Geography, University of New South Wales and author of the award-winning Vancouver's Chinatown: Racial Discourse in Canada, 1875-1980This is an important, path-breaking collection of essays. In highlighting the complicities and resistances of white women to imperial discourses, the book speaks to wider epistemological issues about human subjectivity. In different ways, the chapters demonstrate the inherent partiality, instability, positionality, and situatedness of subjectivity. By extension, notions of transcendent, coherent space are unsettled in a powerful acknowledgment of our gendered imaginaries. This leads us to reimagine space and mappings in fresh ways. --Kay Anderson, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer in Geography, University of New South Wales and author of the award-winning Vancouver's Chinatown: Racial Discourses in Canada, 1875-1980 - This timely collection of essays explores ways in which feminism, space, and the politics of identity, subjectivity, and representation come together in diverse colonial and postcolonial settings....I unhesitatingly invite colleagues and students across disciplines to read this fresh and imaginative collection of essays.... --Growth and Change, 8/21/1994

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Book SynopsisWho among us has not at some point asked, ``what is the meaning of life?'' In this extraordinary book, an eminent social scientist looks at the big picture and explores what empirical studies from diverse fields tell us about the human condition. MEANINGS OF LIFE draws together evidence from psychology, history, anthropology, and sociology, integrating copious research findings into a clear and conclusive discussion of how people attempt to make sense of their lives. In a lively and accessible style, emphasizing facts over theories, Baumeister explores why people desire meaning in their lives, how these meanings function, what forms they take, and what happens when life loses meaning. It is the most comprehensive examination of the topic to date.Trade ReviewRoy Baumeister writes conceptually exact, richly factual, and continuously delightful books on deep subjects, and this is his best. --Roger Brown, Ph.D.The topic is, of course, tremendous. We feel giddily nervous on even entertaining it, and so usually take it for granted or leave it to Monty Python. Fortunately, this volume has now arrived, bringing with it a far-reaching analysis of how life's meaning impinges on social life. It is rare to find such a broad array of intriguing and subtle hypotheses derived from a single theme, and even more rare to find such wide-ranging awareness of history and culture in contemporary social psychology. --Daniel M. Wegner, Ph.D.The book encourages the reader to struggle with hard questions that have no objective answers. --Jerry Bruce, Sam Houston State, Huntsville, Texas - A scholarly and intriguing review of research and thought on finding meaningfulness in life. Laypeople and psychologists alike will find it a fascinating read. --Contemporary Psychology, 9/27/1992

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Book SynopsisThroughout history, unrequited love has inspired ballads, arias, poetry, drama, and literature. Almost always, however, the tale of the star-crossed lovers has been told from the point of view of the heartbroken pursuer. This illuminating new work explores unrequited love from both sides--that of the aspiring and eventually brokenhearted lover, and more unusually, that of the beloved, unwilling rejector. Based on systematically collected first-person accounts, BREAKING HEARTS shows how radically different and often contradictory the two experiences actually are. Trade ReviewEngagingly written, BREAKING HEARTS offers an insightful and broad-ranging theoretical analysis and a careful empirical documentation of the heart breakers and the heart broken....It captures the drama of breaking hearts without sacrificing the rigor of the scientific enterprise.''--Bella DePaulo, Ph.D., University of VirginiaThis book is a rich and enlightening account of the experience of unrequited love, and should be of interest not only to scientists who study close relationships, but also to the general public. --Caryl E. Rusbult, Ph.D., University of North CarolinaThe topic of unrequited love is an intriguing one that has caused much interest lately since the film, Fatal Attraction, and the several cases of stalking that have received public attention. This book offers the first systematic attempt to uncover the patterns of unrequited love and it is a good example of what a psychological analysis of important social issues can contribute to their solution. --Steve Duck, Ph.D., University of Iowa - Often I found myself swept along by the charming, fluid style in which the book is written....In short, the authors are highly successful in creating a book that will appeal to a wide audience....This book makes a significant contribution to the literature. --Contemporary Psychology, 8/7/1994ƒƒ For all who've ever loved and lost, and for all therapists who've worked with lovesick clients (or their fantasy objects). --Behavioral Science Book Service, 8/7/1994Table of ContentsContents: The Psychology of Heartbreak: An Introduction. Perspectives on Heartbreak. The Emotional Crossfire. The Ups and Downs of Self-Esteem. Guilt, Justification, Morality: Struggling with Right and Wrong. What Actually Happened? Lessons Learned and Mysteries Glimpsed. Conclusion: The Two Sides of Heartbreak.

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Book SynopsisAfter decades of banishment to popular magazines and advice columns, jealousy and envy have emerged as legitimate topics of scientific inquiry. This volume includes chapters from nearly every major contributor to the psychological literature in this area. From emotional, and cognitive processes that underlie jealousy and envy; to the ways these emotions are experienced and expressed within close relationships; to family, societal, and cultural contexts, the volume offers a definitive statement of current theory and research.Trade ReviewTHE PSYCHOLOGY OF JEALOUSY AND ENVY is must reading for anyone in the close-relationships field, but will be of interest to anyone at all who has ever experienced these emotions or who has been the victim of them in someone else. The book is full of interesting insights....Anyone and everyone will stand to gain from this book not only from an academic standpoint, but from the very practical standpoint of understanding experiences they confront in their everyday close relationships.--Robert J. Sternberg, IBM Professor of Psychology and Education, Yale UniversityThis book offers an extremely distinguished set of authors who are all at the forefront of the growing work on jealousy and envy. Salovey has done a great service in pulling together into this one volume these scholars' work on an emotion that almost everyone has felt. This book lays bare the basis for the legitimate scientific study of jealousy and envy and shows how theoretical and empirical developments have culminated in some very strong and broad advances in our knowledge. The book is an outstanding sign of the advances that can be made in understanding the processes of personal relationships and of persons in relationships.--Steve Duck, Ph.D., Daniel & Amy Starch Research Professor, The University of Iowa - Provides the most comprehensive review available of the current state of research on jealousy. It should be very valuable to researchers and clinicians, as well as to graduate students and advanced undergraduates. --Contemporary Psychology, 2/17/1991ƒƒ This excellent book confronts the therapist. How these exciting ideas can be utilized in a clinical setting...is a task that keen therapists will regard as one worth tackling. --Journal of Sex & and Marital Therapy, 2/17/1991Table of ContentsI. JEALOUS AND ENVIOUS THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS. 1. The Emotional Experiences of Envy and Jealousy, Parrott. 2. The Organization of Jealousy Knowledge: Romantic Jealousy as a Blended Emotion, Sharpsteen. 3. A Cognitive Theory of Jealousy, Mathes. 4. Envy and the Sense of Injustice, Smith. II. THE EXPERIENCE OF JEALOUSY IN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS. 5. Psychosocial Aspects of Jealousy: A Transactional Model, Bringle. 6. Developmental Correlates of Jealousy, Clanton & Kosins. 7. Jealousy in Close Relationships: An Exchange Theoretical Perspective, Buunk. 8. Modes of Response to Jealousy-Envoking Situations, Bryson. III. FAMILY, SYSTEMS, AND CULTURE IN JEALOUSY AND ENVY. 9. Jealousy: Its Conceptualization, Measurement, and Integration with Family Stress Theory, Hansen.10. Self, Relationship, Friends, and Family: Some Applications of Systems Perspectives to Romantic Jealousy, White. 11. The Motive for the Arousal of Romantic Jealousy: Its Cultural Origin, Hupka. 12. Envy and Jealousy: Self and Society, Salovey & Rothman.

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Book SynopsisIt should not surprise us that so many are finding unique value in the experiential techniques. The fact that eating-disordered patients adopt physical and often complex metaphoric means of expressing their emotional pain suggests the difficulty we are likely to encounter in asking them to articulate the inarticulable. In moving to spatial, kinesthetic, and symbolic expression, we are, in a sense, agreeing to speak the patient's language rather than our own.Given the very nature of eating disorders, many clinicians are finding that experiential methods are particularly applicable for treating patients who suffer from them. Providing a valuable new tool for practitioners, EXPERIENTIAL THERAPIES FOR EATING DISORDERS is the first text to focus solely on the application of expressive therapies and experiential techniques to the treatment of anorexia nervosa and bulimia.Each chapter of this innovative work systematically reviews a single experiential treatment approach. ATrade ReviewProvides practitioners with a wealth of ideas on how to work with eating-disordered patients by doing, rather than by just talking. - Contemporary PsychologyTable of Contents1. Introduction, Hornyak & Baker.PART I. BULIMIA NERVOSA.2. Reclaiming the Body: Using Guided Imagery in the Treatment of Body Image Disturbance among Bulimic Women, Kearney-Cooke.3. Hypnosis, Hypnotizability, and the Bulimic Patient, Pettinati, Kogan, Margolis, Shrier, & Wade.4. The Use of In-session Structured Eating in the Outpatient Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa, Hoage.5. Family Sculpting with Bulimic Families, Root.6. Psychodrama and the Treatment of Bulimia, Callahan.7. Dance/Movement Therapy with Bulimic Patients, Stark, Aronow, & McGeehan.8. Art Therapy in the Long-term Psychodynamic Treatment of Bulimic Women, Morenoff & Sobol.9. Music Therapy Improvisation Techniques with Bulimic Patients, Nolan.PART II. ANOREXIA NERVOSA10. The use of Metaphor/Poetry Therapy in the Treatment of the Reticent Subgroup of Anorectic Patients, Woodall & Andersen.11. Structured Eating Experiences in the Inpatient Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Sparnon & Hornyak.12. Anorexia Nervosa: Experiencing the Self through Psychodrama and Gestalt Therapy, Hudgins.13. Disturbed Body Image in Anorexia Nervosa: Dance/Movement Therapy Interventions, Rice, Hardenbergh, & Hornyak.14. Art Therapy and Anorexia: Experiencing the Authentic Self, Fleming.15. Music as a Therapeutic Tool in Treating Anorexia Nervosa, Parente.

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Book SynopsisPresenting a general theory of social motivation, this compelling work integrates research on achievement evaluation, stigmatization, helping behavior, aggression, and impression management. Bernard Weiner examines how responsibility inferences are reached, the manner in which such judgments affect emotions, and the role that cold judgments of responsibility versus hot feelings, such as anger, play in producing both pro- and antisocial behaviors. Ideal for students as well as researchers and mental health practitioners, the book includes experiments for the reader to complete that illustrate the main points of the text.Trade ReviewThis book is a major achievement that extends Weiner's already impressive attribution theory of motivation in new directions. With pristine clarity it demonstrates how judgment of responsibility can be used to generalize theoretical principles derived from the study of achievement evaluation to a wide variety of behaviors. The result is a comprehensive theory of social conduct that is essential reading for anyone interested in human behavior. --Frank D. Fincham, Ph.D., FBPsS, University of Wales, CardiffProfessor Weiner has made a bold attempt to present a scientific analysis of the issues involved in assigning responsibility and blame. In contrast with traditional solutions, he argues that it is not blame but emotion (anger or sympathy) that mediates subsequent social behavior. Weiner's clear thinking and relevant empirical data bring a fresh and interesting perspective to highly significant and perennially debated social and moral issues. --Carroll E. Izard, Ph.D., Unidel Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Delaware ...we pronounce the book good, judge it innocent of poor scholarship, and sentence it to having a long impact on research and theory on interpersonal judgment....this book is a significant read with enormous strengths and a provocative, testable point of view. It presents an important perspective that adds emotional and moral elements into our more cognitive models for judgments of others....accessible to a broad audience....the text is appropriate both for undergraduates and for graduate students and established academics tilling the fields of attribution processes. The book can serve as a wonderful teaching tool as the reader completes studies, gets personally involved, and therefore easily grasps the ideas and findings. --Kathryn C. Oleson and Robert M. Arkin, Contemporary Psychology - We pronounce the book good, judge it innocent of poor scholarship, and sentence it to having a long impact on research and theory on interpersonal judgment....This book is a significant read with enormous strengths and a provocative, testable point of view. It presents an important perspective that adds emotional and moral elements into our more cognitive models for judgments of others....The text is appropriate both for undergraduates and for graduate students and established academics tilling the fields of attribution processes. --Contemporary Psychology, 4/16/1995Table of Contents1. The Anatomy of Responsibility2. Responsibility and Achievement Evaluation3. Responsibility and Stigmatization4. AIDS and Stigmatization5. Responsibility, Stigmatization, Mental Illness, and the Family6. Helping Behavior7. Aggression8. Reducing Inferences of Responsibility: Excuses and Confession9. On the Construction of Psychological Theory and Other Issues

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Book SynopsisThe European Review of Social Psychology (ERSP) is an international open-submission review journal, published under the auspices of the European Association of Social Psychology. It provides an outlet for substantial, theory-based reviews of empirical work addressing the full range of topics covered by the field of social psychology. Potential authorship is international, and papers are edited with the help of a distinguished, international editorial board. Articles published in ERSP typically review a program of the author's own research, as evidenced by the author''s own papers published in leading peer-reviewed journals. The journal welcomes theoretical contributions that are underpinned by a substantial body of empirical research, which locate the research program within a wider body of published research in that area, and provide an integration that is greater than the sum of the published articles. ERSP also publishes conventional reviews and meta-analyses. Table of Contents1. Fitting in: How the intergroup context shapes minority acculturation and achievement 2. It's not just "us" versus "them": Moving beyond binary perspectives on intergroup processes 3. Text-based E-contact: Harnessing cooperative Internet interactions to bridge the social and psychological divide 4. How static facial cues relate to real-world leaders' success: a review and meta-analysis 5. Bystanders' reactions to intimate partner violence: an experimental approach 6. A meta-analytic integration of research on the relationship between right-wing ideological attitudes and aggressive tendencies 7. Social game theory: Preferences, perceptions, and choices 8. Harm inflation: Making sense of concept creep 9. A communal approach to sexual need responsiveness in romantic relationships 10. Ideological differences in attitude and belief similarity: distinguishing perception and reality 11. Changing prejudiced attitudes, promoting egalitarianism, and enhancing diversity through fundamental processes of persuasion

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Book SynopsisThe European Review of Social Psychology (ERSP) is an international open-submission review journal, published under the auspices of the European Association of Social Psychology. It provides an outlet for substantial, theory-based reviews of empirical work addressing the full range of topics covered by the field of social psychology. Potential authorship is international, and papers are edited with the help of a distinguished, international editorial board. Articles published in ERSP typically review a programme of the author's own research, as evidenced by the author''s own papers published in leading peer-reviewed journals. The journal welcomes theoretical contributions that are underpinned by a substantial body of empirical research, which locate the research programme within a wider body of published research in that area, and provide an integration that is greater than the sum of the published articles. ERSP also publishesTable of ContentsThe person-based nature of prejudice: individual difference predictors of intergroup negativity. A dynamic model of engagement in normative and non-normative collective action: Psychological antecedents, consequences, and barriers. Intergroup reconciliation: Instrumental and socio-emotional processes and the needs-based model. Things we (don't) want to hear: Exploring responses to group-based feedback. The presence of the past: Identity continuity and group dynamics. A sociocultural framework for understanding partner preferences of women and men: Review of concepts and evidence. The role of self-evaluation and envy in Schadenfreude. How self-regulation helps to master negotiation challenges: An overview, integration, and outlook. Cognition is a matter of trust: Distrust tunes cognitive processes. European Review of Social Psychology Volume 26, 2015, Reviewer Acknowledgments. Editorial board

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Book SynopsisIn recent years there has been an astonishing growth in scholarly work at the intersection of economics, neuroscience, and psychology. As neuroeconomics (as this domain is usually known) continues to blossom, this new title from Routledge's Critical Concepts in the Social Sciences series provides a much-needed compendium of foundational and the very best cutting-edge scholarship. The collection also assembles pioneering manifestos and explicates howrather than being merely an underlabourer' of economics or neuroscienceneuroeconomics is becoming a specialized discipline in its own right with distinct research methods, insights, and results.Neuroeconomics is fully indexed and has a comprehensive introduction, newly written by the editors, which places the collected material in its historical and intellectual context. It is an essential work of reference and is destined to be valued by scholars and students as a vital one-stop research and pedagogic resource.

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Book SynopsisThe European Review of Social Psychology (ERSP) is an international open-submission review journal, published under the auspices of the European Association of Social Psychology. It provides an outlet for substantial, theory-based reviews of empirical work addressing the full range of topics covered by the field of social psychology. Potential authorship is international, and papers are edited with the help of a distinguished, international editorial board. Articles published in ERSP typically review a programme of the author's own research, as evidenced by the author''s own papers published in leading peer-reviewed journals. The journal welcomes theoretical contributions that are underpinned by a substantial body of empirical research, which locate the research programme within a wider body of published research in that area, and provide an integration that is greater than the sum of the published articles. ERSP also publishes convenTable of Contents1. Indirect emotion regulation in intractable conflicts: A new approach to conflict resolution, Eran Halperin, Smadar Cohen-Chen & Amit Goldenberg 2. Beyond terror: Towards a paradigm shift in the study of threat and culture, Leonard L. Martin & Kees van den Bos 3. Media violence use as a risk factor for aggressive behaviour in adolescence, Barbara Krahé 4. Power, negotiations, and the anticipation of intergroup encounters, Tamar Saguy & Nour Kteily 5. Living in a multicultural world: Intergroup ideologies and the societal context of intergroup relations, Serge Guimond, Roxane de la Sablonnière & Armelle Nugier 6. Conceptions of national identity in a globalised world: Antecedents and consequences, Kumar Yogeeswaran & Nilanjana Dasgupta 7. What’s really in a Name-Letter Effect? Name-letter preferences as indirect measures of self-esteem, Vera Hoorens 8. The strategic role of language abstraction in achieving symbolic and practical goals, Monica Rubini, Michela Menegatti & Silvia Moscatelli 9. Improving intergroup relations with extended and vicarious forms of indirect contact, Loris Vezzali, Miles Hewstone, Dora Capozza, Dino Giovannini & Ralf Wölfer

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Book SynopsisPsychoanalytic Studies of the Work of Adam Smith blends the rich intellectual heritage of the hermeneutic tradition with the methods and concepts of psychoanalysis, in order to examine the seminal works of Adam Smith. This is the first book on Smith to analyse the works of the groundbreaking moral theorist and founding father of economics from a psychoanalytic perspective, whilst also examining the human capacities and skills that are necessary to put Smith's ideas into practice. Starting with a detailed discussion of the psychological difficulties that afflicted Smith, Özler and Gabrinetti examine the influence that Smith's life had on the ideas that are found in his major works. The authors explore the sympathetic process in Smith's The Theory of Moral Sentiments (TMS) from an intersubjectivist perspective and use ideas from developmental psychology to argue that sympathy leads to morality. This book contains a thorough analysis of the defences that are usedTrade Review‘This provocative and rich book offers not uncritical re-readings of Adam Smith's The Theory of Moral Sentiments from multiple psychoanalytic perspectives in order to reveal that the father of homo economicus anticipates important elements of Freudian moral psychology and social theory. The argument also reveals the humanity and generosity of the authors who invite us to reflect not just on the foundations of Smith's system, but also on our own reactions to his writings.’ - Eric Schliesser, Professor of Political Science, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.‘Şule Özler and □Paul A. Gabrinetti have written a wonderful book inter-translating Adam Smith and psychoanalysis. Explaining Freud’s work on empathy by Smith’s on sympathic is deeply helpful. This opens up opportunities for exploration since they tell us Freud himself knew Smith’s Weath of Nations as that of "a great philosopher and wit." For me, the most illuminating aspect the work is their use of Jung’s doctrine – all humans have a mix of feminine and masculine – to explain Smith’s difficult doctrine that "humanity is the virtue of a woman, generosity if a man" without having to appeal to innate differences among humans. Smith takes pains to assert the observed difference of the philosopher and the street porter are not fixed by nature but set by incentives, history, and luck, so Özler and Gabrinetti have offered a reading coherent with Smith’s larger doctrine.’ - David M. Levy, Professor of Economics, George Mason University, and Distinguished Fellow of the History of Economics Society, USA. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. An Intersubjective Interpretation of Sympathy 3. Sympathy, Empathy and Evidence from Developmental Psychology 4. The Impartial Spectator, Conscience and Morality 5. The Role of the Deity in Smith’s Moral System 6. A Known World: an Analysis of Defenses in Adam Smith’s the Theory of Moral Sentiments 7. Defenses and Morality: Adam Smith, Sigmund Freud and Contemporary Psychoanalysis 8. An Evolutionary Psychological and Adaptive Defenses View of Relations between Markets and Morality 9. On Dependency 10. On Friendship 11. A Jungian Interpretation of the Place of Women in Smith’s Works 12. Conclusions

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Book SynopsisThe Basal ganglia, to adopt a phrase of Churchill''s, are a riddle wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. And although there is a wealth of information available on them, this research field remains controversial due in part to the diverse number of disciplines involved. A Theory of the Basal Ganglia and Their Disorders provides a clear, coherent view of basal ganglia that integrates evidence from the basic neurosciences, neurology, and psychiatry. The author explores the basal ganglia within a context of the function of the mammalian forebrain as a whole.Divided into two parts, the book explores the basic framework in which normal functions of the basal ganglia can be understood, and then moves on to discuss major disorders. It explains, as far as possible, symptoms and related clinical facts in terms of the underlying pathology and pathophysiology. With this goal in mind, the author includes only disorders of the basal ganglia for which there are already clear ideas about thTrade Review"Miller’s knowledge of the anatomy of neurological disorders is impressive. Only a person with a lifetime of experience in basal ganglia research could pull together such a wide range of information into a coherent model. We can all be grateful for the work of researchers like Robert Miller who have persevered for so many years in this area and are giving us all a coherent model of basal ganglia function." – James J. Jakubow in PsycCRITIQUES, Volume 54, No. 35, 2008Table of ContentsThe Framework for Normal Basal Ganglionic Function. Interpretation of Symptoms of Diseases of the Basal Ganglia.

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Book SynopsisUnique in its focus, this book provides an evidence-based framework for assessing work-related neurological and psychological injuries. Meeting a key need, chapters address a range of problems encountered in the workplace: traumatic brain injury, sports concussion, electrical injury, exposure to neurotoxic substances, posttraumatic stress, depression, and brain and psychological injuries experienced in combat. Professionals will find the best available tools and strategies for conducting effective, ethical evaluations of injured workers, making diagnostic determinations, considering causality, determining disability status, and offering treatment recommendations. The complexities of consulting to attorneys, government agencies, and insurance companies are also discussed.Trade ReviewThis work provides an objective review of the role and function of neuropsychology in assessing work-related injuries, an area in which clinical neuropsychologists have long participated, but without such a comprehensive resource. From explanations of the underlying science to best-practice guidelines, the book is thorough, readable, and a tribute to the editors' ability to attract such quality authors. My copy will become worn very quickly.--Cecil R. Reynolds, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology and Neuroscience and Distinguished Research Scholar, Texas A&M UniversityGiven the paucity of books on the neuropsychological assessment of individuals who have been injured at work, this is a welcome contribution. Neurological and psychological injuries specific to the workplace are summarized. The book succeeds in promoting evidence-based neuropsychological assessments by integrating the latest research and facilitating biopsychosocial understanding. Graduate students and experienced clinicians alike will benefit from the authoritative reviews and guidelines for practice in both clinical and forensic settings.--Ronald M. Ruff, PhD, private practice, San Francisco, CaliforniaBush, Iverson, and their well-known contributing authors have targeted an area of neuropsychological practice that is important, yet underserved, in terms of books that provide needed guidance. Clinicians will find a diversity of topics relevant to practice with individuals who have--or may have--work-related injuries.--Jerry J. Sweet, PhD, ABPP, NorthShore University HealthSystem and University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine- Chapters are logically sequenced, clearly written, and well-referenced….Neurological Assessment of Work-Related Injuries is an authoritative, evidence-based text that is easy to read, understand, and apply to real-world situations. Given the relatively few number of meaningful resources on the topic, this book serves as an excellent resource and is strongly recommended to professionals across a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to healthcare providers involved in neuropsychology, clinical psychiatry and psychology, forensic psychiatry and psychology, occupational medicine, and rehabilitation medicine.--Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 6/1/2014ƒƒ“Overall, quite successful in meeting the editors' stated goal of promoting evidence-based practice in the evaluation and treatment of workplace injuries and will likely serve to improve the quality of such practice for those who read it….The book is likely to be of particular relevance to those who practice in forensic and/or rehabilitation-oriented areas of neuropsychology; however, the topics covered are likely to be relevant to many, if not most, practicing neuropsychologists. As an added bonus, there is also a great deal of practical information that will serve as a useful reference for neuropsychologists, no matter how ‘green’ or ‘grizzled’ in their exposure to workplace injuries.”--Psychological Injury and Law, 7/1/2013ƒƒAn excellent guide that can help novices and experienced practitioners alike 'light out' the often confusing and confounding territory of work-related conditions. With nearly uniform success, the chapters of this volume deliver on the promise to provide an evidence-based framework for the neuropsychological assessment of work-related injuries. Some chapters provide such detailed and comprehensive reviews of matters of universal clinical interest that the book actually transcends its work-related focus....It is easy to recommend Neuropsychological Assessment of Work-Related Injuries. While doing a good job of clarifying many of the unique and difficult demands inherent in the evaluation of work-related conditions, the book includes several excellent and up-to-date reviews on topics of wide clinical interest. This fact alone makes it one of those volumes that are a delight to pull off the shelf when struggling with the best way to conceptualize a challenging case, especially those that require a neuropsychologist to be more than a skillful and well-informed diagnostician.--Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2/7/2013Table of ContentsIntroduction, Shane S. Bush and Grant L. IversonI. Work-Related Injuries 1. Traumatic Brain Injury in the Workplace, Grant L. Iverson and Rael T. Lange 2. Assessment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Professional Athlete, Mark R. Lovell 3. Electrical Injury in the Workplace, Joseph W. Fink, Lauren Rog, Shane S. Bush, and Neil H. Pliskin 4. Neurotoxic Exposure Injuries in the Workplace, Robert J. McCaffrey and Andrea S. Miele 5. Neuropsychological Consequences of Injury in Military Personnel, Louis M. French, Grant L. Iverson, Rael T. Lange and Richard A. Bryant II. Mental Health and Chronic Pain 6. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Workplace, Gerald M. Rosen and Brad K. Grunert 7. Depression in the Context of Workplace Injury, Kyle E. Ferguson, Grant L. Iverson, Scott A. Langenecker, and Allan H. Young 8. Neuropsychological Aspects of Chronic Pain, Lance M. McCracken and Miles ThompsonIII. Professional Practice Issues 9. Neuropsychological Evaluation and Treatment: The Clinician’s Perspective, Greg J. Lamberty 10. The Neuropsychological IME, Shane S. Bush and Robert L. Heilbronner 11. Neuropsychological Assessment and Consultation in Forensic Practice: A Practical Approach to Work-Related Injuries, Robert L. Heilbronner and George K. Henry 12. The Behavioral Health Provider as a Participant in the Disability Determination Process: Evaluations, Terminology, and Systems, David W. Lovejoy and Howard J. Oakes 13. Applying Neuropsychology in Vocational Rehabilitation Intervention: Issues in Work Access and Work Return, Robert Fraser, David Strand, Erica Johnson, and Curt Johnson 14. Evidence-Based Neuropsychological Assessment Following Work-Related Injury, Grant L. Iverson, Brian L. Brooks, and James A. Holdnack

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Book SynopsisA practical introduction to using Mplus for the analysis of multivariate data, this volume provides step-by-step guidance, complete with real data examples, numerous screen shots, and output excerpts. The author shows how to prepare a data set for import in Mplus using SPSS. He explains how to specify different types of models in Mplus syntax and address typical caveats--for example, assessing measurement invariance in longitudinal SEMs. Coverage includes path and factor analytic models as well as mediational, longitudinal, multilevel, and latent class models. Specific programming tips and solution strategies are presented in boxes in each chapter. The companion website (www.guilford.com/geiser-materials) features data sets, annotated syntax files, and output for all of the examples. Of special utility to instructors and students, many of the examples can be run with the free demo version of Mplus.Trade Review "Mplus is arguably the most flexible commercially available software program for SEM and all of its special cases. Geiser has provided an admirable service to the community of researchers who use Mplus with this highly readable book. The book is an indispensable companion to more advanced SEM texts and is certainly an important supplementary text for graduate courses on SEM."--David Kaplan, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison "More and more researchers all over the world are using Mplus. I know of no other book that provides such a truly helpful tutorial on everything from the very first steps to how to run complicated SEM models like latent growth models. Beginners will very much appreciate how much attention the author pays to the basics. Many easy-to-make mistakes can be prevented by keeping this book within arm's reach. It is perfect for researchers at any career stage seeking an accessible, informative introduction to analyzing data with Mplus."--Rens van de Schoot, PhD, Department of Methodology and Statistics, Utrecht University, Netherlands "This text combines an extensive tutorial in Mplus programming with clear descriptions of the statistical models being implemented. Coverage includes standard path and factor analytic models, as well as longitudinal, multilevel, and latent class models. Many real examples are analyzed throughout the book, with careful explanations of syntax, screen shots to help navigate the program, and thorough discussions of results. The companion website provides the data, input, output, and annotated syntax files for all examples. This book will be of great interest to students and researchers who want not only to learn about Mplus, but also to gain a better understanding of SEM."--Roger E. Millsap, PhD, Department of Psychology, Arizona State University "Absolutely fantastic! I really wish I had had this book when I was a grad student. I will strongly recommend it to my own students, as well as to colleagues who ask for help with Mplus. The breadth of statistical techniques covered goes far beyond conventional SEM and makes this a valuable resource for both new and experienced Mplus users."--Alex Bierman, PhD, Department of Sociology, University of Calgary, Canada -Table of Contents1. Data Management in SPSS1.1 Coding Missing Values1.2 Exporting an ASCII Data File for Mplus2. Reading Data into Mplus2.1 Importing and Analyzing Individual Data (Raw Data)2.1.1 Basic Structure of the Mplus Syntax and Basic Analysis2.1.2 Mplus Output for Basic Analysis2.2 Importing and Analyzing Summary Data (Covariance or Correlation Matrices)3. Linear Structural Equation Models3.1 What are Linear SEMs?3.2 Simple Linear Regression Analysis with Manifest Variables3.3 Latent Regression Analysis3.4 Confirmatory Factor Analysis3.4.1 First-Order CFA3.4.2 Second-Order CFA3.5 Path Models and Mediator Analysis3.5.1 Introduction and Manifest Path Analysis3.5.2 Manifest Path Analysis in Mplus3.5.3 Latent Path Analysis3.5.4 Latent Path Analysis in Mplus4. Structural Equation Models for Measuring Variability and Change4.1 Latent State Analysis4.1.1 LS versus LST Models4.1.2 Analysis of LS Models in Mplus4.1.3 Modeling Indicator-Specific Effects4.1.4 Testing for Measurement Invariance across Time4.2 LST Analysis4.3 Autoregressive Models4.3.1 Manifest Autoregressive Models4.3.2 Latent Autoregressive Models4.4 Latent Change Models4.5 Latent Growth Curve Models4.5.1 First-Order LGCMs4.5.2 Second-Order LGCMs5. Multilevel Regression Analysis5.1 Introduction to Multilevel Analysis5.2 Specification of Multilevel Models in Mplus5.3 Option two level basic5.4 Random Intercept Models5.4.1 Null Model (Intercept-Only Model)5.4.2 One-Way Random Effects of ANCOVA5.4.3 Means-as-Outcomes Model5.5 Random Intercept and Slope Models5.5.1 Random Coefficient Regression Analysis5.5.2 Intercepts-and-Slopes-as-Outcomes Model6. Latent Class Analysis6.1 Introduction to Latent Class Analysis6.2 Specification of LCA Models in Mplus6.3 Model Fit Assessment and Model Comparisons6.3.1 Absolute Model Fit6.3.2 Relative Model Fit6.3.3 InterpretabilityAppendix A: Summary of Key Mplus Commands Discussed in This BookAppendix B: Common Mistakes in the Mplus Input Setup and TroubleshootingAppendix C: Further Readings

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Book SynopsisExperts have yet to reach consensus about what a learning disability is, how to determine if a child has one, and what to do about it. Leading researcher and clinician Deborah Waber offers an alternative to the prevailing view of learning disability as a problem contained within the child. Instead, she shows how learning difficulties are best understood as a function of the developmental interaction between the child and the world. Integrating findings from education, developmental psychology, and cognitive neuroscience, she offers a novel approach with direct practical implications. Detailed real-world case studies illustrate how this approach can promote positive outcomes for children who struggle in school.Trade Review"Rethinking Learning Disabilities provided a useful framework for my graduate-level learning disabilities course. The research studies cited were compelling and clearly explained, and students appreciated the experience-near clinical case examples. The text deepened our class discussion and helped us maintain focus on the cultural and social context that is paramount in understanding individuals with learning problems."--Sandra T. Mann, PsyD, Center for Professional Psychology, George Washington University "Waber's perspective is sophisticated and exceptional, having evolved from her developmental psychology background, her neuropsychological research, and her applied/practical clinical work. She never oversimplifies (while describing lucidly) the multiple factors from which 'learning disabilities' emerge."--Martha Bridge Denckla, MD, Director, Developmental Cognitive Neurology, Kennedy Krieger Institute; Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine "It was with gratitude that I read each chapter of this book, immediately identifying its relevance for graduate students in school psychology, developmental psychology, and special education. Waber's thoughtful case study analyses comprehensively examine each child as a learner in the multiple contexts of his or her life, instead of focusing narrowly on the culture of school. She addresses the individualized education plan and beyond, emphasizing the child's need to develop a sense of identity and self-esteem. This perspective is too often overlooked."--Jane Utley Adelizzi, PhD, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology "Waber brings a much-needed lifespan developmental perspective to bear on both science and practice in the field of learning disabilities. This book is 'must' reading for anyone interested in how advances in cognitive neuroscience are changing the way we think about the many children who struggle in school, and how this new science can lead to more humane, individualized education for all children."--Bruce F. Pennington, PhD, Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, University of Denver "Waber’s wise and thoughtful book is a revelation. Most books about learning disabilities are too narrowly focused on one aspect of the problem to understand or address it meaningfully. As a first-rate neuropsychological researcher, Waber has the ability to consider, and then integrate, all of the parts of the whole child: genetics, neuroscience, development, psychology, epigenetics. As a practicing clinician who sees real children from real schools, she also has the vision to recognize that learning disabilities cannot be adequately understood or remediated by considering only the child. Her developmental approach--addressing the abilities and disabilities of both children and their environments--is clear sighted, refreshing, brilliant, and hopeful."--David Rose, PhD, Chief Education Officer, Center for Applied Special Technology, Wakefield, Massachusetts; Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education - Expands our thinking about treating learning disabilities by offering us a different perspective from which to understand and respond to children who struggle in school....Waber's book presents a developmental strategy for considering learning disabilities.....Her model is designed to complement current research-based, skill-focused models, which she suggests are necessary but not sufficient for solving the problems of struggling students....Waber's book gives us strategies to think in novel and creative ways by integrating a developmental perspective into our practices. This is a definite must-read. --Educational Therapist, 9/8/2011ƒƒ Waber proposes a well-thought-out developmental model of learning disabilities that incorporates Piagetian (Piaget, 1963) views of adaptation, risk, and resilience and the notion of 'good fit' between the child and his or her learning environment....A very readable and fascinating book that incorporates scientific research and case studies....Waber's writing style is clear and understandable. She uses simple yet interesting analogies (e.g. comparing the child's brain and learning environment to a basketball team and brain specialization to a start-up business) and offers numerous vignettes and examples to make her points. The book clearly illustrates Waber's advanced knowledge of developmental psychology, clinical neuropsychology, genetics, comparative psychology, special education, and educational law, as well as her skill in distilling and integrating research findings from these disparate areas into her learning disabilities development model....I believe that this book will do for the field of learning in general what Sally Shaywitz's (2003) book Overcoming Dyslexia did for the field of dyslexia. --PsycCRITIQUES, 9/8/2011Table of ContentsI. The Developmental Approach to Learning Disabilities 1. The Dilemma: What Is a Learning Disability? 2. A Learning Disability Is a Developmental Problem 3. A Developmental Science Perspective on Learning Disabilities 4. A Lifespan Perspective on Learning Disabilities 5. Identifying Learning Disabilities: A Developmental Approach 6. Insights from Cognitive Neuroscience: Automatic and Effortful Processing II. Diagnosing the Child–World Interaction 7. Identical Twins 8. An Adequate Achiever with Learning Problems 9. Beyond a “Reading Problem” 10. Learning-Disabled Children Grown Up 11. A Developmental Strategy for Resolving the Dilemma Appendix. Publications of the Children's Hospital Boston Learning Disabilities Research Center

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Book SynopsisEvents that lead to traumatic brain injury are often also psychologically traumatic. Addressing a growing need among mental health practitioners, this authoritative book brings together experts in both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Chapters present empirically based best practices for conceptualization, assessment, and intervention. The book also addresses the biological and psychosocial mechanisms by which PTSD and mTBI complicate each other; management of commonly associated conditions, including chronic pain and substance abuse; special considerations in military contexts; and possible ways to improve the structure and cost-effectiveness of providing care in this challenging area.Trade Review"Clinicians and scientists alike are certain to welcome this volume, which meets a real need in presenting a comprehensive review of the basic and clinical science of PTSD and mTBI. The biopsychosocial conceptual framework provides a perfect translational bridge to evidence-based clinical management. The book will rapidly become the reference of choice for clinicians facing the complexities of these two conditions and for students in the neurosciences."--Michael McCrea, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Director of Brain Injury Research, Departments of Neurosurgery and Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin "Vasterling, Bryant, and Keane have assembled an outstanding group of experts to provide a conceptual, scientific, and clinical overview of this daunting challenge. Co-occurring PTSD and mTBI unfortunately has emerged as a common problem for many service members and veterans in recent years. Since PTSD and mTBI affect each other, it is imperative that clinicians treat them concurrently, and do so within a multidisciplinary context. This book provides a thoughtful, comprehensive review of what we know, what we don’t know, and what we need to do to fill in the blanks. It should be mandatory reading for anyone in the field."--Matthew J. Friedman, MD, PhD, Senior Advisor, National Center for PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology and Toxicology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth "This one-of-a-kind book from prominent international experts provides a scholarly and practical synthesis of the complex interaction between PTSD and mTBI. Clearly written chapters provide state-of-the-art information and clinical guidance on assessment and management in both civilian and military settings. Practitioners, researchers, educators, and trainees (students and residents) in the fields of mental health, neurology, and rehabilitation medicine all will benefit greatly from reading this book and having it as an essential reference on their bookshelves."--Jesse R. Fann, MD, MPH, Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Rehabilitation Medicine, and Epidemiology, University of Washington "The association between PTSD and mTBI is a vexing problem. This volume provides much-needed clarification and direction for clinicians and researchers alike. It brings together leading authorities who provide critical insights, making it an invaluable resource. The book has particular relevance for those treating service members and veterans."--Alexander C. McFarlane, MD, Director, Center for Traumatic Stress Studies, University of Adelaide, Australia - Will it serve as a useful resource for clinicians who encounter patients with PTSD and comorbid MTB-PTSD? Yes. I came away learning a few important bits of information, which I anticipate will impact both my clinical and forensic practice. For that reason alone, I benefitted from reading this text. I expect examinees and referrals sources will also benefit from my having acquired this additional knowledge. In that respect, reading this book was 'win-win' (with no downside) for all concerned. --The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 4/3/2012ƒƒAssessment, treatment, and the costs of delivering care are summarized in a pragmatic and comprehensive manner. This volume is a timely, compact, and remarkably current resource for those who deal with such patients, providing the bases for knowledgeable decisions about how to proceed.--Quarterly Review of Biology, 12/1/2012ƒƒMany of the most active and respected researchers in the fields of mTBI and PTSD explain the current state of knowledge and explore the known issues. These include researchers long considered experts in the field, such as the editors of the volume, Jennifer Vasterling, Richard Bryant, and Terence Keane, as well as researchers more recently making significant contributions, including Mark Gilbertson, Erin Bigler, and Lisa Najavits. This volume takes a comprehensive approach to understanding the relationship between PTSD and mTBI, examining their impact on psychological and behavioral symptoms, cognitive functioning, brain structure and function, assessment, and treatment....Provid[es] a comprehensive overview of the state of the science as it applies to PTSD and mTBI in a logical and useful manner with surprising success, given the complexities and uncertainties that currently exist in the field. Students and individuals new to the fields will certainly benefit from the vast amount of information condensed into a single volume. Providers already working in the field will also benefit from the integration and interpretation of the most recent research into a text that is easy to read and reference. Chapters are written in an easy-to-follow style without reliance on jargon, rendering a text that is approachable, yet appropriately detailed and informative for the practicing psychologist to benefit from as well....A well-written and well-edited text that is destined to find a home on the bookshelves of many psychologists, no matter their area of expertise.--PsycCRITIQUES, 12/1/2012ƒƒThe editors assembled an impressive array of contributors and created a comprehensive volume....This is an outstanding volume, the content of which is essential for any provider to understand when addressing either of these conditions alone or in combination....A major contribution to the field, pulling together disparate resources and presenting them in a manner that is immediately usable by a wide range of practitioners. It will certainly help neuropsychologists navigate these difficult symptom presentations as they conduct assessments of these individuals. The volume is geared to provide valuable information to providers throughout the entire spectrum of care, from acute management and early intervention, to informed assessment practices, and finally to longer term empirically validated treatments. This volume may easily be considered one of the key resources on PTSD and mTBI/concussion at this time.--Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 10/5/2012ƒƒThe book is well laid out and well written. The volume brings together science and practice and is accessible to readers who are taking a first foray into understanding the complicated intersection of PTSD and mTBI. Those well versed in this literature will appreciate the complexity of issues that is presented. This book will assist emergency room doctors, experienced clinicians, as well as graduate students with case conceptualization and assessment and treatment planning. The editors provide a solid framework for conceptualizing the relevance of mTBI and PTSD in both civilian and military populations. A strength of this book is that the editors' definitions are consistently adopted by the authors of the different chapters, and the issues that are initially raised are expounded on in subsequent chapters. Those who read the book cover to cover will appreciate that the editors ensured consistency across chapters while fastidiously avoiding redundancy….Overall the text is excellent and we appreciated that cultural considerations were addressed….We highly recommend this book to clinicians who want to learn more about these important issues.--Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 12/27/2013Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Understanding the Interface of Traumatic Stress and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Background and Conceptual Framework, Jennifer J. Vasterling, Richard A. Bryant, and Terence M. KeaneII. Clinical Presentations and Mechanisms 2. Understanding Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Neuropathology and Neuroimaging, Erin D. Bigler and William L. Maxwell 3. A Biopsychosocial Conceptualization of Poor Outcome from Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Grant L. Iverson 4. Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Implications for Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Jasmeet Pannu Hayes and Mark W. Gilbertson 5. Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury–Associated Neurocognitive Alterations on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Mieke Verfaellie, Melissa M. Amick, and Jennifer J. VasterlingIII. Commonly Associated Conditions 6. Chronic Pain, John D. Otis, Catherine B. Fortier, and Terence M. Keane 7. Substance Use Disorder, Lisa M. Najavits, Jennifer Highley, Sara L. Dolan, and Frank A. FeeIV. Clinical Management 8. Assessment, Erin W. Ulloa, Brian P. Marx, Rodney D. Vanderploeg, and Jennifer J. Vasterling 9. Assessment in Contexts That Threaten Response Validity, Jon D. Elhai, Jerry J. Sweet, Leslie M. Guidotti Breting, and Danny Kaloupek 10. Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Jennie Ponsford 11. Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Richard A. Bryant and Brett T. Litz 12. Implications for Service Delivery in the Military, Richard A. Bryant, Carl A. Castro, and Grant L. Iverson 13. Estimating the Costs of Care, Ann Hendricks, Maxine Krengel, Katherine M. Iverson, Rachel Kimerling, Carlos Tun, Jomana Amara, and Henry L. LewV. Conclusions 14. Understanding the Interface of Traumatic Stress and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Future Directions in Science and Clinical Practice, Jennifer J. Vasterling, Richard A. Bryant, and Terence M. Keane

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Book SynopsisThis book presents cutting-edge research on adult attachment together with a complete overview of the Adult Attachment Projective Picture System (AAP), the authors' validated developmental assessment. In addition to identifying attachment classification groups, the AAP yields important information about dimensions--including defensive processes--not evaluated by other available measures. Detailed case illustrations show what the AAP looks like in action and what it reveals about individuals' early experiences, sense of self, and capacity to engage in close, protective relationships. The AAP can be used in clinical or research settings; the concluding chapter discusses promising applications to studying the neurobiology of attachment.Trade Review"Research on patterns of adults' thoughts, memories, and feelings about intimate family relationships--especially child-parent relationships--has developed steadily and dramatically. One of the biggest challenges is developing assessment tools that successfully balance scientific precision, reliability, and validity with practical clinical utility. This volume represents the most promising attempt to meet this need that I have seen to date. I am certain this book will motivate researchers and clinicians alike to use the AAP in their work, and will become a well-worn reference."--Robert Marvin, PhD, University of Virginia, and Director, The Mary Ainsworth Child-Parent Attachment Clinic"The AAP is an exciting and useful tool for research and clinical practice. George and West describe the development and major features of the AAP while also providing incisive, original contributions to contemporary attachment theory. This book is appropriate for researchers and clinicians--both experts and novices--and for graduate students. I eagerly anticipate using it in training clinicians in Therapeutic Assessment."--Stephen E. Finn, PhD, Founder, Center for Therapeutic Assessment; Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin"This splendid, important book is grounded in a strong theory and infused with creativity. It presents an assessment method that is user friendly and economical, validated in clinical and community samples, and confirmed by neurobiological research. The book uses many case examples to illustrate adults' representations of attachment patterns. For graduate students, it is a guide to thinking beyond existing methods when asking new questions. For professionals in clinical and research settings, it opens a window to unconscious relationship biases."--Karin Grossmann, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Regensburg, Germany -Table of ContentsI. Background 1. Narrative versus Non-Narrative Assessment of Adult Attachment 2. Defining Attachment Stories as Representational Precipitates II. Development, Validation, and Coding of the AAP 3. The Development and Validation of the AAP 4. The Attachment Self: The AAP Attachment Content Coding Dimensions 5. Defensive Processes in the AAP III. Using the AAP 6. Secure Attachment 7. Dismissing Attachment 8. Preoccupied Attachment 9. Dysregulated Segregated Systems: Unresolved Attachment, Failed Mourning, and Preoccupation with Suffering 10. Using the AAP in Neurobiology Research, Anna Buchheim and Carol George

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Book SynopsisSynthesizing cutting-edge knowledge from multiple disciplines, this book explores the impact of acquired brain injury and developmental disabilities on children's emerging social skills. The editors present an innovative framework for understanding how brain processes interact with social development in both typically developing children and clinical populations. Key issues in assessment are addressed, including ways to measure both social function and brain function using developmentally sound tools. Balancing theoretical and clinical concerns, the book describes promising interventions for promoting children's adjustment and helping them participate more fully in the social world. Illustrations include six color plates.Trade ReviewAmong the most common and devastating effects of early brain insult are impairments in social perception and cognition. However, the literature on this topic remains scattered and fragmentary. Finally, we have a volume that brings together research on different disorders and from multiple disciplines, within a single, coherent theoretical framework. I highly recommend this book for clinicians, instructors, students, and scientists alike.--Mark H. Johnson, PhD, Professor and Director, Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, Birkbeck College, University of London, United KingdomThis informative, innovative volume proposes a framework for understanding how social skills typically develop and why children with brain disorders often have problems in this area. The book addresses both theoretical and practical considerations in conceptualizing and measuring social skills disturbances in children and providing rehabilitative interventions. The developmental social neuroscience perspective introduced here will be valuable for anyone involved in neuropsychological rehabilitation of children with brain disorders.--George P. Prigatano, PhD, Newsome Chair, Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, Barrow Neurological InstituteThe editors have put together an authoritative volume at the expanding edge of the exciting new field of developmental social neuroscience. Grounded in Anderson and Beauchamp’s comprehensive theory of the neural, cognitive, and environmental predictors of social skills, the chapters skillfully weave together theory and empirical research on the social consequences of childhood brain insult, with a strong emphasis on assessment and intervention. This fresh, thought-provoking volume will inform my own work and is a terrific resource for researchers, educators, clinicians, and graduate students seeking to integrate neuroscience and social development.--Stephanie M. Carlson, PhD, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota -“I strongly recommend Developmental Social Neuroscience and Childhood Brain Insult. As I began reading the book, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was quickly immersed in a theoretical treatise on the very nature of what it means to be social, and how that can go wrong in an entire constellation of ways….A ‘must have’ book for any practicing child neuropsychologist, and I foresee returning to reread various chapters in the near future. The book could also form the syllabus for a fascinating course at a graduate level and will undoubtedly stimulate an explosion of new research seeking to clarify the model.”--Child Neuropsychology, 4/11/2014Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. SOCIAL: A Theoretical Model of Developmental Social Neuroscience, Vicki Anderson and Miriam H. BeauchampII. Theoretical Contributions 2. Peer Relations and Social Competence in Childhood, Kenneth H. Rubin, Annie Schulz Begle, and Kristina L. McDonald 3. Brain Development and the Emergence of Social Function, Stephanie Burnett Heyes, Catherine L. Sebastian, and Kathrin Cohen Kadosh 4. Social and Moral Functioning: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective, Bradley C. Taber-Thomas and Daniel Tranel 5. Environmental Contributions to the Development of Social Competence: Focus on Parents, Amy E. Root, Paul D. Hastings, and Kari L. MaxwellIII. Assessing Social Function 6. Measuring Social Skills with Questionnaires and Rating Scales, Frank Muscara and Louise Crowe 7. Measuring the Different Components of Social Cognition in Children and Adolescents, Rosée Bruneau-Bhérer, Amélie M. Achim, and Philip L. Jackson 8. Theory-Driven Imaging Paradigms and Social Functions: Implications for Management Strategies, Julian J. Dooley, Stefanie Rosema, and Miriam H. Beauchamp 9. Measurement of Social Participation, Gary BedellIV. Disrupted Social Function 10. Theoretical Approaches to Understanding Social Function in Childhood Brain Insults: Toward the Integration of Social Neuroscience and Developmental Psychology, Keith Owen Yeates, Erin D. Bigler, Cynthia A. Gerhardt, Kenneth H. Rubin, Terry Stancin, H. Gerry Taylor, and Kathryn Vannatta 11. Impact of Early Brain Insult on the Development of Social Competence, Vicki Anderson, Stefanie Rosema, Alison Gomes, and Cathy Catroppa 12. Social Development and Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents, Gerri Hanten, Harvey S. Levin, Mary R. Newsome, and Randy S. Scheibel 13. Genetic Disorders and Social Problems, Kylie M. Gray and Kim Cornish 14. Pediatric Brain-Injury-Related Psychiatric Disorders and Social Function, Jeffrey E. Max 15. Social Cognition in Autism, Baudouin Forgeot d’Arc and Laurent MottronV. Social Interventions 16. Pragmatic Language Impairment after Brain Injury: Social Implications and Treatment Models, Skye McDonald, Lyn S. Turkstra, and Leanne Togher 17. Family-Centered and Parent-Based Models for Treating Socio-Behavioral Problems in Children with Acquired Brain Injury, Damith T. Woods, Cathy Catroppa, and Vicki Anderson 18. Social Anxiety and Its Treatment in Children and Adolescents with Acquired Brain Injury, Cheryl Soo, Robyn L. Tate, and Ronald M. Rapee

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Book Synopsis This book presents a schoolwide model of instructional support designed to make the most of available time, resources, and personnelâone that is also fully compatible with other problem-solving models, such as response to intervention. The authors provide a comprehensive and cohesive framework for linking assessment and intervention. They show how to interweave evidence-based instruction with targeted professional development and other components that support improved learning outcomes for all K-8 students. Helpful tables describe dozens of research-based assessments and interventions in reading, writing, and math. In a large-size format to facilitate photocopying, the volume includes more than 20 reproducible worksheets and forms. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas. Trade Review"What district or school couldn't utilize a research-based, user-friendly book that strengthens their response-to-intervention process? The clear, step-by-step plan outlined in this book can enhance any school's capacity to improve student learning outcomes. Complete with specific procedures and resources, this unique guide will serve as a roadmap for district- and school-level educators as they struggle with the reality of addressing the learning needs of all students."--Kathy Durbin, PhD, Student Services Director, Lancaster County (South Carolina) School District "Helping schools to implement systemwide change to improve student academic performance can be exhilarating, but practitioners often face deeply frustrating obstacles. This is absolutely the best book I have come across as a map for successfully navigating and mastering the difficult process of schoolwide change. The book provides guidance for promoting a problem-solving approach throughout the school to improve every classroom teacher's day-to-day instructional practices. The authors offer valuable recommendations for training teachers to serve as intervention consultants; assessing academic delays and monitoring student progress; and making efficient use of personnel and school resources."--Jim Wright, MS, CAS, RTI consultant and trainer, New York -Table of ContentsI. Preparing for Implementation 1. Introduction to the Systems-Oriented Plan for Academic Achievement 2. SOPAA Key Definitions, History, Components, and Roles 3. Preliminary Considerations for SOPAA Implementation II. The Six SOPAA Components 4. Initial Steps of the TAPS Process: Requests for Academic Support and Preparation for the Intervention Planning Meeting 5. Secondary Steps of the TAPS Process: Intervention Planning, Follow-Ups, and Summative Reviews of Intervention Effectiveness 6. Assessment for Instruction 7. Maximizing Implementation through Targeted Professional Development 8. Maximizing Intervention Delivery through Recruiting and Training School Volunteers 9. Obtaining Support for the SOPAA through Effective Communication with School Leaders 10. Obtaining and Sustaining Support for the SOPAA through Effective Communication with Teachers 11. Using the SOPAA with Multidisciplinary Co-Facilitators III. Additional Information and Guidance 12. Evidence-Based and Learner-Verified Intervention Programs in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing 13. Case Illustrations of SOPAA Implementation 14. Using the SOPAA to Support Graduate Students’ Training and Applied Experiences in Schools Epilogue Appendices

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Book SynopsisDesigned to foster inquiry-mindedness, this book prepares graduate students to develop a conceptual framework and conduct inquiry projects that are linked to ongoing conversations in a field. The authors examine different ways of knowing and show how to identify a research question; build arguments and support them with evidence; make informed design decisions; engage in reflective, ethical practices; and produce a written proposal or report. Each chapter opens with a set of critical questions, followed by a dialogue among five fictional graduate students exploring questions and concerns about their own inquiry projects; these issues are revisited throughout the chapter. Other useful features include end-of-chapter learning activities for individual or group use.Useful pedagogical features include: *Framing questions for exploration and reflection. *Chapter-opening dialogues that bring in perspectives from multiple disciplines. *Example boxes with detailed cases and questionsTrade ReviewWow! I was impressed by the quality of the content, the readability and flow, and the apt use of the journey metaphor. This book will serve as a key resource for education and other social science graduate students conducting research projects or for professionals writing research grant proposals for funding. Through dialogue, example, activity, and exploration, the authors illustrate that research can be engaging and fun. Each chapter has one or more reflective activities that guide readers to apply the principles presented, work collaboratively in learning groups, develop a conceptual framework for a project, and learn to generate knowledge through systematic inquiry. The activities help students navigate the entire inquiry process, from problem selection to written report. I will recommend this book to my doctoral students at the dissertation stage. The chapter on conceptual frameworks is priceless.--Eleni Coukos Elder, EdD, Department of Educational Administration, Tennessee State UniversityThis book offers a practical overview of basic skills required for the budding researcher in the social sciences. A major theme is promoting the development of an open, inquisitive, reflective stance that enables the researcher to take in new information and generate knowledge. Each chapter offers succinct information and examples and poses questions suitable for seminar discussion. In the research design chapter, weaving a fictional student's thinking about her project into the discussion to illustrate key points is quite effective. This book promises to be a useful supplement for research design and methods courses.--Arlene Bowers Andrews, PhD, Carolina Distinguished Professor, College of Social Work, University of South CarolinaThe best among a new generation of texts that helps the student learn to think like a scholar and researcher. In a single, readable volume, Rallis and Rossman distill key ideas and conceptual frameworks that currently require several textbooks and readings in my classes. They do so without getting entangled in arcane or overly technical arguments. The vignettes, examples, and exercises will help advanced graduate students and junior researchers to apply the concepts across the social and behavioral sciences, in both applied and pure fields of inquiry.--David N. Boote, PhD, School of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, and Department of Educational and Human Sciences, University of Central FloridaThe book does an excellent job--especially through the exercises--of unblocking the thinking and writing of terrified graduate students.--Sande Milton, College of Education, Florida State University -This book can easily fit into a research course. It is easy to understand, and the learning activities are excellent for stimulating discussion and assessing understanding. 5 stars.--Doody's Reviews, 7/1/2012Table of Contents1. Inquiry as Learning: Beginning the Journey Introduction What Is Inquiry? The Learner as Knowledge Generator Drawing on Values and Passion Your Journey into Systematic Inquiry For Further Reading 2. Ways of Knowing: Finding a Compass Ways of Knowing Fundamental Assumptions Mapping Perspectives Back to Ontology and Epistemology For Further Reading 3. The Cycle of Inquiry: More Than One Way to Get There Inquiry in Action/Inquiry as Practice The Systematic Inquiry Cycle Validity, Credibility, and Trustworthiness For Further Reading 4. Being an Ethical Inquirer: Staying Alert on the Road Ethics in Inquiry The Inquirer as a Moral Practitioner Standards for Practice and Procedural Matters Ethics, Trustworthiness, and Rigor Ethical Theories Ethics and Reflexivity For Further Reading 5. Constructing Conceptual Frameworks: Building the Route What Is a Conceptual Framework? Building an Argument Entering the Conversation: Your Community of Practice Entering the Conversation: Your Engagement Entering the Conversation: The Communities of Discourse Ways of Organizing Chapter Summary For Further Reading 6. Designing the Inquiry Project: Finding “True North” Moving from the Conceptual Framework into Design Considering Various Designs Samira’s Research Questions and Possible Designs A Short Course on Research Methods Planning for Analysis and Interpretation The Research Proposal: Bringing it All Together An Example of Connecting the What and the How Chapter Summary For Further Reading 7. Things to Consider in Writing: Staying in the Right Lane Writing Introductions The Nasty Problem of Plagiarism Using Proper Citation Format For Further Reading 8. Knowledge Use: Arriving at Your Destination Using What You have Learned Who Cares?: Potential Audiences Communicating for Use Passions and Closing the Loop For Further Reading

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Book SynopsisA cutting-edge synthesis of science and practice, this book covers everything from sports-related concussions to less common types of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and related complications. Preeminent authorities review what is known about mTBI in childhood and adolescenceâincluding its biomechanics, pathophysiology, and neurological and neurobehavioral outcomesâand showcase evidence-based clinical evaluation tools and management strategies. Challenging areas such as evaluating complicated mTBI and treating persistent problems after injury are discussed in detail. Also addressed are forensic issues, injury in very early childhood, and other special-interest topics.Trade ReviewA treasure chest of knowledge, this is a reliable and practical guide for all practitioners dealing with pediatric mTBI. The book is packed with information and provides a blueprint for management of this patient population. The authors are careful to cite recent published evidence and consensus statements. Topics rarely covered elsewhere--such as the difficult management issues in complicated cases--are addressed in detail. Whatever your disciplinary background, if you work with children and adolescents with head injury, you should have this book on your desk.--Paul McCrory, MBBS, PhD, Florey Neurosciences Institutes, University of Melbourne; Australian Center for Research into Sports Injury and Prevention, Monash UniversityThis authoritative, comprehensive work will prove to be an outstanding resource for researchers and clinicians in multiple disciplines who seek to understand this major public health issue. Well-written, cohesively organized chapters cover everything from pathophysiology and epidemiology to assessment and clinical management.--Jeffrey Max, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego; Director of Neuropsychiatric Research, Rady Children's Hospital, San DiegoKirkwood and Yeates have assembled an outstanding group of clinician-scientists to address a critical need in pediatric brain injury research and practice. This highly anticipated volume extends the knowledge base in mTBI to children and adolescents, emphasizing important developmental considerations. The chapters not only include data on the most current evidence-based outcomes, but also provide front-line clinicians with practical strategies for clinical evaluation and management. A 'must have' for pediatric practitioners and scientists.--E. Mark Mahone, PhD, ABPP, Director, Neuropsychology, Kennedy Krieger Institute; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine-The chapters are well organized and frequently feature reader-friendly bullet points, numbered lists, charts, and tables. Healthcare providers may even find some of these charts and tables to be useful for the purpose of patient or parent education....The primary strength that makes this book essential for neuropsychologists and other healthcare providers is its inclusiveness. Having such a broad range of topics centered on a complete and sophisticated understanding of mTBI in children is unusual for a clinically relevant book and provides clinicians with a singular resource for all things pediatric mTBI. This volume is truly a more complete guide on mTBI in children than any other available resource. It is unusual to see such a juxtaposition of topicsincluding animal models, helmet technology, pathophysiology, and practical programming for school reintegrationintegrated into a single, cohesive volume. Such breadth is highly commendable and clearly sets this book apart. In general, this volume is an essential addition to the library of any healthcare provider who regularly sees children and adolescents with mTBI. It would be of particular interest to graduate students or early career clinical neuropsychologists and other healthcare providers searching for a concise yet very thorough introduction to the existing literature on practically every aspect of mTBI. Clinicians and administrators involved with multidisciplinary program development to address the needs of children who have sustained mTBI will find this book particularly valuable. Researchers, especially those new to the study of pediatric mTBI, will also find it useful in highlighting areas ripe for future study. Overall, the volume is exceptionally well researched and written; all intended audiences will find it educational and useful for their individual purpose.--Child Neuropsychology, 9/26/2012ƒƒComprehensively covers the current scientific literature, and presents cutting-edge issues in a neutral and factual manner. This is essential reading for clinicians involved in the care of children with mild traumatic brain injury. 5 stars.--Doody's Reviews, 8/1/2012ƒƒAn extremely readable, thorough, and broad overview of many complementary aspects of mTBI in children, from the physics and chemistry of injury to clinical intervention and treatment....The authors do a wonderful job making it apparent to the reader exactly what is, and what is not, known about the topic currently. The volume reads much like a handbook in that it provides a large breadth of knowledge in the topics it covers....This book is highly accessible and readable, yet detailed and comprehensive. It provides information useful to many different disciplines and level of depth that is informative and thought-provoking for seasoned clinicians....One could easily turn to the table of contents and find the chapter relevant to specific information being sought, no matter in what capacity one is involved with children who have sustained and mTBI....The volume is appropriate for many different audiences, including health care providers, researchers, students, school nurses, psychologists, athletic trainers, and coaches....Will likely become the authoritative resource in the field....It deserves a prominent spot on the pediatric neuropsychologist's bookshelf.--Applied Neuropsychology: Child, 2/11/2013ƒƒThis is an important, thorough, and comprehensive book that well covers the field of mTBI and achieves the authors' goal of being an inclusive text for all professionals interested in this topic. The chapters are of sufficient detail to make this book a good reference source for physicians and psychologists alike, as well as others involved in the rehabilitation of post-concussion patients....This is an excellent textbook for any graduate neuropsychological training program. It also would find a place in the training of neuropsychiatrists and neurology residents who might be interested in this field....Considering the vast amount of work that went into this book, the comprehensiveness of the references, and the quality of the team behind the chapters, it is reasonably priced.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 7/12/2013ƒƒThe book covers a range of topics and is likely to appeal to many in the neuroscience field including paediatricians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, and psychologists working with children and adolescents....Kirkwood and Yeates are to be commended on a succinct, informative, and up-to-date account of the complicated and controversial mTBI literature. The use of many tables, graphs, and pictures such as imaging scans make the text digestible and a valuable reference resource.--Brain Injury, 7/12/2013Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. History, Diagnostic Considerations, and Controversies, Elisabeth A. Wilde, Stephen R. McCauley, Gerri Hanten, Gunes Avci, Alyssa P. Ybarra, and Harvey S. Levin 2. Epidemiology and Prevention, R. Dawn Comstock and Kelsey Logan 3. Biomechanics of Sports Concussion, Jason P. Mihalik 4. Animal Models, Andre Obenaus, Lei Huang, Jacqueline S. Coats, Richard Hartman, Jerome Badaut, and Stephen Ashwal II. Evidence-Based Outcomes 5. Pathophysiological Outcomes, Talin Babikian, John DiFiori, and Christopher C. Giza 6. Neurological Outcomes, Gavin A. Davis 7. Neurobehavioral Outcomes, Keith Owen Yeates and H. Gerry Taylor III. Clinical Evaluation 8. Biochemical Markers, Rachel P. Berger and Noel Zuckerbraun 9. Neuroimaging, Stephen Ashwal, Karen A. Tong, Brenda Bartnik-Olson, and Barbara A. Holshouser 10. Physical and Neurological Exam, Joseph A. Grubenhoff and Aaron Provance 11. Balance Testing, Tamara C. Valovich McLeod and Kevin M. Guskiewicz 12. Postconcussion Symptom Assessment, Jennifer A. Janusz, Maegan D. Sady, and Gerard A. Gioia 13. Cognitive Screening and Neuropsychological Assessment, Doug Bodin and Nicole Shay IV. Clinical Intervention 14. Active Rehabilitation for Slow-to-Recover Children, Grant L. Iverson, Isabelle Gagnon, and Grace S. Griesbach 15. Medical and Pain Management, Pamela E. Wilson and Gerald H. Clayton 16. School-Based Management, John W. Kirk, Beth Slomine, and Jeanne E. Dise-Lewis V. Topics of Special Interest 17. Sport-Related Concussion, Michael W. Kirkwood, Christopher Randolph, Michael McCrea, James P. Kelly, and Keith Owen Yeates 18. Injury in Preschool-Age Children, Audrey McKinlay 19. Forensic Considerations, Jacobus Donders

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Book SynopsisDesigned to foster inquiry-mindedness, this book prepares graduate students to develop a conceptual framework and conduct inquiry projects that are linked to ongoing conversations in a field. The authors examine different ways of knowing and show how to identify a research question; build arguments and support them with evidence; make informed design decisions; engage in reflective, ethical practices; and produce a written proposal or report. Each chapter opens with a set of critical questions, followed by a dialogue among five fictional graduate students exploring questions and concerns about their own inquiry projects; these issues are revisited throughout the chapter. Other useful features include end-of-chapter learning activities for individual or group use.Useful pedagogical features include: *Framing questions for exploration and reflection. *Chapter-opening dialogues that bring in perspectives from multiple disciplines. *Example boxes with detailed cases and questionsTrade ReviewWow! I was impressed by the quality of the content, the readability and flow, and the apt use of the journey metaphor. This book will serve as a key resource for education and other social science graduate students conducting research projects or for professionals writing research grant proposals for funding. Through dialogue, example, activity, and exploration, the authors illustrate that research can be engaging and fun. Each chapter has one or more reflective activities that guide readers to apply the principles presented, work collaboratively in learning groups, develop a conceptual framework for a project, and learn to generate knowledge through systematic inquiry. The activities help students navigate the entire inquiry process, from problem selection to written report. I will recommend this book to my doctoral students at the dissertation stage. The chapter on conceptual frameworks is priceless.--Eleni Coukos Elder, EdD, Department of Educational Administration, Tennessee State UniversityThis book offers a practical overview of basic skills required for the budding researcher in the social sciences. A major theme is promoting the development of an open, inquisitive, reflective stance that enables the researcher to take in new information and generate knowledge. Each chapter offers succinct information and examples and poses questions suitable for seminar discussion. In the research design chapter, weaving a fictional student's thinking about her project into the discussion to illustrate key points is quite effective. This book promises to be a useful supplement for research design and methods courses.--Arlene Bowers Andrews, PhD, Carolina Distinguished Professor, College of Social Work, University of South CarolinaThe best among a new generation of texts that helps the student learn to think like a scholar and researcher. In a single, readable volume, Rallis and Rossman distill key ideas and conceptual frameworks that currently require several textbooks and readings in my classes. They do so without getting entangled in arcane or overly technical arguments. The vignettes, examples, and exercises will help advanced graduate students and junior researchers to apply the concepts across the social and behavioral sciences, in both applied and pure fields of inquiry.--David N. Boote, PhD, School of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, and Department of Educational and Human Sciences, University of Central FloridaThe book does an excellent job--especially through the exercises--of unblocking the thinking and writing of terrified graduate students.--Sande Milton, College of Education, Florida State University -This book can easily fit into a research course. It is easy to understand, and the learning activities are excellent for stimulating discussion and assessing understanding. 5 stars.--Doody's Reviews, 7/1/2012Table of Contents1. Inquiry as Learning: Beginning the Journey Introduction What Is Inquiry? The Learner as Knowledge Generator Drawing on Values and Passion Your Journey into Systematic Inquiry For Further Reading 2. Ways of Knowing: Finding a Compass Ways of Knowing Fundamental Assumptions Mapping Perspectives Back to Ontology and Epistemology For Further Reading 3. The Cycle of Inquiry: More Than One Way to Get There Inquiry in Action/Inquiry as Practice The Systematic Inquiry Cycle Validity, Credibility, and Trustworthiness For Further Reading 4. Being an Ethical Inquirer: Staying Alert on the Road Ethics in Inquiry The Inquirer as a Moral Practitioner Standards for Practice and Procedural Matters Ethics, Trustworthiness, and Rigor Ethical Theories Ethics and Reflexivity For Further Reading 5. Constructing Conceptual Frameworks: Building the Route What Is a Conceptual Framework? Building an Argument Entering the Conversation: Your Community of Practice Entering the Conversation: Your Engagement Entering the Conversation: The Communities of Discourse Ways of Organizing Chapter Summary For Further Reading 6. Designing the Inquiry Project: Finding “True North” Moving from the Conceptual Framework into Design Considering Various Designs Samira’s Research Questions and Possible Designs A Short Course on Research Methods Planning for Analysis and Interpretation The Research Proposal: Bringing it All Together An Example of Connecting the What and the How Chapter Summary For Further Reading 7. Things to Consider in Writing: Staying in the Right Lane Writing Introductions The Nasty Problem of Plagiarism Using Proper Citation Format For Further Reading 8. Knowledge Use: Arriving at Your Destination Using What You have Learned Who Cares?: Potential Audiences Communicating for Use Passions and Closing the Loop For Further Reading

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Book SynopsisWhat enables people to bounce back from stressful experiences? How do certain individuals maintain a sense of purpose and direction over the long term, even in the face of adversity? This is the first book to move beyond childhood and adolescence to explore resilience across the lifespan. Coverage ranges from genetic and physiological factors through personal, family, organizational, and community processes. Contributors examine how resilience contributes to health and well-being across the adult life cycle; whyâand what happens whenâresilience processes fail; ethnic and cultural dimensions of resilience; and ways to enhance adult resilience, including reviews of exemplary programs.Trade Review"Framed brilliantly, this book is the mother lode of scientific knowledge on a profoundly important topic. The editors recognize that understanding why some individuals prevail in the face of adversity--and even flourish--must encompass numerous influences, from personal qualities to social networks and communities. Importantly, the final section presents resilience-promoting interventions designed to build the strengths required to surmount major life difficulties. It will be the definitive source on adult resilience for years to come."--Carol D. Ryff, PhD, Director, Institute on Aging, and Professor of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison "Resilience is a psychological concept that has excited many investigators and practitioners, but it has been difficult to define clearly or measure reliably. This handbook gathers together the clearest thinkers in the field to tackle this idea from biological, emotional, cognitive, developmental, social, and even policy perspectives. There is no other book available with this kind of reach, and it should be on the shelf of anyone contemplating research on resilience or for whom the idea of resilience helps to organize clinical and community-based interventions. This volume includes a fabulous group of contributors writing at the cutting edge of the field."--Peter Salovey, PhD, Chris Argyris Professor of Psychology, Yale University "Scholars and students alike will find the Handbook of Adult Resilience to be invaluable. Simply stated, this is the most important book to date on the topic of resilience."--John T. Cacioppo, PhD, Tiffany and Margaret Blake Distinguished Service Professor and Director, Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience, University of Chicago - The book's value lies in its evidence-based consideration of resilience across a range of domains and at many levels of analysis....The book is well organized, coherent, and accessible. Also, the concept of resilience travels well across subject boundaries, providing obvious linkages between seemingly disparate topics. The book's holistic approach fills a big gap in the literature and it should prove a valuable resource for students, researchers, practitioners, and policy makers with theoretical or applied interest in this fascinating and increasingly important topic. --The Psychologist, 4/4/2012ƒƒ The coverage of topics is comprehensive, and the organization of the book is useful to the reader in that there is a logical sequence going from the individual (biologic) to the social....It covers a wide range of topics on resilience, including not only resilience of individuals but also of communities and neighborhoods, and even cities. It raises issues and future research concerns, and the chapters are well written, with fluidity and authority. Furthermore, whereas most of the literature on resilience so far has been on children, this is the first handbook to focus on resilience in individuals of adult age, which makes it an important addition to the literature....Highly recommended to a wide variety of individuals, from academic and practicing psychologists to social workers, physicians, stress researchers, sociologists, occupational therapists, community workers, and many others interested in understanding the development of healthy personas and in helping individuals coping with loss and adversity. --PsycCRITIQUES, 4/4/2012ƒƒ“Provid[es] readers with a thorough, thoughtful, and varied treatise of psychological resilience in adulthood....Laudably, the volume includes perspectives that run the gamut of the behavioral sciences, including biological, cognitive, behavioral, and social psychology, as well as applied sub-disciplines spanning organizational, cultural, and health contexts. Such heterogeneity is very much a strength of the present volume….The volume contains several freestanding allusions to intriguing research findings and insightful observations, which further enhance the readers’ experience….The volume represents a hugely valuable resource for researchers and policy-makers interested in notions of resilience and their applicability to real-life contexts. The editors have successfully captured the vibrancy and diversity of this research area, and have certainly laid convincing groundwork for a case to be made that resilience research represents a coherent and viable subdiscipline-in-waiting.”--Journal of Positive Psychology, 3/1/2012Table of ContentsI. Resilience at Many Levels of Analysis 1. Resilience: A New Definition of Health for People and Communities, Alex J. Zautra, John Stuart Hall, and Kate E. MurrayII. Basic Dimensions of Resilience A. Biological Dimensions of Resilience 2. Psychobiological Mechanisms of Resilience to Stress, Adriana Feder, Eric J. Nestler, Maren Westphal, and Dennis S. Charney 3. Genes and Environments: How They Work Together to Promote Resilience, Kathryn Lemery-ChalfantB. Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Models of Resilience 4. Positive Emotions as a Basic Building Block of Resilience in Adulthood, Anthony D. Ong, C. S. Bergeman, and Sy-Miin Chow 5. Personal Intelligence and Resilience: Recovery in the Shadow of Broken Connections, John D. Mayer and Michael A. Faber 6. The Resilient Personality, Andrew E. Skodol 7. Resilience in Response to Loss, Kathrin Boerner and Daniela Jopp 8. Psychopathology as Dysfunctional Self-Regulation: When Resilience Resources Are Compromised, Paul Karoly 9. Self-Complexity: A Source of Resilience?, Eshkol Rafaeli and Atara Hiller 10. Anchored by Faith: Religion as a Resilience Factor, Kenneth I. Pargament and Jeremy CummingsC. Resilience across the Lifespan 11. Resilience over the Lifespan: Developmental Perspectives on Resistance, Recovery, and Transformation, Ann S. Masten and Margaret O’Dougherty Wright 12. Early Adversity and Resilience in Emerging Adulthood, Linda J. Luecken and Jenna L. Gress 13. Resilience to Potential Trauma: Toward a Lifespan Approach, Anthony D. Mancini and George A. BonannoD. Social Dimensions of Resilience 14. Resilience in Adolescence: Overcoming Neighborhood Disadvantage, Marc A. Zimmerman and Allison B. Brenner 15. Social Support and Growth Following Adversity, Vicki S. Helgeson and Lindsey LopezE. Organizational and Public Policy Dimensions of Resilience 16. Building Organizational Resilience and Adaptive Management, Janet Denhardt and Robert Denhardt 17. Indicators of Community Resilience: What Are They, Why Bother?, John Stuart Hall and Alex J. ZautraIII. Ethnic and Cultural Dimensions of Resilience 18. Cultural Adaptation and Resilience: Controversies, Issues, and Emerging Models, Felipe González Castro and Kate E. Murray 19. Cultural Dimensions of Resilience among Adults, Michael UngarIV. Interventions for Enhancing Resilience 20. The Emergence of Capacity-Building Programs and Models of Resilience, Martha Kent and Mary C. Davis 21. Boosting Happiness, Buttressing Resilience: Results from Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions, Sonja Lyubomirsky and Matthew D. Della Porta 22. Positive Affect at the Onset of Chronic Illness: Planting the Seeds of Resilience, Judith Tedlie Moskowitz 23. Asset-Based Strategies for Building Resilient Communities, John P. Kretzmann 24. Health in a New Key: Fostering Resilience through Philanthropy, Roger A. Hughes

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Book SynopsisReviewing the growing body of scientific research on prayer, this book describes what is known about the behavioral, cognitive, emotional, developmental, and health aspects of this important religious activity. The highly regarded authors provide a balanced perspective on what prayer means to the individual, how and when it is practiced, and the impact it has in people's lives. Clinically relevant topics include connections among prayer, coping, and adjustment, as well as controversial questions of whether prayer (for oneself or another) can be beneficial to health. The strengths and limitations of available empirical studies are critically evaluated, and promising future research directions are identified.Trade Review"Kudos to Spilka and Ladd--two premier scientific explorers of the human religious impulse--for this landmark volume on the psychology of prayer. The authors serve as expert guides on a tour of prayer’s varied forms, motivations, transformations across life’s stages, and emotional and physical benefits."--David G. Myers, PhD, Department of Psychology, Hope College "This book is of such high quality that I kept reading it in order to glean all of its knowledge, insights, and wisdom. Spilka and Ladd do a superbly honest, careful, and accurate job of squaring with the evidence on such issues as whether prayer heals, how its meaning evolves through development, what motivates it, and how it is mediated by cognitive, physiological, behavioral, and social psychological processes. This is the authoritative book on a timeless topic. Very happily, the authors avoid the too sweeping or simplistic; their suggestions and interpretations are realistic, sensible, and based on evidence."--Raymond F. Paloutzian, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Westmont College; Editor, The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion "Until now, the psychology of religion lacked a systematic assessment of what is scientifically known about prayer. Two of the best scholars in the field combine theoretical rigor and methodological sophistication to provide this masterful review. The book is filled with wise recommendations for future research that will avoid the pitfalls that have characterized much of the empirical research to date. This is truly a much-needed, authoritative contribution on a topic central to all of the world's great faith traditions."--Ralph W. Hood, Jr., PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga "This is the psychology of religion at its best. Spilka is a founding father of the field, and he and Ladd have produced a gem of a book sparkling with the latest scientific information on the most critical questions about prayer. A remarkably sensitive work of scholarship, the book succeeds in constructing an empirically based psychology of prayer without diminishing or explaining away its value to those who are committed to a life of faith. This book could be used as a primary text for a graduate seminar or advanced undergraduate seminar in the psychology of religion and prayer."--Kenneth I. Pargament, PhD, Department of Psychology (Emeritus), Bowling Green State University "Engaging, scholarly, and open minded, this is the first book to bring together theory and research on the many elements in the psychological study of prayer. Topics include the multidimensionality of prayer, intercessory prayer, developmental issues, and connections to coping and adjustment. This comprehensive book is essential reading for those interested in understanding the central role of prayer in the psychology of religion, and will serve as an important text in both graduate and undergraduate courses."--Crystal L. Park, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Connecticut "Addressing essential themes, this book offers the best summary available of psychological research on prayer. Spilka and Ladd offer fair, thorough coverage--without shying away from controversial issues--and point out questions that need further study. This book is very well suited to an undergraduate- or graduate-level psychology of religion course; students will appreciate its approachable style."--Michael Nielsen, PhD, Department of Psychology, Georgia Southern University "This book offers a hard-nosed yet respectful and sympathetic treatment of scientific research on prayer. As psychologists, Spilka and Ladd take scientific methods seriously as they show how multidimensional and psychologically useful prayer is. Readers will come away with a greater appreciation of the many ways prayer affects and is affected by psychology, and a more mature understanding of the role of prayer in their own and others' lives."--Everett L. Worthington, Jr., PhD, Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University -“These authors have done a tremendous job of pulling together in one small book the various areas of inquiry concerning the psychology of prayer.”--PsycCritiques, 10/2/2013ƒƒ“The Psychology of Prayer is well written and delves deeply into the literature, broadly covering what all subdisciplines of psychology have discovered on this important topic that influences most of the world's population….As someone who has devoted much of his career to the scientific approach to studying prayer, I found this book to be very thought provoking and quite comprehensive. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to research this topic or who wants to become more familiar with the psychology of prayer.”--Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 9/1/2013Table of Contents1. Introduction to the Scientific Study of Prayer 2. Prayer in Psychological Perspective 3. The Many Faces of Prayer: Multidimensionality 4. The Individual's Development of Prayer 5. Prayer in Coping and Adjustment 6. Prayer and Health 7. Intercessory Prayer 8. Concluding Perspectives and Possibilities

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Book SynopsisDemonstrating the benefits of creative expression for patients living with acute or chronic illness, this volume provides a complete, practical introduction to medical art therapy. It presents evidence-based strategies for helping people of all ages--from young children to older adults--cope with physical and cognitive symptoms, reduce stress, and improve their quality of life. The book includes detailed case material and 110 illustrations. It describes ways to work with individuals and groups with specific health conditions and challenges, as well as their family members. Contributors are experienced art therapists who combine essential knowledge with in-depth clinical guidance.Trade ReviewFrom practical tips for setting up an open studio to guidance on interpreting clients' art, this is a great reference for both new and experienced art therapists. Up-to-date, useful information is provided on working with clients with a wide array of medical diagnoses. The inclusion of cutting-edge outcomes research is a treasure--exactly what art therapists need to advocate for their work! This book will be a welcome resource for art therapy training programs.--Tracy Councill, MA, ATR-BC, Program Director, Tracy's Kids Art Therapy, Lombardi Cancer Center, Georgetown University HospitalMalchiodi and her expert contributors tackle both complex and everyday issues involved in working with pediatric and adult patients, their families, and members of the health care team. The book's comprehensive coverage of art therapy in today's health care environment includes fresh, up-to-the-minute topics such as digital art therapy with hospitalized children. Practical case examples and scenarios bring each chapter to life. Truly a gem of a book.--Judy Rollins, PhD, RN, Georgetown University School of Medicine; Editor, Pediatric NursingAn outstanding, comprehensive resource. Chapters cover a broad range of health issues in pediatric and adult populations, detailing ways to implement art therapy approaches and addressing professional issues for art therapists in medical settings. Research evidence provided in the book supports the idea that art therapy can be a powerful antidote for the many emotional challenges associated with medical problems.--Robin L. Gabriels, PsyD, Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado DenverThis timely volume highlights how art therapists can work collaboratively with health care practitioners to have a positive impact on patients' well-being. The book includes strong vignettes, clearly delineated therapeutic goals, and research findings on populations that have typically been underrepresented in the art therapy literature. An emphasis on the need for evidence-based inquiry is apparent throughout. This is an important resource for both practicing art therapists and graduate students. Coverage of common debates in the field--such as the pros and cons of technology in art therapy practice and ethical considerations in displaying patient artwork--will make for stimulating classroom discussions.--Juliet L. King, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, Director, Art Therapy Master's Program, Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis-Table of ContentsIntroduction to Art Therapy in Health Care Settings, Cathy A. MalchiodiI. Art Therapy with Child and Adolescent Patients 1. Adaptive Art Therapy with Children Who Have Physical Challenges and Chronic Medical Issues, Pamela Ullmann2. Understanding Children’s Drawings in Medical Settings, Margaret Carpenter Arnett and Cathy A. Malchiodi3. Art Therapy and Child Life: An Integrated Approach to Psychosocial Care with Pediatric Oncology Patients, Cathy A. Malchiodi and Ellen Goldring4. Art Therapy with Children and Adolescents Who Have Epilepsy, Janice Havlena and Carl E. Stafstrom5. Art Therapy with Children Who Have Asthma, Anya Beebe6. Expressive Arts with Grieving Children, Rebekah Near7. Digital Art Therapy with Hospitalized Children, Cathy A. Malchiodi and Emily R. JohnsonII. Art Therapy with Adult Patients8. Art Therapy as a Form of Visual Narrative in Oncology Care, Jill V. McNutt9. Using Imagery to Address Physical and Psychological Trauma, Ephrat Huss and Orly Sarid10. Expressive Arts and Breast Cancer: Restoring Femininity, Fiona Chang11. Healing across Cultures: Arts in Health Care with American Indian and Alaska Native Cancer Survivors, Elizabeth Warson12. In Body and Soul: Art Therapy with Socially Excluded People Living with HIV and AIDS, Marta Tagarro and Susana Catarino13. Art Therapy with HIV-Positive/AIDS Patients, Luis Formaiano14. Art Therapy and Hemodialysis: Coping Creatively with Kidney Failure, Rachel C. Schreibman15. Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy with People Who Have Chronic Illnesses, Laury Rappaport16. Art Therapy and Medical Rehabilitation with Adults, Marcia Weisbrot17. Art Therapy, Creative Apperception, and Rehabilitation from Traumatic Brain Injury, Margaret M. McGuinness and Kathy J. Schnur18. Art Therapy with Patients Who Have Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment, Angel C. DuncanIII. Art Therapy with Groups and Families19. An Open Art Studio Model, Jill V. McNutt20. Young Adult Bereavement Art Group, Hannah K. Hunter, Donald Lewis, and Catherine Donovan21. Bringing the Family into Medical Art Therapy, Elizabeth Sanders Martin22. Beyond the Patient: Art and Creativity for Staff, Management, Executives, and Organizational Change, Deborah Koff-ChapinIV. Professional Issues in Art Therapy and Health Care23. Patient Art Exhibitions in Health Care Settings, Emily R. Johnson24. Art Therapy Interventions with Clinical Supervision Groups in a Pediatric Health Care Setting, Shari L. Racut25. Physiological Measures in Evidence-Based Art Therapy Research, Elizabeth Warson and John LoranceAppendix:Ethical StandardsCultural Considerations for Art Therapy in Health Care SettingsArt Materials and Medical Settings: Safety and Infection ControlResources

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Book Synopsis Written in a friendly, conversational style, this book offers a hands-on approach to statistical mediation and moderation for both beginning researchers and those familiar with modeling. Starting with a gentle review of regression-based analysis, Paul Jose covers basic mediation and moderation techniques before moving on to advanced topics in multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling, and hybrid combinations, such as moderated mediation. User-friendly features include numerous graphs and carefully worked-through examples; Helpful Suggestions about procedures and pitfalls; Knowledge Boxes delving into special topics, such as dummy coding; and end-of-chapter exercises and problems (with answers). The companion website (www.guilford.com/jose-materials) provides downloadable data and syntax files for the book's examples and exercises, as well as links to Jose's online programs, MedGraph and ModGraph.à Appendices present SPSS, Amos, and Mplus syntax for conducting the keyTrade ReviewThe examples are great and are used effectively. In the basic model chapters, readers can learn from these examples about how to actually fit these models, how to read and interpret the output, and, most important, the right language to report the findings. The book's emphasis on using graphs to visualize model results will make it easier for novices to grasp subtle concepts and avoid pitfalls. The author's MedGraph and ModGraph are great tools. I would consider using this book as a supplement in an advanced statistics class. Its conversational style will complement the more formal presentation of most textbooks.--Maria M. Wong, PhD, Department of Psychology, Idaho State UniversityJose has done a terrific job of laying out the importance of investigating mediation and moderation effects, as well as providing strategies to address them. Strengths of this clearly written book include the link between mediation and moderation theory and the statistical analysis testing these theories. The examples will prove useful to researchers in many fields.--David MacKinnon, PhD, Department of Psychology, Arizona State UniversityOne of the first volumes to focus on mediation and moderation, this book explains their differences from historical, substantive, and modeling perspectives. It is abundant with 'how-to' examples and provides readers with modeling tools that can be used directly in research. This is a suitable supplemental text for intermediate or advanced courses dealing with regression, hierarchical linear modeling, or structural equation modeling. The inclusion of cutting-edge topics such as mediated moderation and moderated mediation will attract more advanced quantitative researchers as well.--Feifei Ye, PhD, Department of Psychology in Education, University of Pittsburgh -“This book offers a brief and readable introduction to moderation and mediation, including alternate contexts in which such effects are likely to emerge, statistical strategies for their evaluation, and different types of models that represent manifestations of mediation and moderation. The focus on and clarification of the difference between mediation and moderation distinguish this contribution from the other most recent publications in this area….For the person wanting a comprehensive introduction to themes associated with the concepts of mediation and moderation, Doing Statistical Mediation and Moderation represents a worthwhile addition to one's library. The variety of topics covered…is impressive….Throughout, Jose offers a slew of online resources for learning more about special topics in mediation and moderation and for conducting analyses….A useful contribution to the literature on more sophisticated structural models. Researchers who are interested in improving their effectiveness as modelers of relationships involving three or more variables will find it a valuable contribution as an introduction to the broad conceptual issues related to mediation and moderation, and as a source of useful tools and resources.”--PsycCritiques, 10/1/2013ƒƒA really nice aspect of the book is that the author provides all the datasets analyzed, allowing the readers to directly use them to learn and practice. In the appendices, the book provides suggested answers to the exercises, statistical software implementations, and Internet resources for mediation and moderation analysis….This book is an excellent introductory level mediation and moderation analysis textbook….It clearly explains the basic research questions and the corresponding regression-based statistical tools dealing with them. Applied researchers interested in applying linear regression-based mediation and moderation techniques to their own data could find an excellent starting point within its pages.--American Statistician, 1/22/2015Table of Contents1. A Basic Orientation*My Personal Journey*Confusions about Mediation and Moderation*Mediation and Moderation: The Synergism of Three Variables2. Historical Background*The History of Mediation and Moderation*Two Strands of Thought within Statistics*The Historical Basis for the Methods of Mediation and Moderation*Baron and Kenny's Landmark Publication*Knowledge Box. A Note about Terminology: IV/DV versus Predictor/Outcome*Clarification of Mediation and Moderation Subsequent to Baron and Kenny's Article*Summary*Further Reading3. Basic Mediation*Review of Basic Rules for Mediation*How to Do Basic Mediation*Knowledge Box. Controversy: Calculation of whether Significant Mediation Has Occurred*An Example of Mediation with Experimental Data*An Example of Null Mediation*Sobel's z versus Reduction of the Basic Relationship*Suppressor Variables in Mediation*Investigating Mediation When One Has a Nonsignificant Correlation*Understanding the Mathematical Fine Print: Variances and Covariances*Discussion of Partial and Semipartial Correlations*Statistical Assumptions*Summary*Further Reading*In-Chapter Exercises*Additional Exercises4. Special Topics in Mediation*Model Specification: Testing Models*Knowledge Box. Another Area of Potential Confusion: Implications for Naming Different Types of Mediation Results*Multiple Mediators*Bootstrapping (Resampling)*Longitudinal Mediation Models*Multilevel Mediation Models*Categorical Mediators and/or Outcomes (Logistic Regression)*Mediation with Quadratic Relationships*Summary*Further Reading*In-Chapter Exercises5. Basic Moderation*Categorical Variable Moderation*Knowledge Box. A Short Tutorial on Dummy Coding*An Example of a Continuous Moderator*Knowledge Box. Graphing Moderation Patterns*Further Reading*In-Chapter Exercises*Additional Exercises6. Special Topics in Moderation*Johnson-Neyman Regions of Significance*Multiple Moderator Regression Analyses*Moderation of Residualized Relationships*Quadratic Moderation*Basic Moderation in Path Analyses*Moderation in Multilevel Modeling (MLM)*Moderation with Latent Variables*Logistic Moderation?*Summary*Further Reading*In-Chapter Exercises*Additional Exercises7. Mediated Moderation and Moderated Mediation*The Literature*Mediated Moderation: A Baron and Kenny-type Example*Moderated Mediation*Where to from Here? Bootstrapping for Moderated Mediation*More Complicated Variants: Moderated Mediated Moderation*Other Variants*Conclusions*Further ReadingSuggested Answers to ExercisesAppendix A. SPSS, Amos, and MPlus ModelsAppendix B. Resources for Researchers Who Use Mediation and Moderation

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Book SynopsisThis book presents everything needed to design and implement daily behavior report cards (DRCs), a flexible and dynamic system for promoting positive student behaviors and overcoming barriers to learning. DRCs offer a way to reward K-12 students for achieving clearly defined goals while building school-home collaboration. Teachers can implement the authors' evidence-based approach in just minutes a day, and it is fully compatible with multi-tiered systems of support. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes helpful reproducible forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download the reproducible forms (and have the option to fill in forms on-screen before printing) plus additional useful tools for charting student progress. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.Trade Review"This book is a shining example of translating research into practice. Volpe and Fabiano have successfully met their goal of helping school- and community-based practitioners use DRCs in a highly effective and feasible fashion. DRCs are agile intervention tools that can be individualized for different children or classrooms and that fit into multi-tiered systems of support. Containing clear instructions for implementation, this essential intervention guide should be in the libraries of all practitioners and researchers working with students at risk for academic or behavioral difficulties. It is an important text for graduate-level courses in school-based problem solving and intervention."--George J. DuPaul, PhD, Department of Education and Human Services, Lehigh University "This book describes a practical and straightforward approach for supporting students with academic and behavior problems. The authors provide step-by-step guidance for assessment, intervention, data collection, and evaluation, as well as home-school collaboration, in a clear and understandable manner. DRCs are valuable tools for structuring, monitoring, and rewarding appropriate classroom behaviors."--Michael George, EdD, Director, Centennial School of Lehigh University "In an era of increasing demands, diminishing resources, and mounting accountability, Volpe and Fabiano offer an unparalleled resource for school-based practitioners and graduate students. Using a tiered intervention framework, the authors skillfully guide the reader through the process of developing and utilizing DRCs in a way that meets individual students' needs. Practitioners are empowered to use DRCs creatively and effectively. This book will quickly become a 'go-to' resource on practitioners' bookshelves, and I will definitely adopt it for my classes in behavioral consultation."--Joan A. Struzziero, PhD, Department of Counseling and School Psychology, University of Massachusetts-Boston; practitioner/field supervisor, Scituate (Massachusetts) Public Schools "A phenomenal resource for school practitioners and classroom teachers who are invested in improving students' behavior and performance. The authors provide very specific instructions for how to begin with an assessment, move to a daily report card, and then transition to self-management. Reproducible forms and materials for successful implementation are included, as are numerous helpful examples throughout the chapters. Although the instructions are detailed and specific, they provide the reader with plenty of flexibility to make DRCs work in a wide variety of classroom settings and situations."--Steven W. Evans, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Co-Director, Center for Intervention Research in Schools, Ohio University "DRCs are an effective, versatile, and virtually free method for school-based intervention, progress monitoring, and school-home communication. Volpe and Fabiano provide detailed procedures for implementing this practice, from screening students to troubleshooting challenges. School personnel will appreciate the reproducible forms in the book and online, plus a wealth of recommendations based on the authors' extensive research."--Kent McIntosh, PhD, Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences, University of Oregon; Co-Director, OSEP Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports-School social workers working with children of all ages will benefit from reading Daily Behavior Report Cards: An Evidence-Based System of Assessment and Intervention. The authors share theory to enable the reader to understand the construct governing the DRC; however, they primarily focus on the how to, allowing the reader to gain practical knowledge about how to initiate and integrate this evidence-based intervention. An additional strength of the book is a full appendix with reproducible forms described throughout the book and case example to better explain the steps to follow when implementing a DRC. The text is fresh and relevant to both new and seasoned school social workers, building and enhancing the repertoire of evidence-based strategies for supporting students.--School Social Work Journal, 6/1/2014Table of ContentsForeword, William E. Pelham, Jr.1. Introduction2. Identifying Students Who Might Benefit from a DRC3. Problem Identification4. DRC Design5. Explaining the DRC to Students6. Working with Parents: Establishing a Home-Based Reward System7. Monitoring Progress and Evaluating the DRC8: Incorporating Self-Monitoring within the DRC Intervention to Promote Maintenance and Generalization, Amy M. Briesch and Brian Daniels9. Problems and SolutionsAppendix A. ISIS Teacher Rating FormAppendix B. Screening Interview FormAppendix C. Problem Identification Interview FormAppendix D. Baseline Data Collection FormAppendix E. Examples of DRCsAppendix F. Home Reward Planning SheetAppendix G. DRC Contract and Parent LetterAppendix H. DRC Design Interview FormAppendix I. Treatment Integrity FormAppendix J. DRC Evaluation Interview FormAppendix K. SM-DRC Training Form

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Book SynopsisThis user-friendly text takes a learn-by-doing approach to exploring research design issues in education and psychology, offering evenhanded coverage of quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and single-case designs. Readers learn the basics of different methods and steps for critically examining any study's design, data, and conclusions, using sample peer-reviewed journal articles as practice opportunities. The text is unique in featuring full chapters on survey methods, evaluation, reliability and validity, action research, and research syntheses. Pedagogical Features *An exemplar journal article at the end of each methods chapter, together with questions and activities for critiquing it (including, where applicable, checklist forms to identify threats to internal and external validity), plus lists of additional research examples. *Research example boxes showing how studies are designed to address particular research questions. *In every chapter: numbered chTrade ReviewEach chapter in this book is well organized, with good examples, suggested readings, and other helpful materials.--Hisako Matsuo, PhD, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Saint Louis UniversityUnlike many other texts, this book covers each topic with consistent depth. Great features include a thorough chapter on program evaluation, which many texts don't offer; coverage of reliability and validity early in the book (I love the section on things to consider about measurement devices!); and the best presentation of qualitative research that I have seen in any text. I like how qualitative research and quantitative research are presented separately instead of being merged in a confusing fashion. I will definitely consider adopting this text.--Melody Whiddon, PhD, College of Education, Florida International UniversityThis accessible book does the best job of any text I've seen of making the dynamic nature of research designs come to life for educational researchers. I teach two research methods classes--one for doctoral students and the others for master's students--and I will use this book for both. It covers the right material, has a solid structure within chapters, and includes some nuts-and-bolts material not available in other texts.--Eleazar Vasquez III, PhD, BCBA-D, Exceptional Education Program, University of Central Florida This book is an easy read, full of good examples and well-thought-out approaches. The authors have brought extensive experience to bear on creating a very effective text. I look forward to using this text in my graduate course in research for speech-language pathologists.--Anthony P. Salvatore, PhD, Director, Speech-Language Pathology Program, and Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Texas, El Paso This clear, detailed volume provides a comprehensive look at the elements that help novice researchers become more critical consumers of research. I like the graphic organizers and the use of discussion questions and exercises. These tools help the instructor ensure that students understand the topics and allow for a variety of different learning styles. When I teach educational research courses, I often have to locate related articles on my own; I appreciate that the authors have taken the time to provide related articles. This text is just the right level for my graduate students.--Tracy M. Walker, PhD, Department of Doctoral Studies, Virginia State UniversityThis text delivers exactly what it claims: it teaches students how to consume and understand research. The comprehensive coverage of all types of empirical inquiry is truly impressive and second to none. Advanced undergraduates and graduate students at the master’s and doctoral levels will greatly appreciate the book's treatment of both the fundamentals and nuances of most types of research designs. This text will enlighten and more than satisfy the most inquisitive educational research consumer.--Edward J. Sabornie, PhD, Graduate Program in Special Education, North Carolina State University-Table of ContentsI. UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH1. Thinking Critically about ResearchObjectivesOverviewHow Important Is Critical Thinking?What Are the Elements to Becoming a Critical Research Consumer?What Are Science and the Scientific Method? What Are the Purposes of Science? What Is a Scientific Theory?What Are the Types of Scientific Logic? In What Ways Do We Gain Information? What Are Constraint Levels in Educational and Psychological Research?What Are the Differences between Basic and Applied Research?What Is Replication Research?SummaryDiscussion QuestionsII. CRITICAL ISSUES IN RESEARCH2. Fundamental Issues for Interpreting ResearchObjectivesWhat Is Variability?What Is Internal Validity and Its Threats? What Is External Validity and Its Threats?What Are Statistical and Social Validities?SummaryDiscussion QuestionsInterpretation Exercises3. Reliability, Validity, and Interobserver AgreementObjectivesOverviewWhat Are Reliability and Validity Issues in Quantitative Research? How Do Researchers Assess the Reliability of Measurement Devices?How Do Researchers Determine the Validity of Measurement Devices?What Are Reliability and Validity Issues in Qualitative Research?What Is Interobserver Agreement?What Are the Methods of Establishing Interobserver Agreement? What Are the Factors That Influence Interobserver Agreement? What Are the Factors to Consider When Assessing Measurement Devices in the Context of aStudy? SummaryDiscussion QuestionsPractice ExercisesIII. QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS4. Basic Statistical Concepts and Sampling ProceduresObjectivesOverviewWhat Are the Scales of Measurement? What Is a Univariate Frequency Distribution? How Can We Describe Data Sets?What Role Do Hypotheses Play in Research?What Are Parametric and Nonparametric Tests of Statistical Significance?What Is Statistical Significance?What Are Type I and Type II Errors and Power?What Are the Types of Statistical Significance Testing Methods? What Are the Different Sampling Methods?What Are the Sampling Decisions Researchers Make?What Is Sampling Error? SummaryDiscussion Questions5. Experimental DesignsObjectivesOverviewWhat Are True Experimental Designs?What Are the Most Common True Experimental Designs?What Are Factorial Experimental Designs? What Are Quasi-Experimental Designs?What Are the Common Quasi-Experimental Designs? What Are Preexperimental Designs?What Are the Types of Preexperimental Designs?When Should Researchers Use Each Experimental Research Design?SummaryDiscussion QuestionsILLUSTRATIVE ARTICLE EXAMPLEResearch Example QuestionsAdditional Research ExamplesThreats to Internal Validity FormThreats to External Validity Form6. Causal-Comparative ResearchObjectivesOverviewWhat Is the Causal-Comparative Research Method?What Should Researchers Consider When Designing a Causal-Comparative Research Study?Can the Causal-Comparative Approach Be Combined with Factorial Designs?When Should Researchers Use the Causal-Comparative Research Design?SummaryDiscussion QuestionsILLUSTRATIVE ARTICLE EXAMPLEResearch Example QuestionsAdditional Research ExamplesThreats to Internal Validity FormThreats to External Validity Form7. Correlational ResearchObjectivesOverviewWhat Is the Correlational Research Method?What Are the Issues in Designing a Correlational Study? What Are the Statistical Procedures Used in Correlational Research?When Should Researchers Use the Correlational Research Method?SummaryDiscussion QuestionsILLUSTRATIVE ARTICLE EXAMPLEResearch Example QuestionsAdditional Research ExamplesThreats to Internal Validity FormThreats to External Validity Form8. Survey Research MethodsObjectivesOverviewWhat Are the Purposes of Survey Research?What Are the Different Types of Surveys?What Are the Factors in Choosing a Survey Method? How Is Survey Research Designed?When Should Researchers Use Survey Research?SummaryDiscussion QuestionsILLUSTRATIVE ARTICLE EXAMPLEResearch Example QuestionsAdditional Research ExamplesThreats to Survey Validity FormIV. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS9. Basic Understandings in Qualitative ResearchObjectivesOverviewWhat Are the Characteristics of Qualitative Research? What Are the Differences between Qualitative and Quantitative Research? What Are Qualitative Research Procedures?What Is Understanding in Qualitative Research? What Are the Evaluative Criteria for Judging the Reliability and Validity of Qualitative Research?What Are the Types of Triangulation Methods?How Are Qualitative Data Analyzed?SummaryDiscussion Questions10. Data Collection and Designs in Qualitative ResearchObjectivesOverviewWhat Are Field-Oriented Studies?What Is Historical Research? What Are Mixed-Methods Studies?When Should Researchers Use Each Qualitative Research Design? SummaryDiscussion QuestionsILLUSTRATIVE ARTICLE EXAMPLEResearch Example QuestionsAdditional Research ExamplesQualitative Research Examination FormV. SINGLE-CASE RESEARCH METHODS11. Withdrawal and Associated DesignsObjectivesOverviewWhat Are Graphing Methods in Withdrawal Designs?What Are Withdrawal and Associated Designs?When Should Researchers Use Each Withdrawal and Associated Design?SummaryDiscussion QuestionsILLUSTRATIVE ARTICLE EXAMPLEResearch Example QuestionsAdditional Research ExamplesThreats to Internal Validity FormThreats to External Validity Form12. Multiple-Baseline DesignsObjectives OverviewWhat Are Graphing Methods in Multiple-Baseline Designs?What Are Multiple-Baseline Designs?When Should Researchers Use Each Multiple-Baseline Design?Summary Discussion QuestionsILLUSTRATIVE ARTICLE EXAMPLEResearch Example QuestionsAdditional Research ExamplesThreats to Internal Validity FormThreats to External Validity Form13. Additional Single-Case DesignsObjectivesOverviewWhat Is a Changing-Criterion Design?What Is a Multitreatment Design?What Is an Alternating Treatments Design?What Are Combination Designs?When Should Researchers Use Each of the Additional Single-Case Designs?Summary Discussion QuestionsILLUSTRATIVE ARTICLE EXAMPLEResearch Example QuestionsAdditional Research ExamplesThreats to Internal Validity FormThreats to External Validity FormVI. EVALUATION RESEARCH14. Program EvaluationObjectivesOverviewWhat Are the Goals and Objectives of Program Evaluation? What Are the Types of Program Evaluations?How Is a Program Evaluation Conducted?When Should Program Evaluations Be Conducted?SummaryDiscussion QuestionsILLUSTRATIVE ARTICLE EXAMPLEResearch Example QuestionsAdditional Research Examples15. Evaluating the LiteratureObjectivesOverviewWhat Are the Purposes of Research Syntheses?What Are Systematic and Unsystematic Research Sy

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Book SynopsisComprehensively examining the relationship between cognition and emotion, this authoritative handbook brings together leading investigators from multiple psychological subdisciplines. Biological underpinnings of the cognition-emotion interface are reviewed, including the role of neurotransmitters and hormones. Contributors explore how key cognitive processes--such as attention, learning, and memory--shape emotional phenomena, and vice versa. Individual differences in areas where cognition and emotion interact--such as agreeableness and emotional intelligence--are addressed. The volume also analyzes the roles of cognition and emotion in anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, and other psychological disorders.Trade Review"This superb handbook delivers all that it promises. Robinson, Watkins, and Harmon-Jones have brought together the top international researchers in the field to share the latest research on neuroscience, experimental cognitive and social/affective psychology, and their clinical applications in a highly accessible way. Readers learn which findings are now considered established and where the most exciting future directions lie. The book will be invaluable both as a reference for clinicians interested in keeping up to date with their field and as a text for graduate students and teachers in cognitive neuroscience and personality, social, and clinical psychology. A 'must have' for all interested in this critically important area."--Mark Williams, DPhil, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom "People continually evaluate their environments, themselves, and each other. Discoveries about the resulting emotions have implications that are central to fields as diverse as psychology, biology, economics, and law. Robinson, Watkins, and Harmon-Jones know good science, and their book is a gold mine of current information about the many facets of the cognition-emotion connection. They relate emotion to genes, hormones, attention, memory, goals, decisions, personality, anxiety, psychopathy, and much, much more. Students, researchers, and clinicians--anyone seeking to understand emotion and its impact--will find this book as readable as it is essential."--Gerald L. Clore, PhD, Commonwealth Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia -Table of ContentsI. Overview of This Volume1. Cognition and Emotion: An Introduction, Michael D. Robinson, Edward R. Watkins, and Eddie Harmon-JonesII. Biological Factors and Considerations2. Neurogenetics Approaches: Insights from Studies of Dopamine Signaling and Reward Processing, Yuliya S. Nikolova, Ryan Bogdan, and Ahmad R. Hariri3. Interactions between Attention and Emotion: Insights from the Late Positive Potential, Anna Weinberg, Jamie Ferri, and Greg Hajcak4. Cognition-Emotion Interactions: A Review of the Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Literature, Luiz Pessoa and Mirtes G. Pereira5. Hormones and Emotion: Stress and Beyond, Michelle M. Wirth and Allison E. GaffeyIII. Cognitive Processes in Emotion6. Attention and Emotion, Jenny Yiend, Kirsten Barnicot, and Ernst H. W. Koster7. Generalization of Acquired Emotional Responses, Dirk Hermans, Frank Baeyens, and Bram Vervliet8. The Role of Appraisal in Emotion, Agnes Moors and Klaus R. Scherer9. Episodic Memory and Emotion, Brendan D. Murray, Alisha C. Holland, and Elizabeth A. Kensinger10. Goals and Emotion, Charles S. Carver and Michael F. Scheier11. Emotion Regulation and Cognition, Gaurav Suri, Gal Sheppes, and James J. GrossIV. Social Cognition12. The Embodied Perspective on Cognition-Emotion Interactions, Piotr Winkielman and Liam C. Kavanagh13. Mood Effects on Cognition, Joseph P. Forgas and Alex S. Koch14. Cognition and Emotion in Judgment and Decision Making, Daniel Västfjäll and Paul Slovic15. Incidental and Integral Effects of Emotions on Self-Control, Brandon J. Schmeichel and Michael InzlichtV. Individual Differences16. The Developmental Polyphony of Cognition and Emotion, Ross A. Thompson and Abby C. Winer17. Affective Personality Traits and Cognition: Interactions between Extraversion/Neuroticism, Affect, and Cognition, Adam A Augustine, Randy J. Larsen, and Hwaryung Lee18. The Influence of Behavioral Approach and Behavioral Inhibition Sensitivities on Emotive Cognitive Processes, Eddie Harmon-Jones, Tom F. Price, Carly K. Peterson, Philip A. Gable, and Cindy Harmon-Jones19. The Cognitive and Motivational Foundations Underlying Agreeableness, William G. Graziano and Renée M. Tobin20. Emotional Intelligence: Reconceptualizing the Cognition-Emotion Link, Marc A. Brackett, Michelle Bertoli, Nicole Elbertson, Elise Bausseron, Ruth Castillo, and Peter SaloveyVI. Problems, Disorders, and Treatment21. Repetitive Thought, Edward R. Watkins22. Cognition and Emotion in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Thomas Ehring, Birgit Kleim, and Anke Ehlers23. Anxiety Disorders, Amanda S. Morrison, Dina Gordon, and Richard G. Heimberg24. Cognition and Depression: Mechanisms Associated with the Onset and Maintenance of Emotional Disorder, Peter C. Clasen, Seth G. Disner, and Christopher G. Beevers25. Emotional Awareness: Attention Dysregulation in Borderline Personality Disorder, Ryan W. Carpenter, Stephanie Bagby-Stone, and Timothy J. Trull26. Emotion, Motivation, and Cognition in Bipolar Spectrum Disorders: A Behavioral Approach System Perspective, Lauren B. Alloy, Ashleigh Molz, Olga Obraztsova, Benjamin G. Shapero, Abigail L. Jenkins, Shimrit K. Black, Kim E. Goldstein, Denis LaBelle, Elaine M. Boland, and Lyn Y. Abramson27. Differentiating the Cognition-Emotion Interactions That Characterize Psychopathy versus Externalizing, Arielle R. Baskin-Sommers and Joseph P. Newman28. Cognition, Emotion, and the Construction of Meaning in Psychotherapy, Leslie S. Greenberg29. Cognitive Bias Modification: A New Frontier in Cognition and Emotion Research, Colin MacLeod and Patrick J. F. Clarke

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Book SynopsisThis unique volume brings together state-of-the-art research showing the value of emotions that many believe to be undesirable. Leading investigators explore the functions and benefits of sadness, anxiety, anger, embarrassment, shame, guilt, jealousy, and envy. The role of these emotions in social interactions and relationships is examined, as are cultural differences in how they are valued and expressed. The volume considers how people seek out these feelings in everyday life to improve performance, gain insight, and express cares and commitments. Negative emotions are shown to have an important place in a rich and meaningful life.Trade ReviewParrott is one of the most creative thinkers and gifted writers in the field of psychology. His beautifully rendered articles on jealousy and envy and his classic 'Beyond Hedonism,' still well cited after 20 years, have always left me wanting to read more on these topics. And now we can: Parrott has assembled some of the most intriguing thinkers studying human emotion and asked them to consider how unpleasant emotions from anger to embarrassment to jealousy might actually be adaptive for individuals and societies. The contributors address issues at the heart of basic research as well as clinical practice, and they challenge long-standing assumptions about negative emotions as feelings to 'manage' or even eliminate.--Peter Salovey, PhD, President and Chris Argyris Professor of Psychology, Yale UniversityThis book is a gem! In Parrott’s beautifully orchestrated volume, a select cast of authors share important insights about emotion. Both beginners and experts will be surprised to learn from this engrossing and memorable book how beneficial our negative emotions can be.--Gerald L. Clore, PhD, Commonwealth Professor of Psychology, University of VirginiaAn excellent volume that provides an up-to-date overview of a timely topic. This is the first book to integrate the range of existing research on the positive effects of anger, anxiety, shame, sadness, jealousy, and other negative emotions. While offering broad coverage of different emotions and theoretical perspectives, the book has a unifying focus on the counterintuitive notion that negative emotions can be good, even if they feel bad. Students and scholars will feel challenged by the abundance of research and depth of theorizing.--Agneta H. Fischer, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands -Superbly edited by a prolific researcher and leader in the field of emotion research….The contributions…are notable for the diverse, fine-grained analyses of emotion regulation they present….Highly recommended. All readers.--Choice Reviews, 12/1/2014Table of ContentsI. Specific Negative Emotions1. Can Sadness Be Good for You?: On the Cognitive, Motivational, and Interpersonal Benefits of Negative Affect, Joseph P. Forgas2. Anxiety as an Adaptive Emotion, Adam M. Perkins and Philip Corr3. Anger Is a Positive Emotion, Ursula Hess4. Can Negative Social Emotions Have Positive Consequences?: An Examination of Embarrassment, Shame, Guilt, Jealousy, and Envy, Nicole E. Henniger and Christine R. HarrisII. Social and Cultural Aspects of Negative Emotions5. When Negative Emotions Benefit Close Relationships, Levi R. Baker, James K. McNulty, and Nickola C. Overall6. On the Social Influence of Negative Emotional Expressions, Gerben A. Van Kleef and Stéphane Côté7. Listening to Negative Emotions: How Culture Constrains What We Hear, Yulia E. Chentsova-Dutton, Nicole Senft, and Andrew G. Ryder8. The Function of Negative Emotions in the Confucian Tradition, Louise SundararajanIII. The Desirability of Negative Emotions9. Why Might People Want to Feel Bad?: Motives in Contrahedonic Emotion Regulation, Maya Tamir and Yochanan Bigman10. Negative Emotions and the Meaningful Sides of Media Entertainment, Mary Beth Oliver, Anne Bartsch, and Tilo Hartmann11. The Right Tool for the Job: Functional Analysis and Evaluating Positivity/Negativity, Julie K. Norem12. Feeling, Function, and the Place of Negative Emotions in a Happy Life, W. Gerrod Parrott

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Book SynopsisHighly readable and accessible, this book describes how research in cognitive science is transforming the way scientists and clinicians think about abnormal behavior. Bruce Pennington draws on work from multiple disciplines to identify compelling links among psychiatric, neurodevelopmental, and neurological disorders that are not generally studied together. Presenting cutting-edge work on the brain systems involved in key domains of neuropsychological functioning, Pennington sheds light on acquired neurological disorders like aphasia and amnesia, as well as the development of such conditions as schizophrenia, depression, dyslexia, autism, and intellectual disability. The book also reveals how the analysis of both typical and atypical brain-behavior relationships can contribute to a neural explanation of the self and consciousness.Trade Review"This remarkable book offers a broadly synthetic account of brain-behavior relationships by blending perspectives from the neurodevelopmental disorders, neurology, and psychiatry. Erudite, lucid, and engagingly written, the text brims with sparkling insights derived from Pennington's vast experience as a clinician and researcher. Rarely indeed can one find such breadth of knowledge combined with such clarity of exposition. I recommend this book to anyone interested in how neuroscience can reveal the workings of the human mind." -- Christopher M. Filley, MD, Director, Behavioral Neurology Section, University of Colorado School of Medicine "Pennington provides a highly original account of the study of abnormal behavior, putting the field in historical context and covering development, adult neuropsychology, and psychiatry in an integrated fashion. He not only explains current cognitive neuroscience models of abnormal behavior, but also makes us think deeply about the nature and explanatory adequacy of such models."--Dorothy Bishop, DPhil, Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom "This critically important, timely volume shows how contemporary cognitive neuroscience has transformed our understanding of brain/n-/behavior relationships and has led to new insights into the neural basis of functional impairments. Pennington emphasizes the explanatory power of connectionist or neural network models and demonstrates the ways in which the mechanisms underlying normal behavior and development help explain abnormal behavior. This book will inform a wide range of readers, from practicing scientists and practitioners to students. Ample references to related literatures and the learning exercises at the end of the chapters enhance its educational value."--H. Gerry Taylor, PhD, ABPP-CN, Center for Biobehavioral Health, Nationwide Children's Hospital Research Institute; Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University "I highly recommend this book, which examines cognitive neuroscience models for abnormal behavior. The book is novel in that it applies the same set of models to a range of neurological, psychiatric, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Pennington is an internationally recognized expert in pediatric neuropsychology and neuroscience who displays an exquisite appreciation for the interplay between normal and abnormal development. This is an extremely valuable text for graduate-level courses on abnormal behavior."--Keith Owen Yeates, PhD, ABPP-CN, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada -Table of ContentsI. What Explanations Are Possible?1. Scientific Explanation2. Placing Neuroscience in the History of Science and Philosophy3. History of the Localization of Function Debate4. How Does the Brain Compute?5. Classical and Contemporary Models of Abnormal BehaviorII. What Are the Disorders?6. Disorders of Perception7. Disorders of Attention8. Disorders of Language9. Disorders of Memory10. Disorders of Action Selection11. Disorders of State Regulation12. Global DisordersIII. What Becomes of the Self?13. How to Relate Self to BrainAppendix A. Human Neocortical RegionsAppendix B. Online ResourcesGlossary

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Book SynopsisFilled with vivid clinical material, this book describes effective practices for helping children and their families who are coping with chronic and acute health conditions and their treatment. Concise chapters on the psychosocial challenges associated with specific pediatric health conditions are organized around detailed case presentations. Demonstrating procedures for assessment, case conceptualization, brief intervention, and health promotion, the book highlights ways to collaborate successfully with medical providers and families. Chapters also discuss the varied roles that pediatric psychologists play in hospitals, outpatient clinics, primary care, and educational settings.See also Handbook of Pediatric Psychology, Fourth Edition, edited by Michael C. Roberts and Ric G. Steele, which comprehensively examines links between psychological and medical issues from infancy through adolescence.Trade ReviewFills the need for a user-friendly volume that reflects the broad scope of practice in this exciting area of psychology. Experienced practitioners provide comprehensive coverage of typical presenting concerns and settings, clinical roles, and psychological practice with specific pediatric conditions. Readers will appreciate the compelling case studies that describe assessments and interventions in rich detail. This outstanding book is a 'must read' for pediatric psychologists and other professionals working with pediatric populations. It is an excellent text for graduate students, interns, and fellows developing skills as practitioners.--Dennis Drotar, PhD, Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Medical CenterThis unique and important book is an important guide for pediatric psychology practice. Roberts, Aylward, and Wu cover a broad array of topics that are essential keystones of practice. It is particularly compelling to see chapters on such cutting-edge issues as technology applications and reimbursement alongside chapters on established areas of practice, including consultation-liaison services, cancer, diabetes, and asthma. The book balances the evidence base on each topic with helpful conceptualizations and descriptions of pediatric psychology treatment cases.--Anne E. Kazak, PhD, ABPP, Co-Director, Center for Healthcare Delivery Science, Nemours Children's Health NetworkThe editors have produced a skillfully organized and comprehensive guide to practicing pediatric psychology across settings and medical conditions. Advanced students and practitioners alike will benefit from the well-crafted chapters. The book addresses practice models and clinical roles and provides excellent, up-to-date summaries of clinical approaches to the most commonly encountered medical problems. Anyone planning to practice pediatric psychology in our rapidly evolving health care system will find this volume essential.--Gerald P. Koocher, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychology and Dean, College of Science and Health, DePaul University -The text is packed with current foundational information and rich case examples. The text's contributors are respected professionals whose expertise and straightforward reporting style are only to be appreciated. With the book's emphasis on clinical practice, readers seeking guidance on how to function effectively in the rapidly changing health-care landscape will undoubtedly find this an invaluable resource….This long-overdue, comprehensive text serves to illustrate the essential and unique role that psychologists fulfill in a variety of pediatric settings, and the book has a place on just about any psychologist's shelf. The case reports illustrate psychological practice at its very best, which is a blend of science and the art of refining intervention to address individual patient needs. Such skill is obtained only through years of dedicated practice, and the expertise evident in this text should serve to inspire those beginning or advancing in their careers.--PsycCRITIQUES, 4/6/2015ƒƒThis is an important book covering an area of expanding focus of many psychologists.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 12/1/2016ƒƒThe third section, 15 short chapters, concerns particular problems ranging from pain management via elimination disorders to end of life care and seems to me to be the real value of this text. Each chapter is well referenced-and works through case examples to illustrate the principles of intervention and their practical applications.--Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 11/13/2014Table of ContentsI. Overview and Foundations of Pediatric Psychology1. Overview of the Field of Pediatric Psychology, Michael C. Roberts, Brandon S. Aylward, and Yelena P. Wu2. Common Presenting Concerns and Settings for Pediatric Psychology Practice, Stephen Lassen, Yelena P. Wu, and Michael C. Roberts3. Cross-Cutting Issues in Pediatric Psychology, Yelena P. Wu, Brandon S. Aylward, and Michael C. Roberts4. Financial and Organizational Issues of Pediatric Psychology Practice, Christina L. Duncan and Allison G. DempseyII. Clinical Roles in Pediatric Psychology5. Pediatric Consultation-Liaison: The Psychological Hospitalist, Bryan D. Carter, Suzanne M. Thompson, and Aimee N. Thompson6. Pediatric Psychology Practice in Primary Care Settings, Terry Stancin, Lynne Sturm, and Lisa Y. Ramirez7. Pediatric Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Teams and Interventions, Caitlin Conroy and Deirdre E. Logan8. School Reintegration: Providing Consultation to Schools and Families, Melissa A. Alderfer and Mary T. Rourke9. The Role of Pediatric Psychology in Health Promotion and Injury Prevention, Keri J. Brown Kirschman and Bryan T. Karazsia10. The Use of Technology in Pediatric Psychology Practice, Brandon S. Aylward, Christopher C. Cushing, and Timothy D. NelsonIII. Pediatric Conditions and the Role of the Psychologist11. Infants Born Prematurely and/or at Biological Risk, Glen P. Aylward12. Pediatric Procedural Pain, Elizabeth N. McLaughlin and Joanne M. Gillespie13. Pediatric Chronic and Episodic Pain, Anne M. Lynch-Jordan14. Pediatric Sleep Disorders, Jodi A. Mindell and Lisa J. Meltzer15. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Catherine Butz, Kathleen Lemanek, and Cynthia A. Gerhardt16. Pediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Jerilynn Radcliffe, Linda A. Hawkins and Cindy L. Buchanan17. Pediatric Asthma, Barbara Jandasek and David A. Fedele18. Pediatric Diabetes, Lisa M. Buckloh19. Pediatric Obesity, Christopher C. Cushing, Kelsey Borner, and Ric G. Steele20. Pediatric Cancer, Lauren C. Daniel, Matthew C. Hocking, and Lamia P. Barakat21. Pediatric Seizure Disorders, Avani C. Modi and Shanna M. Guilfoyle22. Pediatric Organ Transplantation, Rebecca J. Johnson23. Pediatric Feeding Disorders, Loretta A. Martin-Halpine24. Pediatric Elimination Disorders, Susana R. Patton and Martha U. Barnard25. Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury, Shari L. Wade26. End of Life in the Pediatric Population, Victoria W. Willard, Valerie McLaughlin Crabtree, and Sean Phipps

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Book SynopsisThis volume provides an authoritative synthesis of a dynamic, influential area of psychological research. Leading investigators address all aspects of dual-process theories: their core assumptions, conceptual foundations, and applications to a wide range of social phenomena. In 38 chapters, the volume addresses the pivotal role of automatic and controlled processes in attitudes and evaluation; social perception; thinking and reasoning; self-regulation; and the interplay of affect, cognition, and motivation. Current empirical and methodological developments are described. Critiques of the duality approach are explored and important questions for future research identified.Trade ReviewTwo-mode models are social psychology's best insight; this volume assembles major contemporary contributors. Researchers at all stages--from students to faculty--will benefit from reading and using this book.--Susan T. Fiske, PhD, Eugene Higgins Professor, Psychology and Public Affairs, Princeton UniversitySherman, Gawronski, and Trope have produced a landmark volume on the yin and yang of social cognition. This book is thorough, thought-provoking, scholarly, and engaging. As the chapters amply demonstrate, the separation of social thought into its component processes has led to numerous important advances in social psychology, and often to fundamental questions about what it means to be human. Dual-Process Theories of the Social Mind will be a great accompaniment to a variety of advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, and likely will be one of the most regularly accessed books on your office shelf.--William von Hippel, PhD, School of Psychology, University of Queensland, AustraliaSherman, Gawronski and Trope have gathered wide-ranging and thoughtful chapters on a topic that is at the center of psychology--the dual ways in which our minds think, feel, and initiate action. These discussions will inform and challenge your thinking and provide a more sophisticated understanding of the heart of social cognition.--Mahzarin R. Banaji, PhD, Richard Clarke Cabot Professor of Social Ethics, Department of Psychology, Harvard University -One may begin to wish for the good old days when automatic was automatic and controlled was…well, not automatic. Yet a path forward does emerge from the book, a sort of 'self-regulation intervention' for researchers who develop or apply dual-process models. Rather than automatically relying on our habitual and occasionally somewhat vaguely defined dichotomies, we should make our assumptions explicit and think through the degree to which our work is addressing operating principles, operating conditions, or both. This is the level of deliberation that the editors required of their contributors, and it is an excellent general standard for psychological science….In spite of the ubiquity of dual-process models and the plethora of studies from this perspective, the future shape of this research seems wide open, and Dual-Process Theories of the Social Mind offers a wide variety of starting points for those who will carry it forward.--PsycCRITIQUES, 3/23/2015ƒƒA very useful update to the state of the art in the field….The editors have done an admirable job of organizing the myriad of models while also including contributions that address the concerns that have arisen with their use. The combination of the large number of models covered along with the focus upon their systematic analysis helps to create a text that truly captures the current zeitgeist of the field, providing both clarity for existing models and suggesting paths forward towards future research. As such, it would be of greatest use as a reference for researchers and graduate students either already employing dual-process explanations field or those interested in using them appropriately and effectively in new research. It would also be of use as a graduate level text for social psychology and judgment and decision making courses, as well as classes in other fields interested in the influence of controlled and automatic processing on social behavior.--Journal of Social Psychology, 1/1/2014Table of ContentsI. The Basics1. Two of What?: A Conceptual Analysis of Dual-Process Theories, Bertram Gawronski, Jeffrey W. Sherman, and Yaacov Trope2. Examining the Mapping Problem in Dual-Process Models, Agnes Moors3. Conscious and Unconscious: Toward an Integrative Understanding of Human Mental Life and Action, Roy F. Baumeister and John A. Bargh4. What Is Control?: A Conceptual Analysis, Kentaro Fujita, Yaacov Trope, William A. Cunningham, and Nira LibermanII. Dual-Systems Models5. Two Systems of Reasoning: An Update, Steven Sloman6. Rationality, Intelligence, and the Defining Features of Type 1 and Type 2 Processing, Keith A. Stanovich, Richard F. West, and Maggie E. Toplak7. The Reflective-Impulsive Model, Fritz Strack and Roland DeutschIII. Measurement and Formal Modeling8. Dual-Process Theory from a Process Dissociation Perspective, B. Keith Payne and C. Daryl Cameron9. Process Models Require Process Measures, Jeffrey W. Sherman, Regina Krieglmeyer, and Jimmy Calanchini10. Random-Walk and Diffusion Models, Karl Christoph KlauerIV. Attitudes and Evaluation11. The MODE Model: Attitude-Behavior Processes as a Function of Motivation and Opportunity, Russell H. Fazio and Michael A. Olson12. The Elaboration Likelihood and Metacognitive Models of Attitudes: Implications for Prejudice, the Self, and Beyond, Richard E. Petty and Pablo Briñol13. The Associative-Propositional Evaluation Model: Operating Principles and Operating Conditions of Evaluation, Bertram Gawronski and Galen V. Bodenhausen14. The Systems of Evaluation Model: A Dual-Systems Approach to Attitudes, Allen R. McConnell and Robert J. RydellV. Social Perception15. Controlled Processing and Automatic Processing in the Formation of Spontaneous Trait Inferences, Randy J. McCarthy and John T. Skowronski16. The Dynamic Interactive Model of Person Construal: Coordinating Sensory and Social Processes, Jonathan B. Freeman and Nalini Ambady17. Person Perception: Integrating Category-Level and Individual-Level Information in Face Construal, Kimberly A. Quinn and C. Neil Macrae18. Dual-Process Models of Trait Judgments of Self and Other: An Overview and Critique, Stanley B. Klein19. Automaticity, Control, and the Social Brain, Robert P. Spunt and Matthew D. LiebermanVI. Thinking and Reasoning20. The Human Unconscious: A Functional Perspective, Ran R. Hassin and Asael Y. Sklar21. Metacognitive Processes and Subjective Experiences, Rainer Greifeneder and Norbert Schwarz22. Same or Different?: How Similarity versus Dissimilarity Focus Shapes Social Information Processing, Thomas Mussweiler23. Visual versus Verbal Thinking and Dual-Process Moral Cognition, Elinor Amit, Sara Gottlieb, and Joshua D. Greene24. Prolonged Thought: Proposing Type 3 Processing, Ap Dijksterhuis, Madelijn Strick, Maarten W. Bos, and Loran F. NordgrenVII. Habits, Goals, and Motivation25. Habits in Dual-Process Models, Wendy Wood, Jennifer S. Labrecque, Pei-Ying Lin, and Dennis Rünger26. Conscious and Unconscious Goal Pursuit: Similar Functions, Different Processes?, Ruud Custers and Henk Aarts27. The Implicit Volition Model: The Unconscious Nature of Goal Pursuit, Gordon B. Moskowitz28. Promotion and Prevention: How 0 Can Create Dual Motivational Forces, E. Tory HigginsVIII. Self-Regulation and Control29. Beyond Control versus Automaticity: Psychological Processes Driving Postsuppressional Rebound, Jens Förster and Nira Liberman30. The Explicit and Implicit Ways of Overcoming Temptation, Ayelet Fishbach and Luxi Shen31. Breaking the Prejudice Habit: Automaticity and Control in the Context of a Long-Term Goal, Patrick S. Forscher and Patricia G. Devine32. Emotion Generation and Emotion Regulation: Moving beyond Traditional Dual-Process Accounts, Gal Sheppes and James J. GrossIX. Criticism and Alternatives33. The Limits of Automaticity, Klaus Fiedler and Mandy Hütter34. The Unimodel Unfolding, Arie W. Kruglanski, Kristen M. Klein, Antonio Pierro, and Lucia Mannetti35. Why a Propositional Single-Process Model of Associative Learning Deserves to Be Defended, Jan De Houwer36. How Many Processes to Ground a Concept?, Gün R. Semin, Margarida V. Garrido, and Ana Rita Farias37. Dual Experiences, Multiple Processes: Looking Beyond Dualities for Mechanisms of the Mind, David M. Amodio38. Rethinking Duality: Criticisms and Ways Forward, Melissa J. Ferguson, Thomas C. Mann, and Michael T. Wojnowicz

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Book SynopsisThis thought-provoking book explores the 'whats,' 'whys,' and 'hows' of integrating feminist theory and methods into applied research and evaluation practice. Illustrative cases drawn from U.S. and international studies address a range of social and health issues. The book provides an overview of feminist theory and research strategies as well as detailed discussions of how to use a feminist lens, practical steps and challenges in implementation, and what feminist methods contribute to research and evaluation projects. Reflections at the close of each section invite the reader to consider key questions and common themes across the chapters. With a focus on social justice models, the book covers ways to conduct feminist research and evaluation in effective, innovative, and culturally competent ways in diverse social and cultural contexts.Trade ReviewSuitable for both entry-level and advanced scholars, this book offers an introduction to feminist theory and methodology as utilized within evaluation and research designs across global contexts and a range of social issues. It presents key theories and concepts while addressing the tensions between doing research and evaluation, with a particular focus on social justice models. Concise, thought-provoking editorial comments identify important points of agreement and debate across the chapters. Readers will come away with a clear sense of what feminism looks like in evaluation and research practice and what it can potentially yield, as well as a grasp of the main issues and challenges of using a feminist approach.--Wanda S. Pillow, PhD, Department of Education, Culture, and Society, University of UtahResearchers and evaluators will find this text enlightening and useful. Reading this book gave me greater knowledge of and appreciation for feminist theory, research, and evaluation. The editors are quite savvy in addressing feminist evaluation worldwide, rather than focusing entirely on a Western framework. The book incorporates perspectives from a range of geographic and cultural areas currently facing difficult dilemmas regarding gender and ways to achieve a more balanced society.--Wendy L. Hicks, PhD, Department of Criminal Justice, Loyola University New OrleansI plan to adopt this book for my graduate social work research classes because it provides such a smooth integration of theory and practical applications. The book clarifies the differences between research and evaluation and between gender-based and feminist research, as well as areas of overlap. It dares to tackle some of the most challenging issues in feminist research: the role of the researcher/evaluator, values, power differentials, rigor and bias, and more. Examples of feminist research and evaluation from around the globe are presented in a way that enables the reader to understand and follow the methods used. This is a great addition to my research library.--Lacey Sloan, PhD, MSSW, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, College of Staten Island, City University of New York -The feminist evaluation and research principles, and the reflective questions raised in the first section, are explored throughout the volume and well illustrated by the authors' own experiences. There is an honesty in the volume about the realities of undertaking research and evaluation that places women at the center, particularly in places where equity and inclusion for women cannot be taken for granted….It sets the scene for renewed understandings and reinvigorated conversations about how feminist evaluation and research might engage with peoples around the globe.--American Journal of Evaluation, 7/1/2017Table of ContentsI. Feminist Theory, Research and Evaluation1. Feminist Theory: Its Domain and Applications, Sharon Brisolara2. Research and Evaluation: Intersections and Divergence, Sandra Mathison3. Researcher/Evaluator Roles and Social Justice, Elizabeth Whitmore4. A Transformative Feminist Stance: Inclusion of Multiple Dimensions of Diversity with Gender, Donna M. Mertens5. Feminist Evaluation for Nonfeminists, Donna PodemsFirst ReflectionII. Feminist Evaluation in Practice6. An Explication of Evaluator Values: Framing Matters, Kathryn Sielbeck-Mathes and Rebecca Selove7. Fostering Democracy in Angola: A Feminist-Ecological Model for Evaluation, Tristi Nichols8. Feminist Evaluation in South Asia: Building Bridges of Theory and Practice, Katherine Hay9. Latin American Feminist Perspectives on Gender Power Issues in Evaluation, Silvia Salinas Mulder and Fabiola AmarilesSecond ReflectionIII. Feminist Research in Practice10. Feminist Research and School-Based Health Care: A Three-Country Comparison, Denise Seigart11. Feminist Research Approaches to Empowerment in Syria, Alessandra Galié12. Feminist Research Approaches to Studying Sub-Saharan Traditional Midwives, Elaine DietschFinal Reflection. Feminist Social Inquiry: Relevance, Relationships, and Responsibility, Jennifer C. Greene

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Book SynopsisWhat are the most effective methods to code and analyze data for a particular study? This thoughtful and engaging book reviews the selection criteria for coding and analyzing any set of data--whether qualitative, quantitative, mixed, or visual. The authors systematically explain when to use verbal, numerical, graphic, or combined codes, and when to use qualitative, quantitative, graphic, or mixed-methods modes of analysis. Chapters on each topic are organized so that researchers can read them sequentially or can easily flip and find answers to specific questions. Nontechnical discussions of cutting-edge approaches--illustrated with real-world examples--emphasize how to choose (rather than how to implement) the various analyses. The book shows how using the right analysis methods leads to more justifiable conclusions and more persuasive presentations of research results. User-Friendly Features *Chapter-opening preview boxes that highlight useful topics addressed. *EndTrade ReviewThis is the first book I've seen that goes into depth about coding, which is sorely needed. It also does an excellent job of discussing analysis and interpretation at a conceptual level, while providing enough guidance on where to go to get the needed technical assistance. The way the authors compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative methods, approaches, and ways of thinking is particularly strong and well balanced.--Marji Erickson Warfield, PhD, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis UniversityThis is a comprehensive resource that delivers what the title promises and more. It provides a great introduction to nearly all data-analytic methods currently utilized by social scientists, and very effectively guides the reader to more in-depth treatments of the subject matter.--Ryan Spohn, PhD, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska at OmahaA field guide for researchers who are looking for detailed discussions of the choices they have to make as they work through the research process, whether they are taking a quantitative, qualitative, or combined approach. This isn't a 'how to' in terms of analyses, but more of a 'here's what to consider' book. The tone is at once casual and professional, incorporating real-world examples and occasional humor. The authors have their fingers on the pulse of the field and clearly explain complex ideas.--Theresa E. DiDonato, PhD, Department of Psychology, Loyola University MarylandA useful text. Many students are stymied by data analysis; they think that you just feed data into some software, and voila! I recently told a student that saying a software package will analyze your data is akin to saying Word will write your dissertation. This book gives students data analysis options so they can choose the approach most appropriate for the specific research design.--Janet Salmons, PhD, School of Business and Technology, Capella UniversityThe authors are masterful writers who combine depth and accessibility.--Jerrell C. Cassady, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, Ball State UniversityThis book exposes readers to a breadth of coding and analysis considerations for both quantitative and qualitative data. The goal is to teach the reader when it is appropriate to use the various techniques and where to look to learn more. The authors provide a solid foundation of knowledge for navigating a research world where both quantitative and qualitative approaches are valued and necessary. I would definitely use this book in courses. For professional use, I would consult it for areas I am not as familiar with, or to provide resources for students. I particularly enjoyed the nonstatistical examples used to explain concepts; they are helpful and make the book easier and more enjoyable to read.--Tracey LaPierre, PhD, Department of Sociology, University of Kansas -This book, along with When to Use What Research Design…is useful for researchers and advanced students in education, sociology, psychology, political science, and criminal justice. Recommended. Graduate students through professionals/practitioners.--Choice Reviews, 1/1/2015Table of ContentsPreface General Introduction I. Coding Data—by Design 1. Coding Survey Data 2. Coding Interview Data 3. Coding Experimental Data 4. Coding Data from Naturalistic and Participant Observations 5. Coding Archival Data II. Analysis and Interpretation of Quantitative Data 6. Describing, Exploring, and Visualizing Your Data 7. What Methods of Statistical Inference to Use When 8. What Associational Statistics to Use When 9. Advanced Associational Methods and Analyses 10. Model Building and Selection : Quantitative Data III. Analysis and Interpretation of Qualitative and Combined/Mixed Data 11. Inductive Analyses of Qualitative Data: Ethnographic Approaches and Grounded Theory 12. Deductive Analyses of Qualitative Data: Comparative Case Studies and Qualitative Comparative Analysis 13. Coding and Analyzing Data from Combined and Mixed Designs 14. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisWhat are the most effective methods to code and analyze data for a particular study? This thoughtful and engaging book reviews the selection criteria for coding and analyzing any set of data--whether qualitative, quantitative, mixed, or visual. The authors systematically explain when to use verbal, numerical, graphic, or combined codes, and when to use qualitative, quantitative, graphic, or mixed-methods modes of analysis. Chapters on each topic are organized so that researchers can read them sequentially or can easily flip and find answers to specific questions. Nontechnical discussions of cutting-edge approaches--illustrated with real-world examples--emphasize how to choose (rather than how to implement) the various analyses. The book shows how using the right analysis methods leads to more justifiable conclusions and more persuasive presentations of research results. User-Friendly Features *Chapter-opening preview boxes that highlight useful topics addressed. *EndTrade ReviewThis is the first book I've seen that goes into depth about coding, which is sorely needed. It also does an excellent job of discussing analysis and interpretation at a conceptual level, while providing enough guidance on where to go to get the needed technical assistance. The way the authors compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative methods, approaches, and ways of thinking is particularly strong and well balanced.--Marji Erickson Warfield, PhD, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis UniversityThis is a comprehensive resource that delivers what the title promises and more. It provides a great introduction to nearly all data-analytic methods currently utilized by social scientists, and very effectively guides the reader to more in-depth treatments of the subject matter.--Ryan Spohn, PhD, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska at OmahaA field guide for researchers who are looking for detailed discussions of the choices they have to make as they work through the research process, whether they are taking a quantitative, qualitative, or combined approach. This isn't a 'how to' in terms of analyses, but more of a 'here's what to consider' book. The tone is at once casual and professional, incorporating real-world examples and occasional humor. The authors have their fingers on the pulse of the field and clearly explain complex ideas.--Theresa E. DiDonato, PhD, Department of Psychology, Loyola University MarylandA useful text. Many students are stymied by data analysis; they think that you just feed data into some software, and voila! I recently told a student that saying a software package will analyze your data is akin to saying Word will write your dissertation. This book gives students data analysis options so they can choose the approach most appropriate for the specific research design.--Janet Salmons, PhD, School of Business and Technology, Capella UniversityThe authors are masterful writers who combine depth and accessibility.--Jerrell C. Cassady, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, Ball State UniversityThis book exposes readers to a breadth of coding and analysis considerations for both quantitative and qualitative data. The goal is to teach the reader when it is appropriate to use the various techniques and where to look to learn more. The authors provide a solid foundation of knowledge for navigating a research world where both quantitative and qualitative approaches are valued and necessary. I would definitely use this book in courses. For professional use, I would consult it for areas I am not as familiar with, or to provide resources for students. I particularly enjoyed the nonstatistical examples used to explain concepts; they are helpful and make the book easier and more enjoyable to read.--Tracey LaPierre, PhD, Department of Sociology, University of Kansas -This book, along with When to Use What Research Design…is useful for researchers and advanced students in education, sociology, psychology, political science, and criminal justice. Recommended. Graduate students through professionals/practitioners.--Choice Reviews, 1/1/2015Table of ContentsPreface General Introduction I. Coding Data—by Design 1. Coding Survey Data 2. Coding Interview Data 3. Coding Experimental Data 4. Coding Data from Naturalistic and Participant Observations 5. Coding Archival Data II. Analysis and Interpretation of Quantitative Data 6. Describing, Exploring, and Visualizing Your Data 7. What Methods of Statistical Inference to Use When 8. What Associational Statistics to Use When 9. Advanced Associational Methods and Analyses 10. Model Building and Selection : Quantitative Data III. Analysis and Interpretation of Qualitative and Combined/Mixed Data 11. Inductive Analyses of Qualitative Data: Ethnographic Approaches and Grounded Theory 12. Deductive Analyses of Qualitative Data: Comparative Case Studies and Qualitative Comparative Analysis 13. Coding and Analyzing Data from Combined and Mixed Designs 14. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisCombining scientific expertise with psychotherapeutic acumen, this book is highly accessible and packed with clinical tools. Part I provides essential information on how acquired brain injury affects emotional functioning. Part II describes practical, specially tailored ways to treat anxiety, depression, and anger related to brain damage, and to help patients regain a sense of meaning and value in their lives. The book shows how standard psychotherapeutic interventions can be adapted for the brain-injured population, as well as which approaches may be contraindicated. It presents a biopsychosocial framework for assessment and treatment that integrates emotional support, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and acceptance- and mindfulness-based strategies.Trade Review"The limited utility of traditional psychotherapy for brain injury survivors leads most clinicians to only superficially address important emotional, social, and behavioral injury sequelae. This valuable book equips readers with practical techniques to better help survivors manage anxiety, depression, and anger, while learning to accept their new reality and rebuild their lives in meaningful ways. The senior author, Ruff, is a rare neuropsychologist who is as committed to psychotherapy as he is to assessment. He shares clinical wisdom acquired over three decades in a text that will become an integral part of our rehabilitation neuropsychology training program."--Richard Wanlass, PhD, Chief Psychologist/Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of California, Davis, Medical Center "Ruff and Chester show that helping patients with acquired brain injury effectively cope with their post-injury emotional problems is as important as any service clinical neuropsychologists provide. This resource will be helpful in the training of clinical neuropsychologists and other clinicians. It offers clear information on the neuroanatomy of emotional control, as well as describing in some detail what patients experience when their neuropsychological recovery is incomplete. The authors provide many useful suggestions for conducting psychotherapy with these patients."--George P. Prigatano, PhD, ABPP, Emeritus Chair of Clinical Neuropsychology, Barrow Neurological Institute"The cascade of emotional, behavioral, and existential issues routinely set in motion by stroke, brain injury, and dementia can and must not be ignored by neuropsychologists and other health care providers. Ruff and Chester's sorely needed book sheds a very bright yet warmly compassionate light on this too often invisible realm of human suffering. The book distills decades of thoughtful and empathic psychotherapeutic work with brain injury survivors."--Jonathan Mueller, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco -Should be an authoritative reference on the book shelf of all clinicians providing psychotherapeutic services to persons who sustain acquired brain injuries (ABI) and their families. It distills more than thirty years of clinical and research experience into a narrative that stimulates fruitful reflection on clinical issues. It also practically addresses a variety of difficult clinical problems, and provides practical thoughts on how to effectively address them….Clinicians of all disciplines will find this volume to be a wonderful read that reflects both existential roots and many practical ideas that will assist the clinician in helping patients with ABI to maximize their sense of well-being early on in recovery and as a life-long developmental process.--Brain Injury Professional, 1/22/2015ƒƒRuff and Chester bring to this book a great deal of clinical wisdom, based on both many years of experience and what has obviously been a great deal of thoughtful reflection on the process….The central theme of the book, maintaining hope for what one can change while at the same time facilitating acceptance for what one cannot, is a critical issue upon which all psychotherapists should regularly reflect. In addition, the book is peppered with both thought-provoking reflections on such topics as the importance of emotions in our lives and gems of clinical wisdom on how best to deal with specific issues that arise, such as the tasks the therapist should address when working as part of an interdisciplinary team versus on his or her own.--PsycCRITIQUES, 6/15/2015Table of ContentsI. Understanding and Diagnosing Emotional Changes Following Acquired Brain Injury 1. Psychotherapy after Acquired Brain Injury 2. The Brain’s Regulation of Emotions 3. How Are Emotions Experienced? 4. Emotional Symptoms and Personality Changes Following Acquired Brain Injury 5. Diagnostic Framework and Comprehensive Assessment for Psychotherapy II. Psychotherapeutic Interventions Adapted for Patients with Acquired Brain Injury 6. Modifying Psychotherapy for Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury 7. A Biopsychosocial Treatment Approach 8. Treating Anxiety and Stress 9. Treating Depression 10. Treating Anger 11. Acceptance through Mindfulness 12: Rebuilding a Meaningful Future Appendix I. Neuropsychiatric Profile Appendix II. Smartphone Applications and Web-Based Resources References Index

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative clinical reference and text provides a complete guide to conducting empirically based assessments to support accurate diagnoses and better clinical care. The book builds crucial skills for gathering and interpreting data for specific assessment purposes. It also presents more advanced ways to integrate information from tests, interviews, observations, and other sources, within a biopsychosocial framework that fully addresses the needs of each client. Particular attention is given to accounting for potential biases that affect every stage of the decision-making process. User-friendly features include case examples, advice on writing reports and giving feedback to clients, and a detailed sample report.Trade Review"Unlike most assessment texts, this book focuses on the entire assessment process rather than just providing information about various psychological tests. This is a welcome change that will be particularly useful to students and professionals who want to think more broadly about assessment. Suhr approaches assessment like a detective. Her book provides countless insights into everything from formulating initial impressions and incorporating psychological test data to writing reports and providing feedback."--Dustin B. Wygant, PhD, Department of Psychology, Eastern Kentucky University "By providing a model of psychological assessment that bridges research, clinical skill, and careful reasoning, this book moves assessment training forward. The mental health care system will increasingly focus on outcomes, specialization, and integration. Suhr places efficient, focused assessment practice in the context of a deep clinical sensibility to help students apply psychological science to clinical care in a manner that transcends questionable diagnostic categories or narrow theoretical orientations."--Christopher J. Hopwood, PhD, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University “As a trainer of school psychologists for 25 years, I teach evidence-based assessment by emphasizing the practitioner's role as a 'cognitive detective' who tries to figure out the unique cognitive strengths and weaknesses of each examinee. Suhr has expanded the notion of a 'cognitive detective' into a useful desk reference for practitioners and a wonderful text for graduate students new to assessment. I am particularly fond of the biopsychosocial focus, which is very pertinent to our field today."--Daniel C. Miller, PhD, ABPP, ABSNP, NCSP, Department of Psychology and Philosophy, Texas Woman's University -Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Assessment as a Decision-Making Process 3. Use of a Developmentally Informed Biopsychosocial Lens in Assessment 4. The Importance of Assessing for Noncredible Responding 5. Cultural Context in Assessment: An Empirical Approach 6. “Knowing What’s under the Hood”: Psychometric Considerations 7. Intake Interviewing and Behavioral Observations 8. Assessment Data from Other Courses 9. Self-Report Measures of Single Constructs 10. Broadband Self-Report Measures of Personality and Psychopathology 11. Intellectual and Achievement Testing 12. Neuropsychological Screening and Assessment 13. Putting the Data Together: Empirically Guided Integration of Assessment Information 14. Feedback and Report Writing

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Book SynopsisDrawing on state-of-the-art personality and developmental research, this book presents a new and broadly integrative theory of how people come to be who they are over the life course. Preeminent researcher Dan P. McAdams traces the development of three distinct layers of personality--the social actor who expresses emotional and behavioral traits, the motivated agent who pursues goals and values, and the autobiographical author who constructs a personal story. Highly readable and accessible to scholars and students at all levels, the book uses rich portraits of the lives of famous people to illustrate theoretical concepts and empirical findings. See also the Handbook of Personality Development, edited by Dan P. McAdams, Rebecca L. Shiner, and Jennifer L. Tackett.Trade Review"This fascinating book presents an integrative 'big picture' of personality development from the earliest days of life through old age. McAdams strikes a great balance between theory and empiricism; he articulates a broad theoretical model of personality development that is informed at every point by contemporary research. The book is beautifully written, remarkably clear, and thoroughly engaging. The case studies, tables, and figures draw the reader in and illustrate how complex and interesting the emergence of personality is. The book will be of great use to researchers from a variety of fields, as well as undergraduates and graduate students."--Rebecca L. Shiner, PhD, Department of Psychology, Colgate University "This is a powerful book that succeeds on two levels. First, it communicates how personality research is done and how researchers arrive at scientifically defensible answers to questions about human nature. Second, it invites readers to introspect--to ask themselves how they came to be who they are. The book is broad and deep. Like the best of teachers, it is intellectually satisfying and great fun!"--Avshalom Caspi, PhD, Edward M. Arnett Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University "The Art and Science of Personality Development is a landmark achievement in an already illustrious career. This volume heralds the first comprehensive theory of personality development to emerge in the 21st century. While demonstrating a breathtaking grasp of research in neuroscience, traits, motives, goals, and narrative identity, McAdams writes in a lucid and accessible manner. This combination makes this book the ideal text for both undergraduates and more advanced students. It should be required reading for any student or scholar interested in how human personality develops and changes over the course of our lives."--Jefferson A. Singer, PhD, Dean of the College and Faulk Foundation Professor of Psychology, Connecticut College "The most comprehensive and integrated overview of personality development currently available. I was eager to adopt this text for my graduate Human Development course, and it exceeded expectations. I love this book because of its deft coverage of the most important issues in personality development. My students unanimously praised McAdams's ability to provide a compelling narrative of the current research. If you are looking to illustrate to students why personality development is so important to understanding who we are, this is the text for you."--Paul W. Griffin, PhD, Department of Psychology, Pace University -By merging personality research and a developmental perspective, McAdams invites readers on a journey of understanding who people come to know themselves to be at all phases of life….This book will be particularly useful for professionals/practitioners working with individuals struggling with issues of identity and/or personality. Highly recommended. All readers.--Choice Reviews, 9/1/2015Table of ContentsPrologue I. Becoming an Actor 1. In the Beginning . . . 2. The Actor Takes the Stage: How We Perform Emotion 3. The Problem of Self-Regulation 4. The Actor Grows Up: How Traits Develop into Adulthood II. Becoming an Agent 5. The Age 5-7 Shift 6. The Motivational Agenda: What Agents Want 7. How Values Shape Agency: Morality, Religion, and Politics III. Becoming an Author 8. The Stories We Live By 9. Generative Lives, Redemptive Life Stories 10. The Sense of an Ending

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Book SynopsisDo you wish you could recall the names of people you just met? What if birthdays, important errands, and online passwords rarely slipped your mind? Psychologist Robert Madigan is an expert in the memory arts--practical, proven methods for improving the ability to retain and use information. Like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, it's important to exercise memory in simple ways every day. That's where this science-based guide can help. Dr. Madigan explains how memory works and presents innovative mnemonic devices and visualization techniques that will help you sharpen your mental skills; avoid embarrassing lapses; and remember faces, appointments, facts, numbers, lists, and much more. Reclaim your brain--this book shows how.Trade Review"Anyone interested in how memory works--and what can be done to enhance our capabilities and offset our limitations--should run out and buy this book. Dr. Madigan has achieved a difficult combination: writing a book that is accessible and lively, but that also is based on research. He provides an engaging account of the 2,000-plus-year history of memory enhancement techniques and a step-by-step, how-to-do-it guide for readers who want to learn those techniques."--Robert A. Bjork, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor, Department of Psychology, UCLA "A very readable, accessible 'owner’s manual.' Should we care about memory in this age of smart phones and mobile computing? Yes! Dr. Madigan engages with contemporary technology throughout the book and shows why it is still important to stay mentally fit. Many lapses we might blame on a 'poor memory' actually result from not using memory in ways that work. Exercises help readers apply the principles explained in each chapter--and experience the benefits."--Catherine Fritz, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Northampton, United Kingdom "I had the privilege of learning the memory arts firsthand from Dr. Madigan. The techniques he taught our class helped me excel in school and beyond. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for the challenge and satisfaction of maximizing his or her mental capacity, or aspires to be independent of external memory aids. Prepare to be amazed by what your brain can do!"--Benjamin Kelley, DO, resident ENT surgeon, Detroit Medical Center "This book is unique in combining up-to-date scholarship, the insights of generations of memory experts, and powerful techniques to help you improve your own memory. The structure and writing style make the book easy and enjoyable to read. Even in an age when we can rapidly access facts from the Internet, there are many ways that developing better memory skills through practice can help us function more successfully."--Peter Morris, PhD, Department of Psychology (Emeritus), Lancaster University, United KingdomTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Art and Science of Memory I. The Basics 1. Four Ways of Remembering 2. Working Memory: It's Short-Term Memory and More 3. Attention: "The Secret of Good Memory" 4. How Dragons Make Strong Memories 5. How We Recall Memories II. Memory Applications 6. Paths to Better Memory 7. Remembering Names 8. Remembering to Remember 9. Remembering Facts 10. Remembering Numbers 11. Remembering Skills 12. Remembering Life 13. The PARIS Mnemonics 14. The Memory Palace 15. Mindsets and Memory Notes

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Book SynopsisWidely regarded as the definitive reference, this volume comprehensively examines the psychological processes associated with religion and spirituality. Leading scholars from multiple psychological subdisciplines present developmental, cognitive, social psychological, cultural, and clinical perspectives on this core aspect of human experience. The forms and functions of religious practices and rituals, conversion experiences, and spiritual struggles are explored. Other key topics include religion as a meaning system, religious influences on prosocial and antisocial behavior, and connections to health, coping, and psychotherapy. New to This Edition *Two chapters on cross-cultural issues. *Chapters on spiritual goals, emotional values, and mindfulness. *Reflects significant theoretical and empirical developments in the field. *Many new authors and extensively revised chapters. *Robust index amplifies the volume's usefulness as a reference tool. A Trade Review"Paloutzian and Park have done it again! This second edition matches the quality of its predecessor in providing a comprehensive review of current research. Chapters have been revised and others added that cast the net even farther over interdisciplinary and cross-cultural waters. Scholars and students will benefit greatly from having this valuable reference in hand; clinicians and those working in religious settings should not be without it."--W. Paul Williamson, PhD, Department of Psychology, Henderson State University "The volume captures the intense fascination with religion and spirituality shared by authors from diverse psychological subdisciplines, as well as the complexity of the issues we face in creating a cohesive scientific agenda. The chapters are thoughtful, informed, and provocative, and they demonstrate how disciplinary perspectives shape definitions, what we search for, and what we find."--Susan Folkman, PhD, Professor of Medicine Emeritus, University of California, San Francisco "The second edition of the Handbook brings this exciting, evolving field fully up to date, with chapters from a 'who's who' of leading scholars. All serious researchers, teachers, and clinicians who are engaged with the psychology of religion and spirituality must have this volume on their shelves. It also will be of great value as a graduate course text. I know my own copy will become well worn."--Thomas G. Plante, PhD, ABPP, Augustin Cardinal Bea, S.J., University Professor and Director, Spirituality and Health Institute, Santa Clara University "This comprehensive, up-to-date volume offers compelling concepts and evidence on a broad spectrum of topics. As a text, it would be ideal in graduate courses in psychology, religious studies, and public health. The coverage of links between spirituality, religion, and health and disease issues is especially exciting."--Carl E. Thoresen, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Education,Psychology, and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University "A vital contribution to a vibrant and growing field of study. Paloutzian and Park have once again organized leading scholars to provide the latest research findings across major areas of both historical and contemporary relevance. Those steeped in the field will appreciate the synthetic focus on key issues, the interdisciplinary sophistication, and the attention to diversity. Newcomers to the psychology of religion and spirituality will find the chapters accessible, with a helpful overview of each area. This is an excellent text for graduate courses and an essential resource for researchers."--Steven J. Sandage, PhD, Albert and Jesse Danielsen Professor of Psychology and Theology at Boston University and the Danielsen Institute "We're living in a time of great interest in how religion arises in human minds and then comes to influence them in profound ways. This handbook is both timely and comprehensive, bringing together an illustrious group of psychologists to explore all major aspects of the psychology of religion. An important resource for advanced students."--Ara Norenzayan, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Canada - A must-have primer for all who are committed to the intersection of religion, spirituality, and psychology. --Family Journal, 1/3/2007ƒƒ Informative, illuminating, and valuable. --Scientific and Medical Network Online Book Reviews, 12/8/2012ƒƒ By creating the most comprehensive work to date by leading scholars in their respective fields and by giving path and purpose to the psychology of religion through the development of a multilevel interdisciplinary paradigm, Paloutzian and Park have fruitfully contributed to the progression of this field....Offers many of the pieces necessary to continue slowly piecing together our contemporary mosaic of psychological knowledge. --Journal of Muslim Mental Health, 12/8/2012ƒƒ“The editors have done an exceptional job of demonstrating the growth of the field, its multidisciplinarity, its contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge, and its utility for addressing important religious and spiritual concerns, both individual and collective….Highly recommended. Upper-level undergraduates and above.”--Choice Reviews, 2/1/2014ƒƒThis is more than just another book on the subject of religion/spirituality. It is clearly the work of editors who have been leaders in the field for several decades and who are well aware of the challenges for future research. The contributors are well chosen and references provide a quick overview of recent research on specific themes.--Doody's Review Service, 11/1/2013Table of ContentsI. Foundations of the Psychology of Religion 1. Recent Progress and Core Issues in the Science of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, Raymond F. Paloutzian and Crystal L. Park 2. Defining Religion and Spirituality, Doug Oman 3. Measurement Assessment and Issues in the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, Peter C. Hill 4. Research Methods in the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, Ralph W. Hood, Jr., and Jacob A. Belzen 5. Psychodynamic Psychology and Religion, Jozef Corveleyn, Patrick Luyten, and Jessie Dezutter 6. Evolutionary Psychology as a Foundation for the Psychology of Religion, Lee A. Kirkpatrick 7. Building Blocks of Sacralities: A New Basis for Comparison across Cultures and Religions, Ann Taves II. Religion through the Developmental Lens 8. Religious and Spiritual Development in Childhood, Rebekah A. Richert and Pehr Granqvist 9. Religious Development from Adolescence to Middle Adulthood, Michael R. Levenson, Carolyn M. Aldwin, and Heidi Igarashi 10. Old Persons, Old Age, Aging, and Religion, Susan H. McFadden III. Religion and Basic Psychology Subdisciplines 11. The Neuropsychology of Religious Experience, Patrick McNamara and P. Monroe Butler 12. Exploring Religion's Basement: The Cognitive Science of Religion, Justin L. Barrett 13. Gods and Goals: Religion and Purposeful Action, Robert A. Emmons and Sarah A. Schnitker 14. The Religious Shaping of Feeling: Implications of Affect Valuation Theory, Jeanne L. Tsai, Birgit Koopmann-Holm, Masako Miyazaki, and Camaron Ochs 15. The Role of Personality in Understanding Religious and Spiritual Constructs, Ralph L. Piedmont and Teresa A. Wilkins 16. Religiousness, Social Psychology, and Behavior, Michael E. Nielsen, Arthur T. Hatton, and Michael J. Donahue 17. Cultural and Cross-Cultural Psychology of Religion, Vassilis Saroglou and Adam B. Cohen IV. The Construction and Expression of Religion and Spirituality 18. Religion and Meaning, Crystal L. Park 19. Religious and Spiritual Struggles, Julie J. Exline and Eric D. Rose20. Conversion, Deconversion, and Spiritual Transformation: A Multilevel Interdisciplinary View, Raymond F. Paloutzian, Sebastian Murken, Heinz Streib, and Sussan Rößler-Namini 21. Mystical, Spiritual, and Religious Experiences, Ralph W. Hood, Jr., and Zhuo Chen 22. Ritual and Prayer: Forms, Functions, and Relationships, Kevin L. Ladd and Bernard Spilka 23. Religious Fundamentalism, Right-Wing Authoritarianism, and Prejudice: Insights from Meta-Analyses, Implicit Social Cognition, and Social Neuroscience, Wade C. Rowatt, Megan Johnson Shen, Jordan P. LaBouff, and Alfredo Gonzalez 24. Religion and Spirituality and Forgiveness, Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Don E. Davis, Joshua N. Hook, Daryl R. Van Tongeren, Aubrey L. Gartner, David J. Jennings II, Chelsea L. Greer, and Yin Lin 25. How Religion Can Support Self-Control and Moral Behavior, Anne L. Zell and Roy F. Baumeister V. The Psychology of Religion and Applied Areas 26. Religion, Spirituality, and Health, Kevin S. Masters and Stephanie A. Hooker 27. Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health, Crystal L. Park and Jeanne M. Slattery 28. The Religious Dimension of Coping: Advances in Theory, Research, and Practice, Kenneth I. Pargament, Melissa D. Falb, Gene G. Ano, and Amy B. Wachholtz 29. Mindfulness in Psychology and Religion, Michael R. Levenson and Carolyn M. Aldwin 30. Addressing Religiousness and Spirituality in Psychotherapy: Advancing Evidence-Based Practice, Edward P. Shafranske31. From Concept to Science: Continuing Steps in Workplace Spirituality Research, Peter C. Hill, Carole L. Jurkiewicz, Robert A. Giacalone, and Louis W. Fry 32. Religion and the Staircase to Terrorism, Fathali M. Moghaddam, Zachary Warren, and Karen Love VI. Conclusion and Future Directions 33. Directions for the Future of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality: Research Advances in Methodology and Meaning Systems, Crystal L. Park and Raymond F. Paloutzian

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Book SynopsisProviding a comprehensive perspective on human desire, this volume brings together leading experts from multiple psychological subdisciplines. It addresses such key questions as how desires of different kinds emerge, how they influence judgment and decision making, and how problematic desires can be effectively controlled. Current research on underlying brain mechanisms and regulatory processes is reviewed. Cutting-edge measurement tools are described, including practical recommendations for their use. The book also examines pathological forms of desire and the complex relationship between desire and happiness. The concluding section analyzes specific applied domains--eating, sex, aggression, substance use, shopping, and social media.Trade Review"Desire can overpower us, making a mockery of our efforts to diet, to focus, to be faithful. And yet, it also can make us soar, inspiring invention, heroism, poetry. Hofmann and Nordgren have recruited the most respected authorities and have worked with them to create a brilliant, innovative book. If you’re interested in understanding the essence of human experience, this magnificent volume is for you. This book is ideal for scholars and students interested in goal pursuit, self-regulation, neuroscience, craving, dieting, aggression--the list goes on."--Eli J. Finkel, PhD, Department of Psychology and Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University "This volume broadens our view of human behavior and motivation. As the chapters convincingly demonstrate, behavior not only is a function of its anticipated consequences, but also must be understood as being directed and propelled by immediate desires with deep evolutionary roots. The contributors are outstanding experts in both basic and applied areas of psychology."--Fritz Strack, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Würzburg, Germany "An essential handbook for graduate students and researchers interested in the elusive construct of desire. As a desire researcher myself, I feel sure that this is a book I will keep within arm's reach, and refer to--and learn from--again and again. Combining theory and practical implications, the book touches on a variety of substantive domains, from eating behavior to luxury brand strategy. It provides a 360-degree view of the multifaceted nature of desire. I will list this book as a reference for my doctoral seminar in consumer behavior."--Vanessa Patrick, PhD, Bauer Professor of Marketing and Director of Doctoral Programs, C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston "Is the pursuit of desires (related to food, sex, money, drugs, aggression) inherently adaptive or maladaptive? The growing consensus in the field of psychological science is that the answer is somewhere in between--the adaptiveness of desires is highly dependent upon context. This volume presents a compelling and thought-provoking account of the latest research identifying how, when, and for whom the pursuit of desires can contribute to a healthy and meaningful life. It will inspire clinical scientists to conceptualize their patients’ struggles as stemming from difficulties managing desires in a context-dependent way."--Amelia Aldao, PhD, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University -Table of ContentsIntroduction, Wilhelm Hofmann & Loran F. Nordgren I. Basic Processes and Mechanisms 1. Elaborated Intrusion Theory: Explaining the Cognitive and Motivational Basis of Desire, Jackie Andrade, Jon May, Lotte van Dillen, & David J. Kavanagh 2. Grounding Desire and Motivated Behavior: A Theoretical Framework and Review of Empirical Evidence, Esther K. Papies & Lawrence W. Barsalou 3. Desire and Desire Regulation, Wilhelm Hofmann, Hiroki P. Kotabe, Kathleen D. Vohs, & Roy F. Baumeister 4. Desire over Time: The Multifaceted Nature of Satiation, Joseph P. Redden 5. The Measurement of Desires and Craving, Michael A. Sayette & Stephen J. Wilson II. Neuroscience of Desire and Desire Regulation 6. Motivation and Pleasure in the Brain, Morten L. Kringelbach & Kent C. Berridge 7. Neuroscience of Desire Regulation, Richard B. Lopez, Dylan D. Wagner, & Todd F. Heatherton 8. Individual Differences in Desire and Approach Motivation, Eddie Harmon-Jones, Philip A. Gable, & Cindy Harmon-Jones 9. Developmental Changes in Reward Sensitivity and Cognitive Control across Adolescence: Implications for Desire, Adriana Galván III. Desire, Judgment, and Decision Making 10. License to Sin: Reasoning Processes in Desire, Denise T. D. de Ridder, Jessie C. de Witt Huberts, & Catharine Evers 11. Perceptions of Desire: A Hot–Cold Empathy Gap Perspective, Rachel L. Ruttan & Loran F. Nordgren 12. Want–Should Conflict: A Synthesis of Past Research, T. Bradford Bitterly, Robert Mislavsky, Hengchen Dai, & Katherine L. Milkman IV. Desire, Affect, and Well-Being 13. You Shall Not Always Get What You Want: The Consequences of Ambivalence toward Desires, Frenk van Harreveld, Hannah U. Nohlen, & Iris K. Schneider 14. Desires and Happiness: Aristotelian, Puritan, and Buddhist Approaches, Shigehiro Oishi, Erin Westgate, Jane Tucker, & Asuka Komiya 15. Liking Little, Wanting Less: On (Lacking) Desire in Psychopathology, Michael T. Treadway V. Applied Content Domains 16. Desire for Food and the Power of Mind, Anne Roefs, Katrijn Houben, & Jessica Werthmann 17. Sexual Desire: Conceptualization, Correlates, and Causes, Pamela C. Regan 18. Aggressive Desires, Thomas F. Denson, Timothy P. Schofield, & Emma C. Fabiansson 19. The Role of Desire and Craving in Addiction, Ingmar H. A. Franken 20. Three Senses of Desire in Consumer Research, Utpal M. Dholakia 21. Old Desires, New Media, Diana I. Tamir & Adrian F. Ward

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Book SynopsisThoroughly covering the why and how of validity testing with children and adolescents, this book is edited and written by leaders in the field. Feigning or noncredible effort during psychological and neuropsychological assessments can have considerable repercussions for diagnosis, treatment, and use of resources. Practical guidance is provided for detecting and managing noncredible responding, including vivid case material. The reasons that children may feign during testing are also explored. Along with information relevant to all assessment settings, the book features specific chapters on educational, medical, sport-related, forensic, and Social Security Disability contexts.Trade Review"This much-needed volume makes the case that validity testing must now be considered an essential component of child psychological assessments. Experts in this growing field of study summarize what is known about feigning and malingering in a variety of child clinical settings and provide indispensable guidance for practitioners. Congratulations to Kirkwood for bringing together state-of-the-art research and clinical practices. Recommended for clinicians, researchers, and students in disciplines where psychological assessment of children is a core activity, including clinical child and school psychology, neuropsychology, and forensic child psychology."--Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine "This groundbreaking volume is an authoritative desk reference for clinicians and researchers that ushers in the nascent era of child and adolescent validity testing. Kirkwood presents a superb synthesis of knowledge that should be added to the syllabus of every graduate-level course on psychological testing. It is crucial reading for all who conduct psychological evaluations of children and adolescents, including pediatric clinical neuropsychologists, child psychologists, and school psychologists. Others who are involved in reading psychological reports or evaluating pediatric outcomes research will find important insights about pediatric test performance and interpretation."--Ida Sue Baron, PhD, ABPP, private practice, Potomac, Maryland, and Fairfax, Virginia "A unique resource for all psychologists and students who do performance-based cognitive or academic assessments with children. This excellent volume brings together everything you need to know about this core topic."--Alan S. Kaufman, PhD, Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine -This is an important and timely book….[It] should certainly become integral reading in any graduate neuropsychological, psychological, or school psychology program where psychometric and psychological assessment is taught….It would be wise to have it included in anyone's library who provides such testing services.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 4/18/2017ƒƒThe present volume offers the clinician for the first time clarity regarding clinical judgment, performance validity test (PVT) implementation, and decision making in a very readable and thorough review of these topics….The authors do an excellent job of clarifying what is and is not known about the topic for the reader….This book is comprehensive in its treatment of pediatric validity assessment issues. It is very well written….This book is appropriate for those looking for a starting place who have many questions about PVT usage in children, and experienced professionals who are looking for practical advice on managing noncredible performance in clinical settings. Given the relatively limited body of literature regarding PVTs in children, this book does a surprisingly good job of going into depth on the topic. There is no other resource out there like this….Even within the text, the authors and editor have taken care to reduce redundancy so that the same information is not repeatedly covered in each chapter. Given the importance of the topics covered, it is a welcome addition to any clinician conducting neuropsychological evaluations with children.--Applied Neuropsychology: Child, 6/6/2016ƒƒThis is an instructive and informative book on pediatric validity testing that lays out the importance of assessing validity, the methods with which to assess validity, and the use of validity testing in specific types of examinations that commonly might call into question the accuracy of the obtained results. It is highly recommended reading for neuropsychologists involved in pediatric practice. *****!--Doody's Review Service, 2/29/2016Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. A Rationale for Performance Validity Testing in Child and Adolescent Assessment, Michael W. Kirkwood 2. Terminology and Diagnostic Concepts, Elisabeth M. S. Sherman 3. Understanding Deception from a Developmental Perspective, Eric Peterson & Robin L. Peterson 4. Performance and Symptom Validity: A Perspective from the Adult Literature, Glenn J. Larrabee II. Detection Methods and Other Validity Test Usage Matters 5. Review of Pediatric Performance and Symptom Validity Tests, Michael W. Kirkwood 6. Clinical Strategies to Assess the Credibility of Presentations in Children, Dominic A. Carone 7. Motivations Behind Noncredible Presentations: Why Children Feign and How to Make This Determination, David A. Baker & Michael W. Kirkwood 8. Managing Noncredible Performance in Pediatric Clinical Assessment, Amy K. Connery &Yana Suchy 9. Ethical Considerations in Pediatric Validity Testing, William S. MacAllister & Marsha Vasserman III. Validity Testing across Evaluative Settings 10. Child and Adolescent Psychoeducational Evaluations, Allyson G. Harrison 11. Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychological Evaluations with Medical Populations, Brian L. Brooks 12. Pediatric Sports-Related Concussion Evaluations, Martin L. Rohling, Jennifer Langhinrichsen-Rohling, & Melissa M. Womble 13. Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluations, Jacobus Donders 14. Disability: Social Security Supplemental Security Income Exams for Children, Michael D. Chafetz

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Book SynopsisResponding to evaluator and instructor demand, this book presents a diverse set of high-quality developmental evaluation (DE) case studies. Twelve insightful exemplars illustrate how DE is used to evaluate innovative initiatives in complex, dynamic environments, including a range of fields and international settings. Written by leading practitioners, chapters offer a rare window into what it takes to do DE, what roles must be fulfilled, and what results can be expected. Each case opens with an incisive introduction by the editors. The book also addresses frequently asked questions about DE, synthesizes key themes and lessons learned from the exemplars, and identifies eight essential principles of DE. See also Michael Quinn Patton's Developmental Evaluation, the authoritative presentation of DE.Trade Review"Central to this book is the notion that DE is principle-driven (a most refreshing change away from ‘best practices’). DE is about learning and adjusting innovations for systems change, providing a basis for evaluations that embrace adaptation as conditions shift. Whether you are an evaluation student, instructor, or practitioner, the cases will help you learn your way into DE. Use them as part of your ongoing apprenticeship, as DE is learned through practice. You will appreciate the emphasis on the readiness conditions needed for DE to flourish. For anyone committed to participatory inquiry and action research, this book will become a trusted companion."--Ricardo Ramirez, PhD, independent researcher and evaluation consultant, Guelph, Ontario, Canada "The contributors delve into the 'whats,' 'whys', and 'how-tos' of this powerful, adaptive model of evaluation. Chapters highlight key conceptual linkages to systems thinking and complexity theory and show how these ideas can come to life with community stakeholders and policymakers. The case studies are a treasure trove of powerful stories, practical guidance, and teaching tools that bring DE to life across populations, cultures, settings, and nations. Developmental Evaluation Exemplars represents a significant advancement in the theory, methods, and practice of evaluation and systems change."--Rebecca Campbell, PhD, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University "The field has been waiting for a book like this one. A well-balanced, diverse set of authors focus on good examples of DE practice. The book shows how innovative projects and programs require evaluation practices and approaches that honor complexity, flexibility, and systems thinking. It describes with clarity how DE actually happens in complex ecologies and settings across the globe. This book is written for any serious student of evaluation at the graduate or postgraduate level. I am very happy to add it to my shelf of required and recommended materials for my classes in education policy and evaluation."--Rodney Hopson, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign "This book demonstrates that DE is not just about applying tools and methods; it's about how evaluators can think more creatively, critically, strategically, and rigorously. It’s also about building trusting, credible, ethical relationships. The exemplars will challenge you to bring forth your best thinking and relating as an evaluator."--Beverly A. Parsons, PhD, Executive Director, InSites, Fort Collins, Colorado -An excellent resource for anyone who needs to use this type of evaluation method.--Doody's Review Service, 2/29/2016Table of Contents1. State of the Art and Practice of Developmental Evaluation: Answers to Common and Recurring Questions, Michael Quinn Patton 2. Cultural Responsivenessthrough Developmental Evaluation: Indigenous Innovations in Sport and Traditional Maori Recreation, Nan Wehipeihana, Kate McKegg,Veronica Thompson, & Kataraina Pipi 3. Using Developmental Evaluation to Support College Access and Success: Challenge Scholars, Srik Gopal, Katelyn Mack, & Cris Kutzli 4.Nine Guiding Principles to Help Youth Overcome Homelessness: A Principles-Focused Developmental Evaluation, Nora F. Murphy 5. Fostering Learning through Developmental Evaluation with a Nontraditional Arts Organization and a Traditional Community Funder, Jamie Gamble, Shawn Van Sluys, & Lisa Watson 6. Scienceand How We Care for Needy Young Children: The Frontiers of Innovation Initiative, Julie Asher, Nathaniel Foote, James Radner, & Tassy Warren 7. Developmental Evaluation’s Role in Supporting Community-Led Solutions for Maori and Pacific Young People’s Educational Success: The ASB Community Trust Maori and Pacific Education Initiative, Kate McKegg, Nan Wehipeihana, Moi Becroft, & Jennifer Gill 8. Developmental Evaluation in the McKnight Foundation’s Collaborative Crop Research Program: A Journey of Discovery, Marah Moore & Jane Maland Cady 9. An Example of Patch Evaluation: Vibrant Communities Canada, Mark Cabaj, Eric Leviten-Reid, Dana Vocisano, & Mabel Jean Rawlins 10. Outcome Harvesting: ADevelopmental Evaluation Inquiry Framework Supporting the Development of an International Social Change Network, Ricardo Wilson-Grau, Paul Kosterink, & Goele Scheers 11. Adapted Developmental Evaluation with USAID’s People-to-People Reconciliation Fund Program, Susan M. Allen, David Hunsicker, Mathias Kjaer, Rebekah Krimmel, Gabrielle Plotkin, & Kelly Skeith 12. Creating Safety to Explore:Strengthening Innovation in an Australian Indigenous Primary Health Care Settingthrough Developmental Evaluation, Samantha Togni, Deborah Askew, Lynne Rogers, Nichola Potter, Sonya Egert, Noel Hayman, Alan Cass, & Alex Brown 13. Leadership’s Role in Building the Education Sector’s Capacity to Use Evaluative Thinking: The Example of the Ontario Ministry of Education, Keiko Kuji-Shikatani, Mary Jean Gallagher, Richard Franz, & Megan Börner 14. Developmental Evaluation in Synthesis: Practitioners’ Perspectives, Kate McKegg & Nan Wehipeihana 15. The Developmental Evaluation Mindset: Eight Guiding Principles, Michael Quinn Patton

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Book SynopsisIncorporating cognitive, neuropsychological, and sociocultural perspectives, this authoritative text explains the psychological processes involved in reading and describes applications for educational practice. The book follows a clear developmental sequence, from the impact of the early family environment through the acquisition of emergent literacy skills and the increasingly complex abilities required for word recognition, reading fluency, vocabulary growth, and text comprehension. Linguistic and cultural factors in individual reading differences are examined, as are psychological dimensions of reading motivation and the personal and societal benefits of reading. Pedagogical Features *End-of-chapter discussion questions and suggestions for further reading. *Explicit linkages among theory, research, standards (including the Common Core State Standards), and instruction. *Engaging case studies at the beginning of each chapter. *Technology Toolbox explores thTrade Review"I highly recommend this book. It provides an up-to-date perspective on the field, with an effective blend of theory, research, and instructional implications. The developmental focus is a particular strength and makes the book stand apart. Professionals will appreciate the depth of scholarship, and students will appreciate the nontechnical presentation of research findings. The case studies and discussion questions enhance the text's value for courses in psychology and education. I plan to use it in my own courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels."--Linda Baker, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County “This book excels at presenting a thoughtful and accessible accounting of the state of affairs in reading development. The authors blend two traditionally separate fields of inquiry--research on reading processes and classroom literacy instruction--in a novel way, advancing our understanding in both areas. This important resource will find an eager audience of graduate-level instructors and students, as well as researchers and practitioners interested in learning more about each other’s domains of expertise while garnering a deeper understanding of the psychology of reading.”--David Therriault, PhD, School of Human Development and Organizational Studies, University of Florida "I love this book. It provides a thorough overview of all the most important work to date on the psychology of reading. Well organized and easy to read, this is a wonderful text for courses in the psychology of reading or for teacher education reading development courses. Students will benefit from the clear and concise summary of research and the links to classroom practice."--Susan Parault Dowds, PhD, Department of Community Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota -The Psychology of Reading: Theory and Applications…addresses the interests of both psychologists and educators. It discusses, in an admirably impartial manner, the research conducted by cognitive psychologists into the reading process along with some of the theoretical models such research has stimulated….The book is organized developmentally….The writing style is straightforward and clear. The chapters begin with case studies that serve as advanced organizers by highlighting the issues discussed in the chapter in a vivid manner….The book would be useful as a textbook in classes in reading, language development, and educational psychology. At the same time, psychologists wishing to brush up on current research on reading would benefit from the authors' fair, research-based approach to issues.--PsycCRITIQUES, 7/18/2016Table of Contents1. Families and Reading 2. Emergent Literacy 3. Learning to Read Words 4. Skilled Word Reading 5. Reading Fluency 6. Vocabulary 7. Theoretical Models of Reading Comprehension 8. Components of Reading Comprehension 9. Motivation to Read 10. Linguistic Variation and Reading 11. Why Reading?: The Psychosocial Benefits of Reading

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Book SynopsisPreparing students to become informed, critical consumers of research, this accessible text builds essential skills for understanding research reports, evaluating the implications for evidence-based practice, and communicating findings to different audiences. It demystifies qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods designs and provides step-by-step procedures for judging the strengths and limitations of any study. Excerpts from real research reports are used as opportunities to develop methodological knowledge and practice analytic skills. Based on sound pedagogic principles, the text is structured for diverse learning styles: visual learners (concept maps, icons), active learners (building-block exercises and templates for writing), and story learners (examples, reading guides, and reflections). Pedagogical Features *Rubrics, checklists of steps to take, and reading guides that walk students through analyzing different types of research articles. *Journal abstracTrade Review"At last, we have a clearly written and extremely accessible book on research--both qualitative and quantitative--for students and others reading (and doing) research! Readers learn all the conventions of research that people usually have to discover on their own, such as how to cite people, use APA style, and even how to list references. The book explains when and how a researcher would use both qualitative and quantitative methods, including ways to use them together. The chapter on ethnography provides one of the best descriptions of this method and its complexities that I have seen."--Ann Lieberman, EdD, Senior Scholar, Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education, Stanford University "As a teacher educator, I am concerned that my students develop the ability to understand just what the research in their field does and does not say, and the implications for practice. This very useful text will serve that goal. It is appropriate for introductory educational research courses for both preservice and inservice education students. I appreciate that the text is designed for readers with a variety of cognitive styles, and that it uses visual representations and concept maps to explain research processes. It discusses the assumptions and methodologies employed by different research designs and provides a great understanding of the limitations of descriptive research (especially test reports) to drive policy."--Katherine K. Merseth, EdD, Senior Lecturer and Director of Teacher Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education "The emphasis on research literacy is essential in training forward-thinking educators. Most students at the master's level will not be engaged in deep experimental research, but as future practitioners, they will need to understand the published research and conduct 'in-house' studies. That is where this book can serve its most important function. The discussion of sampling (often the weakest link in a research study) is very good. The final chapter, on doing reviews--a frequently overlooked topic--brings everything together and serves as an excellent synthesis."--Louis Berry, PhD, School of Education (Emeritus), University of Pittsburgh "This is a good introduction-to-research text, particularly for students not interested in doing research. The material on critiquing research articles is first-rate. You could depend on a student being able to critique a research article after successfully completing a course using this text."--Marilyn Petty Glick, PhD, Instructor, Department of Education, Indiana University Kokomo "I like the concept maps and the end-of-chapter resources and performance tasks."--Norma K. Clark, PhD, former director, Graduate Programs in Education, Delaware State University "The authors succinctly and logically summarize the salient features and designs most commonly aligned with qualitative researchers. They provide appropriate examples of scholarly work to illustrate the various designs."--Susan Kushner Benson, PhD, Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership, University of Akron -Table of ContentsI. Introduction to Research and Information Literacy 1. Introduction to Research Literacy 2. Information Literacy: Accessing and Searching Digital Resources II. Qualitative Research 3. Qualitative Research: Introduction and Overview 4. Ethnography 5. Other Qualitative Designs III. Quantitative Research: The Basics 6. Introduction to Quantitative Research 7. Descriptive Statistics and Data Displays IV. Experimental Research 8. Introduction to Experimental Research 9. Factorial Designs: Between-Group and Repeated-Measures Designs 10. Single-Subject Research and Designs V. Nonexperimental Research 11. Nonexperimental Group Comparisons 12. Correlations Research VI. Mixing and Creating Methods 13. Mixed Methods Research 14. Program Evaluation and Teacher Evaluation 15. Practitioner Research VII. Research Reviews 16. Professional Research Reviews 17. Writing a Student Review Essay Appendix. Sample Answers to Review Questions

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Book SynopsisPreparing students to become informed, critical consumers of research, this accessible text builds essential skills for understanding research reports, evaluating the implications for evidence-based practice, and communicating findings to different audiences. It demystifies qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods designs and provides step-by-step procedures for judging the strengths and limitations of any study. Excerpts from real research reports are used as opportunities to develop methodological knowledge and practice analytic skills. Based on sound pedagogic principles, the text is structured for diverse learning styles: visual learners (concept maps, icons), active learners (building-block exercises and templates for writing), and story learners (examples, reading guides, and reflections). Pedagogical Features *Rubrics, checklists of steps to take, and reading guides that walk students through analyzing different types of research articles. *Journal abstracTrade Review"At last, we have a clearly written and extremely accessible book on research--both qualitative and quantitative--for students and others reading (and doing) research! Readers learn all the conventions of research that people usually have to discover on their own, such as how to cite people, use APA style, and even how to list references. The book explains when and how a researcher would use both qualitative and quantitative methods, including ways to use them together. The chapter on ethnography provides one of the best descriptions of this method and its complexities that I have seen."--Ann Lieberman, EdD, Senior Scholar, Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education, Stanford University "As a teacher educator, I am concerned that my students develop the ability to understand just what the research in their field does and does not say, and the implications for practice. This very useful text will serve that goal. It is appropriate for introductory educational research courses for both preservice and inservice education students. I appreciate that the text is designed for readers with a variety of cognitive styles, and that it uses visual representations and concept maps to explain research processes. It discusses the assumptions and methodologies employed by different research designs and provides a great understanding of the limitations of descriptive research (especially test reports) to drive policy."--Katherine K. Merseth, EdD, Senior Lecturer and Director of Teacher Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education "The emphasis on research literacy is essential in training forward-thinking educators. Most students at the master's level will not be engaged in deep experimental research, but as future practitioners, they will need to understand the published research and conduct 'in-house' studies. That is where this book can serve its most important function. The discussion of sampling (often the weakest link in a research study) is very good. The final chapter, on doing reviews--a frequently overlooked topic--brings everything together and serves as an excellent synthesis."--Louis Berry, PhD, School of Education (Emeritus), University of Pittsburgh "This is a good introduction-to-research text, particularly for students not interested in doing research. The material on critiquing research articles is first-rate. You could depend on a student being able to critique a research article after successfully completing a course using this text."--Marilyn Petty Glick, PhD, Instructor, Department of Education, Indiana University Kokomo "I like the concept maps and the end-of-chapter resources and performance tasks."--Norma K. Clark, PhD, former director, Graduate Programs in Education, Delaware State University "The authors succinctly and logically summarize the salient features and designs most commonly aligned with qualitative researchers. They provide appropriate examples of scholarly work to illustrate the various designs."--Susan Kushner Benson, PhD, Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership, University of Akron -Table of ContentsI. Introduction to Research and Information Literacy 1. Introduction to Research Literacy 2. Information Literacy: Accessing and Searching Digital Resources II. Qualitative Research 3. Qualitative Research: Introduction and Overview 4. Ethnography 5. Other Qualitative Designs III. Quantitative Research: The Basics 6. Introduction to Quantitative Research 7. Descriptive Statistics and Data Displays IV. Experimental Research 8. Introduction to Experimental Research 9. Factorial Designs: Between-Group and Repeated-Measures Designs 10. Single-Subject Research and Designs V. Nonexperimental Research 11. Nonexperimental Group Comparisons 12. Correlations Research VI. Mixing and Creating Methods 13. Mixed Methods Research 14. Program Evaluation and Teacher Evaluation 15. Practitioner Research VII. Research Reviews 16. Professional Research Reviews 17. Writing a Student Review Essay Appendix. Sample Answers to Review Questions

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