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

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Book SynopsisExposure to stressful life experiences can disrupt key regulatory systems in the body and contribute to a variety of negative health outcomes. This authoritative text takes a biopsychosocial approach to understanding the role of stress in alcohol use disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and other chronic diseases. It presents cutting-edge knowledge about how stressors are conceptualized and measured; connections to disease processes; systemic racism as a significant, ongoing stressor for people of color; and factors that promote resilience. For each of the disorders discussed, proven and promising stress-targeted clinical interventions are reviewed. Student-friendly features include an end-of-book glossary and an extensive bibliography to facilitate in-depth study of selected topics of interest.Trade Review"McCarty provides a tour-de-force synthesis of the massive literature on the biopsychological bases of a range of debilitating and life-threatening diseases. His thorough telling embraces the history of major discoveries and leaves us with a clear picture of the status quo. This is the book clinicians need as they conceive of innovative and timely treatments, and it is an excellent primary text for a graduate course in Health Psychology or Psychosomatic Disorders."--Wolfgang Linden, PhD, Dipl-Psych, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Canada "Stress is a ubiquitous element of modern life. This volume provides a comprehensive view of the history and current conceptualizations of stress, as well as connections to both physical disease and psychological and behavioral challenges. Chapters cover essential topics in stress research and interventions, with accessible language and informative tables and illustrations. This is a great resource in a complex area, and one that will likely become a standard reference and text."--Richard M. Ryan, PhD, Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University; Distinguished Professor, Ewha Womans University, South Korea "This book is a masterful achievement. It examines the intricate relationships that exist between stress, health, and behavior, beginning with one of the best historical reviews of the conceptualization of health and disease that I have seen, and following with comprehensive accounts of measurement approaches and specific disease processes. The chapter on the impact of racism as an acute and chronic stressor is particularly important. This book should be on the shelf of every clinical health psychologist and consultation-liaison psychiatrist. It is an outstanding text for advanced undergraduate courses in stress and health and health psychology, and for graduate courses in health psychology and behavioral medicine."--Alan L. Peterson, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Chief, Division of Behavioral Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio-This book is well written and adaptable to fit the needs of a wide audience. It is as suitable for an undergraduate course as it is for individuals seeking to improve their understanding of stress-related disorders….*****--Doody's Review Service, 09/08/2023Table of ContentsPreface 1. Historical Aspects of the Stress Field 2. Biological Measures of Stress 3. Behavioral Measures of Stress 4. Stress and Alcohol Use 5. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 6. Stress and Depression 7. Stress and Cardiovascular Disease 8. Stress and Diabetes 9. Stress and the Gastrointestinal System 10. Stress and Cancer 11. Stress and Infectious Diseases 12. Systemic Racism as a Stressor 13. Resilience Glossary of Terms References Index

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Book SynopsisPsychotherapists just starting out in the field often have more questions than answers: Am I really cut out for this job? Where do I want my career to be heading? How do I deal with my reactions to clients, or theirs to me? In this empathic book, seasoned therapist and supervisor Robert Taibbi speaks directly to new clinicians about the world of work and the workplace, the arc of careers, and the keys to staying creative and energized. The book can be read sequentially or readers can dip into any of the 59 concise chapters on such topics as honing clinical skills, first aid when sessions go off the rails, supervision problems, transitioning into private practice, and how to be wise. Insightful reflection questions are woven throughout. See also other essential resources for new clinicians--Becoming a Therapist, Second Edition, by Suzanne Bender and Edward Messner, which covers what to say and why, starting from the very first session, and The Mental Health CTrade Review"This book distills deep clinical wisdom, gained over a lifetime, into a collection of absolute gems. Several dozen (wonderfully short) chapters each capture a vital aspect of transformative therapy. Others provide profoundly helpful morsels of wise, pragmatic guidance for the journey of becoming a good therapist. This book is a gift to beginning therapists."--Patricia L. Papernow, EdD, author of Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships "This wise and informative book will teach you what it is like to become a therapist, and how to be a good one. It is chock-full of excellent advice."--Michael P. Nichols, PhD, author of The Lost Art of Listening "Every therapist (or would-be) needs this highly personal, insightful, painfully honest book. Taibbi writes in a conversational tone, spilling his own story in engaging detail and inviting the reader to look deeply into their own motives and expectations about the profession. Fifty-nine short chapters make the book useful as a reference work: Don’t like your supervisor? Chapter 33. Sexual feelings for a client? Chapter 31. Thinking about going private? Chapter 50. There is a ton of really good, real-world clinical guidance in this book, but Taibbi also has a deeper focus. He helps readers look inward and be open to their own emotional experience, rather than find ways to 'fix' people. Taibbi emphasizes the intimate, personal nature of the work and the therapist’s full engagement--and that is what makes the book so valuable."--David Waters, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine, University of Virginia "This comprehensive, wide-ranging, practical guide provides a window into the actual experience of becoming a therapist. Based on decades of clinical experience, it outlines the joys and challenges of the adventure, providing clear guidance, engaging exercises, and sensible dos and don’ts for every step of the way. Simultaneously wise and playful, and full of honest, real-life examples, this is a 'must read' for beginning therapists and their mentors alike."--Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Psychology, part time, Harvard Medical School-Table of ContentsI. Starting Out 1. Why Do You Want to Be a Therapist? A Question & Answer in Two Parts 2. Reflections: My Becoming a Therapist 3. Why Doing Therapy is Hard Work 4. Transitions: From the Academic to the Agency World 5. Piling On: Common Clinical Challenges 6. Reflections: My First Year II. Your Work 7. Six Ways to Build Rapport 8. Be the Adult 9. What Can’t You Do? 10. Coping with Anxiety: Approach, Avoid, or Bind? 11. The Relationship Triangle 12. Making the Most of Parallel Process 13. Shifting Focus: How Therapy is Different from Normal Conversation 14. Therapy’s Many Voices 15. Therapy as a Pragmatic Sport 16. Creative Formats: Thinking Outside the Box 17. Therapy as Performance 18. Handling Self-Disclosure 19. Sounds of Silence 20. Everything to Know About Resistance 21. Getting on Track and Staying There 22. Changing the Emotional Climate 23. The Challenge of Couple Therapy 24. Three Big Obstacles in Relationships 25. Children, Families, and Therapy 26. Working with Play 27. Time to Check In 28. First Aid for Those Awful Sessions 29. When a Client Is in Crisis 30. Working with Clients Who are Different From You 31. Handling Sexual Attraction: It’s Gonna Happen 32. Those You Can’t Help III. Your Workplace 33. So, You Don’t Like Your Supervisor? 34. What Your Supervisor’s World Is Like 35. Time to Leave Your Therapist? 36. Clients Are not Vicarious Outlets 37. When You Don’t Like Your Clients 38. Working in Challenging Environments 39. When You're Having a Hard Time 40. So, What Do You Do All Day? 41. Organization One: Taking Control of Your Day 42. Organization Two: Setting Priorities IV. Your Career 43. Your Work: A Job, a Career, a Calling 44. One Year Out: Moving from Content to Process 45. Moving On: Coming into Your Power 46. A Voice of Your Own 47. How to Use Trainings 48. When You Outgrow Your Job 49. Transitions: Clinician to Supervisor 50. Going Private 51. Reflections: Looking Back at a Career V. You 52. Are You a Builder or a Discoverer? 53. Creating a Balanced Life 54. Getting Closure: Writing to Heal Old Wounds 55. Reflections: My Big Day in Court 56. Run Toward What You Fear 57. Your Life as a Movie 58. What’s Your Relationship with Your Life? 59. How to Be Wise References Index

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Book SynopsisIdeal for graduate students and more seasoned qualitative researchers, this is the first guide to writing and publishing in a range of both scholarly and popular formats--from journal articles and monographs to op-eds and fictional works. Award-winning author Patricia Leavy covers everything from how to develop a unique writer's voice to how to craft a successful book proposal, understand a publishing contract, establish relationships with editors, and much more. The book is filled with effective tools for using data and theory in different genres of writing, building a profile as a scholar, and getting research findings out into the world. Instructive features throughout include âœdos and donâts, writing prompts, annotated sample letters and proposals, excerpts from published works, and end-of-chapter writing activities.

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Book SynopsisWhy are first impressions so powerful? How do we âœknowâ what others are like when we cannot read their minds? How can scientists measure biases that people do not want to admit--or do not know they have? This engaging text delves into social cognition by exploring major questions in the field through an everyday lens. Students are introduced to core concepts and processes pertaining to how people come to know themselves and understand the behavior of others. Classic and contemporary findings and experimental methods are explained. The text connects the research to pressing contemporary problems--the roots of political polarization, why even rational people fall prey to misinformation, and the best ways to reduce prejudice. Boxed definitions of key terms are included throughout.

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Book SynopsisNow in a revised and updated fourth edition incorporating advances in research and instructional practices, this well-established text accessibly introduces theories and models related to reading.

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Book SynopsisCovering both the theory and practice of evaluation in one engaging volume, this leading text is now in a revised third edition. It features additional evaluation approaches, such as the Indigenous paradigm; new examples, ranging from small to large and multi-site evaluations; and more. Instructors praise the diverse evaluations, many with reflective commentary from evaluators, and rich pedagogical features. The text describes the major theoretical paradigms in evaluation and the ways they inform methodological choices. Readers learn effective strategies for clarifying their own theoretical assumptions; working with stakeholders; developing questions; using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs; choosing data collection and sampling strategies; analyzing data; and communicating and utilizing findings. The book includes guidance for planning an evaluation of a specific project or program. Extensive recommended online resources and tools are provided at the compa

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

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Book SynopsisKarl König and Wulf-Volker Lindner have distilled their many years of research, rich clinical experience, and extensive theoretical knowledge of analytic group psychotherapy. Now, for the first time in English, they present their Gottingen model of group therapy, a welcome addition to the literature that greatly extends our understanding of the complex processes of groups and their ability to promote growth and healing. Informed by Freudian, Foulkesian, and object relations approaches to individual and group analytic therapy, Konig and Lindner's extensive theoretical understanding of groups and individuals is saturated with a flexible common sense that moves comfortably between theory and practical application. They are at their best in explaining the transition between the therapist's essential human experience and his role in the group when they discuss such matters as the understanding of neutrality as a dynamic concept, the situations that trigger transference, and the functioning of the therapist as a model of openness. It is the transitional areas and forces that are the most in focus for the authors: those between individual and group, between group and therapist, between inside and outside, and between the learning of the therapist and the growth of group members. It is a testament to the authors' skill that they are able to explore these areas at the same time as they outline practical approaches to a full range of topics that need to be considered in the conduct of group therapy.Trade ReviewWith clarity, precision and thoughtfulness, the authors, renown in Germany, draw from the work of American, British and European schools, explain the theory and practice of the Göttingen model of group therapy. Basic concepts are defined systematically and illustrated with clinical examples. The references to modern German literature are extremely useful. This is an excellent introduction for mental health professionals with many insights for experienced clinicians. -- Earl Hopper, Ph.D.I give a warm welcome to this book which gives to English readers their first opportunity to learn in depth how analytic group psychotherapy is taught and practiced in Germany. The authors give a clear detailed account of the similarities and differences between Foulkes' Group Analysis and the Göttingen model, knowledge of which will add considerably to our therapeutic repertoire. The careful analysis of levels of regression and how these can be recognized and controlled is illuminating and we can appreciate the careful research that our German colleagues have been able to carry out. This book should be in the library of all teaching institutions and will be of value to the individual practitioner. -- Malcolm Pines, F.R.C. PsychKönig and Lindner's book constitutes an unusually successful marriage between a broadly based text and a wealth of applied clinical observations. In spite of the fact that this volume integrates several schools of thought, it is eminently readable and complements ideally the North American literature in this field. -- John T. Salvendy, M.D.This book is at once a compact handbook for the teacher of group therapy, a source of thoughtful new ideas for the scholar and researcher, an integration and review of the foundations and current state of the art, and an inviting and easily accessible primer for the relative newcomer to group therapy field. It is clearly written and so beautifully translated that the reader has no hint that it was not originally written in English. Psychoanalytic Group Therapy is a brilliant and wise addition to our understanding of the power of the group to affect healing. It will be welcomed by all therapists who feel that psychoanalysis and group dynamics form a powerful partnership towards the treatment of human suffering... -- David E. Scharff, M.D., International Psychotherapy Institute and the IPA Committee on Family and Couple PsychoanalysisThis book is at once a compact handbook for the teacher of group therapy, a source of thoughtful new ideas for the scholar and researcher, an integration and review of the foundations and current state of the art, and an inviting and easily accessible primer for the relative newcomer to group therapy field. It is clearly written and so beautifully translated that the reader has no hint that it was not originally written in English. Psychoanalytic Group Therapy is a brilliant and wise addition to our understanding of the power of the group to affect healing. It will be welcomed by all therapists who feel that psychoanalysis and group dynamics form a powerful partnership towards the treatment of human suffering. -- David E. Scharff, M.D., International Psychotherapy Institute and the IPA Committee on Family and Couple Psychoanalysis

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Book SynopsisMoving beyond the traditional, and unproductive, rivalry between the fields of motivation and cognition, this book integrates the two domains to shed new light on the control of goal-directed action. Renowned social and motivational psychologists present concise formulations of the latest research programs which are effectively mapping the territory, providing new findings, and suggesting innovative strategies for future research. Ideally structured for classroom use, this book will effectively familiarize readers with important theories in the psychology of action. Trade ReviewThis book is a must read for anyone interested in human motivation. In this well-edited volume, top theorists and researchers bring us up to date on their efforts to integrate cognition and motivation through the use of goal concepts and a focus on action. Not only is motivation back but along with it such important topics as intention, willpower, self-regulation, and the dynamics of action. --Lawrence A. Pervin, Ph.D., Rutgers University The artificial separation of cognition and motivation was an unfortunate by-product of the demise of grand theories in psychology. This book takes a large step toward re-integrating these constructs. It does more, however: it integrates the new with old. Although the scholarship that enlightens these chapters is impressive in its currency, the underlying issues addressed--the role of consciousness in life, the operation of choice and will in action, the basically functional nature of behavior--take us back to our roots in the great age of the classical approaches. --Russell G. Geen, Ph.D., Curators' Professor of Psychology, University of MissouriThe aspiration of the editors implied in the title of this important volume--to find a link between action and cognition--is as admirable as it is risky. For decades, cognition has relied heavily on the computer model of the mind, and like the computer, had no conceptual instruments to allow for derivations about behavior and action. Action could be modeled in the robotics. But the robot that engages in motion requires an external source of energy, independent of the software that runs it. This is not so in the case of living organisms where `software' and `hardware' are intimately interlaced. The editors are to be congratulated for taking the risk and achieving a most promising breakthrough in the search for a conceptual union between cognition and action. --Robert B. Zajonc, Ph.D. - This book is a must read for...academics teaching courses such as motivation and emotion, the psychology of motivation, or cognitive psychology where the topic of affect is addressed to some degree. If you want to get the latest theorizing for your students or your own personal research, I recommend that you get your hands on this volume. --Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 1/24/1996Table of ContentsI. SOURCES AND CONTENTS OF ACTION GOALS1. All Goals Are Not Created Equal: An Organismic Perspective on the Nature of Goals and Their Regulation, Richard M. Ryan, Kennon M. Sheldon, Tim Kasser, and Edward L. Deci2. Self-Regulation and Ego Threat: Motivated Cognition, Self-Deception, and Destructive Goal Setting, Roy F. Baumeister3. On the Substitutability of Self-Protective Mechanisms, Abraham Tesser, Leonard L. Martin, and David P. Cornell4. Implicit Theories as Organizers of Goals and Behavior, Carol S. Dweck5. Ideals, Oughts, and Regulatory Outcome Focus: Relating Afect and Motivation to Distinct Pains and Pleasures, E. Tory HigginsII. AFFECTIVE INFLUENCES ON ACTION GOALS6. Feelings and Their Motivational Implications: Moods and the Action Sequence, Norbert Schwarz and Gerd Bohner7. Depression, Control Motivation, and Person Perception, Gifford Weary and Katherine Gannon8. Emotional Influences on Cognitive Processing, with Implications for Theories of Both, Eric KlingerIII. PREPARING TO ACTA. Mental Construction of the Goal9. From Good Intentions to Willpower, Walter Mischel10. Mental Stimulation, Motivation, and Action, Shelley E. Taylor and Lien B. Pham11. Positive Fantasy and Motivation, Gabrielle Oettingen12. Time in Action: Dynamics and the Mental Control of Behavior, Robin R. Vallacher and J. KaufmanB: Planning and Coordinating Action13. The Volitional Benefits of Planning, Peter M. Gollwitzer14. Striving and Feeling: Personal Goals and Subjective Well-Being, Robert A. Emmons15. Effortful Pursuit of Personal Goals in Daily Life, Nancy Cantor and Hart BlantonIV. EFFORTFUl CONTROL OF ACTION16. Volitional Choices in the Goal Achievement Process, Edwin A. Locke and Amy Kristof17. The Directive Influence of Attitudes on Behavior, Icek Ajzen18. Self-Regulatory and Other Non-Ability-Related Determinants of Skill Acquisition, Ruth Kanfer19. Brehm's Theory of Motivation as a Model of Effort and Cardiovascular Response, Rex A. WrightV. NONCONSCIOUS CONTROL OF ACTION20. Automaticity in Action: The Unconscious as Repository fo Chronic Goals and Motives, John A. Bargh and Kimberly Barndollar21. The Feeling of Doing, Matthew E. Ansfield and Daniel M. WegnerVI. GOAL INFLUENCES ON SOCIAL INTERACTION22. Person Perception under Pressure: When Motivation Brings About Egocentrism, Robert A. Wicklund and Gisela Steins23. Expectancy Influences in Social Interaction: The Moderating Role of Social Goals, Steven L. Neuberg24. Beyond Accuracy: Defense and Impression Motives in Heuristic and Systematic Information Processing, Shelly Chaiken, Roger Giner-Sorolla, and Serena Chen25. Awareness of Influence as a Precondition for Implementing Correctional Goals, Fritz Strack and Bettina HannoverVII. DISCUSSIONS26. Goals as Knowledge Structures, Arie W. Kruglanski27. The Role of Conscious Thought in a Theory of Motivation and Cognition: The Uncertainty Orientation Paradigm, Richard M. Sorrentino28. Some Ways in Which Goals Differ and Some Implications of Those Differences, Charles S. Carver

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Book SynopsisSince the 1980s, personality psychologists from a range of perspectives have found the five-factor model to be an effective tool for identifying and structuring personality attributes. Measuring individual differences in terms of degrees of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and openness to experience, the model provides a common language for the field of personality psychology while, at the same time, it supports widely divergent approaches. How has the model evolved over time, and how has it been challenged? Are these five dimensions adequate to describe the entire range of personality traits? This timely and inclusive volume addresses these and other questions as it explores the five-factor model's theoretical underpinnings, initiating a fruitful dialogue among some of the leading figures in contemporary personality research. Trade ReviewThis volume is a much-needed examination of the five-factor model and its contribution to the ongoing revolution in theorizing about personality. The book demonstrates that the five-factor model is much more than an extraordinarily consistent and perhaps universal empirical picture of five basic personality dimensions. The volume presents perspectives from the new wave of theorizing that will replace the grand old theories of personality, a wave to which the five-factor model contributes. Both the novice and the journeyman in personality will profit greatly from studying this highly readable volume. --Donald W. Fiske, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, University of ChicagoOne of the most significant contributions to the resurgence of personality psychology in the last 15 years is the establishment of the five-factor model of personality traits. This collection of six ambitious and integrative essays written by leading scholars in personality psychology marks a coming of age for the five-factor model. Many articles and books demonstrate the range and the facility of 'the Big Five' as a grand scheme for organizing dispositional characteristics in personality. But this impressive volume is distinguished for the authors' efforts to generate new theoretical perspectives informed by the five-factor trait model and to link the model to lines of theorizing coming out of evolutionary psychology, sociology, anthropology, and the humanities. As such, this volume begins what promises to be a long and fruitful conversation among scholars of different stripes and varied disciplines about persons, personality, and the nature of human individuality. --Dan P. McAdams, Ph.D., Professor of Human Development and Psychology, Northwestern University - ...a highly stimulating and suggestive work. --Choice, 3/17/1996ƒƒ The Five-Factor Model of Personality is an invaluable resource in the field of personality, social, and clinical psychology. Highly recommended! --Internet Bookwatch, 3/17/1996Table of Contents1. The Curious History of the Five-Factor Model, John M. Digman2. The Language of Personality: Lexical Perspectives on the Five-Factor Model, Gerard Saucier and Lewis R. Goldberg3. Toward a New Generation of Personality Theories: Theoretical Contexts for the Five-Factor Model, Robert R. McCrae and Paul T. Costa, Jr. 4. A Dyadic Interactional Perspective on the Five-Factor Model, Jerry S. Wiggins and Paul D. Trapnell5. A Socioanalytic Perspective on the Five-Factor Model, Robert Hogan6. Social Adaptation and Five Major Factors of Personality, David M. Buss

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Book SynopsisNeuropsychologists are increasingly involved in the assessment and management of sports-related concussion. This is the only book to provide practical guidelines for evaluating mild head injury and making crucial return-to-play decisions for athletes at all levels, from schoolchildren to high school, college, and professional players. Essential basic knowledge is presented and exemplary concussion management programs are described in depth. Coverage encompasses the most sophisticated, evidence-based neurocognitive techniques, including computerized test batteries for pre- and postconcussion assessment. With special attention to ethical and professional issues, the book provides keys to successful collaboration with physicians, coaches and trainers, and patients and their families.Trade ReviewAs neuropsychological assessment, especially computerized, plays an increasingly prominent role in the recognition and management of athletic mild traumatic brain injury, this comprehensive text is a 'must read' for the entire sports medicine team treating such injuries. Written by a 'who’s who' in the field, and covering all age groups, this is by far the most salient text on this important subject.--Robert C. Cantu, MD, Neurosurgery Service, Emerson Hospital; Neurological Sports Injury Center, Brigham and Women’s HospitalThis practical yet scholarly volume provides important information for those interested in sports neuropsychology. It includes useful suggestions for handling many professional issues that neuropsychologists face when evaluating an athlete, including the key (and difficult) question of how to evaluate recovery from concussion and determine an athlete's readiness to return to play. This up-to-date book will be of benefit to both experienced and beginning neuropsychologists involved in this new area of work.--George P. Prigatano, PhD, Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterAthletes frequently suffer concussions, and neuropsychologists are increasingly playing a role in assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play. This book provides both breadth and depth in the areas of concussion management and sports neuropsychology. The chapters are interesting, unique, and written by leaders in the field. I consider it essential reading for professionals interested in sports neuropsychology.--Grant L. Iverson, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Canada - The text will likely be of greatest interest to neuropsychologists....[It] will be of interest to other sports medicine clinicians who are interested in obtaining an in-depth appreciation of the history and development of neurocognitive testing in sports, and how various cognitive functions are assessed by the different computerized neurocognitive tests. Athletic trainers and team physicians may find the chapter on sideline assessment particularly useful. Students or neuroscientists needing a review of sports concussion epidemiology and basic concussion pathophysiology will also find the book valuable....Sports Neuropsychology is well-written, does not suffer from the redundancy found in many edited texts, and should be considered a useful and authoritative review of the status of this emerging specialty. --Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 2/8/2006ƒƒ This timely resource represents a compilation of historical, conceptual, developmental, and applied knowledge concerning the neuropsychological sequelae and implications of sports-related concussive injuries in both amateur and professional athletes....A welcome addition to the broader field of clinical neuropsychology providing a blueprint that maps out new avenues for clinical practice. It covers a wide range of conceptual and practical issues concerning the diagnosis and treatment of concussive injuries, and is an excellent resource for practicing clinicians working with a broad spectrum of competitive athletes. --Developmental Neuropsychology, 2/8/2006ƒƒ The book is well-referenced and very readable....The book is well edited so that the writing style flows naturally....Ample ideas for research can be found throughout the text....It would serve well as a reference book for professionals involved with sports programs or neurological rehabilitation. --Physical Therapy, 2/8/2006ƒƒ An interesting and useful book, because it sheds light on a relatively novel but growing area of clinical practice for neurologists and clinical neuropsychologists and includes valuable practical information for someone interested in developing a sports concussion management program. Concussion management certainly appears to be a burgeoning field, and this book does an excellent job of discussing practical matters critical for assisting in the care of athletes at all levels of competition. --Archives of Neurology, 2/8/2006Table of ContentsI. Sports Neuropsychology in Context1. Sports: A New Frontier for Neuropsychology, Jeffrey T. Barth, Donna K. Broshek, and Jason R. Freeman2. A History of Sports-Related Concussions: A Neuropsychological Perspective, Eric A. Zillmer, Jillian Schneider, Jennifer Tinker, and Catherine I. Kaminaris3. Consulting with Athletes: Rewards and Pitfalls, Ruben J. EchemendíaII. Concussion Assessment and Management4. Definition, Physiology, and Severity of Cerebral Concussion, Frank M. Webbe5. Epidemiology of Cerebral Concussion: The Extent of the Problem, Stephen N. Macciocchi6. Assessing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury on the Sideline, William B. Barr7. Return to Play, Ruben J. EchemendíaIII. Testing Programs8. Concussion Management Programs for School-Age Children, Jill Brooks9. Creating a Successful Concussion Management Program at the High School Level, Jamie Pardini and Micky Collins10. Neuropsychological Testing Programs for College Athletes, Philip Schatz and Tracey Covassin11. Neuropsychological Assessment of the Professional Athlete, Mark R. LovellIV. Computerized Neuropsychological Test Batteries12. The ImPACT Neuropsychological Test Battery, Mark R. Lovell13. The HeadMinder Concussion Resolution Index, Tanya Kaushik and David M. Erlanger14. CogSport, Alexander Collie, Paul Maruff, David Darby, Michael Makdissi, Paul McCrory, and Michael McStephen15. Sports Concussion Applications of the Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics Sports Medicine Battery, Joseph Bleiberg, Alison Cernich, and Dennis ReevesV. Views from within the Sports Medicine Team16. The Athletic Trainer's Point of View, John L. Furtado17. The Team Physician's Point of View, Margot Putukian

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Book SynopsisIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder, causing pain, discomfort, and embarrassment to millions. While medically based treatments have demonstrated only limited effectiveness, recent research strongly supports the role of psychosocial factors in both symptom expression and symptom control. This book presents a brief cognitive-behavioral treatment approach that is suitable for use with individuals or groups. Delineating a clear medical rationale, the authors help clinicians both to reduce the stigma associated with IBS and to overcome client resistance to psychological treatment. Effective techniques are outlined for helping clients manage anxiety, anger, and shame; enhance their self-efficacy and stress management skills; and alleviate gastrointestinal distress. Session-by-session guidelines are illuminated by such useful features as sample therapist-client dialogues, lists of important points to cover, troubleshooting tips, and examples of recommended handouts and forms. Also covered in depth are treatment issues specific to women. Trade ReviewThis groundbreaking volume integrates the latest scientific and clinical information about a disorder that has been too long ignored in the literature. Varied and interesting chapters cover little-known research as well as novel CBT applications. I particularly appreciated the authors' gender-related analysis, as well as the specific applied exercises, forms, and suggestions for interrupting the cycle of pain and psychological distress. Researchers, students, teachers, and clinicians from both medical and applied social science disciplines will find a wealth of useful information in this excellent volume. I welcome and applaud this outstanding contribution. --Judith Worell, PhD, University of KentuckyThis book is unique for two reasons. First, it explains for the first time how gender socialization and abuse can contribute to the development of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which affects women far more than men, and shows how to incorporate gender issues into treatment. Second, the authors are able to draw upon their experience conducting two large-scale controlled trials of cognitive-behavioral therapy for IBS to provide concrete, practical guidelines for therapists. This book will be invaluable to clinicians and should become a required text for training clinical psychologists and psychiatrists in the management of IBS and other functional somatic complaints. --William E. Whitehead, PhD, Co-Director, University of North Carolina Center for Gastrointestinal Functional and Motility DisordersThis book effectively presents an empirically supported treatment--in both individual and group formats--for a surprisingly common stress-related somatic problem. Irritable Bowel Syndrome has heretofore received too little attention, owing to the shame, gender bias, and minimization processes that the authors describe and combat so well. This text will be highly useful for advanced graduate students, as well as seasoned researchers and clinicians in the often overlapping fields of cognitive-behavioral therapy and behavioral medicine. --Cory F. Newman, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Director, Center for Cognitive Therapy, University of PennsylvaniaAs the field of medicine moves toward a more integrated, biopsychosocial understanding of illness and disease and toward a relationship-centered plan of care, persons with IBS and other functional somatic syndromes are likely to benefit. This book paves the way toward that understanding and also provides the means to accomplish that goal. --From the Foreword by Douglas A. Drossman, MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -Table of ContentsContentsI. Theoretical and Research Perspectives1. Overview of Irritable Bowel Syndrome2. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for IBS3. Considerations of Stigma and Gender Role in Treating IBSII. Clinical Application4. Assessment 5. Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy for IBS: Overview and Initial Session6. Key Themes and Skills in the Treatment of IBS7. Additional Session Themes Related to Coping with IBS8. Final Session ConclusionAppendix 1: Functional Bowel Disorders Diary FormAppendix 2: Thought Record

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Book SynopsisIn this seminal work, leading clinicians and researchers present the major treatments for eating disorders, including cognitive-behavioral, educational, psychodynamic, feminist, family-based, and medical approaches. Therapeutic approaches are described in step-by-step detail and illustrated with extensive case material. Several chapters function as self-contained treatment manuals, enabling practitioners to easily learn and implement each model, as well as adapt it to suit the needs of individual patients. The volume also covers diagnosis, assessment, sequencing of treatments, and ways to manage frequently encountered co-occurring problems.Trade ReviewThe book edited by these authors in 1985 on the treatment of eating disorders was the standard at that time. This new volume, which has contributions by the leading authorities in each field, is a worthy successor. It is an important new reference and is likely to be the new standard for the field of eating disorders. --Walter H. Kaye, MD, Director, Eating Disorder Program, Department of Psychiatry, University of PittsburghWritten by an internationally renowned group of experts, this state-of-the-art compendium is an essential companion for clinicians working with eating disorders. --David B. Herzog, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital ResearchThe Handbook of Treatments for Eating Disorders is a stunning achievement. The editors have assembled a group of the world's leading authorities to provide us with a volume that simultaneously presents the broadest range of contemporary biological, psychological, and social perspectives for understanding and dealing with these complex disorders, and with the depth and sophistication that each subject deserves. Novices and experienced practitioners alike will find a great deal to value and re-read. In these pages you will find considerable scholarship, wisdom and experience, and a great deal of down-to-earth practical advice and information on assessment and treatment. Several of the chapters are virtual treatment manuals, offering detailed, step-by-step guidance for practitioners.All mental health professionals will be well served by studying these chapters. Not only will this information provide substantial benefits in helping patients with eating disorders, but readers can expect that the positive carryover of these lessons to almost all other areas of clinical concern will be enormous. --Joel Yager, MD, Professor and Vice Chair for Education, University of New Mexico School of Medicine; Professor Emeritus, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute; President-Elect, Academy for Eating Disorders; Editor-in-Chief, Eating Disorders Review ...remarkable....this handbook is particularly valuable for professionals wanting state-of-the-art information as well as for newcomers needing authoritative overviews. The 30 chapters are all well grounded in research and written primarily by clinicians on the cutting edge of the treatment research literature. ...Superb chapter references. 'Must reading' for professionals and general health care practitioners. --R. Kabatznick, Choice - The chapters are very well referenced and are written by experts who are both clinicians and researchers, which gives readers exceptional insight into the specific therapy being described. Each chapter includes case studies and excerpts of therapist-client dialogue that bring the therapies to life....Especially helpful are the treatment plan and protocols included as appendixes[sic] to specific chapters....This text is a powerful handbook of substantiated treatment approaches. --Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 4/20/1997Table of ContentsI. The Context for Treatment1. Historical Perpective on Anorexia Nervosa, 1689-1936, Silverman 2. The History of Bulimia Nervosa, Russell 3. Diagnostic Issues, Walsh and Garner 4. Assessment, Crowther and Sherwood 5. Sequencing and Integration of Treatments, Garner and NeedlemanII. Cognitive-Behavioral and Educational Approaches6. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa, Wilson, Fairburn, and Agras 7. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa, Garner, Vitousek, and Pike 8. Psychoeducational Principles in Treatment, Garner 9. Nutritional Counseling and Supervised Exercise, P. J. V. Beumont, C. C. Beumont, Touyz, and Williams 10. Cognitive-Behavioral Body Image Therapy, RosenIII. Psychodynamic, Feminst, and Family Approaches11. Self Psychology, Goodsitt 12. Consultation and Therapeutic Engagement in Severe Anorexia Nervosa, Strober 13. Anorexia Nervosa as Flight from Growth, Crisp 14. Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Bulimia Nervosa, Fairburn 15. The Etiology and Treatment of Body Image Disturbance, Kearney-Cooke and Striegel-Moore 16. Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa, Dare and Eisler IV. Hospital and Drug Treatments17. Inpatient Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Andersen, Bowers, and Evans 18. Partial Hospitalization, Kaplan and Olmsted 19. Behavioral Treatment to Promote Weight Gain in Anorexia Nervosa, Touyz and Beumont 20. Drug Therapies, Garfinkel and WalshV. Special Topics in Treatment21. Managing Medical Complications, Mitchell, Pomeroy, and Adson 22. Sexual Abuse and Other Forms of Trauma, Fallon and Wonderlich 23. Management of Substance Abuse and Dependence, Mitchell, Specker, and Edmonson 24. Management of Patients with Comorbid Medical Conditions, Powers 25. Treatment of Patients with Personality Disorders, Dennis and Sansone 26. Addressing Treatment Refusal in Anorexia Nervosa, Goldner, Birmingham, and Smye 27. Group Psychotherapy, Polivy and Federoff 28. Prepubertal Eating Disorders, Lask and Bryant-Waugh 29. Adapting Treatment for Patients with Binge-Eating Disorder, Marcus 30. Self-Help and Guided Self-Help for Binge-Eating Problems, Fairburn and Carter

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

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Book SynopsisFrom the civility of Westminster's newly paved streets to the dangerous pleasures of Vauxhall Gardens and the grand designs of the Universal Register Office, this book examines the identities, practices, and power relations of the modern city as they emerged within and transformed the geographies of eighteenth-century London. Ogborn draws upon a wide variety of textual and visual sources to illuminate processes of commodification, individualization, state formation, and the transformation of the public sphere within the new spaces of the metropolis. Trade ReviewA fascinating interdisciplinary study of eighteenth-century London which takes the reader around sites such as the Magdalen Hospital, a pleasure garden and the city streets in an examination of the nature of urban space. An original and exciting study of eighteenth-century London. A fascinating and scholarly tour through eighteenth-century London--its excise houses and magdalen homes; its streets and pleasure gardens.A rich study of the spaces of eighteenth-century London drawing on sociology, cultural geography, history, and history of art. --Lynda Nead, PhD, Department of History of Art, Birkbeck College, University of LondonThis finely constructed study revisions the history and theory of modernity from a geographical perspective. Miles Ogborn maps formations of power and pleasure, discipline and license, state formation and commercial exchange in sites and networks of eighteenth-century London, its paved streets, pleasure gardens, penitentiaries and bureaucracies. Spaces of Modernity is about the geographies of modern life. It focuses on the citizens and subjects of London, their ways of seeing, their codes of conduct. In the process of mapping modernity, Miles Ogborn revisions historical geography as a discipline, reworking traditions of spatial analysis, urban morphology and landscape iconography. Through a vivid study of a particular city, Spaces of Modernity sets out a geographical framework for analyzing large scale, multi-layered social developments. --Stephen Daniels, Department of Geography, University of NottinghamThis book unites cutting-edge theory and scholarship with an energy and engagement that are constantly exhilarating. Through a series of close-focused studies of urban institutions, Ogborn reopens the question of the birth of the modern and shows the crucial role of eighteenth century London in that transformation. Alert to current debates, Ogborn argues his case with verve and clarity. --Roy Porter, Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, LondonSpaces of Modernity is three projects in one: a concise account of interpretations of modernity, a thematic historical geography of eighteenth-century London and an examination of how modernity and London made one another. At ease with a range of sources and literatures, Miles Ogborn skillfully connects these narratives--this is a complex story clearly told and splendidly illustrated. We hear the voices of those involved in the projects of London's modernity--penitent prostitutes, city planners, moral reformers and anxious civil servants. We are shown the spaces of modernity's making as situated processes of self-regulation and measurement, of display and gendered authority and of the creation of individuals within the public sphere. This absorbing book will be of interest to a wide range of scholars and disciplines.--Professor Charles W. J. Withers, PhD, Department of Geography, The University of Edinburgh -Table of ContentsContents1. Spaces of Modernity2. The Magdalen Hospital3. The Street4. The Pleasure Garden5. Excise Geographies6. The Universal Register Office7. Maps of Modernity

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

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

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Book SynopsisThis volume presents a groundbreaking understanding of incest and an innovative, family-based approach to treatment. The authors show that while not all incestuously abused children experience the classic diagnostic symptoms of trauma, virtually all do experience relational trauma --disruptions in the sense of safety, security, loyalty, and trust that may block connection and communication with nonoffending family members. Systematically combining individual and family sessions, the relational treatment model focuses on strengthening the child's protective relationships, mobilizing the family to help resolve the child's emotional and behavioral symptoms, and building the family's resiliency. Filled with annotated case material that illuminates the challenging treatment choices and dilemmas facing the clinician, this book offers essential guidance for anyone working with families in which incest has occurred. Trade ReviewThis extraordinary book is a 'must read' for anyone who works with children and their families. In lively, clear, and highly readable prose, Sheinberg and Fraenkel provide a new model for a much needed integration of the child and family therapy modalities. Though they are working with the most complex and challenging cases--intrafamily child abuse--their methods and thinking are applicable to virtually all symptomatic and emotionally troubled children. The book is filled with a plethora of practical and highly creative methods for mobilizing the strengths of families and children and helping youngsters develop a more positive sense of self. It is a book you will find yourself referring to again and again. --Ellen F. Wachtel, JD, PhD, author of Treating Troubled Children and Their FamiliesSheinberg and Fraenkel have produced a landmark volume that is clinically profound, morally complex, and organizationally elegant. It is a measure of their mastery that one feels deeply, not only for these preyed-upon children and their torn-apart mothers, but also for the offenders who must come to terms with what they have wrought. I know this work well, yet I am always moved and freshly educated by it. This book will become an instant classic for clinicians, researchers, activists, and policymakers. --Virginia Goldner, PhD, editor, Studies in Gender and Sexuality, Senior Faculty, Ackerman Institute for the FamilyThis wonderful book, so rich in innovative concepts and clinical techniques, brings a totally novel perspective to one of our most challenging clinical problems. It is hard to resist the temptation to reduce this highly emotional issue to simple black-and-white terms of children who need to be protected and adults who need to be punished. Sheinberg and Fraenkel counsel us instead to view childhood sexual abuse first and foremost as a family drama, to allow ourselves to listen to everyone's story and perspective in as nonjudgmental a way as possible, and to help families find a pathway through this crisis that provides not only a safe haven for the children involved, but also a sense of dignity for the family as a whole. A triumph of thoughtfulness and wisdom over emotionalism and polemics, this book is a gift to our field and, by extension, to every family who has had to struggle with this issue in their lives. --Peter Steinglass, MD, Executive Director, Ackerman Institute for the Family; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Cornell University Medical CollegeThe high prevalence of sexual abuse of children in families is now generally recognized. But what can be done to address the aftermath of incest, once it has been detected? This significant book brings into focus the relational trauma of sexual abuse, foregrounding the complexities that regularly confront family members and professionals. The many associated treatment dilemmas are acknowledged, and numerous maps are provided for resolving them. Including clearly illustrated, richly told accounts of effective clinical work, this book succeeds in expanding the range of compassionate options available to therapists and child protection workers. It is simply not to be missed. --Michael White, BASW, Dulwich Centre, AustraliaAs I read this terrific book, I was continuously reminded that the impact of sexual abuse is affected by both the reality and the perception of family relationships, that the entire family bears the burden of incest, and that rebuilding family relationships is the best path for healing and recovery. Sheinberg and Fraenkel are to be congratulated for their noteworthy contribution to the child sexual abuse literature. The reader will find a wealth of insights and practical suggestions that will be helpful in everyday clinical practice. --Anthony Mannarino, PhD, Director, Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents, Allegheny General Hospital -Table of ContentsI. Basics of the Relational Approach1. The Relational Approach2. The Relational Approach in Action3. Core PerspectivesII. Implementing the Relational Approach4. Incest as a Complex Story5. Creating a Collaborative Therapy6. Strengthening Safe Family Relationships7. Relational Treatment of Family Members Who Abuse8. Three CasesAppendix A: Research Support for the Relational ApproachAppendix B: Information on Child Sexual Abuse

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Book SynopsisBringing together a distinguished array of researchers and scholars, this volume reviews the breadth of current knowledge on the psychology of forgiveness. In addition to presenting cutting-edge theory and research, the book outlines crucial issues that must be addressed to advance the state of the science in years to come. The first section provides a historical and conceptual overview, examining definitional problems and giving special attention to religious and cultural influences on how forgiveness is understood and experienced. The biological, developmental, social, and personality foundations of forgiveness are then explored. The final section covers applications in clinical research and practice, including guidelines for studying and applying forgiveness-based strategies in psychotherapy, counseling, and interventions to promote health. This volume will be of interest to a broad interdisciplinary audience of researchers, educators, students, and practicing professionals.Trade Review"After decades of neglect, forgiveness has emerged as a 'hot topic' in psychology, with exciting new developments on many fronts. Forgiveness: Theory, Research, and Practice provides a state-of-the-art compendium of what we know about forgiveness as we enter the new millennium. Scholarly and eminently readable, this book should be of broad interest to theologians and anyone else concerned with the painful consequences of non-forgiveness--estrangement, divorce, racial conflict, and international war, to name just a few." --June Price Tangney, PhD, Department of Psychology, George Mason University "This is a volume of impressive scope and scholarship. The chapters are clear and authoritative, and together they adopt a range of perspectives--historical, religious, interpersonal, spiritual, cultural, and clinical, to name but a few--that provide readers with a glimpse of how complex and fascinating the topic of forgiveness can be. McCullough, Pargament, and Thoresen have produced an immensely satisfying book that lays the foundation for a new interdisciplinary field of inquiry. Consequently, this book is an ideal point of departure for anyone seeking an introduction to contemporary research and thinking on forgiveness, and an ideal reference for those seeking a comprehensive analysis of this domain." --Thomas Bradbury, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles -Table of Contents1. The Psychology of Forgiveness: History, Conceptual Issues, and Overview, Michael E. McCullough, Kenneth I. Pargament, and Carl E. ThoresenI. Conceptual and Measurement Issues2.Religious Perspectives on Forgiveness, Mark S. Rye, Kenneth I. Pargament, M. Amir Ali, Guy L. Beck, Elliot N. Dorff, Charles Hallisey, Vasudha Narayanan, and James G. Williams3.The Meaning of Forgiveness in a Specific Situational and Cultural Context: Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in India, Lydia R. Temoshok and Prabha S. Chandra4. What We Know (and Need to Know) about Assessing Forgiveness Constructs, Michael E. McCullough, K. Chris Rachal, and William T. HoytII. Basic Psychological Research5. The Neuropsychological Correlates of Forgiveness, Andrew B. Newberg, Eugene G. d'Aquili, Stephanie K. Newberg, and Verushka deMarici6. Developmental and Cognitive Points of View on Forgiveness, Etienne Mullet and Michele Girard7. Expressing Forgiveness and Repentance: Benefits and Barriers, Julie Juola Exline and Roy F. Baumeister8. Personality and Forgiveness, Robert A. EmmonsIII. Applications in Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Health9. Forgiveness as a Process of Change in Individual Psychotherapy, Wanda M. Malcolm and Leslie S. Greenberg10. The Use of Forgiveness in Marital Therapy, Kristina Coop Gordon, Donald H. Baucom, and Douglas K. Snyder11. Group Interventions to Promote Forgiveness: What Researchers and Clinicians Ought to Know, Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Steven J. Sandage, and Jack W. Berry12. Forgiveness and Health: An Unanswered Question, Carl E. Thoresen, Alex H. S. Harris, and Frederic Luskin13. Forgiveness in Pastoral Care and Counseling, John PattonIV. Conclusion14. The Frontier of Forgiveness: Seven Directions for Psychological Study and Practice, Kenneth I. Pargament, Michael E. McCullough, and Carl E. Thoresen

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Book SynopsisCaring for a parent whose health is in decline turns the world upside down. The emotional fallout can be devastating, but it doesn't have to be that way. Empathic guidance from an expert who's been there can help. Through an account of two sisters and their ailing mother--interwoven with no-nonsense advice--The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers helps family members navigate tough decisions and make the most of their time together as they care for an aging parent. The author urges readers to be honest about the level of commitment they're able to make and emphasizes the need for clear communication within the family. While acknowledging their guilt, stress, and fatigue, he helps caregivers reaffirm emotional connections worn thin by the routine of daily care. This compassionate book will help families everywhere avoid burnout and preserve bonds during one of life's most difficult passages.Trade Review"I’ve known Barry Jacobs for many years, but not until I read the prologue to this book did I realize that as a child he had been part of a caregiving family. I should have known, though--only someone who has 'walked in the shoes' could have written such a compassionate and simultaneously helpful book. It reads like a novel but also provides really good, straightforward, worthwhile advice. This is a 'must read' for every family caregiver."--Suzanne Mintz, President and Cofounder, National Family Caregivers Association "Dr. Jacobs is a master storyteller who brings the realities of caring for an aging parent out of the shadows and into the light. If you find yourself in a caregiving role and want to protect and even enhance your family relationships, while also taking care of yourself, this book is a 'must read.' From sex to spirituality, Dr Jacobs addresses our most pressing questions about the inevitable stresses and strains of caregiving."--Susan H. McDaniel, PhD, Dr. Laurie Sands Distinguished Professor of Families and Health, and Director, Institute for the Family, University of Rochester Medical Center "This is a beautifully written, invaluable, practical guide for families facing serious illness or disability. This unique and truly masterful book combines the wisdom of Dr. Jacobs's extensive professional expertise with his moving personal story of parental illness and loss. Following one family’s journey with illness, the book addresses all the tough issues while providing a powerful model for resilience and the personal rewards that can come with caregiving. This superb book is a 'must' for family caregivers and healthcare professionals. I will strongly recommend it to my patients and their families."--John S. Rolland, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Chicago and Co-Director of the Chicago Center for Family Health "Whether you are an experienced or new family caregiver, you will recognize your dilemmas and challenges--and find valuable advice--in this book. Dr. Jacobs combines the skills of an engaging storyteller and a compassionate family therapist as he accompanies readers through the main journey and the byways of caring for an ill or disabled parent."--Carol Levine, Director, Families and Health Care Project, United Hospital Fund Barry Jacobs builds on 20 years of clinical experience to provide a wise and informative look at family caregiving. This is not just another 'how-to' book, but explores the emotional core of the caregiving experience....Each chapter also contains thoughtful and practical responses to the questions that caregivers frequently raise. There is much that caregivers and the professionals who work with them can learn from this book."--Steven H. Zarit, PhD, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University "When you feel like you just can't go on as a caregiver, Dr. Jacobs helps us avoid much of the heartache and frustration that can make caring for a loved one such a overwhelming experience. I wish I’d read it while caring for my aging parents, both with Alzheimer’s--it would have helped me feel less alone."--Jacqueline Marcell, author, Elder Rage, host, Coping With Caregiving radio show "This book makes it clear that whatever you’re going through, you are not alone. It offers a ray of hope for those going through one of life’s most trying experiences. I recommend this valuable book to anyone involved in caring for an aging or ailing parent."--Deborah Popely, family caregiver and former hospice professional "This book has been extremely helpful as a required text in the master's-level family therapy course I am currently teaching. Dr. Jacobs helps the reader understand the impact of caregiving on family dynamics, offering sound, practical advice that is as useful for students and practitioners as it is for family caregivers themselves."--Mia Solomon, PhD, Director, Behavioral Sciences, Bryn Mawr Family Practice Residency Program -Table of ContentsPrologue1. First Days2. Defining Commitments3. Utilizing Support4. Handling Sacrifice5. Weighing Hope and Acceptance, Fantasy and Reality6. Fostering Awareness and Flexibility7. Protecting Intimacy8. Sustaining the Spirit9. Last DaysEpilogue: Caregiving's AftermathResources

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Book SynopsisDrawing on narrative, postmodern, and other therapeutic perspectives, this book guides therapists in exploring the creative and healing possibilities in clients' spiritual and religious experience. Vivid personal accounts and dialogues bring to life the ways spirituality may influence the stories told in therapy, the language and metaphors used, and the meanings brought to key relationships and events. Applications are discussed for a wide variety of clinical situations, including helping people resolve relationship problems, manage psychiatric symptoms, and cope with medical illnesses.Trade ReviewOnce again, as they did with The Body Speaks, James Griffith and Melissa Elliot Griffith have opened a domain--this time, spirituality and religious experience--to their particular blend of gentle, curious, and loving inquiry. Rich clinical vignettes are used to illustrate how spirituality and religious experience can contribute to meaning-making in therapy, guiding therapists in making key distinctions and opening up their own conversations with clients. Never preachy, always engaging, this book will be of use to beginning and advanced clinicians in all of the helping professions.--Kaethe Weingarten, PhD, Harvard Medical School and The Witnessing Project, The Family Institute of CambridgeThis is an important book. Through it, therapists will witness intimate and sacred conversations that will open their hearts and work to new possibilities. The authors' therapy is exquisitely respectful, their writing fascinating and accessible, and their ideas inspiring and practical for therapists of all disciplines and approaches. This book illuminates not one path but many to take in talking meaningfully with people about the spiritual and religious dimensions of their lives.--Jill Freedman, MSW, Evanston Family Therapy CenterFreud ushered God out of the therapy room in his search for a scientific psychotherapy. However, leaving religious and spiritual discussions out of our work means that we ignore vital parts of many people's lives. This book suggests that we don't need to remain God-phobic, nor must we become clergy, in order to bring people's spiritual beliefs into therapy. Griffith and Griffith illustrate how spiritual beliefs and experiences can be resources for healing in a wide range of contexts: recovery from abuse, trying to solve relationship dilemmas, coping with chronic pain and illness, and even making the decision to take medication for emotional illness. At the same time, the authors do not shy away from the hard questions....How can a therapist work with people whose beliefs present obstacles to cure? What can we do when belief is used to justify cruelty or abuse? This book strikes a deep chord because it gives voice to something that many of us know has been missing from psychotherapy. This is a book every therapist needs to read.--Eric E. McCollum, PhD, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Virginia Tech UniversityHaving spent 35 years caring for persons with progressive, incurable, and fatal illnesses, my double calling as physician and priest has made me see each patient's personal stories of faith as a privileged revelation. James and Melissa Elliott Griffith have now brought this inquiry to a new level of sophistication and art. Showing how people in pain become more alive as we elicit their sacred stories, this book helps the empathic reader learn how to ask the right questions at the right time. Today's doctors and therapists--harassed by the for-profit obsession that now degrades the people who seek our help--will find in this book a powerful antidote to restore the possibility of stellar care delivery.--Ned H. Cassem, SJ, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School. - While the topic of integrating psychotherapy and spirituality has been widely examined for many years, few texts have provided the detailed theoretical rationale, practical techniques, and case studies found in James and Melissa Griffith's Encountering the Sacred in Psychotherapy ....The authors have a gentle, respectful manner of inviting clients to explore spiritual matters. They view psychotherapy itself as a sacred encounter, assuming that spiritual matters will surface when the practitioner listens with an open heart....This book would be of interest not only to psychotherapists but also to a general audience interested in the intersection of religion, illness, and health....The numerous examples of questions to use in exploring various aspects of spirituality will be of practical value to psychotherapists of various orientations. The many clinical examples interspersed throughout the book are its strength. --Journal of Religion, Disability, and Health, 7/31/2003ƒƒ James L. Griffith and Melissa Elliott Griffith have written a thoughtful, balanced, and often creative work describing not only how to talk about spirituality but also, perhaps more importantly, how to think about and listen to the spiritual dimension of people's lives. --Psychiatric Services, 7/31/2003ƒƒ Remarkable....The authors write very well, and the book is filled with countless real-world case studies and even some transcripts of counseling sessions that are quite interesting in their own right, not to mention the role they play in illustrating the authors' general themes. --Research News and Opportunities in Science and Theology, 7/31/2003ƒƒ The very style of presentation of the subject matter awakens the reader's sensitivity to the spiritual elements in psychotherapy and to when and with whom it is appropriate to enter into the spiritual domain. --Pastoral Sciences, 7/31/2003Table of Contents1. New Ways of Hearing Sacred Stories2. Opening the Door3. Metaphor and Spirituality4. Stories of Spiritual Experience5. Conversations between Person and God6. Spiritual and Religious Beliefs7. Rituals, Ceremonies, and Spiritual Practices8. The Community in Spirituality9. When Spirituality Turns Destructive10. Living beyond Medical and Psychiatric Illnesses

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Book SynopsisThe devaluation of those perceived as different has profound repercussions both for individuals and for society. This book brings together leading researchers to present groundbreaking findings on such topics as the dimensions of stigma, why people stigmatize others, how targeted individuals are affected by and respond to stigmatization, and influences on social interactions. Chapters are organized around a cohesive conceptual framework that incorporates the perspectives of both the perceiver and the target; the relevance of personal and collective identities; and the interplay of affective, cognitive, and behavioral reactions in stigmatization.Trade Review'Detailed investigations of stigma serve as a gathering point for students to explore a wide variety of mainstream social-clinical topics, including a) stereotypes; b) prejudice and discrimination; c) social salience; d) social interaction (or lack thereof); e) the self, self-perception, and self-esteem; f) stress and health; and g) ingroup outgroup issues. A fine work that should be as liberally used in the classroom as it is bound to be in the laboratory.' - Journal of Clinical and Social PsychologyThought-provoking and insightful. Merits and demands careful reading. - American Journal of PsychiatryBecause of the encyclopedic compendium of stigma research contained in this book, its clear organizational format, and some of the chapters' original theoretical contributions, it should be standard reading for anyone who conducts research on or teaches about stigma. - Contemporary SociologyProvides original and valuable insights into an issue that psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers face in clinical practice. This book can also serve as a good reference for cultural competence training for graduate students in health-related disciplines. - Psychiatric ServicesTable of Contents1. Stigma: Introduction and Overview, Dovidio, Major, and Crocker I. The Perceiver 2. Why People Stigmatize: Toward a Biocultural Framework, Neuberg, D. M. Smith, and Asher 3. Threat and the Social Construction of Stigma, Stangor and Crandall 4. Stigma and Stereotypes, Biernat and Dovidio 5. Ideology and Lay Theories of Stigma: The Justification of Stigmatization, CrandallII. The Stigmatized 6. Social Stigma and the Self: Meanings, Situations, and Self-Esteem, Crocker and Quinn 7. The Looking-Glass Self Revisited: Behavior Choice and Self-Perception in the Social Token, Cioffi 8. The Hidden Costs of Hidden Stigma, Smart and Wegner 9. Coping with Stigma and Prejudice, Miller and MajorIII. The Social Interface 10. Awkward Moments in Interactions between Nonstigmatized and Stigmatized Individuals, Hebl, Tickle, and Heatherton11. Stigma, Threat, and Social Interactions, Blascovich, Mendes, Hunter, and Lickel12. Too Young, Too Old: Stigmatizing Adolescents and Elders, Zebrowitz and Montepare13. Stigma and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies, Jussim, Palumbo, Chatman, Madon, and A. Smith14. The Social Consequences of Physical Disability, Hebl and Kleck

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Book SynopsisRecent years have seen a growing awareness of the common occurrence of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. There has been a parallel increase in the number of studies examining the risk factors, comorbidity, course and outcome of such disorders, as well as the developments of numerous preventative and intervention strategies.The aim of Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents is to present a comprehensive summary of the most recent empirical findings in this area. Written by eminent researchers and clinicians from Europe and America, the book is divided into three broad sections. The first provides a general overview of anxiety disorders in the young, outlining classification and assessment strategies as well as research methods and design. Part two contains chapters on the seven subtypes of anxiety disorder, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. The final section deals with the progress that has been made in the understanding of such disorders and provides recommendations for future investigation.Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents is intended for students, researchers and other professionals in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, pediatrics and social work.Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables. List of Contributors. Preface. Part I: General Issues.Ollendick, Grills, Alexander, Fears, Worries, and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents. Chorpita, Moffitt, Research Methods in Childhood Anxiety. Essau, Barrett, Developmental Issues in the Assessment of Anxiety. Part II: Anxiety Disorders.Eisen, Brien, Bowers, Strudler, Separation Anxiety Disorder. Hayward, Essau, Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder. Sweeney, Rapee, Social Phobia. Essau, Aihara, Petermann, Wiswasi, Specific Phobia. Doutham-Gerow, Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Thomsen, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Schechter, Tosyali, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Part III: Epilogue.Essau, Petermann, Reiss, Steinmeyer, Progress and Unresolved Issues. Index.

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Book SynopsisRecent years have seen a growth in the numbers of studies of substance abuse and dependence in adolescence, focusing on prevalence, risk factors, comorbidity, course and outcome. At the same time, numerous prevention and intervention strategies have been developed. Substance Abuse and Dependence in Adolescence presents a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art empirical and practical information on this topic.Cecilia A. Essau, along with an eminent group of international researchers and clinicians, summarises the most recent empirical findings and state-of-the-art knowledge on substance abuse and dependence in adolescence and includes comprehensive information on prevention and treatment. Substance Abuse and Dependence in Adolescence contains:* general issues related to substance use disorders* epidemiology, comorbidity, course, outcome and risk factors* the prevention and intervention of substance abuse and dependence* a discussion of progress and unresolved issues in substance use disorders* recommendations for future studies in the field.Substance Abuse and Dependence in Adolescence will be an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and other professionals working in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, paediatrics, social work and other mental health professions.Table of ContentsSubstance Use and Adolescence. Classification and Assessment. Epidemiology and Assessment. Epidemiology and Comorbidity. Risk Factors. Course and Outcome. Prevention. Psychological Intervention. Family-based Therapy. Concluding Remarks.

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Book SynopsisIs learning disability determined from birth? Psychoanalysis has always striven to reconstruct damaged human subjectivity. However, with a few exceptions, people with learning disabilities have long been excluded from this enterprise as a matter of course. It has been taken for granted that learning disability is a deficient state in which psychodynamics play but a minor role and where development is irrevocably determined by organic conditions. First published in German in 1980s and published here in English for the first time, this brave and provocative book was one of the first to attempt to understand learning disabilities in terms of psychoanalysis and socio-psychology. Controversially, the author does not distinguish between a primary organic handicap and a secondary psychological one; rather, she argues that it is developed from the very outset of the process of socialisation during the interaction of caregiver and infant, and therefore gives the analyst room to work on this maladapted socialisation. She illustrates the effectiveness of this theory when put into practice in a number of illuminating case studies. Still as influential and powerful as when it was first published, Nameless will be of interest to psychoanalysts and clinicians from across the mental health services who work with people with learning disabilities.Trade ReviewIt is hard to imagine anyone surfacing after immersion in this book without being deeply troubled and moved. - Stephen Frosh, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Centre for Psychological Studies, Dirkbeck College, University of LondonTable of ContentsIntroduction Mario Erdheim Part 1. 'Learning Disability' as an Institution and the Forgotten Human Dimension Part 2.The Interface between Institution and Fate Part 3. The Process of Developing Learning Disabilities. The Creation of Potential Space Part 4. The Enactment of Soul Murder. 'Little Mongols', 'Down's Children' or: The Contempt of Adjusted People. Autistic Perceptive Disorder and the Mystification of Resistance Part 5.From Anxiety to Technological Treatment Strategies. Impotence, the Taboo of Hate and Conditioning Fear of the Void and People Making Part 6.Attempts at Breaking Out. Sound - Accompaniment and Mediation in the Long Search for the Name. Part 7.A Child Without Behavioural Difficulties. Emerging from the State of Numbness. Psychotherapy without Words. Final Farewell Part 8.Possessed by the Devil. Gaining Space. A Storm Brewing and Catastrophe

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Book SynopsisIn this important third volume from the Stone Center at Wellesley College, founding scholars and new voices expand and deepen the Center's widely embraced psychological theory of connection as the core of human growth and development. The volume presents an absorbing and practical examination of connection and disconnection at both individual and societal levels. Chapters explore how experiences of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, and gender influence relationships, and how people can connect across difference and disagreement. Also discussed are practical implications of the theory for psychotherapy, for the raising of sons, and for workplace and organizational issues.Trade ReviewIn a culture toxic with aggression, competition, and 'power over' images, this book seeks to heal. Whether discussing race; isolation and loneliness; or raising caring, empathic sons, the authors write with authority and heart about important and deeply relevant issues. I cannot think of a book we need more in our sad, hard times.--Mary Pipher, PhD, author of Reviving Ophelia and Letters to a Young TherapistTo encounter the transformative vision of the Stone Center in a single volume is always a special pleasure. The theoretical and clinical wisdom in this book is stunning in its power to change the reader in some fundamental way, and to move the field of psychotherapy toward a more accurate, compassionate, and multilayered understanding of what hurts and heals in human relationships.--Harriet Lerner, PhD, author of The Dance of AngerThis is the book where the Stone Center theorists ask: 'What purpose and whose interests do psychological theories serve?' Refusing complicity with a culture of domination, they explore the complexity of human connection--its cultural contexts and therapeutic challenges. Readers will find an invitation to think about complicity and competition, especially among women, and also a guide to envisioning how connection can follow disconnection in families and at work as well as in therapy.--Carol Gilligan, PhD, author of The Birth of Pleasure -Table of ContentsIntroductionI. Deepening Our Understanding of Relationship1. Toward Connection and Competence, Judith V. Jordan2. Relational Resilience, Judith V. Jordan3. Relational Awareness: Transforming Disconnection, Judith V. Jordan4. Therapists' Authenticity, Jean Baker Miller, Judy V. Jordan, Irene P. Stiver, Maureen Walker, Janet Surrey, and Natalie S. Eldridge5. Race, Self, and Society: Relational Challenges in a Culture of Disconnection, Maureen Walker6. Shame and Humiliation: From Isolation to Relational Transformation, Linda M. Hartling, Wendy Rosen, Maureen Walker, and Judith V. Jordan7. Racial Images and and Relational Possibilities, Maureen Walker and Jean Baker Miller8. Women, Race, and Religion: A Dialogue of Black and White, Andrea Ayvazian and Beverly Daniel TatumII. Applying the Power of Connection9. Couple Therapy: A Relational Approach, Stephen J. Bergman and Janet L. Surrey10. Relationships in Groups: Connection, Resonance, and Paradox, Nikki Fedele11. Mothers and Sons: Raising Relational Boys, Cate Dooley and Nikki Fedele12. Applications of the Relational Model to Time-Limited Therapy, Judith V. Jordan, Maryellen Handel, Margarita Alvarez, and Robin Cook-Nobles13. Relational Theory in the Workplace, Joyce K. Fletcher

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Book SynopsisFrom faculty and associates of the Stone Center's Jean Baker Miller Training Institute, this practice-oriented casebook shows how relational-cultural theory (RCT) translates into therapeutic action. Richly textured chapters-all written especially for this volume-explain key concepts of RCT and demonstrate their application with diverse individuals, couples, families, and groups, as well as in institutional settings. Emphasizing that relationship is the work of therapy, case narratives illuminate both the therapist and client factors that promote or interfere with movement toward connection. Highlighted are the ways in which cultural contexts profoundly influence relationships; how growthful connection inevitably includes conflict; and how experienced therapists work on a moment-by-moment basis to engage with and counteract personal and cultural forces of disconnection.Trade ReviewHow Connections Heal is an exemplary contribution to the all-too-scant literature that discusses clinical process from the viewpoint of both clients and therapists. The eleven case studies address a range of clinical modalities, including individual, couple, and group therapy, while also considering treatment approaches with women in prison, delinquent girls, and substance abusers. The authors’ interest in and ability to utilize an understanding of cultural variables is intrinsic to the treatment model, and is of particular value to mental health practitioners treating diverse clients. This book will be read and reread, both by graduate students in the various mental health fields and by experienced therapists who wish to advance their understanding of how treatment actually works. Regardless of the reader’s theoretical orientation, the book makes an impressive and eloquent argument for the value of studying case material in fine detail.--Gerald Schamess, MSS, Professor Emeritus, Smith College School for Social WorkA major contribution to the psychotherapy literature. Superbly organized and written chapters present a rich and wide array of cases, providing articulate, powerful illustrations of how relational-cultural theory can be applied in practice. Up-close views of work with diverse clients include fascinating discussions of therapist self-reflection and the repair of therapeutic errors. Much more of a 'page turner' than one can usually hope for in a professional book, How Connections Heal presents therapeutic dilemmas with which readers will readily identify and shows how other therapists have resolved them, interweaving cultural and feminist perspectives throughout. This is a highly interesting and informative resource for new as well as seasoned psychotherapists.--Melba J. T. Vasquez, PhD, ABPP, private practice, Austin, Texas; past president, American Psychological Association Society for the Psychology of Women (Division 35) and Society of Counseling Psychology (Division 17)How Connections Heal delivers the crucial message that therapists can help or harm because of who we are and what we bring to our work, rather than because of an impersonal set of techniques we use with every client. If relational-cultural theory (RCT) is the 'why,' this book addresses the 'how,' presenting first-person accounts of the use of RCT in an impressively broad range of arenas, from individual psychotherapy to groups of women in prisons. Valuable reading for undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in psychotherapy, personality theory, and psychopathology.--Paula J. Caplan, PhD, Brown University, author of Don't Blame Mother and The Myth of Women's Masochism -Table of ContentsI. An Introduction to Relational-Cultural Theory and Practice1. How Relationships Heal, Maureen Walker2. Relational Learning in Psychotherapy Consultation and Supervision, Judith V. JordanII. Connection, Disconnection, and Resilience in the Therapy Dyad3. Walking a Piece of the Way: Race, Power, and Therapeutic Movement, Maureen Walker4. Making Great Memories: Empathy, Derailment, and Growth, Wendy B. Rosen5. Caring, but Fallible: A Story of Repairing Disconnections, Alice C. Lawler6. Reflections on Life, Loss, and Resilience, Dana L. ComstockIII. Applications to Couple, Family, and Group Therapy7. Me, Them, Us: Developing Mutuality in a Couple's Therapy, Cindy Walls8. Moving toward We: Promise and Peril, Karen Skerrett9. The Five Good Things in Cross-Cultural Therapy, Roseann Adams10. Relational Movement in Group Psychotherapy, Nikki FedeleIV. Envisioning New Models of Effectiveness and Change: Relational Practices in Institutional Settings11. Prevention through Connection: A Collaborative Approach to Women's Substance Abuse, Linda M. Hartling12. Toward Relational Empowerment of Women in Prison, Yvonne M. Jenkins13. Relational Experiences of Delinquent Girls: A Case Study, Elizabeth Sparks

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Book SynopsisThis outstanding text gives students a solid grounding in clinical and experimental neuropsychology. The author is a leading authority whose engaging writing style and thorough yet concise coverage of brain localization, anatomy, and their links to cognitive function make the book ideal for undergraduate or graduate use. It is illustrated with more than 60 figures, including six color plates. Trade Review"This book is an excellent introductory text. It is clearly written, with humor and many interesting comments. All the striking neuropsychological syndromes are lucidly described, and students will know that they are learning from a true expert with over 30 years of experience to draw on. The new chapters on imaging, degenerative conditions, profound forms of brain injury, and psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, as well as the increased focus on rehabilitation, are valuable additions which students will find fascinating. While the text will be particularly valuable for graduate students specializing in clinical neuropsychology, beginners in the field also will find it useful and accessible."--Andrew Mayes, DPhil, School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, United Kingdom"The superb first edition of Introduction to Neuropsychology has been prominently displayed on my bookshelf and used in my teaching. Covering both clinical and experimental applications, this book provides what I have always found to be the best approach for teaching students the art and science of neuropsychological assessment. The second edition retains all of the good qualities of its predecessor and adds key advances in the clinical neurosciences, including brain imaging. This highly readable text constitutes an essential overview of the field, and I plan on using it in my Introduction to Human Neuropsychology course."--Erin D. Bigler, PhD, Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University"Beaumont produced a classic with his first edition. The second edition continues the tradition while presenting a comprehensive, well-balanced, and accessible introduction to modern clinical neuropsychology. It provides an overview of syndromes, symptoms, methods, and commonly used techniques. This book sets a new standard for neuropsychology texts."--Antonio E. Puente, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington- Particularly impressive is the coverage of theoretical models of cognitive neuroscience, a unique aspect of the text. An additional exceptional aspect of this book is the reporting on experimental neuropsychology, an often neglected area in many introductory neuropsychology texts. The book also provides excellent coverage of the various types of aphasias, the Glasgow Coma Scale, and states of consciousness....Students will benefit from the unique synthesis of clinical and experimental information found in the second edition of Introduction to Neuropsychology. In presenting such information in a comprehensive yet accessible format, Dr. Beaumont succeeds in improving on his already-solid first edition. --Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 5/23/2008Table of ContentsI. Introduction1. The Discipline of Neuropsychology2. The Structure of the Central Nervous SystemII. Clinical Studies3. The Frontal Lobes4. The Temporal Lobes5. The Parietal Lobes6. The Occipital Lobes7. Language8. Degenerative Diseases and Profound Brain Injury9. The Subcortex and PsychosurgeryIII. Experimental Studies10. Split Brains and Dual Minds11. Divided Visual Field Studies12. Dichotic Listening13. Electrophysiology and Imaging14. Individual Differences: Gender and HandednessIV. Applications15. Neuropsychological Practice16. Neuropsychiatry and Neuropsychology

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Book SynopsisIn this provocative and engaging book, Lee Kirkpatrick establishes a broad, comprehensive framework for approaching the psychology of religion from an evolutionary perspective. Within this framework, attachment theory provides a powerful lens through which to reconceptualize diverse aspects of religious belief and behavior. Rejecting the notion that humans possess religion-specific instincts or adaptations, Kirkpatrick argues that religion instead emerges from numerous psychological mechanisms and systems that evolved for other functions. This integrative work will spark discussion, debate, and future research among anyone interested in the psychology of religion, attachment theory, and evolutionary psychology, as well as religious studies. It will also serve as a text in advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses.From Lee Kirkpatrick, winner of the APA Division 36 William James Award for outstanding and sustained contributions to the psychology of religionTrade ReviewIn this highly engaging, wide-ranging, and gracefully written book, Kirkpatrick moves from his own innovative work on attachment processes and religious phenomena to a much broader, multidimensional analysis of religion as an outcome of evolution. The book stands out from other writings on evolution and religion, which tend to have a narrow focus (on cognition or ritual or mystical experience, for example) and to see religion as a unitary adaptation. In contrast, Kirkpatrick argues persuasively that religion is best explained by a confluence of several different evolved mechanisms, each with its own primary, nonreligious function.--Phillip R. Shaver, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, DavisKirkpatrick has provided a dazzling and insightful analysis of the psychology of religion. Groundbreaking and gripping from start to finish, the book takes readers on a tour of religious phenomena, from the origins of belief to the nature of religious leaders and their followers. The result is the most incisive and scientifically sound analysis of religion I have seen, using principles drawn from modern evolutionary psychology. It’s a landmark publication, and sure to form the center of lively debate for years to come.--David M. Buss, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Texas at AustinIn this brilliant work, Lee Kirkpatrick embeds the study of religion within an integrative evolutionary framework that draws extensively on attachment theory. In elaborating his comprehensive explanatory theory, Kirkpatrick boldly proposes a route for advancing the science of the psychology of religion. This book is essential reading for students and scholars of the psychology of religion and evolutionary psychology, particularly those interested in the psychological origins of religion.--Crystal L. Park, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of ConnecticutThis is a masterful example of scholarship aimed at integrating an attachment and evolutionary theoretical approach to the wide and far-reaching domain of the psychology of religion. Kirkpatrick is the world’s leading expert on attachment theory and religion, and in this book he has expanded the argument to encompass a broader perspective, one that places the psychology of religion squarely in the emerging field of evolutionary psychology and thus links it with the larger orbit of sciences. The writing is rich with research whose data argue in a compelling way that religious phenomena match the predictions of an attachment-evolutionary framework. Other approaches are acknowledged but are challenged with the question of why they work, if they do. Written with a high level of sophistication, the book is nonetheless extremely accessible. Kirkpatrick clearly loves his material. His logic is keen, his writing beautiful, his topic and message timeless.--Raymond F. Paloutzian, PhD, Department of Psychology, Westmont College -Table of Contents1. IntroductionAn Ambitious AgendaScientificComprehensiveExplanatoryPsychology of ... ReligionA New DirectionAttachment TheoryEvolutionary PsychologyThe Plan of This Book2. Introduction to Attachment TheoryBackdropThe Attachment SystemOther Related SystemsThe Phenomenology of AttachmentIndividual Differences in Attachment in ChildhoodMultiple Attachment FiguresInternal Working Models and the Stability of Attachment PatternsAttachment in AdulthoodAttachment and Adult Romantic RelationshipsIndividual Differences in Adult Romantic AttachmentFactorial and Dimensional ModelsThe Formation and Development of Adult Love BondsAn Alternative Approach to Adult AttachmentAttachment and Evolutionary PsychologySummary and Conclusions3. God as an Attachment FigureReligion as RelationshipBut Is It Really an Attachment Relationship?Seeking and Maintaining Proximity to GodProximity in Belief and MythFacilitating Psychological ProximityPrayerOther Religious BehaviorsGod as a Haven of SafetyCrisis and DistressIllness and InjuryDeath and GrievingGod as a Secure BasePhenomenologyPsychological OutcomesResponses to Separation and LossSummary and Conclusions4. More on Religion as an Attachment Process: Some Extensions and LimitationsReligion and LoveWhat Kind of Love?: Romantic Attachment versus Attachment to GodGod as a Parental FigureIndividual Differences in Images of GodGod as a Benevolent CaregiverGod as Controlling and DemandingChildren's Beliefs about GodBeyond God: Extensions and LimitationsTo Generalize, or Not to Generalize?The Problem with ParsimonyOther Forms of Attachment (or Not) in ReligionRelationships with Other Supernatural BeingsRelationships with Religious LeadersRelationships with Fellow Worshipers and Other PeersRelationships with GroupsNontheistic ReligionsSummary and Conclusions5. Individual Differences in Attachment and Religion: The Correspondence HypothesisMental Models and the Correspondence HypothesisCorrespondence in Childhood and AdolescenceCorrespondence in AdulthoodCorrespondence Across CulturesInternal Working Models of Self and OthersContinuity from Childhood to AdulthoodThe Socialized-Correspondence HypothesisThe Two-Level Correspondence HypothesisSocialization as an Alternative ExplanationThe Inadequacy of Socialization as ExplanationThe Epidemiology of BeliefsIndividual Differences RevisitedSummary and Conclusions6. God as a Substitute Attachment Figure: The Compensation HypothesisIndividual Differences and Religious ConversionIndividual Differences in Childhood Attachment and ConversionSudden Religious ConversionOther Evidence for a Compensation ModelA Two-Process ModelIndividual Differences in Adult AttachmentContextual Factors in Religious ChangeSeparation and LossBereavementRelationship DissolutionUnavailability of Attachment FiguresPerceived Inadequacy of Human Attachment FiguresCultural FactorsSummary and Conclusions7. Attachment in Context: Introduction to Evolutionary PsychologyEvolutionary Psychology as a Paradigm or MetatheoryAdaptation and Natural SelectionAdaptationsSelfish Genes and Inclusive FitnessDomain-Specificity and the Mental-Organs ModelNature versus NurtureStone Age Minds in Modern EnvironmentsIndividual Differences in Evolutionary ContextStable Environmental DifferencesDirect Genetic EffectsFrequency-Dependent Adaptive StrategiesEarly Environmental CalibrationAn Example of Facultative Strategies: Human MatingAre Evolutionary Explanations Unfalsifiable?Some Illustrative Examples: Politics, Music, and SportsSummary and Conclusions8. Attachment Theory in Modern Evolutionary PerspectiveChildhood Attachment in Modern Evolutionary PerspectiveParental Caregiving and Parent-Offspring ConflictIndividual Differences in Childhood AttachmentAttachment and Reproductive StrategiesThe Belsky, Steinberg, and Draper ModelIndividual Differences in Adult AttachmentLove RevisitedLove or Attachment?Love as a Commitment DeviceImplications for the Theory of Attachment and ReligionCorrespondence and the RS HypothesisCompensation, Sudden Conversion, and the LM HypothesisSummary and Conclusions9. Religion: Adaptation or Evolutionary By-product?Is There a Unique Religious Instinct?UniversalityGeneticsNeurologyEthologyProblems with the Religion-as-Instinct ViewThe Problem of Identifying the Adaptive FunctionPsychological vs. Reproductive BenefitsGroup Selection vs. Selfish GenesCosts vs. BenefitsBegging QuestionsThe Problem of Identifying the DesignThe Problem of Establishing Special DesignTheoretical Conservatism and the Onus of ProofReligion as an Evolutionary By-product, Not an AdaptationAdaptations vs. Evolutionary By-productsReligion as an Evolutionary By-productAn Analogy: Games and SportsSummary and Conclusions10. Beyond Attachment: Religion and Other Evolved Psychological MechanismsPower, Status, and Intrasexual CompetitionSupernatural Beings as Power FiguresHuman Religious Leaders as Power FiguresKinshipSupernatural Beings and Religious Leaders as KinIngroup Members as KinReciprocal Altruism and Social ExchangeSupernatural Beings as Social-Exchange PartnersMutual Helping and Social SupportMorality and EthicsCoalitional PsychologyIn-Group Cooperation and MoralityOut-Group Discrimination and ConflictSupernatural Beings as Coalitional PartnersSummary and Conclusions11. The Cognitive Origins of Religious BeliefEvolved Mechanisms for Thinking about the Natural WorldNaive Physics and Psychological AnimismNaive Biology and Natural KindsNaive Psychology and Theory of MindThe Psychology of Complex Thinking: How the Mind WorksThe Cognitive Building Blocks of Religious BeliefAnimismPsychological EssentialismAnthropomorphismWhy Religious Beliefs SucceedEvolved Psychological Mechanisms: Calibration and BiasReligious Beliefs: Combining the Intuitive and the CounterintuitiveBeyond Religion: Other Forms of Thought and BeliefParapsychology and Other Supernatural BeliefsCommonsense Knowledge and Reasoning in Everyday LifeScienceSummary and Conclusions12. Beyond Genes: Learning, Rationality, and CultureNatural Selection, Genes, and Inclusive FitnessFrom Genes to MemesIndividual Learning, Reinforcement, and the Pleasure PrincipleComplex Reasoning and Higher-Order Cognitive ProcessesSocial Learning, Socialization, and Cultural TransmissionCooperation, Competition, and ManipulationMemes and Viruses of the MindScience RevisitedSummary and Conclusions13. Toward an Evolutionary Psychology of ReligionA Précis in (More or Less) ReverseEvolutionary Psychology and AdaptationFrom Genes to BehaviorReligion as an Evolutionary ByproductThe Psychological Origins of Religious BeliefThe Social Psychology of the SupernaturalConclusionAn Evolutionary Psychology of Religion for the FutureA Theoretically Rich Psychology of ...A Paradigmatic, Interdisciplinary ScienceA Coherent Model of Universality vs. Individual DifferencesBeyond Description to FunctionReligious Nature Carved at its JointsAvoiding Major Pitfalls in the Psychology of ReligionSummary and Conclusions

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Book SynopsisPresenting state-of-the-art research from leading investigators, this volume examines the processes by which people understand their interpersonal experiences. Provided are fresh perspectives on how individuals glean social knowledge from past relationships and apply it in the here and now. Also explored are the effects of biases and expectancies about significant others on relationship satisfaction and personal well-being. Broad in scope, the book integrates findings from experimental social psychology with insights from developmental, personality, and clinical psychology. Throughout, chapters strike an appropriate balance between theory and method, offering an understanding of the core issues involved as well as the tools needed to study them.Trade ReviewThe past two decades have seen unprecedented advances in the availability of tools for studying human mental processes. No application of these methods is more compelling than their use to illuminate interpersonal cognition and its profound effects on relationships and individual well-being. This outstanding volume summarizes these extraordinary advances in our understanding of interpersonal cognition. Presenting cutting-edge research by leading scholars, it provides an indispensable resource for scholars, professionals, and students interested in linking the inner world of the individual with the outer world of social connections.--Harry Reis, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of RochesterThe way we think and the way we relate to others are among the most crucial and distinctive human traits. They have also been two of the most powerful themes in social psychology. This exciting book brings them together to show how interpersonal processes shape cognition, and vice versa. The individual chapters cover a fascinating set of cutting-edge ideas and research findings that are guaranteed to expand the reader's understanding of how people understand each other--and why they sometimes fail to do so.--Roy F. Baumeister, PhD, Department of Psychology, Florida State UniversityOur mental representations of loved ones, friends, acquaintances, and even enemies--and corresponding thoughts and feelings about ourselves--are the topic of this book. Contributions from multiple perspectives transcend arbitrary boundaries between 'cognition,' 'affect,' and 'motivation,' clarifying the dynamic processes by which thoughts about another person trigger concerns about rejection or warm feelings of security and commitment. This is truly socialcognition: the thoughts and feelings about other people and relationships that define us as social beings.--Eliot R. Smith, PhD, Department of Psychology, Indiana University, BloomingtonOne of the most important developments in social psychology in recent years has been the creative and vibrant work at the intersection of social cognition and interpersonal relationships. Thanks to Mark Baldwin, we now have in one volume definitive theoretical statements by the leading thinkers in the field. This volume is suitable as a text for graduate-level courses in relationships or social cognition, or for advanced seminars in personality and social psychology. It deserves to be on the bookshelves of anyone interested in social cognition and interpersonal relationships.--Niall Bolger, PhD, Department of Psychology, New York University - A welcomed and well-received collection of 16 original chapters from leading researchers in the hot topic of interpersonal and social cognition....Baldwin has done an excellent job of ensuring that authors refer to chapters internal to the volume and that chapter authors are more than familiar with each other's work to promote an integration that is uncommon in large collections such as this....An excellent collection on an important topic....Relevant to all of psychology's subdisciplines and could be used for courses on social cognition. --PsycCRITIQUES, 4/22/2006Table of Contents1. The Relational Self and Transference: Evoking Motives, Self-Regulation, and Emotions through Activation of Mental Representations of Significant Others, Susan Andersen and S. Adil Saribay2. Understanding and Modifying the Relational Schemas Underlying Insecurity, Mark W. Baldwin and Stéphane D. Dandeneau3. Rejection Sensitivity as an Interpersonal Vulnerability, Janina Pietrzak, Geraldine Downey, and Ozlem Ayduk4. Interpersonal Cognition and the Quest for Social Acceptance: Inside the Sociometer, Mark R. Leary5. Goals and Labors, Friends and Neighbors: Self-Regulation and Interpersonal Relationships, Gráinne M. Fitzsimons, James Shah, Tanya L. Chartrand, and John A. Bargh 6. Commitment Calibration with the Relationship Cognition Toolbox, John E. Lydon, Kimberly Burton, and Danielle Menzies-Toman7. A Relationship-Specific Sense of Felt Security: How Perceived Regard Regulates Relationship-Enhancement Processes, Sandra L. Murray and Jaye Derrick8. The Role of Prototypes in Interpersonal Cognition, Beverley Fehr9. Including Close Others in the Cognitive Structure of the Self, Arthur Aron, Debra Mashek, Tracy McLaughlin-Volpe, Stephen Wright, Gary Lewandowski, and Elaine N. Aron10. Mental Representations of Attachment Security: Theoretical Foundation for a Positive Social Psychology, Mario Mikulincer and Phillip R. Shaver11. The Four Basic Social Bonds: Structures for Coordinating Interaction, Alan Page Fiske and Nick Haslam12. Social Mentalities: A Biopsychosocial and Evolutionary Approach to Social Relationships, Paul Gilbert13. Role-Relationship Models: Addressing Maladaptive Interpersonal Patterns and Emotional Distress, Jodene R. Baccus and Mardi J. Horowitz14. Interpersonal Schemas: Clinical Theory, Research, and Implications, Polly Scarvalone, Melanie Fox, and Jeremy D. Safran15. Self as a Society: The Dynamics of Interchange and Power, Hubert J. M. Hermans16. An Integrative Review of Theories of Interpersonal Cognition: An Interdependence Theory Perspective, John G. Holmes and Jessica Cameron

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Book SynopsisWhile neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders are often diagnosed in childhood, understanding and managing the impact of these conditions is a lifelong challenge. This authoritative handbook presents cutting-edge knowledge to guide effective assessment and treatment throughout the adult years. Illuminated are the neurobiological bases and clinical characteristics of a broad range of conditions that affect learning and behavior as well as physical functioning and health. Following a consistent format, chapters comprehensively describe the developmental course of each disorder, the changing needs of adults, and ways to help them harness their strengths.Trade Review“A beautifully crafted volume spanning a wide range of neurological and genetic disorders in adults, and representing the state of the science on these disorders. Giving special attention to the psychological and social impact of these disorders, the editors and authors have concisely presented information that will be maximally useful to both clinicians and researchers. This book will surely become the standard on this subject against which others will be measured.--Russell A. Barkley, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, State University of New York Upstate Medical University at SyracuseA 'must read' for clinicians and researchers alike. This straightforward, well-written volume offers breadth and depth on important topics that affect learning and behavior--such as adult learning disabilities, ADHD, autistic spectrum disorders, and anxiety disorders--as well as disorders with broader effects, including fragile X, Rett syndrome, and Prader-Willi syndrome. The Handbook provides a comprehensive, authoritative discussion of the neurological underpinnings of developmental and genetic disorders, and is an excellent companion to the Handbook of Neurodevelopmental and Genetic Disorders in Children.--Jack A. Naglieri, PhD, Department of Psychology, George Mason UniversityThis book serves as an excellent guide for the clinical neuropsychologist. The editors provide a ready reference for practitioners in need of up-to-date knowledge on a host of disorders often seen in practice. Covering a broad spectrum of disorders, each well-organized chapter is thorough yet concise. Highly recommended.--Robert A. Leark, PhD, Forensic Psychology Doctoral Program, Alliant International University - The book is well written, and its introductory-level presentations are appropriate to the handbook genre in their attempts to convey and illustrate basic concepts and principles....Most useful to the time-pressed helping professional who seeks to gain a quick and clear overview of common and rare syndromes, their genetic and neuropathological bases, and the implications of current scientific knowledge for the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of individuals with these disorders. --PsycCRITIQUES, 8/26/2005Table of ContentsI. Basic Principles and Applications1. Introduction, Cecil R. Reynolds and Sam Goldstein2. Neuropsychological Assessment in Genetically Linked Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Cecil R. Reynolds and Joan W. Mayfield3. Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Medical Genetics: An Overview, Bonnie J. Baty, John C. Carey, and William M. McMahon4. Neuroimaging and Genetic Disorders, Sherri L. Provencal and Erin D. BiglerII. Disorders Primarily Affecting Learning and Behavior5. Learning Disabilities, Sam Goldstein and Kordell Kennemer6. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Sam Goldstein and Adam Schwebach7. Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome, Laura M. Arnstein and Ronald T. Brown8. Anxiety Disorders, Alicia E. Meuret and Stefan G. Hofmann9. Depressive Disorders, Dawn H. S. Reinemann and Susan M. Swearer10. Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Elaine Clark, William R. Jenson, and Judith N. Miller11. Substance Use and Abuse, Arthur MacNeill Horton, Jr., and Arthur MacNeill Horton IIIIII. Disorders with Broader-Spectrum Effects12. Turner Syndrome, M. Paige Powell and Kimberly R. Snapp13. Fragile X Syndrome, Robin L. Hansen and Randi J. Hagerman14. Williams Syndrome, Richard Rider15. Noonan Syndrome, Jacqueline Anne Noonan16. Neurofibromatosis, Dorothee L. Serpas17. Sickle Cell Disease, Julien T. Smith18. Down Syndrome, Heather Cody Hazlett19. Klinefelter Syndrome, Heather Cody Hazlett20. Rett Syndrome, Robert T. Brown, Kathleen K. McMillan, and Alexis Herschthal21. Lesch-Nyhan Disease, Jasper E. Visser, David J. Schretlen, James C. Harris, and H.A. Jinnah22. Prader-Willi Syndrome, Elisabeth M. Dykens, Karen Summar, and Elizabeth Roof23. Progeroid Syndromes, Susan Homack, Crystal Reneé Hill, and Cecil R. Reynolds

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Book SynopsisCaring for a parent whose health is in decline turns the world upside down. The emotional fallout can be devastating, but it doesn't have to be that way. Empathic guidance from an expert who's been there can help. Through an account of two sisters and their ailing mother--interwoven with no-nonsense advice--The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers helps family members navigate tough decisions and make the most of their time together as they care for an aging parent. The author urges readers to be honest about the level of commitment they're able to make and emphasizes the need for clear communication within the family. While acknowledging their guilt, stress, and fatigue, he helps caregivers reaffirm emotional connections worn thin by the routine of daily care. This compassionate book will help families everywhere avoid burnout and preserve bonds during one of life's most difficult passages.Trade Review"I’ve known Barry Jacobs for many years, but not until I read the prologue to this book did I realize that as a child he had been part of a caregiving family. I should have known, though--only someone who has 'walked in the shoes' could have written such a compassionate and simultaneously helpful book. It reads like a novel but also provides really good, straightforward, worthwhile advice. This is a 'must read' for every family caregiver."--Suzanne Mintz, President and Cofounder, National Family Caregivers Association "Dr. Jacobs is a master storyteller who brings the realities of caring for an aging parent out of the shadows and into the light. If you find yourself in a caregiving role and want to protect and even enhance your family relationships, while also taking care of yourself, this book is a 'must read.' From sex to spirituality, Dr Jacobs addresses our most pressing questions about the inevitable stresses and strains of caregiving."--Susan H. McDaniel, PhD, Dr. Laurie Sands Distinguished Professor of Families and Health, and Director, Institute for the Family, University of Rochester Medical Center "This is a beautifully written, invaluable, practical guide for families facing serious illness or disability. This unique and truly masterful book combines the wisdom of Dr. Jacobs's extensive professional expertise with his moving personal story of parental illness and loss. Following one family’s journey with illness, the book addresses all the tough issues while providing a powerful model for resilience and the personal rewards that can come with caregiving. This superb book is a 'must' for family caregivers and healthcare professionals. I will strongly recommend it to my patients and their families."--John S. Rolland, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Chicago and Co-Director of the Chicago Center for Family Health "Whether you are an experienced or new family caregiver, you will recognize your dilemmas and challenges--and find valuable advice--in this book. Dr. Jacobs combines the skills of an engaging storyteller and a compassionate family therapist as he accompanies readers through the main journey and the byways of caring for an ill or disabled parent."--Carol Levine, Director, Families and Health Care Project, United Hospital Fund Barry Jacobs builds on 20 years of clinical experience to provide a wise and informative look at family caregiving. This is not just another 'how-to' book, but explores the emotional core of the caregiving experience....Each chapter also contains thoughtful and practical responses to the questions that caregivers frequently raise. There is much that caregivers and the professionals who work with them can learn from this book."--Steven H. Zarit, PhD, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University "When you feel like you just can't go on as a caregiver, Dr. Jacobs helps us avoid much of the heartache and frustration that can make caring for a loved one such a overwhelming experience. I wish I’d read it while caring for my aging parents, both with Alzheimer’s--it would have helped me feel less alone."--Jacqueline Marcell, author, Elder Rage, host, Coping With Caregiving radio show "This book makes it clear that whatever you’re going through, you are not alone. It offers a ray of hope for those going through one of life’s most trying experiences. I recommend this valuable book to anyone involved in caring for an aging or ailing parent."--Deborah Popely, family caregiver and former hospice professional "This book has been extremely helpful as a required text in the master's-level family therapy course I am currently teaching. Dr. Jacobs helps the reader understand the impact of caregiving on family dynamics, offering sound, practical advice that is as useful for students and practitioners as it is for family caregivers themselves."--Mia Solomon, PhD, Director, Behavioral Sciences, Bryn Mawr Family Practice Residency Program -Table of ContentsPrologue1. First Days2. Defining Commitments3. Utilizing Support4. Handling Sacrifice5. Weighing Hope and Acceptance, Fantasy and Reality6. Fostering Awareness and Flexibility7. Protecting Intimacy8. Sustaining the Spirit9. Last DaysEpilogue: Caregiving's AftermathResources

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Book SynopsisThis lucidly written guide presents an innovative approach for treating somatization disorder and related problems, such as fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The authors' program integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with strategies to build emotional self-awareness and interventions to help patients understand and alter their illness behavior. Systematic yet flexible, it is supported by controlled clinical research. The book reviews the conceptual underpinnings of the approach, discusses its ongoing testing and refinement, and offers clear-cut guidelines for assessment and treatment. Special features include illustrative case material, many pointers for practice, and reproducible appendices that provide a 10-session mini-manual and helpful handouts and forms.Trade Review"In this important volume, two leading scientist-practitioners offer a lucid account of the clinical features and etiology of somatization, and also provide a detailed, step-by-step guide to their new, empirically supported treatment. This scholarly yet highly practical book sets a new standard in the treatment of somatization. It is essential reading for all clinicians and clinical trainees who treat patients with somatization problems, whether in the form of somatization disorder or as a feature of other clinical conditions."--Steven Taylor, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Canada "Somatization, somatoform disorders, medically unexplained and functional somatic symptoms; whatever we call them, they are among the largest and most neglected problems in medicine. Yet there are very few practical guides to assist practitioners. This lucid and scholarly text not only offers a valuable overview of the topic, but also provides detailed guidance on a management approach of proven efficacy. This book will be helpful to students and experienced practitioners alike."--Michael Sharpe, MD, University of Edinburgh, UK "Woolfolk and Allen have written a unique and detailed book that is clearly rooted in theory and empirical findings. Conceptual, assessment, and treatment issues are outlined within a concise and coherent framework that lends itself to practical application. Complete with a 10-session treatment manual, this book is a 'must' for clinicians, interns, residents, and clinical graduate students who are treating people suffering from physical symptoms without identifiable physical cause."--Gordon J. G. Asmundson, PhD, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada "Woolfolk and Allen bring optimism and rigor to the treatment of a misunderstood group of patients who have mistakenly been regarded as untreatable by many physicians and therapists. Starting with a remarkably clear foundation built on theory and a comprehensive review of the literature, the authors provide a straightforward, step-by-step blueprint for their therapeutic approach. The book is exemplary in its eclectic yet critical integration of diverse perspectives and its jargon-free style. This is a book with equal appeal and value for both experts and beginners. Experienced clinicians will find Woolfolk and Allen's work refreshing, inspiring, and informative. At the same time, the book's clinical utility, accessibility, and clarity also make it an excellent choice for beginning therapists, including graduate students in psychology and social work and psychiatric residents."--James L. Levenson, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University "I like this book enormously. The therapeutic approach is comprehensive, innovative, and clearly derived from vast clinical experience. The treatment itself is presented in a vivid and accessible way that enables the reader to learn and apply it in his or her own clinical practice. This work represents a major advance in our ability to treat patients suffering from this prevalent and difficult problem."--Arthur J. Barsky, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School "This is the book healthcare professionals have been waiting for! The authors' integrative conceptual model addresses emotional aspects, such as alexithymia, demoralization, and social role theory, while also incorporating classical cognitive and behavioral ideas. They increase our understanding of patients with medically unexplained symptoms in a manner that is comprehensive, profound, and a pleasure to read. However, the core strength of this book is the treatment manual. The authors' deep knowledge of basic processes, together with an unbelievable amount of clinical experience, underpin their helpful descriptions of how to proceed when treating these patients. The breakthrough approach in this book will help healthcare professionals provide effective support for a major patient population, while reducing treatment costs substantially."--Winfried Rief, PhD, Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Marburg, Germany - A well-crafted, practical guide for psychotherapists of patients with somatization disorders. Woolfolk and Allen provide the reader with a manageable literature review on aspects and correlates of somatization. The scope of the book, from historical presentations of symptoms to present day epidemiology of DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10 diagnoses, offers hands-on and academic training to the reader....It contains 37 pages of appendices detailing homework assignments, worksheets, self-report measures, and a 10-session manual for delivering affective cognitive behavioral therapy (ACBT)....A useful guide to help psychotherapists navigate the challenges and potential obstacles inherent in the treatment of somatization disorders. The ACBT techniques and the clinical accounts of patients with somatization disorders detailed by the authors offer the behavioral health provider empirically supported methods of helping patients with somatization disorders lower impairment and increase quality of life. --Psychiatry, 10/15/2006ƒƒ The success of Treating Somatization is in elucidating the complexities of the emotional and cognitive experience of people with somatization disorders. It also provides hope that the techniques of a treatment model that is growing more and more familiar can help not only the patients but also the often-frustrated clinicians faced with the challenge of helping people with an unexplained disorder. --Psychiatric Services, 10/15/2006ƒƒ A major contribution...lucid, comprehensive, and eminently practical....Draws on a wide-ranging combination of conceptual theory, empirical findings, and clinical experience....Taking a biopsychosocial approach, the authors present a wide-ranging review of the relevant influences of stress, emotion, and social learning on the process of somatization. Even clinicians familiar with each of these areas will find their review concise, informative, and enlightening....Woolfolk and Allen's primary contribution consists of their systematic, carefully crafted, and eclectic treatment program....Both a scholarly and a pragmatic book. Its insights will reinforce and sharpen the technique of skilled clinicians, whereas the range of its scholarship will help direct the preparation of students. --PsycCRITIQUES, 10/15/2006Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Somatization: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment3. Affective Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Somatization: Rationale and Overview4. Assessment5. The Context of the Therapy6. Behavioral Interventions7. Working with Cognitions and Emotions8. Interpersonal Methods9. Assorted Clinical TopicsAppendices:A. Ten-Session Treatment Manual B. Clinical Trial Assessing the Efficacy of Affective Cognitive-Behavioral TherapyC. Severity of Somatic Symptoms ScaleD. Somatic Symptom QuestionnaireE. Instructions for Abbreviated Progressive Muscle RelaxationF. Examining Thoughts

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Book SynopsisThis volume provides unique and valuable firsthand accounts of the most important longitudinal studies of attachment. Presented are a range of research programs that have broadened our understanding of early close relationships and their role in individual adaptation throughout life. In addition to discussing the findings that emerged from each study, leading investigators offer rare reflections on the process of scientific discovery. Themes addressed include the complexities of designing studies that span years or even decades; challenges in translating theoretical constructs into age-appropriate assessments; how Bowlby's original models have been refined and expanded; and how attachment interacts with other key influences on development. Trade Review'The child is father to the man': Wordsworth intuited it; Freud asserted it; Bowlby systematized it; this book proves it. Grossmann, Grossmann, and Waters have assembled an illustrious gallery of top attachment and developmental researchers. They present their findings in ways that are scientifically convincing as well as highly readable and personally moving. Reductionists, eat your hearts out--or, rather, start to search for the mechanisms that underlie these incontrovertible links between childhood attachment experience and adult relational competence. This volume is a 'must' for all psychotherapeutic clinicians and child development researchers, and will become a standard text for courses in clinical psychology and social work. I will certainly use it as such in the master's program in psychological therapies that I run.--Jeremy Holmes, MD, FRCPsych, University of Exeter and University College London, UKThis book provides a unique overview of more than 30 years of fascinating longitudinal research on attachment development. It contains marvelous reports of the seminal longitudinal studies conducted by the most well-known people in the field. The volume demonstrates in an impressive manner how empirical findings not only can confirm assumptions derived from theory, but also can challenge those assumptions and thus contribute to the ongoing development of the theory. As such, it is highly interesting reading for experienced researchers as well as students.--Gottfried Spangler, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, GermanyAttachment theory really comes of age in this volume....Contributions written by pioneers and current giants in the field impressively connect attachment theory and research to cross-cultural variations, the social context, and human evolution. This book is required reading for anyone interested in the contemporary and long-term consequences of early close relationships.--Arnold J. Sameroff, PhD, Center for Human Growth and Development, University of MichiganThis book presents an intriguing view of the evolution of an entire scientific field. Interwoven with important data and theoretical discussions, we find historical and personal notes from the people who have been instrumental in making child-parent attachment a central area within developmental psychology. The fascinating, up-to-date accounts in this volume will be useful and inspiring for readers in scientific and applied settings.--Gunilla Bohlin, PhD, and Berit Hagekull, PhD, Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Sweden - Careful reading of all the chapters will provide the student of attachment theory an abundance of helpful information. Armed with this information, educators can highlight those propositions of the theory for which there is empirical support and researchers can identify areas for future research. Practitioners from a variety of practice settings can benefit from the text by understanding the complex interplay between attachment and mental health. --Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 6/25/2006ƒƒ This volume will be welcome and informative for students of attachment theory and behavior. --Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 6/25/2006ƒƒ This collection of international studies provides a comprehensive overview of the pioneers in attachment theory following the Bowlby-Ainsworth tradition. This book offers a unique window into the personal and professional lives of these noted scholars, who have dedicated their life's work to the study of attachment relationships. Their deep conviction in the importance of attachment theory and dedication to the science of this tradition serve as an inspirational model for the researcher clinician. This book is recommended for therapists, researchers, and teachers in the field. --The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 6/25/2006Table of Contents1. Ethology and Attachment Theory, Robert A. Hinde2. In Pursuit of the Internal Working Model Construct and Its Relevance to Attachment Relationships, Inge Bretherton3. Placing Early Attachment Experiences in Developmental Context: The Minnesota Longitudinal Study, L. Alan Sroufe, Byron Egeland, Elizabeth Carlson, and W. Andrew Collins4. Attachment Theory and Research in Ecological Perspective: Insights from the Pennsylvania Infant and Family Development Project and the NICHD Study of Early Child Care, Jay Belsky5. Early Care and the Roots of Attachment and Partnership Representations: The Bielefeld and Regensburg Longitudinal Studies, Karin Grossmann, Klaus E. Grossmann, and Heinz Kindler 6. Understanding and Resolving Emotional Conflict: The London Parent-Child Project, Howard Steele and Miriam Steele7. Correlates of Attachment to Multiple Caregivers in Kibbutz Children from Birth to Emerging Adulthood: The Haifa Longitudinal Study, Avi Sagi-Schwartz and Ora Aviezer 8. The Interplay between Attachment, Temperament, and Maternal Style: AMadingley Perspective, Joan Stevenson-Hinde 9. Attachment Representations, Secure-Base Behavior, and the Evolution of Adult Relationships: The Stony Brook Adult Relationships Project, Judith Crowell and Everett Waters 10. Predictability of Attachment Behavior and Representational Processes at 1, 6, and 19 Years of Age: The Berkeley Longitudinal Study, Mary Main, Erik Hesse, and Nancy Kaplan 11. Lessons from the Longitudinal Studies of Attachment, Mary Dozier, Melissa Manni, and Oliver Lindhiem

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

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Book SynopsisIncreasingly used in social and behavioral science research, implicit measures aim to assess attitudes that respondents may not be willing to report directly, or of which they may not even be aware. This timely book brings together leading investigators to review currently available procedures and offer practical recommendations for their implementation and interpretation. The theoretical bases of the various approaches are explored and their respective strengths and limitations are critically examined. The volume also discusses current controversies facing the field and highlights promising avenues for future research.Trade ReviewIn recent years, no development in the social sciences has been more exciting than the discovery of implicit attitudes and the pursuit of their measurement. Yet the challenges of developing suitable measures have surprised us all. Different techniques yielded different results, which has inspired richer theory building and produced important insights into the nature of human judgment and the mental representation of preferences. We now see longstanding debates and controversies in new ways. What more could a group of scientists hope for than to make such great progress, and at such a rapid rate? This wonderful book offers a terrific review of these accomplishments and identifies the challenges with which implicit attitude researchers will be grappling in the years to come.--Jon Krosnick, PhD, Departments of Communication, Political Science, and Psychology, Stanford University This is a book for serious students and practitioners of attitudes research. It offers comprehensive coverage of the new wave of implicit measures, written by some of the top researchers in the field. The chapters provide strong theoretical grounding as well as practical information on the 'how-tos' of each measure. This book would be an ideal text for graduate-level courses on attitudes.--Jeffrey Sherman, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Davis The measurement of socially significant attitudes has taken a giant leap forward due to the recent development of implicit measures, which are capable of assessing relatively automatic evaluations. This volume presents a scholarly yet very accessible treatment of these new measures, describing them in detail and evaluating their merits. Additionally, the volume shows how these measurement advances have permitted us to address new and fundamental issues about the nature of human judgment. This is a superb, integrative treatment of a major advance in the social and behavioral sciences. I will certainly use it as a text in my social psychology graduate proseminar; it is also likely to be used in advanced undergraduate courses devoted to attitudes, judgment, and assessment.--Charles M. Judd, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Colorado at Boulder The study of implicit attitudes is the most significant development in attitude theory and research in recent years. This timely volume features analyses by the major contributors to this important development. The chapter authors skillfully present both the promise and the uncertainties of the many implicit measures that have been proposed. This book is essential reading not only for attitude researchers, but also for all researchers who wish to understand whether they should incorporate implicit measures into their studies. I would definitely use the book in a graduate course in attitudes.--Alice H. Eagly, PhD, Department of Psychology, Northwestern University -Wittenbrink and Schwarz drew together a distinguished group of authors whose expertise concerns how best to examine the interrelations among attitudes, social judgments, and behaviors....Reader-researchers should consider this book a valuable resource, one that nicely characterizes current views on simple as well as complex measures of implicit attitudes.--Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 1/7/2007ƒƒ Wittenbrink and Schwarz have assembled an impressive group of experts on attitude measurement....I would highly recommend this book for anyone thinking about incorporating the use of implicit attitude measures into his or her research and feel that the book would make an excellent addition to any graduate-level course on attitudes or attitude measurement. --PsycCRITIQUES, 1/7/2007Table of Contents1. Introduction, Bernd Wittenbrink and Norbert SchwarzI. Procedures and Their Implementation2. Measuring Attitudes through Priming, Bernd Wittenbrink3. Understanding and Using the Implicit Association Test: IV: What We Know (So Far) about the Method, Kristin A. Lane, Mahzarin R. Banaji, Brian A. Nosek, and Anthony G. Greenwald4. Armed Only with Paper and Pencil: Low-Tech Measures of Implicit Attitudes, Patrick T. Vargas, Denise Sekaquaptewa, and William von Hippel5. Attitudes as Mental and Neural States of Readiness: Using Physiological Measures to Study Implicit Attitudes, Tiffany A. Ito and John T. Cacioppo6. Understanding Social Evaluations: What We Can (and Cannot) Learn from Neuroimaging, Andreas Olsson and Elizabeth A. PhelpsII. Critical Perspectives7. How to Define and Examine the Implicitness of Implicit Measures, Jan De Houwer and Agnes Moors8. Paradigms We Live By: A Plea for More Basic Research on the Implicit Association Test, Dirk Wentura and Klaus Rothermund9. Beyond the Attitude Object: Implicit Attitudes Spring from Object-Centered Contexts, Melissa J. Ferguson and John A. Bargh10. Mental Representations Are States, Not Things: Implications for Implicit and Explicit Measurement, Eliot R. Smith and Frederica R. Conrey11. What Do We Know about Implicit Attitude Measures and What Do We Have to Learn?, Bertram Gawronski and Galen V. Bodenhausen

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Book SynopsisThis informative video program from renowned practitioner and author Eliana Gil illuminates the unique benefits of play therapy for children who have been physically or sexually abused. Sharing her warmth and clinical insight, Dr. Gil brings viewers into the therapeutic playroom, describes how play activities fit into the reparative process, and provides helpful pointers for practice. With the help of child volunteers, the video demonstrates the use of art supplies, the sandtray, puppets, the dollhouse, masks, and more. Dr. Gil also discusses ways to allay children's fears about therapy and establish a good working rapport.Running time: 40 minutes; includes 39-page manual.

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Book SynopsisAttachment research has tremendous potential for helping clinicians understand what happens when parent–child bonds are disrupted, and what can be done to help. Yet there remains a large gap between theory and practice in this area. This book reviews what is known about attachment and translates it into practical guidelines for therapeutic work. Leading scientist-practitioners present innovative strategies for assessing and intervening in parent–child relationship problems; helping young children recover from maltreatment or trauma; and promoting healthy development in adoptive and foster families. Detailed case material in every chapter illustrates the applications of research-based concepts and tools in real-world clinical practice.Trade Review"This invaluable presentation of cutting-edge clinical applications, seamlessly integrated with the most recent research data, is a remarkable achievement. It is a highly convincing testament to the profound relevance of attachment theory for therapeutic work and prevention."--Peter Fonagy, OBE, FMedSci, FBA, FAcSS, Head, Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London, United Kingdom; Chief Executive, Anna Freud Centre "This groundbreaking volume brings the ideal of a scientifically informed dynamic psychotherapy practice a step nearer. Cutting-edge clinician-researchers, backed by a sophisticated array of evidence on the assessment and therapy of children and their parents, show how the universal psychotherapeutic values of mentalization, boundedness, and building on strengths can enhance security and happiness. This moving work is essential reading for child psychotherapists and trainees, and I strongly recommend it for all therapists who are open to the continuing impact of attachment theory on our discipline."--Jeremy Holmes MD, FRCPsych, School of Psychology, University of Exeter, United Kingdom "Attachment Theory in Clinical Work with Children jumps right into the real world of clinical practice. The balance between practice and theory is rarely so well equilibrated. Each chapter reveals clinical reality in a different context, with a different population, and with a fresh theme. This book will be essential reading for therapists from all schools, for students, and for all interested in development."--Daniel N. Stern, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Weill Medical College of Cornell University - Readers will gain a broad understanding of current research and principles in working with parents and children who demonstrate attachment disturbances....Anyone interested in the field of attachment and clinical work will find this book a useful introduction to the application of attachment theory and research, and its impact on the evolution of clinical practice in this field. In this book, Oppenheim and Goldsmith provide a much-needed contribution to the field of attachment and clinical work through this well-written synthesis of pioneering work by recognized and important authors. --Clinical Social Work Journal, 03/05/2011ƒƒ The chapters have an array of well-known and well-established academics and clinicians, among them Oppenheim, Zeanah, Steele, Hodges, Lieberman, and Goldsmith. It is an important book...I recommend this book...to anyone involved in facilitating good enough parenting, working in the field of psychotherapy, with under-5s, or working with foster carers and adopters. This is a useful book provoking much thought, resonating with one's own knowledge and experience and opening up ideas about how theory can be transferred to treatment approaches. --Child and Adolescent Mental Health Journal, 03/05/2011ƒƒ Focuses on bridging the gap between attachment research and clinical practice. The editors have gathered prominent contributions, original research ideas, and concepts from leading attachment researchers and clinicians. --Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 03/05/2011ƒƒ Oppenheim and Goldsmith offer clinicians who assist children and families a useful lens to inform their work. The chapters contain a solid theoretical basis for the recommended assessment and intervention techniques, as well as rich representative dialogues and masterful conceptualizations using attachment theory. --PsycCRITIQUES, 03/05/2011Table of ContentsI. Clinical Use of Attachment Research Assessments 1. Constructing a Relationship Formulation for Mother and Child: Clinical Application of the Working Model of the Child Interview, Charles H. Zeanah 2. Keeping the Inner World of the Child in Mind: Using the Insightfulness Assessment with Mothers in a Therapeutic Preschool, Nina Koren-Karie, David Oppenheim, and Douglas F. Goldsmith 3. Intervening with Maltreated Children and Their Adoptive Families: Identifying Attachment-Facilitative Behavior, Miriam Steele, Jill Hodges, Jeanne Kaniuk, Howard Steele, Debra D'Agostino, Inga Blom, Saul Hillman, and Kay Henderson 4. The Role of Caregiver Commitment in Foster Care: Insights from the This Is My Baby Interview, Mary Dozier, Damion Grasso, Oliver Lindhiem, and Erin Lewis 5. Parental Resolution of the Child's Diagnosis and the Parent–Child Relationship: Insights from the Reaction to Diagnosis Interview, David Oppenheim, Smadar Dolev, Nina Koren-Karie, Efrat Sher-Censor, Nurit Yirmiya, and Shahaf SalomonII. Attachment Theory and Psychotherapy 6. Attachment and Trauma: An Integrated Approach to Treating Young Children Exposed to Family Violence, Amy L. Busch and Alicia F. Lieberman 7. The Circle of Security Project: A Case Study—"It Hurts to Give That Which You Did Not Receive," Bert Powell, Glen Cooper, Kent Hoffman, and Robert Marvin 8. Challenging Children's Negative Internal Working Models: Utilizing Attachment-Based Treatment Strategies in a Therapeutic Preschool, Douglas F. Goldsmith 9. Disorganized Mother, Disorganized Child: The Mentalization of Affective Dysregulation and Therapeutic Change, Arietta Slade

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Book SynopsisAccessible, practical, and empowering, this book gives school professionals the tools to put students in charge of their own learning. Going beyond traditional "study skills" guides that focus on the mechanics of homework completion and test taking, the authors address the underlying psychological factors that influence academic success and lifelong learning. They provide step-by-step guidance and data-based interventions for helping each student develop a repertoire of problem-solving strategies in the areas of motivation, emotional responses to learning, behavior, time management, organization, memory, reading, writing, math, and more. In a large-size format to facilitate photocopying, the volume includes dozens of reproducible handouts and forms. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.Trade Review"This is a 'must-have' text for university trainers, students, and practitioners who work in classrooms or collaborate on teams to enhance learning and academic achievement for all students. The book provides a concise theoretical framework, a review of associated educational psychology research, and specific recommendations for practice. Readers learn evidence-based instructional strategies that are easily embedded into classroom, small group, or individual instruction across the curriculum. Real-life vignettes and case studies are employed strategically throughout the text to demonstrate how the ideas apply to all types of learners. I will definitely adopt this book as a required text in my graduate Academic Intervention course. This is a core course for all students in our school psychology program and is also taken by students preparing to be school counselors or special educators. The text is ideal for guiding class discussions, helping students design and deliver individual or small group instruction, and teaching them how to formulate successful classroom and home-based learning recommendations for teachers and parents."--Gloria Miller, PhD, Child, Family, and School Psychology Program, College of Education, University of Denver "An essential resource for anyone who works with struggling students. This book offers practical strategies for addressing specific academic skill deficits and teaching general study skills that can be applied across academic domains--but it also goes much further. Readers, whether seasoned professionals or graduate students, will acquire a rich understanding of the underlying psychological factors that influence learning, and ways to translate that understanding into day-to-day practice."--Peg Dawson, EdD, Center for Learning and Attention Disorders, Portsmouth, New Hampshire "It is rare to find a resource that addresses so many different elements involved in promoting independent learning. As I read the book, I often found myself thinking, 'I never thought about that,' or 'I’ve got to try that!' Any content area teacher could implement these techniques with students. It is also an excellent resource for Study Skills classes. I really appreciate the ready-made forms at the end of each chapter for implementing the techniques discussed."--Clover Noack, MEd, Reading Specialist/Curriculum Coordinator, Fort Zumwalt School District, O’Fallon, Missouri "This book helped me to create more specific goals with my students, and to help them develop a real-world, problem-solving mindset. Our teaching lives are revitalized when we are surrounded by a class of motivated, problem-solving, self-reflective students. The authors of this practical book present ways to get students to 'buy in' to learning. The concrete steps presented for each academic subject area, and the wide assortment of charts and checklists to use with students, are a goldmine. I used the lists, charts, and rubrics right away in my private practice."--Kendra Wagner, MAT, MS, reading and writing consultant and tutor, Seattle, Washington - Harvey and Chickie-Wolfe....provide detailed strategies that empower students to self-regulate in several areas including motivation to study and learn, emotional reactions to learning, behavior, time management and organization, cognition, metacognition, executive functions, academic abilities, and how to successfully take tests. The book also includes extensive checklists, worksheets, and handouts that have been created to teach and facilitate this program....The focus of the authors is very much on target as they address the difficulties that regularly occur in today's classroom....This book makes worthwhile reading by professionals and the strategies certainly could be incorporated into general education settings, especially for older students. More likely, special education teachers and those providing academic intervention services will embrace these methods. --NASP Communiqué, 03/04/2007Table of Contents1. Working with Students to Promote Independent Learning2. Working with Families and Friends to Promote Independent Learning3. General Classroom Considerations4. Empowering Students to Self-Regulate Motivation to Study and Learn5. Empowering Students to Self-Regulate Emotional Reactions to Learning6. Empowering Students to Self-Regulate Behavior7. Empowering Students to Manage Time and Organization8. Helping Students Self-Regulate Cognition, Metacognition, and Executive Functions9. Empowering Students to Self-Regulate Reading10. Empowering Students to Self-Regulate Writing11. Empowering Students to Master Math, Science, and Technology12. Empowering Students to Successfully Take Tests and Improve Performance

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Book SynopsisPresenting state-of-the-art work on the conscious and unconscious processes involved in emotion, this integrative volume brings together leading psychologists, neuroscientists, and philosophers. Carefully organized, tightly edited chapters address such compelling questions as how bodily responses contribute to conscious experience, whether unconscious emotion exists, how affect is transmitted from one person to another, and how emotional responses are produced in the brain. Bringing a new level of coherence to lines of inquiry that often remain disparate, the book identifies key, cross-cutting ideas and themes and sets forth a cogent agenda for future research.Trade ReviewThe chapters in this wonderful book are informative, intelligent, and occasionally startling. Emotion and consciousness are two of psychology's hottest topics, and this book explores their collision. As you might expect, the bang is a big one."--Daniel Gilbert, PhD, Department of Psychology, Harvard University"This book represents a blossoming-out of a number of important trends in thinking about emotions. Major issues related to unconscious and conscious processes in emotion--such as cognition-emotion interactions, affect induction, and embodiment in perception and thought--are examined in the context of closely reasoned and expertly executed research programs. Several chapters present promising developments of new research streams, substantially adding to insight and knowledge. Brimming with information, this is a well-written, challenging text for graduate-level students interested in current research areas and controversies in the field."--Nico H. Frijda, PhD, Department of Psychology (Emeritus), University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands"Although agreement remains scarce, emotions--both conscious and unconscious--are attracting unprecedented attention in human psychology. A banquet of theoretical perspectives is well shared in this stimulating volume, whose contributors seek to penetrate the scientific and philosophical mysteries of affective experience. Will be of interest to all those concerned with ongoing controversies in emotion studies."--Jaak Panksepp, PhD, Department of Psychology (Emeritus), Bowling Green State University; Affective Neuroscience Research Program, Falk Center for Molecular Therapeutics, Northwestern University'The chapters in this wonderful new book are informative, intelligent, and occasionally startling. Emotion and consciousness are two of psychology's hottest topics, and this book explores their collision. As you might expect, the bang is a big one.' - Daniel Gilbert, PhD, Department of Psychology, Harvard University'This book represents a blossoming-out of a number of important trends in thinking about emotions. Major issues related to unconscious and conscious processes in emotion - such as cognition–emotion interactions, affect induction, and embodiment in perception and thought - are examined in the context of closely reasoned and expertly executed research programs. Several chapters present promising developments of new research streams, substantially adding to insight and knowledge. Brimming with information, this is a well-written, challenging text for graduate-level students interested in current research areas and controversies in the field.' - Nico H. Frijda, PhD, Department of Psychology (Emeritus), University of Amsterdam, The NetherlandsTable of Contents1. Introduction, Lisa Feldman Barrett, Paula M. Niedenthal, and Piotr WinkielmanI. Cognition and Emotion2. Embodiment in the Acquisition and Use of Emotion Knowledge, Paula M. Niedenthal, Lawrence W. Barsalou, François Ric, and Silvia Krauth-Gruber3. The Interaction of Emotion and Cognition: Insights from Studies of the Human Amygdala, Elizabeth A. Phelps4. Affect and the Resolution of Cognitive Control Dilemmas, Jeremy R. Gray, Alexandre Schaefer, Todd S. Braver, and Steven B. MostII. Unconscious Emotional Processing: Perception of Visual Stimuli5. Caught by the Evil Eye: Nonconscious Information Processing, Emotion, and Attention to Facial Stimuli, Daniel Lundqvist and Arne Öhman6. Nonconscious Emotions: New Findings and Perspectives on Nonconscious Facial Expression Recognition and Its Voice and Whole-Body Contexts, Beatrice de Gelder7. Visual Emotion Perception: Mechanisms and Processes, Anthony P. Atkinson and Ralph AdolphsIII. Unconscious Emotional Behavior8. Conscious and Unconscious Emotion in Nonlinguistic Vocal Communication, Michael J. Owren, Drew Rendall, and Jo-Anne Bachorowski9. Behavior Systems and the Contextual Control of Anxiety, Fear, and Panic, Mark E. BoutonIV. The Experience of Emotion10. Emotion Experience and the Indeterminacy of Valence, Louis C. Charland11. Feeling Is Perceiving: Core Affect and Conceptualization in the Experience of Emotion, Lisa Feldman BarrettV. Perspectives On the Conscious–Unconscious Debate12. Emotion Processes Considered from the Perspective of Dual-Process Models, Eliot R. Smith and Roland Neumann13. Unconscious Processes in Emotion: The Bulk of the Iceberg, Klaus R. Scherer14. Emotion, Behavior, and Conscious Experience, Piotr Winkielman, Kent Berridge, and Julie Wilbarger15. Emotions, Embodiment, and Awareness, Jesse J. Prinz16. Seven Sins in the Study of Unconscious Affect, Gerald L. Clore, Justin Storbeck, Michael D. Robinson, and David B. Centerbar

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Book SynopsisMeeting a crucial need, this book provides clear recommendations for authentic developmental assessment of children from infancy to age 6, including those with developmental delays and disabilities. It describes principles and strategies for collecting information about children's everyday activities in the home, preschool, and community, which provides a valid basis for intervention planning and progress monitoring. Throughout, the book emphasizes the importance of enlisting parents as partners with practitioners and teachers in observation and team-based decision making. Special features of this well-organized, accessible volume include recommendations for developmentally appropriate assessment tools and Best-Practice Guidepoints in each chapter that distill key professional standards and practices.Trade ReviewA welcome addition to the literature on preschool assessment. The focus on authentic assessment and the emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices make this book an excellent choice for working with preschoolers with developmental disabilities for whom formal standardized testing is not appropriate. The case examples of young children with a variety of disabilities make the material vivid. I plan to adopt this text for my class in preschool assessment, and it would also be useful for a class in assessing students with low-incidence disabilities.--Catherine A. Fiorello, PhD, School Psychology Program, Temple University Authentic assessment--the process of evaluating children in their natural environments using materials and activities that are part of their daily experience--is described here from a number of different theoretical perspectives and practical points of view. Bagnato expands the boundaries of our thinking about how to assess children with special needs, exploring this approach to assessment with thoroughness, passion, and common sense.--Samuel J. Meisels, EdD, President, Erikson Institute Bagnato has put together an incredibly helpful resource for professionals struggling to understand the educational, developmental,medical, and mental health needs of young children and their families. Provided is practical information that can guide assessment teams in capturing children’s optimum performance in real-life settings and routines, and in evaluating early childhood outcomes. The book is replete with helpful examples, resource information, and practice guidelines that help move the notion of authentic assessment from idea into action.--Judith J. Carta, PhD, Juniper Gardens Children’s Project, University of Kansas - Bagnato should be applauded for his comprehensive and individually tailored approach to assessment. Had I had a book such as this during my training, I might have been more equipped and inclined to conduct testing with preschoolers....This text is a must read for those who intend to work with children who are in their early childhood years. --PsycCRITIQUES, 12/31/2008Table of Contents1. What Are the Professional Standards for Assessment of Preschool Children?2. How Can Authentic Assessment Prevent the Mismeasure of Young Children?3. What Are the Foundations for Authentic Assessment of Typical and Atypical Early Development?4. What are the Best Contexts for Authentic Assessment?5. Can Professionals Test without Tests for Authentic Assessment?, with Richard LeVan6. How Does Authentic Curriculum-Based Assessment Work?7. Can Clinical Judgments Guide Parent–Professional Team Decision Making for Early Intervention?, with Eileen McKeating-Esterle8. How Can We Effectively Assess for Severe Disabilities?, with Pamela S. Wolfe and Richard Kubina9. How Can We Do Functional Behavioral Assessment with Preschoolers?, with Richard Kubina, Pamela S. Wolfe, and Devender R. Banda10. What Are Proper Approaches to Detect, Classify, and Intervene for Temperament and Self-Regulatory Behavior Problems in Young Children?11. How Should We Forecast and Plan for Kindergarten Transition and Early School Success?, with Kimberly A. Blair12. How Can Authentic Program Evaluation Document Early Childhood Intervention Outcomes?Synopsis and Conclusions: What Are the Essential Best Practice Guidepoints for Authentic Assessment of Preschool Children?Appendices

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Book SynopsisA major development in psychological science is increased recognition that persons and environments constitute dynamically interacting systems. This book presents advances from internationally renowned researchers in personality, social, cognitive, developmental, and cultural psychology, and other fields, who construct a science of the individual by studying individuals in context. Contributors build on seminal work by Walter Mischel (especially his citation classic, Toward a Cognitive Social Learning Reconceptualization of Personality, reprinted in the volume). A commentary from Mischel himself places the contributions in historical perspective and articulates the novel portrait of human nature that they yield.Trade ReviewWalter Mischel's theoretical vision and discipline-changing research have established a new paradigm in psychological science. More so than any other volume, this book documents the scholarly creativity and methodological rigor with which Mischel’s work has enhanced understanding of the dynamic relations between individuals and their contexts. Presented are cutting-edge perspectives on personality as a fundamental focus for the description, explanation, and optimization of human behavior and development across life.--Richard M. Lerner, PhD, Bergstrom Chair in Applied Developmental Science and Director, Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development, Tufts UniversityThis volume represents the recent progress that psychological science has made in unraveling the mysteries of personality. Going beyond static, context-free generalizations about personality, the contributors aim to capture the ways in which individuals' experiences and actions vary across different social contexts. In pursuit of this goal, they use sophisticated modeling and innovative measurements of the thoughts, feelings, and desires that comprise personal experience and that underlie the way individuals manage themselves in social situations. Not so long ago, a basic science of potentially idiosyncratic individuals in the social context was a bold, even quixotic, hope for the distant future. This important volume shows that we are now making big strides toward realizing this vision.--Yaacov Trope, PhD, Department of Psychology, New York UniversityBrick by brick, we build a science of the individual. On rare occasions, a master mason steps in, appoints a Palladian window in the perfect spot, and the sun comes pouring in. Walter Mischel is that master mason, and his contributions are honored in this book. The evolving science of the individual is at the center of each and every chapter, whether it is on temperament, intelligence, self-regulation, biology, or culture. The contributors are old hands at their craft, and together they have produced jewel-like pieces that reflect off each other to make their ideas about personality come alive. Ideal for graduate-level courses, this book tells the story of the remarkable progress that has been made in developing a science of the person.--Mahzarin R. Banaji, PhD, Richard Clarke Cabot Professor of Social Ethics, Department of Psychology, Harvard University-Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Construing Persons in Context: On Building a Science of the Individual, Daniel Cervone, Yuichi Shoda, and Geraldine DowneyII. Conceptualizing the Person 2. The Trait versus Situation Debate: A Minimalist View, Gordon H. Bower 3. The Power of Context, Jerome Kagan4. Eastern and Western Ways of Perceiving the World, Richard E. Nisbett 5. From Persons and Situations to Preferences and Constraints, Richard A. Shweder III. Self-Regulation: From Willpower to a System6. Delay of Gratification in Children: Contributions to Social–Personality Psychology, Ozlem Ayduk 7. In Search of Generative Mechanisms: The Case of Value from Engagement Strength, E. Tory Higgins8. Positive Affect, Cognitive Flexibility, and Self-Control, Alice M. Isen 9. Expectancy and the Perception of Aversive Events, Edward E. SmithIV. Incorporating Situations into a Science of the Individual 10. Character in Context: The Relational Self and Transference, Susan M. Andersen, Jennifer S. Thorpe, and Christina S. Kooij 11. Integrating Personality Traits and Processes: Framework, Method, Analysis, Results, Niall Bolger and Rainer Romero-Canyas 12. Toward a Science of the Social Perceiver, Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton, Sang Hee Park, and Alexander O’Connor 13. Toward a Science of the Individual: A Molecular View of Personalized Medicine, Paul S. Mischel14. Intelligence as a Person-Situation Interaction, Robert J. SternbergV. Paradigm Change in Psychological Models of Human Nature (1950–2000–2050?) 15. Toward a Science of the Individual: Past, Present, Future?, Walter Mischel16. Toward a Cognitive Social Learning Reconceptualization of Personality, Walter Mischel 17. From Homunculus to a System: Toward a Science of the Person, Yuichi Shoda

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