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Book SynopsisThis book applies the analytical framework used by economists to investigate how one can make the most out of oneâs life, thus achieving happiness and fulfilment.Building upon the authorâs earlier work, this book blends the classic theories and empirical evidence of positive psychology with economic concepts of choice, capital, information costs, and household production. It includes topics including happiness at work, corporate life, and sustainable development, which are at the forefront of this interdisciplinary field. Every chapter is accompanied by a summary of key points, as well as reflective questions for students.This book will interest researchers and students in happiness economics and positive psychology, and anyone keen to learn more about living fuller, happier lives.

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Book SynopsisA structured, practical approach towards rediscovering work satisfaction through improved self-knowledge.

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Book SynopsisWhen you look at an image, what do you see, think, and feel? How do you want your audience to react when they view your work? For over 30 years the late Richard Zakia helped photographers enrich their creative vision through his classic book, Perception and Imaging. Now he is joined by co-author John Suler who extensively studied and worked with images throughout his career as a clinical psychologist. Together they present their insights into the principles of perception, memory, color, time, space, shapes, illusion, subliminals, rhetoric, personality style, and photo critique. Unlike any other book, Perception and Imaging will give you an extensive understanding of how photography relates to art, design, advertising, psychology, and philosophy, as well as what makes photography unique among the image-making disciplines. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, this information will help you appreciate photography not simply as a mastering of technique and composition, but as a way of truly seeing, especially now in the digital age. â New sections about photo sharing in social media and online groups devoted to photography critiqueâ Includes inspirational images from some of the worldâs most well-known photographers, including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Man Ray, and Ansel Adamsâ A comprehensive discussion of the decisive moment photo, its vital ingredients, and why some consider it the essence of photographyâ New sections about body language in photographs, camera angles, aspect ratios, self portraits and selfies, and how memory and personality affect photography Table of ContentsContentsPreface to the Fifth Edition Acknowledgments 1 Selection Ganzfeld Figure–Ground Figure–Ground Boundary Graphic Symbols Similar Concepts to Figure-Ground Graininess and Noise Resolution Figure–Ground Enhancement The Bigger Picture of Figure-Ground Notan Visual SearchCamouflage Negative SpaceNoticing Negative SpaceThe Role of the FrameStrategies for Using Negative SpaceViewpoint and Camera Angles Key Words Notes 2 Gestalt Grouping Field Theory and the Gestalt Laws ProximityProximity, Area, and Contrast Side-by-Side Images Temporal Proximity Proximity and Learning SimilaritySimilarity of ShapeSimilarity and RepetitionSimilarity and ProximitySymmetry and AsymmetrySymmetry and RedundancySymmetry in Graphic SymbolsContinuityContinuity in TypographyContinuity in SequencesClosureClosure and NonclosureClosed AreasThe Zeigarnik EffectPeople as Participants Gestalt Critique Words of Caution Captions, Copy, GestaltPragnanz Pragnanz as an Overarching Principle Order and ComplexityA Summary of Gestalt Principles Key Words Notes 3 Memory and Association Types of Memory From STM to LTM Body/Somatic MemoryVerbal MemoryVisual MemoryColor MemoryUnconscious Memory Association Equivalents Associations in Advertisements Props (Signifiers) Associations to Color SynesthesiaRebuses and Pictograms Onomatopoeia and SimileMetaphorsSemioticsIconic, Indexical and Symbolic RepresentationSemiotics in Analyzing and Designing AdsSemiotic OperationsConceptual Photography Is Conceptual Photography Art? The Concept in Conceptual Photography What Does It Mean, and to Whom?The Sender, Channel, and ReceiverConcept DifficultyCreating Titles and DescriptionsSymbolism, Metaphors, Similes, and AnthropomorphismComposition and Post-Processing TechniquesThe Pretty and Ugly FactorsForward and Reverse EngineeringEducational ApplicationsConceptual AdvertisementsKey Words Notes 4 Space, Time, and Movement Space The Perception of Depth Anisotropicity Rule of Thirds Golden Section and Fibonacci NumbersAspect Ratio and Cropping Convexity/Concavity Transparency Time and Movement Eye Movement in CompositionThe Rhythm of Repeating ElementsGradationBlurMultiple ExposuresMotion in Stillness The Decisive MomentCapturing the Unique Fleeting InstantCandid Shots of People in Real LifeVisual CoalescenceFigure/Ground RelationshipsThe Gap and Anticipating ClosureThe One Hit WonderCreating and Losing OneselfThe Hour Leading to the Decisive MomentThe Myth and Reality of the Decisive Moment PhotoKey Words5 Color Color Notation Systems Munsell System Pantone® CIE System CIE Chromaticity Diagram Luminance (Value or Brightness) Naming Colors within the CIE Map Color Gamuts (Color Space)Color Perception The Visual Field Flare Desaturates Colors Color Test Chart Color Reproduction Subtractive Color Additive ColorComplementary Colors Color Is a Chameleon Constancy Metamerism Simultaneous Contrast and Assimilation Color Dependency Phosphors and Pointillism Color Modality Color Temperature Color Names Color and Synesthesia Synesthesia and Photography Color Connotations Color versus ColorNeutral ColorsBlack and White PhotographyB&W as the Origin of PhotographyThe Absence of ColorB&W Photography in the Digital AgeSelective ColorKey Words Notes 6 Contours Common Contour Playing with Depth PerceptionActivating an Image Subjective Contour Mach Bands Visual Vibrations Photographic Edge Effects Acutance Film and Digital Sharpness Cornsweet Effect DevelopmentThe Psychology of Being SharpThe Beauty of Blur Key Words Notes 7 Illusion and Ambiguity Trompe l’Oeil Space, Time, and Color Illusions Geometric Illusions Reversibles Time (Movement) Illusions Depth Cues and Movement The Pulfrich Effect The Waterfall Effect Color Illusions Size–Distance Tradeoffs Dutch Cabinets Size–Size Dependency Shrinking Size, Increasing Distance Emmert’s Law Size–Distance Reversal AmbiguityAmbiguity in LanguageAmbiguity in ImagesIllusion in the Digital Age Key Words Notes 8 Morphics AnimismBiomorphic Isomorphic Anthropomorphic Zoomorphic Theriomorphic Mechanomorphic AnamorphicGeometric and Organic ShapesGeometric or Man-made PatternsOrganic or Natural PatternsMixing Geometric and Organic Patterns Key Words Notes 9 Subliminals How the Eye SeesThe Retina Photopic/Scotopic Vision Luminance Factor Ambient Light Eye Movements When Reading Pictures Embeds Secondary or Latent Images Hidden FacesArchetypesKilroy Body LanguageMicroexpressionsThe PupilsBody Language PatternsThe HandsBody Language in GroupsInterpersonal Space Key Words Notes 10 Rhetoric Using the Rhetorical Matrix Where to Begin Horse and Truck Intuition First Addition Identity Similarity Difference Opposition False Homology Suppression Identity Similarity Difference Opposition False Homology: Ambiguity False Homology: Paradox Substitution Identity Similarity Difference Opposition False Homology: Ambiguity False Homology: Paradox Exchange Identity Similarity Difference Opposition False Homology: Ambiguity False Homology: Paradox Words, Sounds, and Rhetoric A Summary of Rhetorical TechniquesThe Four Basic Rhetorical OperationsThe Five Relationships Between ElementsAdditionSuppressionSubstitutionExchange Key Words Notes11 Personality Leveling and SharpeningField DependencyProjectionThe Word Association TestThe Thematic Apperception TestThe RorschachThe Walker Visuals MindfulnessWhat Mindfulness is NotSimply and Truly SeeingThe Beginner’s MindLetting GoThe Balance of Concentration and NoticingThe Qualities of MindfulnessHow to Cultivate MindfulnessPersonality TypesJung’s Psychological TypesHow Many Traits Are There?Types Based on Body and Brain PsychodynamicsPrimary and Secondary ProcessMultiplicity (Clone) ImagesFrom Self-Portraits to SelfiesObjective and Subjective Self-PortraitsThe Bigger Picture of IdentitySelf-Portrait as Self-AwarenessOther People’s PerceptionsThe Spontaneous or Carefully Composed SelfThe Superficially Narcissistic SelfieThe March of SelfiesThe Creative PersonalitySynectics is Seeing ConnectionsBeing Connected to All ThingsKey Words Notes12 Photo Sharing and Critique Critique as Evaluation Validity VariabilityThe Role of Context Johari’s Window Use Your WordsCritique without words The Clustering Technique Relationships Direction Nostalgia Composition LocationWord Clouds The Semantic Differential Technique Critique Using Group DynamicsGroup Dynamics During and ExhibitionOnline PhotosharingSettling into and Exploring a CommunityGetting to Know YouBecoming a Good CitizenTitles for ImagesDescriptions for ImagesCommenting on ImagesThe Meaning of LikesPopularity and the Ratings GameImage Categories, Streams, and SeriesSensory / Cognitive OverloadComputers and CritiqueThe Illusion of Digital PermanencyPhotosharing as TherapeuticAll photography can be therapeutic Key Words Notes

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Book SynopsisOrganizations today exist in an environment of unprecedented change. They do so against a backdrop of a global, competitive marketplace, the fast-paced enablement of technology, amplified regulation and accelerating organizational complexity. Many organizations are addressing change in a sub-optimal way and they are operating without a clear view of where their operational risks lie. It is these dynamics that are leading organizations to recognise and embrace Business Architecture. Despite this environment, Business Architecture can be a difficult 'sell' - it is often perceived to be abstract and lacking in tangible delivery. To succeed, Business Architecture must be pragmatic and, to be sustainable, it must focus on achieving long-term value and, at the same time, recognise the shorter-term tactical needs of the organisation. With these challenges in mind, this book provides a practical guide on how to employ Business Architecture and how to build a balanced proposition that deliveTrade Review' It is the best work to date describing business architecture.' Jeff Scott, former Forrester Analyst. 'I love this book. I have read it two times and I am looking forward to reading it again!!...I hope every Business Architect reads this book...Clearly, the time has come for Business Architecture: A Practical Guide. Thank you Graham and Jonathan.' From the Foreword by John A. Zachman 'Business Architecture is very challenging to do and even harder to describe, being inherently multi-dimensional in nature. The authors of this book have done well to distil their considerable experience into a handbook that provides valuable advice to help organisations develop their capability in managing business change.' Sally Bean, Enterprise Architecture Consultant 'This is a significant contribution to the field of Business Architecture. Essential reading for all practising Enterprise Architects!' Stuart Macgregor, CEO, Real IRM International, South Africa 'This is a superb piece of writing for any current or aspiring Business Architect. However, it is also essential reading for anyone involved in designing and implementing business strategy and executing change. The tools and techniques described will prove invaluable to so many different professions.' Darren Coomer, Managing Partner, The Strategy & Architecture Group - www.thesandagroup.comTable of ContentsForeword; Preface; Introduction; Part I The Rationale for Business Architecture: Recognizing today's business dynamics; Positioning for change; Managing complexity; Delivering value. Part II Integrating Business Architecture into the Organization: Architecture stakeholders; Life cycles. Part III Describing Business Architecture: Architecture levels; Business architecture outputs. Part IV Architecture Building Blocks: The elements of a business architecture; Building views of the organization. Part V Practising Business Architecture: Overcoming the barriers to business architecture; The business architect; Establishing business architecture as a practice. Part VI Architecture Resources: Architecture frameworks; Reference models and architecture patterns; Architecture tools, meta models and standards; The future of business architecture; Appendices; Glossary; Index.

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Book SynopsisSuffering and Psychology challenges modern psychology''s concentration almost exclusively on eradicating pain, suffering, and their causes. Modern psychology and psychotherapy are motivated in part by a humane and compassionate desire to relieve many kinds of human suffering. However, they have concentrated almost exclusively on eradicating pain, suffering, and their causes. In doing so psychology perpetuates modern ideologies of individual human freedom and expanding instrumental control that foster worthy ideals but are distinctly limited and by themselves quite self-defeating and damaging in the long run. This book explores theoretical commitments and cultural ideals that deter the field of psychology from facing and dealing credibly with inescapable human limitations and frailties, and with unavoidable suffering, pain, loss, heartbreak, and despair. Drawing on both secular and spiritual points of view, this book seeks to recover ideals of character and compassionTable of ContentsIntroduction1. Stories of Suffering 2. The Denial of Suffering in Psychology 3. Disguised Ideology 4. Early Religion and the Axial Age 5. Modern Approaches 6. Toward a "New Wisdom of Limits"7. Transforming Suffering

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Book SynopsisEnriching Vocabulary in Secondary Schools explores the importance of vocabulary for academic, social, emotional, and employment outcomes. It describes the vulnerability of vocabulary skills in children and adolescents with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN), and suggests practical ways to support them as they learn.The book contains a theoretical overview of vocabulary development in children and adolescents, highlighting its impact on both learning and psychosocial functioning, and profiles the vocabulary learning of children with SLCN. It includes a range of programmes, strategies, and resources for vocabulary learning, together with the evidence base and key research underpinning them. Chapters offer a plethora of word-learning activities, ideas, and downloadable resources for implementation in the classroom, small groups, and individually to meet the needs of pupils with differing levels of language and cognitive ability.An essential resource for speech and language therapists, secondary school teachers, and support staff, this book will give readers a deeper understanding of the significance of language, along with an extensive practical toolkit to help teach and enhance the vocabulary learning of older children and young people.Trade ReviewAn evidence-based approach to language instruction or language intervention, this book offers a wealth of unique and innovative ideas and activities for building vocabulary and word-learning skills in students… [and] will be a welcomed addition to the library of any school-based speech-language pathologist, classroom teacher, or other professional who works with adolescents. I heartily recommend this new resource for those who wish to carry out state-of-the-art practice.Marilyn A. Nippold, PhD, Professor, Communication Disorders & Sciences, University of OregonI have been eagerly awaiting this book. As a specialist language teacher, with an interest in enriching vocabulary for all, the combination of clinical knowledge and evidence-based strategies for whole class teaching is second to none. Chapter six describes a package of vocabulary intervention designed for whole class teaching and includes a sample schedule of how to incorporate it into your classroom practice. This readable book is a must for all secondary school staff!Trish Hicken, Specialist Language Teacher Lincolnshire County Council, NAPLICTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgementsChapter 1 What is vocabulary?How vocabulary fits into a model of language, and how words are represented in our vocabulary store.Chapter 2 Why is vocabulary support important?The relationship between vocabulary knowledge and long-term academic and psychosocial outcomes, and an introduction to speech, language and communication needs.Chapter 3 Word learning and its challengesHow word learning typically develops across the life span, and the processes that make word learning a challenge for adolescents with speech, language, and communication needs.Chapter 4 Evidenced vocabulary intervention at all levels of inputThe evidence for vocabulary intervention in whole-class, small-group and individual models of delivery.Chapter 5 The Vocabulary Enrichment Intervention ProgrammeActivities from a small-group vocabulary enhancement intervention programme for adolescents in mainstream secondary schools.Chapter 6 Word DiscoveryActivities from a whole-class vocabulary intervention programme for mainstream secondary school classrooms.Chapter 7 More for your toolboxAdditional activities and signposts to further resources for enhancing vocabulary.AfterwordIndexReferences

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Book SynopsisThis highly practical resource has been designed to support professionals working with students who have SLCN (Speech, Language and Communication Needs) following a mainstream educational curriculum. Structured as a flexible 10-session programme, it takes a holistic approach to learning, encouraging students to take an active role in their studies by identifying individual learning strengths and building a toolbox of successful strategies for revision. With photocopiable pages and downloadable resources, the advice and skills explored in this programme can be adapted to suit students with a range of abilities and incorporated into a timetable that can be used flexibly, over as many weeks as necessary, with very little planning required.Sessions focus on: Learning about revision and study methods, using a combination of visual, auditory and kinaesthetic techniques Creating a study skills folder and revision timetable TeachiTrade Review"I believe that students with SLCN can be taught how to study and just like any other student they will learn skills... I think this resource is good for everybody not just SLCN students; it is adaptable and this is the key to it being a success." Shirley Suleyman, Assistant SENCO Table of ContentsThe Context Why teach revision and study skills? The 10 Session Program Overview of Sessions Starting PointChapter 1 Session 1 Focus Defining Revision and Study Skills Chapter 2 Session 2 Focus Looking (Visual), Listening (Auditory), Doing (Kinaesthetic)Chapter 3 Session 3 Focus: Looking-Visual Chapter 4 Focus: Listenng-Auditory Chapter 5 Focus: Doing-Kinaesthetic Methods Chapter 6 Session 6 Focus: Time and Time Concepts Chapter 7 Session 7 Focus: Exams and Command Words Chapter 8 Session 8 Focus: More About Exams Chapter 9 Session 9 Focus: Being Healthy Chapter 10 Session 10 Focus: Evaluation and Moving Forward Appendices

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Book SynopsisEssentials of Occupational Health Psychology provides a thorough overview of Occupational Health Psychology (OHP) with a focus on empowering readers to take appropriate and reasoned action to address a wide variety of worker health, safety, and well-being challenges that are present in working situations all over the world.Although relatively new as an area of specialization, OHP research and intervention efforts are already having major impacts on the way work is done around the world. Each of the twelve chapters in Essentials of Occupational Health Psychology addresses an essential aspect of OHP, with a consistent emphasis on putting what is known about that area into practice. Topics include essential background information regarding the history of OHP and major areas of OHP research and practice, such as work-related stress and recovery, psychological and physical demands and resources, interpersonal mistreatment, work and nonwork role dynamics, andTrade Review"This book by two experienced researchers and interventionists successfully balances academic research with practical advice about how to best assure the health and safety of employees. It provides comprehensive coverage of the major workplace hazards, their effects on individuals and organizations, and how best to manage them to minimize harm." —Paul Spector, University of South Florida, USA"This book provides a thorough, yet concise introduction to the field of Occupational Health Psychology. The writing is approachable, the twelve chapters are well-organized, and the authors clearly connect OHP research and practice to the real-world complexity of the workplace." —Carrie A. Bulger, Quinnipiac University, USA"Essentials of OHP takes this broadly relevant area of psychology out of its typically-academic confines and makes it accessible to those who work in real-world organizational settings. This well-organized volume will serve as an excellent primer for both students and practitioners interested in promoting worker health, safety, and well-being." —David W. Ballard, Independent Consultant, UK; Practice Committee Chair, Society for Occupational Health Psychology "This book by two experienced researchers and interventionists successfully balances academic research with practical advice about how to best assure the health and safety of employees. It provides comprehensive coverage of the major workplace hazards, their effects on individuals and organizations, and how best to manage them to minimize harm." Paul Spector, University of South Florida, USA"This book provides a thorough, yet concise introduction to the field of Occupational Health Psychology. The writing is approachable, the twelve chapters are well-organized, and the authors clearly connect OHP research and practice to the real-world complexity of the workplace." Carrie A. Bulger, Quinnipiac University, USA"Essentials of OHP takes this broadly relevant area of psychology out of its typically-academic confines and makes it accessible to those who work in real-world organizational settings. This well-organized volume will serve as an excellent primer for both students and practitioners interested in promoting worker health, safety, and well-being." David W. Ballard, Independent Consultant, UK; Practice Committee Chair, Society for Occupational Health Psychology Table of Contents1. Understanding the Psychology of Occupational Health 2. Designing and Evaluating Occupational Health Psychology Interventions 3. Individual Differences That Matter in OHP 4. Worker Psychological Health 5. Worker Physical Health 6. Work-Related Stress and Recovery 7. Psychological and Social Demands and Resources 8. Interpersonal Mistreatment at Work 9. Work and Nonwork Role Dynamics 10. Physical and Environmental Demands and Resources 11. Safety at Work 12. Broadening OHP Impact Beyond the Workplace

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Book SynopsisDo you wish your son or daughter would tell you more about what is happening in their life, and that they would open up to you more often? Are you worried about them as they seem to be spending more and more time in their bedroom and on their smart phone? The teenage years can be a time of concern and worry for parents and carers from all backgrounds. However, Why Won't My Teenager Talk to Me? offers the parent and care-giver insightful and practical advice, as to how to encourage positive and respectful two-way communication between you and your teenager. The new edition of this essential book offers a positive way of thinking about the teenage years. So much has changed in the last five years since the book first appeared. Our knowledge of the human brain has increased, and this new edition includes a whole chapter devoted to the changing teenage brain. Trade Review‘This book merges the voices of parents and teenagers with Dr Colemans's authoritative, well-defined framework, offering practical information and advice for parents of today’s teenagers.’ Janey Downshire, Teenagers Translated, UK‘John writes in a generous, practical and informed manner about difficult subject areas. He provides a frames work ‘STAGE’ for reflection and reference, but most of all an open-minded approach to get the most out parenting during the teenage years – he even allows us to consider that this can be a wonderful and not terrible experience because he talks to both parents and teenagers themselves.’ Jez Todd, CEO of Family Lives, UK‘In today’s pressured and competitive world, it seems that parents have much to worry about and too little sensible guidance. Parents are full of questions, for their experiences are new to them and, in the case of the fast-changing digital world, new to everyone. John Coleman’s years of expertise, sound research and sympathetic vision allows him to offer wise yet practical answers in a lively, accessible and thoroughly up-to-date manner.’ Professor Sonia Livingstone OBE, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK‘This book is essential reading for anyone with a teenager. Fostering and maintaining good communication with a teenager can feel impossible – conversations end up turning into arguments and everyone starts to feel worried or upset. This book gives parents the insights they need to keep family communication channels open. It’s insightful and practical and should be on every parent’s bookshelf.’ Vicki Shotbolt, Founder and CEO of Parent Zone, UK‘This is the book that every parent of a teenager should have on their bedside table. Read it through, dip in and out – it contains so much that can help you. Coleman combines wisdom and sympathy with practicality and facts. He gives tips and suggestions on how to talk to your teenagers, and how to listen. But far more important, he gives you insight into why your teenagers act and feel the way they do and dissects the increasing pressures they come under in today’s world. This new edition contains the latest research on the teenage brain.’ Suzie Hayman, Agony Aunt for Woman Magazine and Trsutee of the charity Family Lives Table of ContentsPart 1 1. The teenage years 2. The changing brain 3. The STAGE framework 4. S - The Significance of parents and carers 5. T - Two-way communication 6. A - Authority 7. G - The Generation gap 8. E - Emotion Part 2 9. Teenagers and health 10. Sex and gender 11. Friends and the peer group 12. The digital world 13. Divorce and the changing family 14. Risk-taking and challenging behaviour 15. Conclusion: how parents can make use of the STAGE framework

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Book SynopsisPsychology Library Editions: Child Development (20 Volume set) brings together a diverse number of titles across many areas of developmental psychology, from children's play to language development. The series of previously out-of-print titles, originally published between 1930 and 1993, with the majority from the 70s and 80s, includes contributions from many respected authors in the field and charts the progression of the field over this time.

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Book SynopsisDance has always been an important aspect of all human cultures, and the study of human movement and action has become a topic of increasing relevance over the last decade, bringing dance into the focus of the cognitive sciences. Since the first edition of The Neurocognition of Dance was published, research into the cognitive science of dance has expanded extensively, with the number of scientific studies focusing on dance and dance-related topics in cognitive psychology growing significantly.Featuring three new chapters addressing topics that have become highly relevant to the field in recent years neuroaesthetics, entrainment, and choreographic cognition as well as progress in teaching based on novel methods, this comprehensively revised and updated new edition of The Neurocognition of Dance is full of cutting-edge insights from scientists, researchers, and professionals from the world of dance.Also now including online material suchTable of ContentsIpke Wachsmuth: Foreword for the first editionFreya Vass-Rhee: Foreword for the second editionBettina Bläsing, Martin Puttke & Thomas Schack: Introduction: Moving towards a multidisciplinary neuro-cognitive science of dancePart II: The dance perspectiveMartin Puttke: Learning to dance means learning to think!Galeet BenZion: The Kinematics Teaching Methodology: Marrying kinesthetic stimuli with reading instructionElizabeth Waterhouse: In-Sync: Entrainment in danceGregor Zöllig: Searching for that 'other land of dance': The phases in developing a choreographyScott deLahunta & Philip Barnard: Seeing the ‘choreographic mind’: Three analytic lenses developed to probe and notate creative thinking in dancePart II: The science perspectiveThomas Schack: Building blocks and architecture of dance: a cognitive–perceptual perspectiveDavid A. Rosenbaum: Shall we dance again? Action researchers and dancers can move togetherHolk Cruse & Malte Schilling: Getting cognitiveBettina Bläsing: The dancer’s memory: learning with the body from the remembered, the percieved and the imaginedPart III: Neurocognitive Studies of DanceBeatriz Calvo-Merino: Neural mechanisms for seeing danceEmily S. Cross: Building a dance in the human brain: Insights from expert and novice dancersGuido Orgs, Beatriz Calvo-Merino & Emily S. Cross: Knowing dance or knowing how to dance? Sources of expertise in aesthetic appreciation of human movement.Corinne Jola: Choreographed science: Merging dance and cognitive neuroscience

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Book SynopsisPsychoanalyst and author Lou Andreas-Salome may seem to be a figure remote from us, one belonging to a pre-1914 Europe, but in many ways, she is our contemporary. She travelled in a highly romantic world as socialite, sociologist, and author. She was part of Georg Simmel''s salon, the most exclusive in Berlin, frequented by elusive poet Stefan Georg, dramatist Paul Ernst, social theorist and polymath Max Weber, and Georg Lukacs, among others.Salome''s unique contribution to the erotic was that she argued sexual difference ran deeper than economics and equalitythe politics of Marx and the ideals of the French Revolution. For Salome, to think about women and their erotic nature, you must start with their biological and psychological difference, not their economic situation.Salome was an outstanding theorist. Her books on Nietzsche and on Rilke are major studies. The field of psychoanalysis would not have developed in the way it did without Lou Andreas-Salome. We cannot uTable of ContentsForeword Matthew Del NevoIntroduction to Die Erotik: Nietzsche, Lou Andreas-Salome, and Psychoanalysis Gary WinshipDie Erotik [The Erotic] Lou Andreas-Salome Translated by John CrispIndex

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Book SynopsisWhat are the basic dimensions of temperament? How does temperament influence children's relationships to their physical and social worlds--and their behavior and adjustment across the lifespan? What are its biological underpinnings? From preeminent researcher Mary Rothbart, this work comprehensively examines the role of temperament in the development of personality and psychopathology. In a direct and readable style, Rothbart combines theory and research with everyday observations and clinical examples. She offers new insights on difficult children and reviews intervention programs that address temperamental factors in childhood problems. Winner--Eleanor Maccoby Book Award, American Psychological Association Division 7 (Developmental Psychology)Trade Review"One of the wisest, most interesting, and most important books in psychology in recent years. A world-renowned expert, Rothbart brilliantly shows how temperament combines with experience to make us who we are."--Carol S. Dweck, PhD, Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology, Stanford University"This outstanding book from the foremost world expert on temperament offers a creative and authoritative synthesis. A broad range of interrelated topics are addressed, including the development and structure of temperament and personality; connections to competence, conscience, and psychopathology; meaning structures; biological and environmental contributions to temperament; and interventions. Rothbart clarifies the multiple levels of factors that contribute to the course of human development. There is something for all developmental scientists and students in this accessible and well-written book."--Nancy Eisenberg, PhD, Regents' Professor of Psychology, Arizona State University "In this excellent book, Rothbart brings her pioneering theory of temperament into full fruition. Her comprehensive presentation ranges from the history of temperament to its development into adult personality. Rothbart sets forth a clearly documented, dynamic perspective on the relation between temperament and personality. Through thought experiments, she reveals how individual differences develop within the child's social and physical environment. Discussions of psychopathology and interventions are included. This is a book for all researchers and clinicians interested in understanding how we become who we are."--Arnold J. Sameroff, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Michigan"Half the battle in child clinical work is deriving an effective formulation of a child's issues. Child clinicians who read this book will come up with more effective formulations. They will think in richer ways about concepts of temperament, how temperament influences and is influenced by the social environment, and implications for the child's social development and sense of self. The book also offers helpful discussions of temperament-informed interventions, such as parent training and executive function training."--John E. Bates, PhD, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University "While one of the longest-studied topics in psychology, temperament remains one of its toughest nuts to crack. Rothbart leads the reader along a compelling personal and scientific journey during which the many factors that combine to make us unique individuals--biological, social, and developmental--are carefully assessed and elucidated. Rothbart's writing style is clear and engaging. This book not only reflects the current state of the field, but also, I suspect, will shape its future."--Mark H. Johnson, PhD, Professor and Director, Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, Birkbeck College, University of London, United Kingdom "This book provides a comprehensive and substantive basis for understanding temperament, personality, development, and the links among them. Importantly, and a rare accomplishment, it also provides useful insights into how temperamental differences affect individuals' everyday lives, their achievements, and their problems. The book is grounded in solid theory and evidence but reflects Rothbart’s sensitivity to children, parents, and families. She is an eminent developmental researcher who brings real clinical insights to an important topic. A 'must read.'"--Barbara Keogh, PhD, Professor Emerita, Graduate School of Education and Department of Psychiatry, University of California, Los Angeles; author of Temperament in the Classroom-A thoughtful, scientific, and wise analysis of what we have learned about temperament, development, and personalityand where we have to press further. The three themes of this remarkable book/m-/temperament, development, and personalityare skillfully interwoven to create an account of the development of socioemotional individuality throughout life....[A] well-written and engaging volume.--Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 9/1/2012Table of Contents1. Definition and Historical Roots2. The Structure of Temperament3. The Biology of Temperament4. Infancy5. The Self and Structures of Meaning6. Coping and Culture7. Conscience and Competence8. Stability and Change from Child to Adult9. Problems and Interventions in Development10. Temperament, Environment, and Psychopathology11. Some Final Observations

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Book SynopsisThis unique text provides a comprehensive framework for creating, managing, and interpreting qualitative research studies that yield valid and useful information. Examples of studies from a wide range of disciplines illustrate the strengths, limitations, and applications of the primary qualitative methods: in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, ethnography, content analysis, and case study and narrative research. Following a consistent format, chapters show students and researchers how to implement each method within a paradigm-neutral and flexible Total Quality Framework (TQF) comprising four interrelated components: Credibility, Analyzability, Transparency, and Usefulness. Unlike other texts that relegate quality issues to one or two chapters, detailed discussions of such crucial topics as construct validity, interresearcher reliability, researcher bias, and verification strategies are featured throughout. The book also addresses applications of the TQF to the writing, reviTrade Review"The presentation of a TQF that can be used both to evaluate published studies and create high-quality studies is a unique contribution to the field of qualitative inquiry. The TQF will be particularly helpful to graduate students who are venturing into qualitative research. The authors skillfully guide the reader through the various modes of data collection and analysis. They provide detailed guidance on key methodological issues, such as decisions regarding sample size, conducting telephone versus face-to-face interviews, and uses of focus groups."--Margaret J. Bull, PhD, RN, Marquette University College of Nursing “A most original contribution that has been put together with the greatest of care. I applaud the authors for dividing each of the five methods chapters into well-organized sections that cover all aspects of the methods and explain how and why to apply TQF principles. Each chapter ends with an exceptionally effective case study to illustrate the concepts described. Other highlights of the book include the discussion topics and exercises to further readers’ thinking and understanding. This will be a great text for my senior-level honors seminar in qualitative research design."--Kimberley Ducey, PhD, Department of Sociology, University of Winnipeg, Canada “This is an excellent text for a graduate qualitative research course, as well as a valuable reference for professionals. Well-written and easy to use, it provides a practical approach for students by incorporating exercises, case studies, web resources, and discussion topics. The latest research trends are discussed throughout, such as email IDIs, mobile ethnography, and synchronous versus asynchronous online discussion boards. The authors’ years of experience in conducting qualitative research make this book not only informative, but interesting to read.”--Candice R. Hollenbeck, PhD, Department of Marketing, University of Georgia “A much-needed, pathbreaking book that will help set new standards of authoritativeness and excellence in qualitative research. The TQF is a powerful approach that can inform all types of research. I particularly like the authors' thorough attention to context, which they carefully explain in the introduction and develop throughout the book; this is one of the most important aspects of qualitative research."--Gerald Kosicki, PhD, School of Communication, The Ohio State University “The writing is clear with helpful illustrative examples. Strengths of the book include its user-friendly narrative language and the effective applied exercises and case studies at the end of each chapter.”--Mary I. Dereshiwsky, PhD, Department of Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University -Roller and Lavrakas do a fantastic job of identifying strengths and limitations of each design model.--The Qualitative Report, 1/1/2018ƒƒThis book is suffused with the elements of what the authors call the total quality framework--namely credibility, analyzability, transparency, and usefulness. Each chapter is built around this framework so the important decisions needed throughout the stages of a qualitative research study are covered….Good use is made of chapter summaries and discussion topics and worked examples….Where appropriate, the advantages and disadvantages of preparing for, collecting, and analyzing data using technology is explored providing an additional dimension to the text. I would recommend this book to educators, researchers, and postgraduate students who are undertaking qualitative research.--Nurse Researcher, 1/1/2016ƒƒA hands-on, innovative, integrated methods text….The framework provides principles and practices for researchers to apply throughout the research process so that they are more likely to gather high-quality data, come to a more complete and valid interpretation of their data, and generate and present useful outcomes….The book contains chapters on each of the main qualitative methods: in-depth interviews, focus groups, ethnography, content analysis, and case studies. The authors, in keeping with the integrated approach of their model, in parallel fashion apply each of the four elements of the framework to each technique and its particular requirements. This feature alone is a major strength of this work. But each method chapter contains some additional valuable elements, such as skills researchers must bring to that particular technique, strengths and weaknesses of that approach, and ethical considerations. The authors also provide a case study at the end of each chapter that is an example of a research project utilizing the TQF standards for that specific method. If that weren't enough, the final chapter focuses on how to use the TQF to assess the quality of qualitative studies done by others--or at least, grant or project proposals….The book itself is very well organized and well written….Section headings and parallel organization make it easy to jump back and forth, and chapter summaries along with an extensive glossary likewise aid the reader….Overall, Roller and Lavrakas have done social science scholars of all stripes a big favor.--Public Opinion Quarterly, 5/1/2016ƒƒReaders will benefit from the book's organization, with its similarly formatted chapters, and from the frequent examples, bulleted lists, diagrams, and annotated bibliographies at the end of the chapters. The overall presentation facilitates comprehension of what can be, for some, difficult content….This is an outstanding adjunctive resource for those using particular research paradigms (e.g., grounded theory, phenomenology, ethnography, etc.) and for those in need of a framework to ensure rigor in any qualitative research study. The book provides a new, fresh, and meticulous approach to creating, understanding, using, and evaluating qualitative research. (review by Martha M. Scheckel, PhD, RN)--Doody's Review Service, 7/10/2015Table of Contents1. Making Sense of the Human Experience with Qualitative Research 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Unique Attributes Associated with Qualitative Research 1.3. The Total Quality Framework and the Reason for This Book 1.4. Overall Organization of the Book and Its Chapters 1.5. The Glossary 2. The Total Quality Framework Chapter Preview 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Paradigms and Frameworks 2.3. What Is the Total Quality Framework? 2.4. Applying the Total Quality Framework 2.5. Chapter Summary Suggested Further Reading 3. Interview Method: In-Depth Interviews Chapter Preview 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Four Modes of the In-Depth Interview Method 3.3. Applying the Total Quality Framework Approach to the In-Depth Interview Method 3.4. Chapter Summary 3.5. Exercises and Discussion Topics Suggested Further Reading Web Resource 4. Interview Method: Focus Group Discussions Chapter Preview 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Three Modes of the Group Discussion Method 4.3. Applying the Total Quality Framework Approach to the Group Discussion Method 4.4. Chapter Summary 4.5. Exercises and Discussion Topics Suggested Further Reading Web Resources 5. Observation Method: Ethnography Chapter Preview 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Ethnography in the Digital Age 5.3. Applying the Total Quality Framework Approach to Ethnography 5.4. Chapter Summary 5.5. Exercises and Discussion Topics Suggested Further Reading Web Resources 6. Qualitative Content Analysis Chapter Preview 6.1. Introduction 6.2. Computer-Assisted Qualitative Content Analysis 6.3. Applying the Total Quality Framework Approach to Qualitative Content Analysis 6.4. Chapter Summary 6.5. Exercises and Discussion Topics Web Resources 7. Multiple Methods in Case-Centered Approaches: Case Study and Narrative Research Chapter Preview 7.1. Introduction 7.2. Process in Case-Centered Research 7.3. The Total Quality Framework Approach to Case-Centered Research 7.4. Chapter Summary 7.5. Exercises and Discussion Topics Suggested Further Reading Web Resource 8. The Total Quality Framework Research Proposal and Other Practical Applications of the Total Quality Framework Chapter Preview 8.1. Introduction 8.2. Section-by-Section Discussion of the Total Quality Framework Research Proposal 8.3. Evaluating Proposals Using the Total Quality Framework 8.4. Related Uses of the Total Quality Framework in Reviewing Research Reports 8.5. Chapter Summary Glossary References Author Index Subject Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisExploring the breadth of contemporary feminist research practices, this engaging text immerses the reader in cutting-edge theories, methods, and practical strategies. Chapters review theoretical work and describe approaches to conducting quantitative, qualitative, and community-based research with participants; doing content or media analysis; and evaluating programs or interventions. Ethical issues are addressed and innovative uses of digital media highlighted. The focus is studying gender inequities as they are experienced by individuals and groups from diverse cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and with diverse gender identities. Delving into the process of writing and publishing feminist research, the text covers timely topics such as public scholarship, activism, and arts-based practices. The companion website features interviews with prominent feminist researchers. Pedagogical Features *Case examples of feminist research. *Running glossary of key Trade Review"This excellent introduction to feminist research is accessible to both undergraduates and graduate students. Students in my Feminist Research Methodologies course found the content and structure of the book very helpful in writing a clearly argued and defendable research proposal. I recommend this book to any methods instructor who has a commitment to anti-oppressive research and social justice. It may be easily incorporated into the required readings of courses in education; anthropology; ethnic studies; sociology; and feminist, women's, and gender and sexuality studies."--Manal Hamzeh, PhD, Department of Interdisciplinary and Gender and Sexuality Studies, New Mexico State University "This is the new go-to text for feminist researchers at any stage. More than just a handbook, Contemporary Feminist Research from Theory to Practice provides an in-depth consideration of feminist theories, research, and activism, paying close attention to racial, geopolitical, and gender diversities, linkages, and controversies. Students will benefit tremendously from the expansive multimedia and multidisciplinary resources offered in each chapter, as well as the thoughtful discussion questions and activities and clearly defined terms. The book makes a unique contribution to the feminist classroom with its multidisciplinary focus; elegantly interwoven history of feminisms; and strong, accessible articulation of the dynamic and interconnected nature of feminist theory, research, and practice from a variety of perspectives."--Barbara Gurr, PhD, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, University of Connecticut "This engaging guide to feminist research in all its diversity is wonderfully readable and useful. The clear writing, with remarkably little jargon, achieves accessibility without oversimplifying important concepts, such as intersectionality and nonbinary genders. The book is unique in embedding feminist research within both theory and activism while offering practical guidance for producing and disseminating it. The focus on how to be a feminist on the digital highway provides insights into the potential of digital and social media for social justice. Each chapter’s discussion questions, suggested activities, and digital and nondigital resources will stimulate student learning. Somehow the book works for all levels--undergraduates, graduate students, and instructors."--Patricia H. Miller, PhD, Department of Psychology, San Francisco State University "A major strength of this book is that it showcases a variety of ways of presenting feminist research. The book will be useful for those instructors interested in teaching feminist research with actual case examples. The discussion questions, text boxes, and additional resources are very useful, moving us from theory to application. This text exemplifies creative writing and teaching."--Venus E. Evans-Winters, PhD, Department of Educational Administration and Foundations, Illinois State University "Many texts on quantitative methods--and some on qualitative methods--frame social research as a neutral, apolitical practice. Yet, for me, such an assumption is irresponsible and dangerous. By merging critical feminist theory and research methods, this exciting book demonstrates how and why social research is political. I especially appreciate the extensive discussions of collaboration, embodiment, and intersectionality, as well as the chapters on feminist ethics, publishing feminist research, and doing public scholarship. As one of the most inclusive texts on the market, this book is an essential resource for new and advanced scholars."--Tony E. Adams, PhD, Department of Communication, Bradley University "I have been teaching methods for 25 years, and this text far surpasses any I have used in the past. It is incredibly comprehensive, providing an overview of feminist theory as well as the directions needed to choose and employ various methods."--Angela J. Hattery, PhD, Professor and Director, Women and Gender Studies Program, George Mason University "A good introduction to feminist research methodology that grounds the reader in history and theory and then moves to actual research practice, thoroughly covering the types of research that feminists are doing today. I appreciate the inclusion of contemporary digital practices, which are very important currently."--Stacie Craft DeFreitas, PhD, Department of Social Sciences, University of Houston–Downtown "There is no feminist research textbook I know of that is as timely and on point as this one. The complexity of the field of feminist scholarship is well articulated, the examples are relevant to my undergraduate students, and the exercises are thoughtful and engaging."--Kate McCoy, PhD, Department of Educational Studies and Leadership and Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, State University of New York at New Paltz -Dr. Patricia Leavy and Dr. Anne Harris…offer learners of all career stages a concise and lively blueprint for bringing feminism out of the realm of theory and into that of application. The authors orient readers to feminism as a dynamic, continuously evolving culture of inclusion and affirmation. This philosophy pervades the text from start to finish, operationalized by engaging discussion questions and hands-on practice activities….Throughout the book, the authors weave in timely examples that illustrate different intersectionalities within feminist research practice. This attention to the immense diversity of what feminist research can mean across different communities and contexts makes the book both exciting and relatable. I also found the authors' explicit intent for different chapters within the book to stand alone if needed both cleverly conceived and well executed….Offers tremendous flexibility as a learning resource for courses ranging from the very conceptual to the very applied. I recommend it strongly for a wide variety of learner demographics and teaching activities within and beyond qualitative methods. Likewise, this textbook offers wonderful support for both seasoned feminist scholars and those just beginning to discover what feminism means for them.--The Qualitative Report, 10/23/2019Table of ContentsI. Feminist Theoretical Frameworks 1. Introduction 2. The Feminist Research Landscape 3. Intersectionality, Feminist Epistemology, and Standpoint Feminism Theoretical Frames 4. Postmodern/Post-Structuralist Theoretical Frames to Feminist Research II. Feminist Approaches to “Doing Research” 5. Feminist Ethics 6. Feminist Methods for Working Directly with Participants 7. Feminist Methods for Studying Nonliving Data, Organizations, and Programs III. Being a Feminist Researcher: Getting the Work Out 8. Writing and Publishing Feminist Research 9. Public Scholarship and Critical Perspectives APPENDIX. Feminist Scholars by Discipline or Area of Study References

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Book SynopsisWidely regarded as a standard clinical resource, this book helps practitioners think outside the mental health box and recognize when a client may need a medical evaluation. Part I provides an accessible overview of symptoms that can be observed in a standard mental status examination and may point to medical illness. Engaging case vignettes and interviewing pointers help readers hone their diagnostic skills. Part II presents concise facts--including basic medical information and physical and mental symptoms--on more than 60 diseases and syndromes. An easy-to-read chart in Part III cross-tabulates all of the disorders and symptoms for quick reference and comparison. New to This Edition *Reflects more than 15 years of advances in medical and mental health knowledge. *Updated throughout for DSM-5. *Additional medical disorders: celiac disease, traumatic brain injury, heavy-metal toxicity, and others. *Updated links to further reading on each health condition.Trade Review"This factual, current, and well-written guide is necessary reading for all clinicians who desire to sharpen their diagnostic skills. Morrison addresses the problems presented by psychiatric patients who may suffer from medical disorders, helping the clinician make sense of symptom presentations that are often confusing and on occasion mysterious and baffling. With tables, lists, and detailed explanations, this book establishes order and method in the examination of the complex patient. This second edition carries on the quality of the first, but is greatly enhanced by more information, new insights and clinical revelations, and a pragmatic interpretation of the latest findings."--Rodrigo A. Muñoz, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego; past president, American Psychiatric Association “The ability to differentiate medical and psychological sources of psychological symptoms is a core competency in case formulation and treatment planning. Morrison's succinct book helps clinicians with this critical task better than any other. The book is cross-indexed so information is rapidly available. It is replete with case examples and interesting historical references, and benefits from Morrison's wit and humor. An outstanding contribution.”--Tracy D. Eells, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville "The second edition of this authoritative work covers a topic that is far too often ignored in the training and practice of mental health practitioners. The book is comprehensive, well organized, and easy to read. Morrison’s engaging style and inclusion of numerous summary tables make the book particularly accessible. This is an essential resource that should be on every clinician’s bookshelf or e-reader."--Martin M. Antony, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychology, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada "I used the first edition for many years to train doctoral students in clinical psychology, and found it to greatly enhance their training. I have no doubt that the second edition also will be extremely popular among students. The text is compelling and easy to read. It helps students and busy professionals quickly explore alternative diagnoses to avoid misdiagnosing medical disorders as psychological illnesses."--Leslie A. Robinson, PhD, Director, Clinical Health Track; Director, Center for Health Promotion and Evaluation, Department of Psychology, University of Memphis "Although most therapists are not medical specialists, we do not treat disembodied persons. Morrison alerts us to the most common mental symptoms that might be due to physical disorders, and heightens our diagnostic acumen. His efficient presentation, using both narrative and tables, can alert us to problems we might not have asked about and make treatment more comprehensive and effective. This updated second edition--written in the intelligent, experienced, and modest voice we have come to expect from Morrison--is a foundational resource for all therapists."--Edward L. Zuckerman, PhD, author of Clinician's Thesaurus -James Morrison's book is a gem. He addresses common medical illnesses that produce psychological symptoms in a refreshing manner, making the book an excellent review text for fellow psychiatrists and nonphysician psychotherapists....His occasionally tongue-in-cheek style makes for pleasant readability without minimizing the importance of his message....Tables...are laid out in easily readable form and useful for quick cross-referencing....This is book worth its weight in gold: it is eminently readable and can save some lives and bring improvement to many others. (on the first edition)--Journal of the American Medical Association, 03/09/2015ƒƒAt once a primer on the collaboration of psychotherapist and physician and a useful reference book for this purpose. Although it is intended for psychotherapists with limited medical training, it may also be useful to primary care physicians and other medical clinicians who may be the first contact for patients who present with psychiatric symptoms. (on the first edition)--Psychiatric Services, 03/09/2015Table of ContentsIntroduction I. A Review of Symptoms The Need for Evaluation Observing the Mental Status Appearance and Behavior Mood (Affect) Speech Content of Thought Intellectual Resources Insight and Judgment Personality Change Diagnostic Principles II. 66 Disorders Adrenal Insufficiency AIDS Altitude Sickness Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Antidiuretic Hormone, Inappropriate Secretion Brain Abscess Brain Tumor Cancer Carcinoid Syndrome Cardiac Arrhythmias Celiac Disease Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Congestive Heart Failure Cryptococcosis Cushing's Syndrome Diabetes Mellitus Epilepsy Fibromyalgia Heavy-Metal Toxicity Herpes Encephalitis Homocystinuria Huntington's Disease Hyperparathyroidism Hypertensive Encephalopathy Hyperthyroidism Hypoparathyroidism Hypothyroidism Kidney Failure Klinefelter's Syndrome Liver Failure Lyme Disease Ménière's Syndrome Menopause Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Migraine Mitral Valve Prolapse Multiple Sclerosis Myasthenia Gravis Neurocutaneous Disorders Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus Parasitism Parkinson's Disease Pellagra Pernicious Anemia Pheochromocytoma Pneumonia Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Porphyria Postoperative Delirium Premenstrual Syndrome Prion Disease Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Protein Energy Malnutrition Pulmonary Thromboembolism Rheumatoid Arthritis Sensory Deficit Sickle-Cell Disease Sleep Apnea Substance Intoxication and Withdrawal Syphilis Systemic Infection Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Thiamine Deficiency Traumatic Brain Injury Wilson's Disease III. 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Book SynopsisAccessible and succinct, this book has given thousands of clinicians and students the basic understanding of neuroscience that is essential in contemporary mental health practice. Steven R. Pliszka synthesizes current knowledge on the neurobiological bases of major psychiatric disorders. He explores the brain systems that underlie cognition, emotions, and behavior; how disturbances in these systems can lead to psychopathology; and the impact of genetic and environmental risk factors across development. The book also addresses the ways that both pharmacological and psychosocial treatments act on the brain as they bring about a reduction in symptoms. Illustrations include 93 black-and-white figures and 14 color plates. New to This Edition *Incorporates over a decade of important advances in brain science. *Heightened focus on brain networks. *Cutting-edge discussions of genetics and epigenetics, the biological impact of stress, neurotransmitters, novel depression tTrade Review"Impressive. Pliszka combines the warm, engaging style of an experienced teacher with the depth and breadth of a scientific leader. He carefully describes seminal studies of brain function in both healthy and disordered populations. This book provides a refreshing and dispassionately candid view of what is currently known about the relationship between behavior and neural networks, as well as how far we still need to go to improve understanding and treatment. The second edition incorporates state-of-the-art imaging studies, large-scale genetic and epigenetic experiments, and optogenetic advancements. This book could easily be used in clinical neuroscience courses for non-neuroscience graduate programs like clinical psychology. It also serves as a desk reference for practicing clinicians who wish to understand the latest technological breakthroughs."--Scott A. Langenecker, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago "Since the first edition of this book was published, behavioral neuroscience has exploded with new research. The second edition focuses on how genetics, development, and the environment interact to shape brain networks and the implications of those networks. This book is ideal as a text for a neurobiology seminar for psychiatry residents, child psychiatry fellows, medical students, or psychology students, or as independent reading for clinicians who wish to understand how brain structure and function affect emotions and behavior. It offers cutting-edge, understandable explanations of current ideas regarding the biology of mental illness."--Mina K. Dulcan, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago "Addressing the neuroanatomy and neuropathological underpinnings of such disorders as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and mood disorders, the second edition of this extremely valuable resource has a new emphasis on networks. Pliszka underscores our burgeoning knowledge that the brain does not work in isolated units, but rather in concert across brain regions. He presents emerging empirical findings and transactional ideas that deepen our understanding of how the environment influences the brain, and vice versa. This book belongs in every practitioner's library."--Margaret Semrud-Clikeman, PhD, ABPdN, Division Director, Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Minnesota Medical School -Table of ContentsI. Basic Principles 1. Introduction 2. Draw the Brain: Introduction to Clinical Neuroanatomy 3. Neuronal Communication 4. Neurotransmitters 5. Genetics and Epigenetics 6. Fear, Reward, and Action 7. Attention and Memory 8. Higher Cognitive Functioning II. Mental Disorders 9. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 10. Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, and Substance Abuse 11. Mood and Anxiety Disorders 12. Schizophrenia 13. Autism Spectrum Disorders 14. Dementia

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Book SynopsisMental health professionals provide better care to their clients when they care for themselves. This acclaimed highly practical guide--now revised and expanded with even more self-care strategies--helps busy psychotherapists balance their personal and professional lives. The book presents 13 research-informed self-care strategies and offers concrete methods for integrating them into daily life. Featuring examples and insights from master therapists, every chapter concludes with a self-care checklist. Infused with a positive message of self-renewal and growth, the book shows clinicians how to leave distress at the office and tend actively to their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. New to This Edition *Chapter on mindfulness and self-compassion. *Increased emphasis on simple, real-time self-care activities. *New examples from additional master therapists and hundreds of workshop participants. *Up-to-date research findings on therapist stress and resilieTrade Review"This book is a remarkable achievement in therapist self-renewal. It promotes self-care through an impressive synthesis of research literature, clinical wisdom, therapist experience, and personal disclosures. The second edition includes innovative information on mindfulness, self-compassion, and multiculturalism. Additionally, it offers new self-care examples from hundreds of practitioners, including eight master therapists. As a full-time psychotherapist and a clinical professor, I strongly recommend this book to current and future clinicians."--Lillian Comas-Díaz, PhD, private practice, Washington, DC; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, George Washington University "Even better than the already excellent first edition, this second edition offers more specific self-care activities and additional experience-near narratives from master therapists. Few in our field can write as well and integrate theory, research, and practice as seamlessly as John Norcross, now joined in this second edition by the equally prolific Gary VandenBos. Their collaboration has yielded a wonderful, down-to-earth blend of erudition, practical information and strategies, humor, and compassion. This book issues a heartfelt plea to both beginning and experienced therapists to prioritize themselves in order to better care for their patients. We would all do well to listen to these authors' wise words."--Barry A. Farber, PhD, Clinical Psychology Program, Teachers College, Columbia University "This real-world book is a superb contribution for all of us who wish to flourish personally in order to ensure ethical and successful psychotherapy. Enriching narratives, empirical research, survey data, and theoretical literature are woven together, at times humorously. Chapters focus on 13 strategies to inspire, acquire, validate, and maintain personal and professional satisfaction. Each chapter ends with a meaningful checklist and resources for further exploration. Norcross and VandenBos combine their vast knowledge and experience to provide illuminating self-care suggestions based on the premise that the person is the locus of effective psychotherapy. Hazards and challenges are described, but the emphasis is on positive strategies not only to survive, but also to thrive."--Melba J. T. Vasquez, PhD, ABPP, private practice, Austin, Texas; past president, American Psychological Association "A refreshing read for anyone who is or wants to be a mental health clinician. The authors are master psychotherapists who value relationships. Their sensitivity and sense of humor comes through on each page, whether they are telling you how to take care of yourself or how to say ‘no’ when you cannot do something. Just as good clinicians do for their clients, Norcross and VandenBos don't just talk about therapist self-care, but actually provide tools for doing it. This book is a 'must read' at any stage of your career. I especially recommend it to beginners, even before they put one foot into the psychotherapy room."--Lenore E. Walker, EdD, ABPP, College of Psychology (Emeritus), Nova Southeastern University -Leaving It at the Office is a very well-written, engaging, and thought-provoking book. The authors' style is conversational, at times humorous, and always compassionate. As experienced psychotherapists and researchers, Norcross and VandenBos are open in sharing their own perspectives and anecdotes from their lives and in acknowledging not just the importance, but also the challenges, of engaging in self-care. Further, they are adept at integrating information from a wide range of sources and presenting it in an accessible, relatable, and encouraging manner. In fact, the book's title doesn't seem to do the book justice in terms of reflecting its comprehensiveness, its optimistic focus, and its overall potential for influencing the professional and personal lives of practicing psychotherapists….A book that is appropriate (I might even suggest 'a must-read') for practicing psychotherapists from diverse educational backgrounds and theoretical perspectives. This book also has much to offer psychotherapists-in-training and with the increased emphasis on developing self-care skills in graduate education, this could be a very beneficial book to include in the curriculum of graduate programs.--Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 1/2/2019ƒƒTrue confessions: I needed to read this book. Let me be more inclusive: as psychotherapists, whether seasoned or neophyte, we all need to read this book, or at the very least attend to its vital messages....In addition to finding this book informative and engaging, it was just plain fun to read. (on the first edition)--Psychotherapy, 6/1/2008ƒƒThe authors seek to make therapist self-care as important and integrated an aspect of the work as writing notes or training, rather than an add-on or reactive piece of crisis management....Most of what is said in this book transcends difference in national custom or local practice. Much of it serves to remind us of what we already know but too easily ignore. And all of it provides sensible advice to help us maintain a professional and personal duty of care. (on the first edition)--Therapy Today, 5/1/2008ƒƒA comprehensive, practical, and absorbing guide to therapist self-care....The book itself is an interesting and well-balanced mix of clinical wisdom and clinical research. Importantly, the text is easily accessible and is replete with interesting anecdotes and practical tips to improve one's clinical practice....I recommend it for therapists of any persuasion who are looking to improve the way they practice, for those closer to burnout, or those just starting their training....The book will stimulate reflection on your own clinical practice, challenging you to do things you have been neglecting and give you the confidence to try new techniques. (on the first edition)--Drug and Alcohol Review, 1/1/2009ƒƒThis self-care book is a delightfully down-to-earth, honest, inspirational, and aspirational guide for psychotherapists' well-being in their professional and personal lives....Self-care is not selfish, but a means to ensure that we are in the best condition to meet our professional duties and sustain healthy personal lives. (on the first edition)--Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, 1/1/2009Table of Contents1. Valuing the Person of the Psychotherapist 2. Refocusing on the Rewards 3. Recognizing the Hazards 4. Minding the Body 5. Nurturing Relationships 6. Setting Boundaries 7. Restructuring Cognitions 8. Sustaining Healthy Escapes 9. Maintaining Mindfulness 10. Creating a Flourishing Environment 11. Profiting from Personal Therapy 12. Cultivating Spirituality and Mission, with James D. Guy, Jr. 13. Fostering Creativity and Growth References Index

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth guide to executing longitudinal confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) in Mplus, this book uses latent stateâtrait (LST) theory as a unifying conceptual framework, including the relevant coefficients of consistency, occasion specificity, and reliability. Following a standard format, chapters review the theoretical underpinnings, strengths, and limitations of the various models; present data examples; and demonstrate each model's application and interpretation in Mplus, with numerous screen shots and output excerpts. Coverage encompasses both traditional models (autoregressive, change score, and growth curve models) and LST models for analyzing single- and multiple-indicator data. The book discusses measurement equivalence testing, intensive longitudinal data modeling, and missing data handling, and provides strategies for model selection and reporting of results. User-friendly features include special-topic boxes, chapter summariTrade Review"Geiser introduces readers to longitudinal SEM by building from simple to more complex models. Assuming only basic prior knowledge about SEM and factor analysis, Geiser offers a careful, clear analysis of advantages and limitations of each method, and includes discussions of missing data, Bayesian analysis, dynamic SEM for intensive longitudinal data, and model selection strategies. This book is an ideal companion text for a second course in SEM that tackles the analysis of longitudinal data. It is a useful reference for more experienced researchers and methodologists who want to learn about LST models. The book is unique in using LST theory to scaffold the presentation of a variety of models for longitudinal data. Discussion of the various models is skillfully interwoven with path diagrams, equations, and Mplus code. Even a beginning SEM user will have no trouble understanding this book."--Kristopher J. Preacher, PhD, Department of Psychology and Human Development, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University "This is the first English-language book to introduce longitudinal latent variable analysis based on the crucial distinctions between states, traits, measurement error, and method effects. The book provides an extended and readable introduction to LST theory and, in particular, its implications for a meaningful analysis of longitudinal data. I highly recommend this book for students who want to learn about fundamental concepts of differential and developmental psychology; latent variables, in general; and the analysis of latent variables in longitudinal designs with Mplus, the most comprehensive program for the analysis of manifest and latent variables. I have no doubt that students will profit a lot from this great book written by an outstanding, authoritative scientist in the field of latent variable modeling."--Rolf Steyer, PhD, Institute of Psychology, Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena, Germany "A much-needed addition to the literature. Geiser writes in an extremely clear and engaging style, avoiding unnecessary jargon while communicating essential concepts in a rigorous manner. The boxes within the chapters provide additional technical information to provide readers with a deeper dive into certain topics without interrupting the flow of the book. The most appealing aspect of this book for an instructor using it as a didactic tool or a researcher using it as a reference is the well-documented Mplus examples. These are truly key to bringing the methods alive for the reader. I recommend this book as a primary text in a course on longitudinal data analysis or latent variable modeling. It provides students with both the technical background to understand LST models and the applied tools to fit them using Mplus."--Holmes Finch, PhD, George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology, Ball State University "The book offers a profound, flexible, and extremely useful framework for longitudinal SEM. It will be of interest to users and theoreticians alike--it has much to offer for graduate courses or for researchers working with longitudinal data in psychology and related disciplines. Even though the primary topic is modeling, the book also provides inspiration for formulating research questions. Coming from a different angle with a different modeling language, I found it highly accessible and appealing. The book builds on earlier developments in LST theory and extrapolates the basic principles to a large variety of possible model specifications."--Paul De Boeck, PhD, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University "Using a measurement theory perspective, Geiser explains the rationale and procedures for a variety of longitudinal models, including simplex models, latent change score models, latent growth curve models, latent state models, and LST models. He translates longitudinal modeling techniques into digestible concepts and frames the relations between these concepts using LST theory. Geiser guides readers through complex issues related to analyzing longitudinal data so that readers can apply these methods to their own research. Easy-to-follow examples and annotated Mplus syntax and output clarify the concepts and illustrate the techniques. While this book is broadly accessible to substantive researchers, its technical rigor also will satisfy quantitative specialists. It can serve as a text for graduate-level courses or self-study of longitudinal data analysis and SEM."--Sara Finney, PhD, Department of Graduate Psychology, James Madison University-An excellent text on longitudinal structural equation modeling. Social science researchers use longitudinal models to measure the change in attitudes, personality traits, intelligence, feelings, cognitive abilities, etc., over time (Geiser, 2021). With the popularity of these types of models and the abundant use of Mplus, this book does a great job marrying the two areas to provide readers with an understanding of how longitudinal models work and how to estimate them using the powerful software, Mplus….I enjoyed the detail Geiser provides with respect to the fundamental knowledge of the models presented and the Mplus software. The organization of the chapters builds upon each other so the reader can easily follow the model building process and the author does an excellent job explaining each model….The amount of detail provided about Mplus syntax and interpretation of the results is impressive. Another highlight of the book are the BOXES presented throughout the chapters that highlight fundamental topics. From a pedagogical standpoint these BOXES are an efficient way to draw the reader's attention to important topics in the field of SEM. I recommend this book for researchers who are interested in learning about longitudinal SEM or as a reference for teaching a graduate-level SEM course.--Structural Equation Modeling, 02/05/2021Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations Guide to Statistical Symbols 1. A Measurement Theoretical Framework for Longitudinal Data: Introduction to Latent State–Trait Theory 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Latent State–Trait Theory 1.3 Chapter Summary 1.4 Recommended Readings 2. Single-Factor Longitudinal Models for Single-Indicator Data 2.1 Introduction 2.2 The Random Intercept Model 2.3 The Random and Fixed Intercepts Model 2.4 The ξ-Congeneric Model 2.5 Chapter Summary 2.6 Recommended Reading 3. Multifactor Longitudinal Models for Single-Indicator Data 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Simplex Model 3.3 The Latent Change Score Model 3.4 The Trait–State–Error Model 3.5 Latent Growth Curve Models 3.6 Chapter Summary 3.7 Recommended Readings 4. Testing Measurement Equivalence in Longitudinal Studies 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The Latent State (LS) Model 4.3 The Latent State Model with Indicator-Specific Residual Factors (LS-IS Model) 4.4 Chapter Summary 4.5 Recommended Readings 5. Multiple-Indicator Longitudinal Models 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Latent State Change (LSC) Models 5.3 The Latent Autoregressive/Cross-Lagged States (LACS) Model 5.4 Latent State–Trait (LST) Models 5.5 Latent Trait Change (LTC) Models 5.6 Chapter Summary 5.7 Recommended Readings 6. Modeling Intensive Longitudinal Data 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Special features of Intensive Longitudinal Data 6.3 Specifying Longitudinal SEMs for Intensive Longitudinal Data 6.4 Chapter Summary 6.5 Recommended Readings 7. Missing Data Handling 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Missing Data Mechanisms 7.3 Maximum Likelihood Missing Data Handling 7.4 Multiple Imputation (MI) 7.5 Planned Missing Data Designs 7.6 Chapter Summary 7.7 Recommended Readings 8. How to Choose between Models and Report the Results 8.1 Model Selection 8.2 Reporting Results 8.3 Chapter Summary 8.4 Recommended Readings References Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed as a text and professional development tool, this user-friendly resource has now been revised and updated, and offers expanded coverage of collaborative action research (CAR) and participatory action research (PAR). Preservice and inservice educators get crucial step-by-step guidance for conducting classroom- and school-based studies to improve their instructional practices. Organized to mirror the full cycle of action research, the book provides balanced coverage of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Vivid vignettes and examples illustrate research approaches for a range of teaching and learning situations, school subjects, and age groups (PreK-12). Readers learn how research approaches are driven by the research question, as well as how to develop data collection strategies; design and/or evaluate assessment tools; interpret, analyze, report, and implement study results; and design a new cycle of research that builds on the previous one.<Trade Review"A solid overview of the essential components of action research, presented in a scholarly yet reader-friendly way. This text is excellent for our Master of Literacy program. It clearly depicts the six cyclical steps of action research, showing how research can continuously build our understanding of what works and what needs to be changed or adjusted. Unlike other action research texts that align only with qualitative research, the book discusses fundamentals of both qualitative and quantitative methods. The authors' emphasis on using the research questions to determine the research method(s) acknowledges the complexity of practitioner-based research. Practical and empowering, this book describes not only how to identify problems in educational settings, but also how to seek solutions through the cycle of research."--Cheryl A. Kreutter, PhD, School of Education, State University of New York at Geneseo "I used this book for several years as the primary text for an online graduate course, Action Research, which serves as a capstone for master's of education students. From the opening pages, the authors set the stage for understanding action research as an important approach to making classroom decisions based on systematically collected data. The pedagogical features such as vignettes and exercises are a strength of the book. There is a clear attempt to access textual, visual, and hands-on channels of learning. Self-quizzes allow for guided review."--John H. Yoder, PhD, Core Faculty in Education (retired), Concordia University–Portland "I have reviewed a number of action research texts, and, time and again, I return to Efron and Ravid’s book. It is simply the best available. With excellent content and depth, the text guides educators to conduct cycles of inquiry in their schools. It includes rich examples, tables, and figures to illustrate key concepts, as well as checklists to support action researchers."--Kimberly Kappler Hewitt, PhD, Division of Research, Discovery, and Innovation, School of Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro "This is an excellent introductory text for the novice action researcher. The authors cover both qualitative and quantitative methods and offer advice on using already existing assessment data in action research studies. The text is practical and applicable to a wide variety of educational contexts."--Linnea Rademaker, PhD, School of Educational Leadership, Abilene Christian University "The book contains everything that I need in terms of content--it is a great introduction to action research. The writing style is its biggest strength. Many students are nervous about beginning to do research, and this book helps by presenting a step-by-step approach."--Eugene Geist, PhD, Department of Teacher Education, Ohio University-If you are teaching a research class to novice researchers, especially those in education, I would highly recommend this book for its practical approach, and the emphasis on writing and the use of assessment data. Teachers are often overwhelmed with available data in their classrooms and schools/m-/understanding as well as the data. This book provides much needed practical instructions for both issues. (on the first edition)--Inquiry in Education, 7/1/2013Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Choosing and Learning about Your Research Topic 3. Approaches to Action Research 4. Developing a Plan of Action 5. Data Collection Tools 6. Using Assessment Data in Action Research 7. Data Analysis and Interpretation 8. Writing, Implementing, and Sharing the Research Findings References Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisNow completely revised (over 90% new), this handbook offers the authoritative presentation of theories, methods, and applications in the dynamic field of cultural psychology. Leading scholars review state-of-the-art empirical research on how culture affects nearly every aspect of human functioning. The volume examines how topics fundamental to psychology--such as cognition, emotion, motivation, development, and mental health--are influenced by cultural meanings and practices. It also addresses the psychological and evolutionary underpinnings of cultural stability and change. The second edition reflects important advances in cultural neuroscience and an increasing emphasis on application, among many other changes. As a special bonus, purchasers of the second edition can download a supplemental e-book featuring several notable, highly cited chapters from the first edition. New to This Edition: *Most chapters are new, reflecting nearly a decade of theoretical and methodologTrade Review"The second edition of this extraordinary handbook--which is almost all new--once again captures the most important and fascinating topics in cultural psychology. It brings the reader up to date on exciting developments in the field, including applications to health, economic behavior, and beyond."--Carol S. Dweck, PhD, Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology, Stanford University "A star-studded cast. An imaginative and comprehensive set of topics. This volume should be on every cultural psychologist’s bookshelf .”--Patricia M. Greenfield, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles -The second edition of the Handbook of Cultural Psychology demonstrates both the depth and breadth of cultural psychological research done within the past decade….This is a must-read for every academic in the social sciences who incorporates cultural lenses to their work. Highly recommended. Graduate students and researchers/faculty.--Choice Reviews, 11/1/2019ƒƒThis book is a comprehensive look at cultural psychology written by experts in the field. It should be in the libraries of researchers and clinicians alike. *****!--Doody's Review Service, 8/16/2019ƒƒI highly recommend this book. It is readable, wide ranging, and will remind you of taking a walk in your favorite city, where you will turn a corner and never know exactly what is coming but you are sure that whatever you come across will be noteworthy, attractive, and compelling. (on the first edition)--PsycCRITIQUES, 7/2/2008Table of ContentsYoung and Still Developing: Five Themes, Dov Cohen & Shinobu Kitayama I. Theories and Methods 1. People Are Culturally Shaped Shapers: The Psychological Science of Culture and Culture Change, Hazel Rose Markus & MarYam G. Hamedani 2. A History of Cultural Psychology: Cultural Psychology as a Tradition and a Movement, Yoshihisa Kashima 3. Cultural Neuroscience, Shinobu Kitayama, Michael E. W. Varnum, & Cristina M. Salvador 4. Culture and Ecology, Thomas Talhelm & Shigehiro Oishi 5. Cultural Evolution and Cultural Psychology, Alex Mesoudi 6. Methods in Cultural Psychology, Dov Cohen II. Cognition, Emotion, and Motivation 7. Culture and Intelligence, Richard E. Nisbett 8. Cognition and Perception, Takahiko Masuda, Matthew J. Russell, Liman Man Wai Li, & Hajin Lee 9. Culture and Language, Jeffrey Loewenstein 10. Culture and Motivation, Heejung S. Kim & Smaranda I. Lawrie 11. Cultural Influences on Emotion: Established Patterns and Emerging Trends, Jeanne L. Tsai & Magali Clobert 12. Well-Being and Health: A Cultural Psychology of Optimal Human Functioning, Yuri Miyamoto, Jiah Yoo, & Brooke Wilken 13. Wisdom and Culture, Igor Grossmann & Franki Y. H. Kung 14. Cultural–Clinical Psychology, Yulia E. Chentsova-Dutton & Andrew G. Ryder III. Acquisition and Change of Culture 15. Culture and Development, Heidi Keller 16. Cultural Psychology of Moral Development, Joan G. Miller, Matthew Wice, & Namrata Goyal 17. Food and Eating, Paul Rozin, Matthew B. Ruby, & Adam B. Cohen 18. Learning New Cultures: Processes, Premises, and Policies, Michael W. Morris, Katrina M. Fincher, & Krishna Savani 19. The Cultural Psychology of Acculturation, Batja Mesquita, Jozefien De Leersnyder, & Alba Jasini 20. Making Meaning: A Culture-as-Situated-Cognition Approach to the Consequences of Cultural Fluency and Disfluency, Daphna Oyserman & Veronica X. Yan 21. Psychological Science of Multiculturalism, Angela K.-y. Leung & Brandon Koh IV. Culture and Economic Behavior 22. Cultural Psychology of Money, Dov Cohen, Faith Shin, & Xi Liu 23. Culture and Work, Benjamin R. Levine, Jesse R. Harrington, & Eric Luis Uhlmann 24. The Cultural Psychology of Negotiation, Michele J. Gelfand & Joshua Conrad Jackson 25. Culture and Consumer Behavior, Sharon Shavitt, Hyewon Cho, & Aaron J. Barnes 26. Culture and Creativity/Innovation, Chi-yue Chiu & Ying-yi Hong V. Different Forms of Culture 27. Social Class as Culture, Michael W. Kraus, Bennett Callaghan, & Pete Ondish 28. Culture, Race, Ethnicity, and Personality, Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton & Frank C. Worrell 29. Geographical Variation in the Big Five Personality Domains, Peter J. Rentfrow & Markus Jokela 30. Cultures of Honor, Ayse K. Uskul, Susan E. Cross, Ceren Günsoy, & Pelin Gul 31. Transnational Terrorism, Devoted Actors, and the Vitality of Cultures, Scott Atran 32. Religious Cultures and Religious Conflict, Adam B. Cohen & Steven L. Neuberg Author Index Subject Index Supplemental E-book Featuring Selected Chapters from the First Edition: *Anthropological Foundations of Cultural Psychology, Robert A. LeVine *Culture and Psychology: A History of the Study of Their Relationship, Harry C. Triandis *Evolutionary Foundations of Cultural Psychology, Melvin Konner *Self as Cultural Mode of Being, Shinobu Kitayama, Sean Duffy, & Yukiko Uchida *Culture and Social Structure: The Relevance of Social Structure to Cultural Psychology, Carmi Schooler *Religion’s Social and Cognitive Landscape: An Evolutionary Perspective, Scott Atran *Situating the Child in Context: Attachment Relationships and Self-Regulation in Different Cultures, Gilda A. Morelli & Fred Rothbaum *Culture and Subjective Well-Being, William Tov & Ed Diener *Passionate Love and Sexual Desire, Elaine Hatfield, Richard L. Rapson, & Lise D. Martel

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Book SynopsisWidely used by practitioners, researchers, and students--and now thoroughly revised with 70% new material--this is the most authoritative, comprehensive book on malingering and other response styles. Leading experts translate state-of-the-art research into clear, usable strategies for detecting intentional distortions in a wide range of psychological and psychiatric evaluation contexts, including forensic settings. The book examines dissimulation across multiple domains: mental disorders, cognitive impairments, and medical complaints. It describes and critically evaluates evidence-based applications of multiscale inventories, other psychological measures, and specialized methods. Applications are discussed for specific populations, such as sex offenders, children and adolescents, and law enforcement personnel. New to This Edition *Many new authors and topics. *Thoroughly updated with current data, research methods, and assessment strategies. *Chapters on neuropsyTrade Review"With the addition of the neuropsychological perspective, this fourth edition includes everything a legal or clinical practitioner needs to know about the state of the art in deception detection. The assembled authors are impressive, and Rogers and Bender are acknowledged leaders in the field. Do not go into court in a case involving behavioral science issues without consulting this book."--Christopher Slobogin, JD, LLM, Milton Underwood Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University Law School "The premier work on malingering and deception just got better! The fourth edition of this classic book provides up-to-date, insightful coverage of one of the most important topics in forensic mental health assessment. Rogers and Bender have assembled a world-class cast of contributors with broad research and clinical expertise. The fourth edition includes new chapters on cutting-edge topics, including neuropsychological models of feigned cognitive deficits, psychopathy, child custody, personnel selection, and more. This book is both scholarly and practical, which makes it attractive to students and experienced professionals alike. This is much more than a 'bookshelf' book--it is essential, indispensable reading for those who are or will be involved in conducting forensic mental health assessments."--David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychology and Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Drexel University "Clinicians and forensic practitioners will welcome the fourth edition of this book, particularly in the face of growing concern about the liability that may attend unwarranted use of the ‘malingering’ label. The stellar cast of contributors explores the terrain sensitively and with scholarly incisiveness, assuring the book's appeal to forensic psychology and psychiatry trainees.”--Ezra E. H. Griffith, MD, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and African American Studies, Yale School of Medicine -This is an excellent book written by experts in the field. It covers deception in various populations, along with both psychological and medical illnesses. The fourth edition is justified because of the new chapters on neuropsychology and cultural assessments, along with revisions in the remaining chapters. *****!--Doody's Review Service, 10/12/2018ƒƒThis excellent and standard reference [occupies] a crucial space on many forensic psychiatrists' and psychologists' bookshelves....Useful in clinical practice, especially in institutions that serve forensic or correctional populations. (on the third edition)--Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 1/1/2008ƒƒThis is a rich volume that provides information and assessment strategies for patients who may be clinical challenges and enigmas. It is a lucid, well-written and helpful volume. (on the third edition)--International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 1/1/2013ƒƒAkin to the eminence of the late Hervey Cleckley or Robert Hare as authorities on the topic of psychopathy, it is not unreasonable to accord Professor Richard Rogers analogous status as one of the world's leading scholars on the assessment of malingering....Professor Rogers's text and the wealth of knowledge he has compiled from an august collection of contributors should be viewed as a mandatory item for all forensic mental health practitioners. (on the third edition)--International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 2/1/2010Table of ContentsI. Conceptual Framework 1. An Introduction to Response Styles, Richard Rogers 2. Detection Strategies for Malingering and Defensiveness, Richard Rogers 3. Neuropsychological Models of Feigned Cognitive Deficits, Scott D. Bender & Richard Frederick 4. Beyond Borders: Cultural and Transnational Perspectives of Feigning and Other Response Styles, Amor A. Correa II. Diagnostic Issues 5. Syndromes Associated with Deception, Michael J. Vitacco 6. Malingered Psychosis, Phillip J. Resnick & James L. Knoll IV 7. Malingered Traumatic Brain Injury, Scott D. Bender 8. Denial and Misreporting of Substance Abuse, Lynda A. R. Stein, Richard Rogers, & Sarah Henry 9. Psychopathy and Deception, Nathan D. Gillard 10. The Malingering of Posttraumatic Disorders, Phillip J. Resnick, Sara G. West, & Chelsea N. Wooley 11. Factitious Disorders in Medical and Psychiatric Practices, Gregory P. Yates, Mazheruddin M. Mulla, James C. Hamilton, & Marc D. Feldman 12. Conversion Disorder and Illness Deception, Richard Kanaan 13. Feigned Medical Presentations, Robert P. Granacher, Jr., & David T. R. Berry III. Psychometric Methods 14. Assessment of Malingering and Defensiveness on the MMPI-2 and MMPI-2-RF, Dustin B. Wygant, Brittany D. Walls, Stacey L. Brothers, & David T. R. Berry 15. Response Style on the Personality Assessment Inventory and Other Multiscale Inventories, Marcus T. Boccaccini & Jessica R. Hart 16. Dissimulation on Projective Measures: An Updated Appraisal of a Very Old Question, Kenneth W. Sewell & Ashley C. Helle 17. Feigned Amnesia and Memory, Richard Frederick 18. Assessment of Feigned Cognitive Impairment Using Standard Neuropsychological Tests, Natasha E. Garcia, Chelsea M. Bosch, Brittany D. Walls, & David T. R. Berry IV. Specialized Methods 19. Assessing Deception: Polygraph Techniques and Integrity Testing, William G. Iacono & Christopher J. Patrick 20. Recovered Memories of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Richard J. McNally 21. Detection of Deception in Sex Offenders, Philip H. Witt & Daniel J. Neller 22. Structured Interviews and Dissimulation, Richard Rogers 23. Brief Measures for the Detection of Feigning and Impression Management, Glenn Smith V. Specialized Applications 24. Deception in Children and Adolescents, Randall T. Salekin, Franz A. Kubak, Zina Lee, Natalie Harrison, & Abby P. Clark 25. Use of Psychological Tests in Child Custody Evaluations: Effects of Validity Scale Scores on Evaluator Confidence in Interpreting Clinical Scales, Jonathan W. Gould, Sol Rappaport, & James R. Flens 26. Malingering: Considerations in Reporting and Testifying about Assessment Results, Eric Y. Drogin & Carol S. Williams 27. Evaluating Deceptive Impression Management in the Workplace, Julia Levashina 28. Assessment of Law Enforcement Personnel: The Role of Response Styles, Rebecca L. Jackson & Kimberly S. Harrison VI. Summary 29. Current Status of the Clinical Assessment of Response Styles, Richard Rogers 30. Researching Response Styles, Richard Rogers Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisThe go-to resource for clinical and forensic practice has now been significantly revised with 85% new material, reflecting the tremendous growth of the field. Leading authorities synthesize the state of the science on symptom feigning in cognitive testing and present evidence-based recommendations for distinguishing between credible and noncredible performance. A wide range of performance validity tests (PVTs) and symptom validity tests (SVTs) are critically reviewed and guidelines provided for applying them across differing cognitive domains and medical, neurological, and psychiatric conditions. The book also covers validity testing in forensic settings and with particular populations, such as ethnic and linguistic minority group members. New to This Edition *Numerous new authors, a greatly expanded range of topics, and the latest data throughout. *Clinical primer chapter on how to select and interpret appropriate PVTs. *Chapters on methods for validity tTrade Review"Boone has delivered a single, invaluable resource for cutting-edge information about assessing feigned cognitive impairment. In the second edition of this essential resource, a dream team of contributors survey the literature in this burgeoning field. The 29 chapters provide up-to-date, in-depth coverage of the research available to guide use of PVTs and SVTs with the broad range of populations that neuropsychologists assess. The second edition of this neuropsychology classic will be of interest to graduate students, interns, and fellows, as well as seasoned investigators and clinicians."--Yossef S. Ben-Porath, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University "Boone's decades of clinical and forensic assessment experience, scholarly research, and test development are paying enormous dividends to the profession. With an outstanding cadre of chapter authors, Boone has brilliantly updated one of the most important volumes in forensic neuropsychology. This book is required reading for neuropsychologists new to forensic practice as well as for career professionals. It is an essential reference for those who want to conduct assessments and form opinions with a solid empirical basis. New and updated chapters provide a look in the rearview mirror at where the field has been, and a look to where we need to go in the future."--Joel E. Morgan, PhD, ABPP-CN, independent practice, Morristown, New Jersey "Boone and her colleagues are at the forefront of detecting the exaggeration of symptoms and impairments for secondary gain, a growing area in neuropsychology over the last 30 years. This expanded second edition provides the latest research findings and assessment techniques to help practitioners carefully evaluate patients to identify those with legitimate impairments. This is a valuable book for clinician-scientists who conduct forensic evaluations and/or teach graduate neuropsychological assessment courses. It furthers the discussion of unique dilemmas and continuing legal reforms related to expert testimony and evidence law."--Paul M. Kaufmann, JD, PhD, ABPP, Senior Attorney, University of Texas System; private practice in forensic neuropsychology, San Antonio "The first edition of this work has been a staple reference book for clinical neuropsychologists for more than a dozen years. The second edition is not merely an update, but reflects the reconceptualization and evolution of performance validity testing across the vast corpus of scientific literature that has accumulated in neuropsychology. This comprehensive guide covers research methodology, detection of feigned responses across multiple cognitive domains, and considerations for specific clinical populations. The volume is invaluable for any clinical neuropsychologist, as well as for graduate students and trainees learning the nuances of the assessment of test validity--the bedrock of accurate test interpretation--in clinical and forensic practice."--Bernice A. Marcopulos, PhD, ABPP, Department of Graduate Psychology, James Madison University; Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia School of Medicine-The book continues its legacy of high-quality, pertinent reviews of the relevant literature and immediately useful summaries for clinical practice. This is the best source of information currently available on the assessment of feigned cognitive impairment in both its comprehensiveness and usefulness. It is a must-have book for practicing neuropsychologists. *****!--Doody’s Review Service, 11/1/2021Table of ContentsI. Performance and Symptom Validity Tests 1. Clinician’s Guide to Navigating Performance Validity Testing, Maria E. Cottingham 2. Design Methods in Neuropsychological Performance Validity, Symptom Validity, and Malingering Research, Ryan W. Schroeder, Kyle Brauer Boone, & Glenn J. Larrabee 3. Forced-Choice Performance Validity Tests, Ryan W. Schroeder & Phillip K. Martin 4. Alternatives to Forced-Choice Performance Validity Tests, Stephen R. Nitch, Alexis S. Rosen, Laurel A. Mattos, Scott Roye, & David M. Glassmire 5. Intelligence Tests as Performance Validity Measures, Natalie Sobel, Talin Babikian, & Kyle Brauer Boone 6. Performance Validity Tests in Cognitive Screening Instruments and Computerized Assessment Tools, Patrick Armistead-Jehle & Robert D. Shura 7. Embedded Performance Validity Scores in Standard Memory Tests, Bradley N. Axelrod, Justin B. Miller, & Jennifer LaBuda 8. Validity Indicators within Executive Function Measures: Use and Limits in Detection of Response Validity, Nathaniel W. Nelson, Catherine Lee, & Jerry J. Sweet 9. Motor and Sensory Tests as Measures of Performance Validity, Ginger Arnold & Kyle Brauer Boone 10. The Use of Visual Spatial Performance Validity Tests in Detecting Noncredible Performance, Douglas M. Whiteside, Lauren E. Piper, Michael R. Basso, & Kyle Brauer Boone 11. Information Processing Speed Tests as Performance Validity Tests, Laszlo A. Erdodi & Jonathan D. Lichtenstein 12. Language Tests as Performance Validity Tests, Phillip K. Martin & Ryan W. Schroeder 13. Effects of Premorbid Ability, Neuropsychological Impairment, and Invalid Test Performance on the Frequency of Low Scores, Martin L. Rohling, Jennifer Langhinrichsen-Rohling, & John E. Meyers 14. Interpretation of Data from Multiple Performance Validity Tests, Jeremy J. Davis 15. Using the MMPI-2-RF as an Aid in the Detection of Noncredible Neurocognitive Presentations, Maria E. Cottingham, Kyle Brauer Boone, Hope E. Goldberg, Tara L. Victor, Michelle A. Zeller, Medina R. Baumgart, J. Brandon Birath, & Matthew J. Wright 16. Utility of the Personality Assessment Inventory in Evaluating Symptom Validity in the Context of Neuropsychological Evaluation, Owen J. Gaasedelen, Douglas M. Whiteside, & Kyle Brauer Boone II. Use of Performance Validity Tests in Various Populations 17. Base Rates of Feigned Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Kyle Brauer Boone, Pavel Litvin, & Tara L. Victor 18. Noncredible Presentations in Neuropsychological Assessment of Pain- and Fatigue-Related Disorders: Clinical and Research Implications, Julie A. Suhr & Andrew Bryant 19. The Impact of Psychotic, Depressive, Bipolar, Obsessive–Compulsive, and Anxiety Disorders on Performance Validity Test Results, Hope E. Goldberg & J. Brandon Birath 20. Performance Validity in Somatoform/Conversion Disorders, Factitious Disorder, and Malingering: Do We Need a New Diagnostic Schema?, Kyle Brauer Boone 21. Identification of Feigned Intellectual Disability, Tara L. Victor & Kyle Brauer Boone 22. Performance Validity Testing in Patients with Dementia, Kirsty E. Bortnik & Andy C. Dean 23. Performance Validity Tests in the Epilepsy Clinic, Daniel L. Drane, David J. Williamson, Kelsey Hewitt, & Taylor Jordan 24. Use of Performance Validity Tests and Symptom Validity Tests in Assessment of Specific Learning Disorders and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Allyson G. Harrison, Grace Jin Lee, & Julie A. Suhr 25. Toxic Mold Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: The Continued Search for a Causal Link to Neuropsychological Functioning, Robert J. McCaffrey & Julie K. Lynch 26. The Use of Performance Validity Tests in Ethnic-Minority and Non-English-Dominant Populations, Xavier F. Salazar, Po H. Lu, & Kyle Brauer Boone 27. Performance/Symptom Validity Test Use with Active Duty Service Members and Veterans, Patrick Armistead-Jehle, Douglas B. Cooper, Heather G. Belanger, Jason R. Soble, & Nathanial W. Nelson 28. Validity Assessment in Pediatric Populations, Alison M. Colbert, Emily C. Maxwell, & Michael W. Kirkwood 29. Assessment of Feigned Cognitive Impairment in Criminal Forensic Neuropsychological Settings, Robert L. Denney & Rachel L. Fazio Index

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Book SynopsisA definitive reference--now extensively revised with 70% new material--this book presents cutting-edge knowledge on how learning disorders develop and how to diagnose and treat them effectively. In addition to dyslexia and mathematics disabilities, the book covers speech and language disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability. Accessibly written, it is grounded in genetics, neuroscience, and developmental neuropsychology. Clinicians and educators are guided to make sense of children's impairments and strengths and make sound diagnostic decisions. Best practices in intervention are reviewed. User-friendly features include case examples and summary tables in each disorder-specific chapter. New to This Edition *Revised throughout to reflect major theoretical, empirical, and technological advances. *Chapters on etiology, brain development, and comorbidity. *Chapters on DSM-5 diagnosis of specific learninTrade Review"In this third edition, Pennington has done it again, distilling vast clinical experience and encyclopedic knowledge to synthesize and clarify the often confusing literature on learning disorders. This substantially updated volume is a 'must read' for educators, students, and researchers. It presents state-of-the-art findings in a range of areas and discusses their clinical implications, including which current beliefs and practices they might call into question. Readers will benefit from the multiple perspectives on each disorder and the linkages to diagnosis and treatment, complete with very pertinent case presentations."--Sally E. Shaywitz, MD, Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development and Co-Director, Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity, Yale University "I have had earlier editions of this book on my shelf for over 25 years--and have recommended it as essential reading more times than I can count. Several new chapters and extensive updates of the rest make the third edition almost entirely new. Recent advances in the genetics and neuroscience of learning disorders are translated into clear clinical recommendations on history taking, behavioral observation, evaluation methods, diagnosis, and treatment. The volume has been updated with DSM-5 formulations and the most current assessment techniques. This is the authoritative reference for practitioners who evaluate and treat children with learning disorders, and should be mandatory reading for all trainees. You will want to keep this book close at hand!"--Sally Ozonoff, PhD, Endowed Professor and Vice Chair for Research, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, MIND Institute, University of California, Davis "This is a dream book that will satisfy anyone interested in learning disorders. It teaches us how to look at, think about, and provide support to children with these conditions. While the reader can skip around to read sections of interest, the sections also build on each other. The third edition brings together the latest advances in genetics, brain mechanisms, and developmental neuropsychology. Rather than being an incremental update, it is nearly completely new. There are new chapters on comorbidity, evidence-based assessment, DSM-5 diagnosis, and more. This is one of those rare books on learning disorders that is comprehensive and unbiased. I will recommend this third edition to researchers, practitioners, and students, and I will certainly use it in my teaching. I am confident that this work will continue to be a 'bible' in the field."--Fumiko Hoeft, MD, PhD, Professor of Psychological Sciences and Director, Brain Imaging Research Center, University of Connecticut; Adjunct Professor, Dyslexia Center, University of California, San Francisco "Pennington and colleagues have delivered just what the field needs--here is a scholarly and comprehensive yet clear and accessible account of major learning disabilities and common neurodevelopmental conditions. The third edition will be a vital resource for students and clinicians interested in current diagnostic knowledge and clinical best practices pertaining to learning disorders."--Joel T. Nigg, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, Oregon Health and Science University "This book is a 'must have' for any professional who assesses children for learning disorders. This third edition features several new chapters and has been extensively updated to include the most current scientific methods and DSM-5 diagnostic information. The information in this book is a valuable resource that practitioners will want to return to every time they evaluate a child."--Michelle K. Hosp, PhD, Special Education Program, University of Massachusetts Amherst -This book provides a thorough review of current neuropsychological research for various forms of learning disorders....The book would fit well in a university classroom setting to prepare practitioners with a solid base of research to support accurate differential diagnosis work in the schools. (on the second edition)--NASP Communiqué, 10/20/2010ƒƒPennington's book is not only highly recommended to anyone working with children having disabilities, but also highly recommended for students in training. The book covers a broad range of issues that are of essential importance in effective practice....Pennington's delicate balance of covering a large number of topics and disorders with sufficient breadth and depth, with appeal to both researchers and practitioners, makes [this] one of the most valuable books available on the topic. (on the second edition)--Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 03/10/2009ƒƒCompelling because of the author's major contributions and long active presence in the field. His experience uniquely enables him to integrate the past with present research findings and practice....I recommend this for the intended audience (practitioners, researchers, and students), and also for already informed parents who wish to learn more about their child's condition. (on the second edition)--Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 09/15/2010Table of ContentsI. Scientific Foundations 1. How Learning Disorders Develop 2. Etiology of Learning Disorders 3. Brain Mechanisms of Learning Disorders 4. Neuropsychological Constructs 5. Comorbidity 6. Specific Learning Disorder: DSM-5 and Beyond 7. Evidence-Based Practice in Assessment 8. Understanding Achievement Gaps II. Reviews of Disorders 9. Speech and Language Disorders 10. Reading Disability (Dyslexia) 11. Mathematics Disorder 12. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 13. Autism Spectrum Disorder 14. Intellectual Disability Conclusions References Index

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Book SynopsisMuch applied research takes place as if complex social problems--and evaluations of interventions to address them--can be dealt with in a purely technical way. In contrast, this groundbreaking book offers an alternative approach that incorporates sustained, systematic reflection about researchers' values, what values research promotes, how decisions about what to value are made and by whom, and how judging the value of social interventions takes place. The authors offer practical and conceptual guidance to help researchers engage meaningfully with value conflicts and refine their capacity to engage in deliberative argumentation. Pedagogical features include a detailed evaluation case, Bridge to Practice exercises and annotated resources in most chapters, and an end-of-book glossary. Winner (Third Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Community/Public Health CategoryTrade Review"It is not hyperbolic to call this book one of the most important contributions to the evaluation and social science research literature in the last decade. It offers the perfect antidote to the pervasive and fallacious ‘valuphobia’ that has gripped the field. Especially in this era of post-truth and alternative facts, social scientists have a paramount responsibility to deeply and thoughtfully engage with how they inevitably make value judgments, and how to do so well. Presenting an alternative framing of evaluation as an activity that deliberatively develops value rather than just determining it, this is an important guide for researchers who aspire to reflect the ethical and public responsibility of this work. It would be appropriate as one of a few core texts for advanced graduate courses on evaluation, policy analysis, and social science research methodology."--Thomas G. Archibald, PhD, Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education, Virginia Tech “There is a great deal to love about this thought-provoking book. Schwandt is our most important contemporary philosopher of evaluation. He is precisely the right scholar to further advance thinking on values determination and valuing. It is wonderful to see him thread his ideas on evaluation as a moral practice with Gates’s arguments for using diverse systems frameworks to grapple with competing conceptions of social problems and solutions. The book will push the evaluation field to new ways of thinking about values, valuing, and practice. I am eager to have it on my bookshelf and use it with my students. The goals for evaluation practice laid out in the book are inspiring. I look forward to reading it again and again."--Robin Lin Miller, PhD, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University "This book presents a compelling case for reconceptualizing the role of evaluation and evaluators in a world beset by 'wicked' problems. To what extent should evaluators function explicitly as moral agents and social critics? The perspective taken by the authors is provocative and powerful, and their analysis deserves to be widely read in the field."--Michael Morris, PhD, Department of Psychology (Emeritus), University of New Haven "An extraordinary achievement. This book elegantly targets the barriers posed by outmoded beliefs about what constitutes reliable evidence for social interventions. Rich in insight, the book shows that the work of tomorrow’s social changemakers cannot be understood by dividing complex initiatives into isolated, value-free parts. Schwandt and Gates offer both a clear theoretical frame and real-world examples that will enable stakeholders to support more ambitious initiatives to significantly improve lives."--Lisbeth B. Schorr, Senior Fellow, Center for the Study of Social Policy "The field has sorely needed this book. I am now reading it for the second time and have made it required reading for all of my students!”--Chris L. S. Coryn, PhD, Director, Interdisciplinary PhD in Evaluation, Western Michigan University-Evaluating and Valuing in Social Research presents a sustained reflection on evaluation practice by renowned evaluation professionals Thomas Schwandt and Emily Gates. The book represents a thorough rethinking of evaluation from the ground up. Not just a critique, however, it also presents recommendations aimed at enriching and amplifying the professional practice of evaluation….It is not just that a new frame is emerging; a new frame should emerge. The authors mount a powerful case to support its adoption….The authors argue that the foundations of evaluation practice must be rethought if the profession is to meet the challenges of our time….For those who think evaluation practice would benefit from a thorough critique of its fundamental assumptions, this text is indispensable.--Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 06/01/2023Table of Contents1. Expanding the Conversation on Research Ethics 2. From Value Neutrality to Morally Informed Research 3. The Conventional Frame for Evaluating Social Interventions 4. Expanding the Conventional Frame for Evaluating 5. An Emerging Alternative Frame for Evaluating 6. Evaluating as a Multifaceted Investigation of Value 7. Valuing, Evaluating and Professional Responsibility Glossary References

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Book SynopsisEffective research in educational settings requires collaboration between researchers and school-based practitioners to codesign instruction and assessment, analyze findings to inform subsequent iterations, and make thoughtful revisions. This innovative reference and course text examines the theory and practice of design-based research (DBR), an important methodology for conducting studies in authentic educational contexts. Leading experts provide specific examples of high-quality DBR addressing different research foci, grade levels, and subject areas (literacy/English language arts, math, and science). Applications are presented for curriculum development, intervention, assessment, and digital contexts, as well as teaching second-language learners. Also addressed is DBRâs role in educator preparation, professional development, dissertation research, and technical education.Trade Review"Why DBR? This book with chapters by experienced researchers in the field will guide you through all you need to know about this growing methodology in one place. Chapters cover what DBR is, how to do it, and specific applications. This book is suitable and informative for those just being introduced to the field, as well as for those of us who have been using DBR for years."--Diane Jass Ketelhut, EdD, Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership, University of Maryland, College Park "Is it worth reading an entire book on a single research methodology? Absolutely. DBR merits extended attention given its versatility, its complexity, and, especially, its potential to bridge the notorious gap between research and practice. The book offers concrete, accessible guidance on the process of conducting DBR and shares examples of findings from DBR investigations in a range of educational domains and contexts. Graduate students will particularly appreciate the chapter on writing a DBR dissertation, and all readers will be inspired to include this approach in their methodological repertoires."--Nell K. Duke, EdD, Literacy, Language, and Culture concentration and the Combined Program in Education and Psychology, University of Michigan "DBR in authentic contexts is a crucial activity for scholars who wish to overcome the global challenges in education that we now confront. This important book describes the contributions of DBR to the planning and development of effective collaborative research in schools--a crucial stage in the continuum from early pilot studies to randomized clinical trials. The volume provides important insights for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers."--Chris Dede, EdD, Timothy E. Wirth Professor in Learning Technologies, Harvard Graduate School of Education "This book pairs thorough discussions of what DBR is with detailed, informative descriptions of a variety of DBR projects. The power of DBR lies in its focus on research projects that have real-world impact. This book shows how to involve teachers as professional collaborators and carry out design experiments in naturalistic settings."--Koeno Gravemeijer, PhD, School of Education (Emeritus), Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands "Having taught a doctoral-level DBR course multiple times, I am delighted to finally see an edited volume that discusses the charms and challenges of the approach and shows what DBR looks like in a variety of content areas and contexts. This book will be of value to researchers hoping to learn more about DBR, those who are already engaged in it and seek to disseminate their work, and those looking for support in furthering the method in the field of education."--Jacquelynn A. Malloy, PhD, Department of Teaching and Learning, Clemson University-Table of ContentsI. Understanding Design-Based Research 1. Design-Based Research in Educational Settings: Motivations, Crosscutting Features, and Considerations for Design, Melissa Campanella & William R. Penuel 2. Addressing Publication Challenges in Design-Based Research, Margret Hjalmarson, Allison Ward Parsons, Seth A. Parsons, & Amy C. Hutchison II. Design-Based Research and Curriculum Development 3. Combining Curriculum and Teacher Development through Design Research, Jan van den Akker & Nienke Nieveen 4. Curriculum Development in Science, Kalle Juuti & Jari Lavonen 5. Classroom Design-Based Research: Designing for Proportional Reasoning in Mathematics Education, Michelle Stephan 6. Curriculum Development of Reading and Writing in the Middle Grades, Zoi A. Philippakos & Charles A. MacArthur III. Design-Based Research and Specific Applications 7. Literacy Is Transformative: Secondary Reading Interventions Using Design-Based Research, Alejandro Gonzalez, Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, & Diane Lapp 8. Collaborative Design to Support Digital Literacies across the Curriculum, Kelly Chandler-Olcott, Sharon Dotger, Kathleen A. Hinchman, Heather Waymouth, & Keith O. Newvine 9. Multilingual Students and Design-Based Research: Developing Opportunities in Partnerships, Ryan McCarty, Tim Pappageorge, & Claudia Rueda-Alvarez 10. Using Design-Based Research to Develop a Formative Assessment Tool, Kristi Tamte Bergeson IV. Design-Based Research and Teacher-Researchers 11. Professional Development on Genre-Based Strategy Instruction on Writing, Zoi A. Philippakos 12. Improving Disciplinary Literacy Teaching: A Formative Experiment Exploring Professional Development in Disciplinary Settings, Phillip Wilder, Emily Howell, Lorraine Jacques, Susan Cridland-Hughes, & Mary-Celeste Schreuder 13. Purposeful Clinical Practices in Teacher Preparation through Design-Based Research, Anthony Pellegrino 14. Graduate Students Writing Design-Based Research Dissertations, Susan McKenney & Thomas Reeves 15. Fostering Techno-Mathematical Literacies in Higher Technical Education: Reflections on Challenges and Successes of Design-Based Implementation Research, Nathalie J. van der Wal, Arthur Bakker, Albert Moes, & Paul Drijvers Index

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Book SynopsisRecognized as the definitive reference and text on the relationship between brain health and behavior in children and adolescents, this volume is now in a third edition with 75% new material, including major updates throughout and numerous new chapters. Leading experts provide a neuropsychological perspective on medical, neurological, genetic, and developmental disorders that are frequently seen in clinical practice. The volume examines the impact of each condition on the developing brain; explores associated cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial impairments; and shows how the science translates into achieving better outcomes for children. New to This Edition *Reflects 12 years of significant research advances and the expanding role of pediatric neuropsychologists; increased attention to evidence-based intervention throughout. *Chapters on additional medical and neurodevelopmental conditions: pediatric stroke, congenital heart disease, type 1 diabetes, and mTrade Review"The first edition of this book quickly became a staple reference, serving as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in pediatric neuropsychology. Now in its third edition, the text has been extensively updated by an outstanding group of authors who have contributed cutting-edge, in-depth reviews of the most important neurodevelopmental and medical topics in the field. The third edition is simply superb--it is a 'must have' for researchers, graduate students and instructors, interns and fellows, early-career to seasoned clinicians, and all those preparing for board exams in neuropsychology."–Michael W. Kirkwood, PhD, ABPP-CN, Director, Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology, Children’s Hospital Colorado; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado School of Medicine "In this notable third edition, the expanded group of editors have updated the literature on previously discussed disorders and added chapters on a host of other conditions, ranging from congenital heart disease to various genetic syndromes. An exciting section covers emergent and controversial conditions. Throughout the third edition, there is increased appreciation of the fact that outcomes after pediatric brain insult involve not only cognition but also other important domains, such as social awareness and participation. Pediatric Neuropsychology continues to be the 'go-to' text for graduate and postgraduate training and desktop reference for scientist-practitioners in the field of developmental and neurobehavioral disorders."–Jacobus Donders, PhD, ABPP, Chief Psychologist, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan "Prior editions of this essential work were groundbreaking, and the third edition is equally so. It uses a biopsychosocial framework to integrate the many child, family, and environmental factors that influence the expression of biological risk and shape cognitive and behavioral outcomes across a wide range of acquired and neurodevelopmental conditions. The third edition incorporates recent information on genetic variability, neuroimaging findings, provisional disorders, and other cutting-edge topics. The book's organization lends itself to teaching. Most chapters have a similar structure, allowing comparison of unique and shared phenotypic features/m-/such as executive dysfunction--across disorders. Additionally, each chapter uses a developmental lens to consider the trajectories of disorders across childhood and adolescence. This volume will undoubtedly become the primary authoritative reference for students in clinical settings, as well as for psychologists wishing to update their knowledge."–Linda Ewing-Cobbs, PhD, Harriet and Joe Foster Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience and Professor of Pediatrics, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston "The third edition of Pediatric Neuropsychology provides an excellent foundational knowledge base. This book will be a helpful core text for graduate courses and for clinical practica with pediatric patients with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. The chapters present nuanced portrayals of cognitive and behavioral phenotypes for specific disorders and consider biological vulnerabilities, age of onset, developmental issues, and risk and resilience factors that interact over time."–Tricia Z. King, PhD, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Institute, Georgia State University- All of the chapters are written by notable experts in the field, and provide valuable information about each topic area and the current state of the research....Offers summaries and critiques of the state of the science for many of the common presenting areas seen in pediatric neuropsychology, written by the experts in our field, and is clearly a 'must-have' for students and seasoned practitioners alike. (on the second edition)--Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 08/01/2010Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Back to the Future: Phenotypes, Risk, Development, Time, and Reserve as Key Concepts in Pediatric Neuropsychology, Keith Owen Yeates II. Medical and Neurological Disorders 2. Pediatric Conditions with Hydrocephalus, Yuri Shishido & T. Andrew Zabel 3. Epilepsy, Klajdi Puka & Mary Lou Smith 4. Brain Tumors and Cancer, M. Douglas Ris 5. Traumatic Brain Injury, Miriam H. Beauchamp & Keith Owen Yeates 6. Stroke, Mardee Greenham, Mark T. Mackay, Anne Gordon, & Vicki Anderson 7. Premature Birth, H. Gerry Taylor & Peter J. Anderson 8. Congenital Heart Disease, Adam R. Cassidy 9. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Gemma Bernes, Eileen M. Moore, Linnea Vaurio, & Sarah N. Mattson 10. Type 1 Diabetes, David D. Schwartz & Rachel M. Wasserman III. Neurodevelopmental Disorders 11. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Erik G. Willcutt 12. Speech, Language, and Reading Disabilities, Robin L. Peterson & Bruce F. Pennington 13. Math Disability, Paul T. Cirino 14. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Kirsty L. Coulter, Mary F. S. Dieckhaus, Rebecca P. Thomas, & Deborah Fein 15. Movement Disorders, E.Mark Mahone IV. Genetic Disorders 16. Fragile X Syndrome, Andrea Schneider, Haleigh Scott, Rebecca Shields, & David Hessl 17. Williams Syndrome, Carolyn B. Mervis & Caroline Greiner deMagalhães 18. 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, Renée Lajiness-O’Neill & Casey E. Swick 19. Down Syndrome, Nancy Raitano Lee, Catherine Stephan, & Rebecca I. LaQuaglia V. Emergent and Controversial Conditions 20. Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, Margaret Semrud-Clikeman 21. Dysexecutive Syndrome, Gerard A. Gioia, Peter K. Isquith, & Robert M. Roth 22. Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome, Osman Malik, Davide Martino, & Tammy Hedderly 23. Sluggish Cognitive Tempo, Lisa A. Jacobson VI. Conclusions 24. From Knowledge Base to Clinical Case, Jane Holmes Bernstein & Adam R. Cassidy Index

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Book SynopsisThe most user-friendly and authoritative resource on missing data has been completely revised to make room for the latest developments that make handling missing data more effective. The second edition includes new methods based on factored regressions, newer model-based imputation strategies, and innovations in Bayesian analysis. State-of-the-art technical literature on missing data is translated into accessible guidelines for applied researchers and graduate students. The second edition takes an even, three-pronged approach to maximum likelihood estimation (MLE), Bayesian estimation as an alternative to MLE, and multiple imputation. Consistently organized chapters explain the rationale and procedural details for each technique and illustrate the analyses with engaging worked-through examples on such topics as young adult smoking, employee turnover, and chronic pain. The companion website (www.appliedmissingdata.com) includes data sets and analysis examples from the bTrade Review"The second edition of Applied Missing Data Analysis is a bold, top-to-bottom revision that makes a phenomenal book even better. Enders offers a completely updated treatment, including such important topics as models with continuous and categorical variables, Bayesian missing data approaches, methods for missing not at random processes, and even a guide to how researchers should report their missing data analyses. Beyond the central focus on missing data, I can already hear myself saying, 'Go read Enders's book!' to students and colleagues with questions about how maximum likelihood estimation works, the logic of Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods, and so much more. This book is exemplary teaching that you can hold in your hands. I will recommend it with the greatest enthusiasm to students, faculty, and applied researchers alike for many years to come."--Gregory R. Hancock, PhD, Professor and Distinguished Scholar-Teacher, Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology, University of Maryland, College Park "Approaches for dealing with missing data have progressed greatly in the statistical and methodological literatures, and the second edition of this exemplary book thoroughly presents and synthesizes these developments. The book makes sophisticated statistics amazingly accessible and offers a great deal to a wide audience, including statisticians, data analysts, substantive researchers, and quantitative students. I learn something new (or better understand something I thought I knew) every time I pick up this book! The presentation of how to report results from a missing data analysis, which gives explicit examples of such reporting for a wide variety of scenarios, is particularly useful. With an abundance of examples, figures, and illustrations to enhance the crystal-clear exposition, this is the 'go-to' book for dealing with missing data in statistical modeling."--Donald Hedeker, PhD, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Chicago "Thorough, cutting-edge, and far and away the clearest text available on missing data analysis. Written by a world-renowned expert who is a gifted instructor, this book is accessible enough for applied researchers with introductory statistics and regression knowledge, is an outstanding text for a missing data course, or can be used to fill gaps in methodologists’ understanding of the notoriously opaque missing data literature. For researchers who learned 'modern' missing data-handling methods years ago--much has changed. For instance, the second edition will bring you up to speed on how to accommodate missingness in conjunction with non-normal and discrete outcomes, nonlinear and interactive relationships, and multilevel structures; choose among non-model-based versus model-based multiple imputation methods; and conceptualize and implement sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of alternative missing data assumptions. Reading this book feels like being guided by the author through a comprehensive one-on-one workshop. A gift to the field!"--Sonya K. Sterba, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Director, Quantitative Methods Program, Vanderbilt University “Simply stated, this is the best textbook available on missing data analysis. The book provides comprehensive coverage, is highly accessible, and is written by one of the experts in the field. The concepts involved in missing data analysis are complex, and it is obvious that Enders takes the 'teaching mission' seriously. The writing is clear, the figures and tables are very helpful in promoting understanding, and the simulations developed for the text are helpful in conveying the strengths and weaknesses of various missing data treatments. The excellent companion website provides important, updated resources for teaching and learning. The software scripts available on the website are very useful for researchers wishing to apply the missing data methods to real data."--Keenan A. Pituch, PhD, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University-The book is well written….The author successfully achieved the goal of helping the reader to become familiar with basic concepts in missing data analysis procedures, and to feel comfortable using these procedures in a variety of practical and social science applications. It contains very useful examples and illustrations in the applied social sciences. (on the first edition)--American Statistician, 08/01/2011Table of Contents1. Introduction to Missing Data 1.1 Chapter Overview 1.2 Missing Data Patterns 1.3 Missing Data Mechanisms 1.4 Diagnosing Missing Data Mechanisms 1.5 Auxiliary Variables 1.6 Analysis Example: Preparing for Missing Data Handling 1.7 Older Missing Data Methods 1.8 Comparing Missing Data Methods via Simulation 1.9 Planned Missing Data 1.10 Power Analyses for Planned Missingness Designs 1.11 Summary and Recommended Readings 2. Maximum Likelihood Estimation 2.1 Chapter Overview 2.2 Probability Distributions versus Likelihood Functions 2.3 The Univariate Normal Distribution 2.4 Estimating Unknown Parameters 2.5 Getting an Analytic Solution 2.6 Estimating Standard Errors 2.7 Information Matrix and Parameter Covariance Matrix 2.8 Alternative Approaches to Estimating Standard Errors 2.9 Iterative Optimization Algorithms 2.10 Linear Regression 2.11 Significance Tests 2.12 Multivariate Normal Data 2.13 Categorical Outcomes: Logistic and Probit Regression 2.14 Summary and Recommended Readings 3. Maximum Likelihood Estimation with Missing Data 3.1 Chapter Overview 3.2 The Multivariate Normal Distribution Revisited 3.3 How Do Incomplete Data Records Help? 3.4 Standard Errors with Incomplete Data 3.5 The Expectation Maximization Algorithm 3.6 Linear Regression 3.7 Significance Testing 3.8 Interaction Effects 3.9 Curvilinear Effects 3.10 Auxiliary Variables 3.11 Categorical Outcomes 3.12 Summary and Recommended Readings 4. Bayesian Estimation 4.1 Chapter Overview 4.2 What Makes Bayesian Statistics Different? 4.3 Conceptual Overview of Bayesian Estimation 4.4 Bayes’ Theorem 4.5 The Univariate Normal Distribution 4.6 MCMC Estimation with the Gibbs Sampler 4.7 Estimating the Mean and Variance with MCMC 4.8 Linear Regression 4.9 Assessing Convergence of the Gibbs Sampler 4.10 Multivariate Normal Data 4.11 Summary and Recommended Readings 5. Bayesian Estimation with Missing Data 5.1 Chapter Overview 5.2 Imputing an Incomplete Outcome Variable 5.3 Linear Regression 5.4 Interaction Effects 5.5 Inspecting Imputations 5.6 The Metropolis–Hastings Algorithm 5.7 Curvilinear Effects 5.8 Auxiliary Variables 5.9 Multivariate Normal Data 5.10 Summary and Recommended Readings 6. Bayesian Estimation for Categorical Variables 6.1 Chapter Overview 6.2 Latent Response Formulation for Categorical Variables 6.3 Regression with a Binary Outcome 6.4 Regression with an Ordinal Outcome 6.5 Binary and Ordinal Predictor Variables 6.6 Latent Response Formulation for Nominal Variables 6.7 Regression with a Nominal Outcome 6.8 Nominal Predictor Variables 6.9 Logistic Regression 6.10 Summary and Recommended Readings 7. Multiple Imputation 7.1 Chapter Overview 7.2 Agnostic versus Model-Based Multiple Imputation 7.3 Joint Model Imputation 7.4 Fully Conditional Specification 7.5 Analyzing Multiply-Imputed Data Sets 7.6 Pooling Parameter Estimates 7.7 Pooling Standard Errors 7.8 Test Statistic and Confidence Intervals 7.9 When Might Multiple Imputation Give Different Answers? 7.10 Interaction and Curvilinear Effects Revisited 7.11 Model-Based Imputation 7.12 Multivariate Significance Tests 7.13 Summary and Recommended Readings 8. Multilevel Missing Data 8.1 Chapter Overview 8.2 Random Intercept Regression Models 8.3 Random Coefficient Models 8.4 Multilevel Interaction Effects 8.5 Three-Level Models 8.6 Multiple Imputation 8.7 Joint Model Imputation 8.8 Fully Conditional Specification Imputation 8.9 Maximum Likelihood Estimation 8.10 Summary and Recommended Readings 9. Missing Not at Random Processes 9.1 Chapter Overview 9.2 Missing Not at Random Processes Revisited 9.3 Major Modeling Frameworks 9.4 Selection Models for Multiple Regression 9.5 Model Comparisons and Individual Influence Diagnostics 9.6 Selection Model Analysis Examples 9.7 Pattern Mixture Models for Multiple Regression 9.8 Pattern Mixture Model Analysis Examples 9.9 Longitudinal Data Analyses 9.10 Diggle–Kenward Selection Model 9.11 Shared Parameter (Random Coefficient) Selection Model 9.12 Random Coefficient Pattern Mixture Models 9.13 Longitudinal Data Analysis Examples 9.14 Summary and Recommended Readings 10. Special Topics and Applications 10.1 Chapter Overview 10.2 Descriptive Summaries, Correlations, and Subgroups 10.3 Non-Normal Predictor Variables 10.4 Non-Normal Outcome Variables 10.5 Mediation and Indirect Effects 10.6 Structural Equation Models 10.7 Scale Scores and Missing Questionnaire Items 10.8 Interactions with Scales 10.9 Longitudinal Data Analyses 10.10 Regression with a Count Outcome 10.11 Power Analyses for Growth Models with Missing Data 10.12 Summary and Recommended Readings 11. Wrap-Up 11.1 Chapter Overview 11.2 Choosing a Missing Data-Handling Procedure 11.3 Software Landscape 11.4 Reporting Results from a Missing Data Analysis 11.5 Final Thoughts and Recommended Readings Appendix. Data Set Descriptions Author Index Subject Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisWith more than 60% new material reflecting advances in evidence-based treatments and the evolving roles of military mental health providers, the authoritative resource in the field is now in a significantly revised third edition. The volume provides research-based roadmaps for prevention and intervention with service members and veterans in a wide range of settings. Up-to-date information about military procedures and guidelines is included throughout. Grounded in current knowledge about stress and resilience, chapters describe best practices in treating such challenges as depression, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorders. Also addressed are operational functions of psychologists in personnel assessment and selection, counterintelligence, and other areas. New to This Edition *Chapters on new topics: the spectrum of military stress reactions, concussion management, military sexual assault, embedded/expeditionary psychologicalTrade Review"In the third edition of Military Psychology, Kennedy and Zillmer describe the growing array of services provided by military psychologists to the nation’s fighting forces during peacetime and war. This is an extraordinary resource for early-career military psychologists, psychologists contemplating a military career, and forensic psychologists conducting evaluations of national security personnel and military veterans. The expansive case illustrations provide rich detail and context. The book is a model of clarity, organization, and transparency. Kennedy and Zillmer, along with their impressive list of contributors, demystify the role of military psychologists and reveal the procedures, standards, methods, regulations, and commitment to ethical practices that underlie their work."--David M. Corey, PhD, ABPP, private practice, Lake Oswego, Oregon "The third edition of this now-classic work provides a comprehensive, scholarly, and very informative look at topics including fitness for duty, evidence-based behavioral health, sexual assault, suicide, personnel selection, and other important domains affecting the military and those who serve. With contributors selected for their topic expertise, this volume is sure to be one of the most useful sources for informing evidence-based psychology applications in military contexts, and understanding how they have evolved. Highly recommended."--Kirk Heilbrun, PhD, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Drexel University "As a 27-year Army veteran, now working with community mental health initiatives, I find myself turning to this reference more and more often. The third edition offers important updates on a broad range of topics, presenting a helpful perspective on both the journey so far and opportunities for the future. Issues of mental health in the military, especially conditions arising from service, require attention across patients, providers, and organizations. Many thanks to Kennedy and Zillmer for their continued service to this field."--Lt. Col. Maura A. "Mo" Gillen, U.S. Army (retired), Instructor, Family-to-Family peer education program, National Alliance on Mental Illness "This book thoroughly covers the vital area of service member mental health and describes many significant resources available to those serving today and in the future. I was particularly struck by the focus on resiliency. We have long valued this quality in the design and construction of ships and submarines, but the human aspects of resilience in the military were overlooked for too long. This is a crucial guide not only for mental health professionals, but also for leaders from across the various military career tracks."--Capt. Larry D. Burrill, U.S. Navy (retired)-Any mental health practitioner who deals with our men and women in uniform should get to know this volume well....Blend[s] just the right amount of academic scholarship, practical utility, and user-friendly readability. (on the first edition)--International Journal of Emergency Mental Health, 01/01/2009ƒƒA straightforward guide to the assessment and treatment of modern service members....It would surely be useful not only to practitioners of psychology in today's armed forces, but also to clinicians and leaders in a variety of circumstances whose work brings them into contact with service members. The book covers clinical and operational psychology in rich detail. (on the first edition)--The Military Psychologist, 12/01/2006ƒƒIt is rare to encounter a book with so little to critique....Provides state-of-the-art and practical perspectives for the psychologist serving on the front lines of occupational behavioral health. (on the first edition)--PsycCRITIQUES, 03/07/2007ƒƒThis work is invaluable in the hands of almost any graduate student, and is an absolute must-have for any social services or medical practitioner. (on the first edition)--Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 12/01/2009Table of ContentsList of Cases 1. A History of Military Psychology, Mathew P. McCauley, Eric A. Zillmer, & Carrie H. Kennedy 2. Military Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations, James M. Keener, Christopher Merchant, & Chad Morrow 3. Military Stress Reactions, Marcus R. VanSickle, Emmett Arthur, & Jessica M. LaCroix 4. Evidence-Based Treatments of Common Psychological Health Disorders in the Military, Michael A. Gramlich, Nancy A. Skopp, & Greg M. Reger 5. Behavioral Health Services within Primary-Care Clinics, Kevin Michael Wilfong, Jeffrey L. Goodie, Donald D. McGeary, & Alan L. Peterson 6. Managing Military-Specific Concussion for the General Practitioner, Heather G. Belanger, Patrick Armistead-Jehle, Jessica Parker, Sara M. Lippa, & Eveline F. Yao 7. Substance Use Disorder Services and Gambling Treatment in the Military, Tim Hoyt, Christopher J. Spevak, John A. Hodgson, William A. McDonald, & Revonda Grayson 8. Military Sexual Assault, Carrie L. Lucas, Ashley C. Schuyler, Sara Kintzle, Kelly M. Wails, Hannah I. Nordwall, & Carl A. Castro 9. Suicide Prevention and the Military Psychologist, Aaron D. Werbel, Mathew B. Rariden, Patricia J. Razuri, & Stephanie M. Long 10. Embedded and Expeditionary Mental Health Practice in the Military, Robert D. Lippy, Stephanie N. Pagano, Thomas J. Patterson, & Alan D. Ogle 11. Military Applications of Disaster Mental Health, Lyndse S. Anderson, Melisa S. Finley, & Jessica Y. Combs 12. Introduction to Operational Psychology, Thomas J. Williams, James J. Picano, Robert R. Roland, & L. Morgan Banks 13. Assessment and Selection of High-Risk Operational Personnel: Key Competencies of High-Risk Operators, James J. Picano, Robert R. Roland, & Thomas J. Williams 14. Security Clearance Evaluations, Carrie H. Kennedy & Sally Harvey 15. Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Training: Preparing Military Members for the Demands of Captivity, Melissa D. Hiller Lauby & Charles A. Morgan III 16. Crisis Negotiations in a Military Context, Michael J. Craw & Russell E. Palarea 17. Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical, Operational, Expeditionary, and Combat Environments, Carrie H. Kennedy Index

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Book SynopsisWritten expressly for non-neuropsychologists, this book offers a concise, friendly introduction to the developing brain and its functions. Stephen R. Hooper renders complex concepts accessible as he describes the structure of the brain and the workings of the nervous system. The book explains how findings from neuropsychological assessments can help educators and clinicians to better understand and remediate children's difficulties. A range of neurodevelopmental and medical conditions that affect learning and behavior from early childhood through adolescence are explored through a neuropsychological lens. Helpful features include key Take-Home Points distilled from the chapters and recommended print and online resources.Trade Review​"Will become the standard go-to text for those seeking a basic understanding of children and adolescents who experience neurologically based challenges. This book provides an easy-to-follow primer on how the brain works, develops, and is affected by different types of damage, as well as how to address such challenges through effective assessment and evidence-based practices. It is a 'must-have' resource for teachers, clinicians, and allied health personnel, and a text that all special education teachers and those preparing to teach should count among their most valuable tools."--Steve Graham, EdD, Regents and Warner Professor, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University "This book offers an easily accessible, straightforward overview of the rapidly developing field of child neuropsychology, and shows how to use insights from the field in work with children and their families. Clear, insightful and comprehensive, the book interweaves science and practice for a wide range of professionals who may not have in-depth knowledge of biology and neuroscience. It provides the reader a solid framework for understanding the connections between case conceptualization and intervention for children with neurologically based challenges. Hooper is wonderfully skilled at conveying sophisticated concepts in a very relatable manner! I envision this book being used in graduate-level courses in clinical psychology, school psychology, social work, and counseling."--Kevin M. Antshel, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychology, Syracuse University "One cannot imagine a more well qualified author than Stephen Hooper as the author of this quite extraordinary book. His clinical work and highly regarded research have contributed to and informed those in the professions of education, pediatrics, psychiatry, and most certainly child neuropsychology. This book presents a clear and coherent picture of child neuropsychology today--particularly for those with little knowledge of this complex field--and is a singular contribution to those who desire to better understand what we know about brain and behavior in children."--from the Foreword by George W. Hynd, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus, University of Georgia "Most books that discuss brain development and brain–behavior relationships are intimidating to non-neuropsychologists--this one is not. Hooper succinctly explains how a basic understanding of brain functioning and behavior can enhance knowledge of children's brain-related strengths and weaknesses, improve communication among various child practitioners, and result in more comprehensive treatment approaches. Chapters describe the basic tenets of neuropsychological assessment, the most common childhood disorders and disabilities, and the implementation of educational, behavioral, and medical interventions. Hooper has certainly accomplished his goal of creating a comprehensive text to enhance fundamental knowledge of child neuropsychology."--Nancy Mather, PhD, Professor Emerita of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies, University of Arizona "This superb work extends well beyond childhood exceptionalities to address an impressive breadth of topics, including essential elements of history, neuroanatomy, child development, normal versus abnormal brain function, assessment techniques and approaches, and evidence-based interventions. Hooper presents complex information in an especially meaningful manner. The topics are well chosen, thoughtfully sequenced, and treated in appropriate detail, which renders scaffolded content that is easily understood and integrated. Learning is enhanced by the book's masterful combination of advance organizers, questions, reminders, summarizing key points, and additional online and print resources. Truly an outstanding and rewarding read!"--Bruce A. Bracken, PhD, School of Education (Emeritus), The College of William and Mary-Table of ContentsForeword, George W. Hynd I. Foundations 1. Historical Foundations: How Did Neuropsychology Evolve? 2. The Field of (Child) Neuropsychology: What Is It? Take-Home Points and Resources for Part I II. Development, Structure, and Associated Functions of the Central Nervous System 3. Brain Development 101 4. Brain Structure and Associated Functions Take-Home Points and Resources for Part II III. Neurodiagnostic Procedures and Interventions 5. Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment 6. The Pediatric Neurological Examination and Associated Neurodiagnostic Procedures 7. Evidence-Based Interventions Take-Home Points and Resources for Part III IV. Childhood Disorders: Briefs 8. Neurodevelopmental Disorders 9. Neuropsychiatric Disorders 10. Genetic and Chromosomal Disorders 11. Neurological Disorders Take-Home Points and Resources for Part IV V. Epilogue 12. What Can I Expect Next? References Index

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Book SynopsisNow in a revised and expanded fourth edition, this definitive reference and text has more than 50% new material, reflecting a decade of theoretical and empirical advances. Prominent researchers describe major theories and review cutting-edge findings. The volume explores how personality emerges from and interacts with biological, developmental, cognitive, affective, and social processes, and the implications for well-being and health. Innovative research programs and methods are presented throughout. The concluding section showcases emerging issues and new directions in the field. New to This Edition *Expanded coverage of personality development, with chapters on the overall life course, middle childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. *Three new chapters on affective processes, plus chapters on neurobiology, achievement motivation, cognitive approaches, narcissism, and other new topics. *Section on cutting-edge issues: personality interventions, personTrade Review"The study of personality is the study of the person in context--and requires psychologists to integrate the contributions of disciplines as disparate as genetics, biology, mathematics, sociology, and economics. This handbook is a powerful example of the breadth of the field. The contributions of over 75 leading scholars are organized into one volume. This fourth edition will be required reading for graduate students and will help scholars continue to integrate the diverse approaches to personality."--William Revelle, PhD, Department of Psychology, Northwestern University "This fourth edition is a tour de force! Chapters cover the gamut of contemporary personality theory and research, ranging from biological to cultural approaches. Several chapters unpack in great detail the biological underpinnings of personality. A particularly great addition to this volume is Carol Dweck’s chapter on her integrative theory of motivation, personality, and development. The writing is engaging and clear, at a level of detail suitable for graduate students and advanced undergraduates; instructors can pick and choose chapters and the order in which they appear in a syllabus. This is a terrific resource for any psychologist’s bookshelf."--Jennifer Crocker, PhD, Ohio Eminent Scholar in Social Psychology, The Ohio State University "The contributors to this book are a stellar group of researchers and scholars. As a developmental scientist, I am particularly interested in the numerous chapters in the fourth edition that touch on developmental issues from a personality psychology perspective. I am also excited to see the fundamental topics of emotion and self-regulation addressed from so many different perspectives. The knowledgeable and nuanced discussions of important topics will provide graduate students, researchers, and instructors with a valuable overview of the field. This is an excellent volume for graduate classes on personality."--Nancy Eisenberg, PhD, Regents' Professor of Psychology, Arizona State University "The Handbook of Personality has been the go-to reference for summaries of cutting-edge personality science for decades. The fourth edition brings together a range of researchers to cover all of the important topics. This edition has expanded coverage on personality development, a key sub-area that has witnessed dramatic growth during the last decade. It also addresses new questions, such as the efficacy of personality interventions and geographic differences in personality traits. This is an indispensable resource for students and scholars of personality psychology."--Christopher J. Hopwood, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Davis "With the publication of its fourth edition, this handbook now enters its fourth decade of defining the state of the science in personality theory, research, and application. Balancing coverage of classically enduring themes with newly emerging directions, the editors and contributors have captured the field's conceptual sophistication and methodological rigor. Forty-two chapters--many of them new to this edition--are organized to capture both the breadth and depth of personality science, and written in an informed and informative style."--Mark Snyder, PhD, Professor and McKnight Presidential Chair in Psychology, University of Minnesota-Table of ContentsI. Theoretical Perspectives and Conceptual Units 1. The Evolution of Human Personality, David M. G. Lewis & David M. Buss 2. History, Measurement, and Conceptual Elaboration of the Big-Five Trait Taxonomy: The Paradigm Matures, Oliver P. John & Christopher J. Soto 3. Toward an Integrative Theory of Motivation, Personality, and Development, Carol S. Dweck 4. Achievement Goal Complexes: Integrating the “What” and the “Why” of Achievement Motivation, Nicolas Sommet, Andrew J. Elliot, & Kennon M. Sheldon 5. Narrative Identity and the Life Story, Dan P. McAdams II. Biological Foundations 6. Temperament: Theory and Research, Lee Anna Clark & David Watson 7. Personality in Animals: What Can We Learn from a Species-Comparative Approach?, Alexander Weiss 8. The Neurobiology of Personality, Colin G. DeYoung, Rachael G. Grazioplene, & Timothy A. Allen 9. Behavioral Genetics and Personality: Ongoing Efforts to Integrate Nature and Nurture, Robert F. Krueger & Wendy Johnson 10. Molecular Genetics of Personality, Marleen H. M. de Moor III. Development 11. Personality Development across the Life Course: A Neo-Socioanalytic Perspective, Brent W. Roberts & Lauren B. Nickel 12. Personality Development in Middle Childhood, Rebecca L. Shiner 13. Personality in Adolescence, Filip De Fruyt & Evalill Bølstad Karevold 14. Personality and Life Transitions in Young Adulthood, Wiebke Bleidorn & Jaap J. A. Denissen 15. Personality Development in Adulthood and Later Life, Daniel K. Mroczek, Eileen K. Graham, Nicholas A. Turiano, & Mazeed Omotilewa Aro-Lambo 16. Personality and Parenting, Olivia E. Atherton & Thomas J. Schofield IV. Cognitive and Motivational Processes 17. Cognitive Approaches to Personality, Michael D. Robinson 18. Implicit Motives, Oliver C. Schultheiss & Martin G. Köllner 19. A Cognitive–Affective Processing System Approach to Personality Dispositions: Rejection Sensitivity as an Illustrative Case Study, Ozlem Ayduk & Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton 20. Creativity and Genius, Dean Keith Simonton V. Affective Processes 21. Emotion and Personality: A Social Functionalist Approach, Dacher Keltner & Michelle N. Shiota 22. The Approach System as a Component of Personality, Sheri L. Johnson, Benjamin Swerdlow, Jennifer Pearlstein, Manon Ironside, & Charles S. Carver 23. The Self-Conscious and Social Emotions: A Personality and Social Functionalist Account, Jessica L. Tracy & Aaron C. Weidman 24. Emotion Regulation: Basic Processes and Individual Differences, Tammy English, Lameese Eldesouky, & James J. Gross 25. Self-Regulatory Processes, Stress, and Coping, Charles S. Carver & Michael F. Scheier VI. Self- and Social Processes: Relationships, Culture, Environment 26. Naturalizing the Self, Richard W. Robins 27. Identity Negotiation: A Theory of Self and Social Interaction, William B. Swann, Jr. & Jennifer K. Bosson 28. Self-Regulation and Personality, Rick H. Hoyle & Erin K. Davisson 29. Narcissism in Contemporary Personality Psychology, M. Brent Donnellan, Robert A. Ackerman, & Aidan G. C. Wright 30. Attachment Theory and Its Place in Contemporary Personality Theory and Research, R. Chris Fraley & Phillip R. Shaver 31. Persons, Situations, and Person–Situation Interactions, R. Michael Furr & David C. Funder 32. Culture and Personality: Current Directions, Shigehiro Oishi, Kostadin Kushlev, & Verónica Benet-Martinez VII. Applications and Implications 33. Personality and Religion, Sarah A. Schnitker & Robert A. Emmons 34. Personality and Subjective Well-Being, Richard E. Lucas & Ed Diener 35. Personality and Psychopathology, Jennifer L. Tackett & Stephanie Mullins-Sweatt 36. Personality and Personality Disorder, Thomas A. Widiger & Joshua R. Oltmanns 37. Personality and Health: A Lifespan Perspective, Howard S. Friedman & Sarah E. Hampson VIII. Emerging Issues and New Directions 38. Personality Interventions, Joshua J. Jackson, Emorie D. Beck, & Anissa Mike 39. Ecological Sampling Methods for Studying Personality in Daily Life, Matthias R. Mehl & Cornelia Wrzus 40. Putting Personality in Its Place: A Geographical Perspective on Personality Traits, Peter J. Rentfrow & Samuel D. Gosling 41. What Do We Know When We Know Ourselves?, Simine Vazire & Erika Carlson 42. Some Contributions of Economics to the Study of Personality, James J. Heckman, Tomáš Jagelka, & Tim Kautz Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisPrecise shifts in the ways people make sense of themselves, others, and social situations can help people flourish. This compelling handbook synthesizes the growing body of research on wise interventions--brief, nonclinical strategies that are wise to the impact of social-psychological processes on behavior. Leading authorities describe how maladaptive or pejorative interpretations can undermine peopleâs functioning and how they can be altered to produce benefits in such areas as academic motivation and achievement, health, well-being, and personal relationships. Consistently formatted chapters review the development of each intervention, how it can be implemented, its evidence base, and implications for solving personal and societal problems.Trade Review"In the last decade, researchers from across psychology have been developing and testing a new generation of theory-guided brief interventions that are changing behaviors of hundreds of people at a time. These 'wise' interventions effectively alter the ways people think about themselves, their studying or eating habits, their marriages, and their health. The outcomes are usually objective and meaningful, and often last for years. From leading researchers in the field, this is the kind of book that has the potential to change the lives of undergraduates, graduate students, and even faculty who yearn to make a difference in the world and who also want to discover new insights about people, institutions, and culture."--James W. Pennebaker, PhD, Regents Centennial Professor of Liberal Arts and Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin "This volume highlights innovative interventions and provides behind-the-scenes commentary from their developers. It is indispensable for anyone who wants to use psychological science to change behavior for the better. Each chapter explains a research-based approach to enhancing motivation or changing behavior, and discusses why it works, for whom, and under what conditions."--Angela Duckworth, PhD, Founder and CEO, Character Lab; Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania “It’s not often that the world’s leading experts on the psychology of changing behavior and improving well-being come together to share their knowledge. This book presents the latest science on what it takes to promote learning, belonging, happiness, health, and peace.”--Adam Grant, PhD, The Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management and Psychology, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania "This book is particularly useful in terms of teaching about and critically evaluating the value of psychology in the real world. Its underlying framing is quite pragmatic for different ways to organize a course. It centers both the domains of interventions and the psychological concepts underlying those interventions. Instructors using this book as a text might organize their course around domains (for example, units on health, education, relationships) or psychological concepts (for example, belonging and groups, implicit theories, reappraisal)."--Kody Manke, PhD, Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University-Table of ContentsIntroduction, Gregory M. Walton & Alia J. Crum I. Education 1. A Growth Mindset about Intelligence, Carol S. Dweck & David S. Yeager 2. The Social-Belonging Intervention, Gregory M. Walton & Shannon T. Brady 3. Self-Affirmation Interventions, David K. Sherman, Mohini Lokhande, Tim Müller, & Geoffrey L. Cohen 4. The Utility-Value Intervention, Chris S. Hulleman & Judith M. Harackiewicz 5. Difference Education: Improving Disadvantaged Students’ Academic Outcomes by Changing Their Theory of Difference, Nicole M. Stephens, MarYam G. Hamedani, & Sarah S. M. Townsend 6. The Pathways Intervention as a Model to Design Broader Systems of Equitable Student Support, Mesmin Destin & Ivan A. Hernandez 7. The Strategic Resource Use Intervention, Patricia Chen II. Health and Well-Being 8. Happiness Interventions, Kristin Layous 9. The Stress-Mindset Intervention, Alia J. Crum, Isaac J. Handley-Miner, & Eric N. Smith 10. Stress Reappraisal Interventions: Improving Acute Stress Responses in Motivated Performance Contexts, Jeremy P. Jamieson & Emily J. Hangen 11. Values-Alignment Interventions: An Alternative to Pragmatic Appeals for Behavior Change, Christopher J. Bryan 12. The Taste-Focused-Labeling Intervention: Emphasizing the Tasty and Enjoyable Attributes of Healthy Foods, Bradley P. Turnwald & Alia J. Crum III. Conflict and Relationships 13. The Incremental Theory of Personality Intervention, David S. Yeager & Hae Yeon Lee 14. The Empathic-Discipline Intervention, Jason Okonofua & Michael Ruiz 15. The Group-Malleability Intervention: Addressing Intergroup Conflicts by Changing Perceptions of Outgroup Malleability, Amit Goldenberg, James J. Gross, & Eran Halperin 16. The Couples Activity for Reappraising Emotions Intervention: A 7-Minute Marital Conflict Intervention Benefits Relational and Individual Well-Being, Erica B. Slotter & Laura B. Luchies 17. The Abstract Reframing Intervention: Helping Insecure Individuals Benefit from Romantic Partners’ Positive Feedback, Denise C. Marigold IV. Sustainability 18. The Social Norms Approach: A Wise Intervention for Solving Social and Environmental Problems, Jessica M. Nolan, P. Wesley Schultz, Robert B. Cialdini, & Noah J. Goldstein 19. Dynamic Norm Interventions: How to Enable the Spread of Positive Change, Gregg Sparkman Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisFrom the founder of empowerment evaluation (EE), a framework uniquely suited to advancing social justice causes, this book explains the theories, principles, and steps of conducting EE from scratch or within a preexisting evaluation or work plan. David M. Fetterman describes how EE enables program planners and participants to define their mission or purpose, take stock of how well they are doing, and plan for the future to achieve self-determined goals. EEs of two large programs (Feeding America and USAID/REACH) are discussed in depth; other EE case examples address such topics as raising test scores in impoverished and rural schools and bridging the digital divide in communities of color. User-friendly features include chapters on conducting EE remotely and frequently asked questions, as well as illuminating sidebars and glossaries of acronyms and concepts/terms.Trade Review"This is a rare text in so many ways. It is real-world and integrative, drawing on theories of cultural transformation and social justice while offering practical insights into how self-determination, self-efficacy, and transformative change can be achieved within existing programs and organizations. The hands-on guidance offered in this book effectively advances the EE paradigm. Fetterman's use of international settings and organizational case studies brings these sophisticated transformation concepts to life for all readers, transcending national borders. Fetterman has given us the insight and tools to be social justice advocates and change agents, which is no small contribution. This text should be part of every evaluation program; it will be especially helpful when students advance to fieldwork with actual clients and key stakeholders."--Gary J. Skolits, EdD, Department of Educational Leadership (Emeritus), University of Tennessee "This remarkable book tells us clearly how EE works. Fetterman provides step-by-step instructions and tools for facilitating stakeholder involvement in evaluation in pursuit of social justice. The book discusses concepts and principles of real-world EE. I appreciated the lengthy examples and enriching case studies, as well as the sidebars and glossaries."--Apollo M. Nkwake, PhD,author of Working with Assumptions in International Development Program Evaluation "A vital resource for anyone looking to build evaluation capacity, facilitate change, and contribute to transformation. A leader in evaluation, Fetterman is uniquely situated to contribute to our understanding of tools and strategies for pursuing social justice. The book is special in its applicability in both the classroom and the field."--Kelly Melekis, MSW, PhD, Department of Social Work, University of Vermont-Table of ContentsPreface Glossary of Acronyms 1. Introduction: From Inception to Institutionalization 2. Essential Features: Theories, Concepts, Principles, and Steps 3. Integrating Empowerment Evaluation within a Preexisting Evaluation and Recognizing Donors as Change Agents: Feeding America’s Fight for Food Justice in the United States 4. Integrating Empowerment Evaluation within a Preexisting Workplan and Celebrating Donors as Change Agents: USAID/REACH’s Initiative to Eliminate Tuberculosis in India 5. Tech Tools: Conducting Empowerment Evaluation Remotely 6. Empowerment Evaluation: Frequently Asked Questions 7. Conclusion: Commitments to Social Justice Glossary of Terms References Index About the Author

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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 addition to 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 be 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-Table 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 SynopsisWritten by and for coaches, this groundbreaking book shows how motivational interviewing (MI) can be infused into health and wellness coaching and life coaching to help clients clarify and achieve their goals. Cecilia H. Lanier, Patty Bean, and Stacey C. Arnold concisely explain how the MI spirit, method, and skills mesh perfectly with professional coaching standards and core competencies. The book is packed with concrete examples, sample dialogues that illustrate ways to use MI in coaching conversations, and learning questions and activities. The companion website features 20 downloadable handouts plus an overview of research support for coaching with MI.

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Book Synopsis‘Combining neurology, philosophy, computer science and artificial intelligence. . . a fascinating and illuminating account’ - The GuardianUnderstanding the human mind and how it relates to the world of experience has challenged scientists and philosophers for centuries. How do we even begin to think about ‘minds’ that are not human? That is the question explored in this ground-breaking book. In The Book of Minds, Award-winning science writer Philip Ball argues that in order to understand our own minds and imagine those of others, we need to move on from considering the human mind as a standard against which all others should be measured.Science has begun to have something to say about the properties of mind; the more we learn about the minds of other creatures, from octopuses to chimpanzees, to imagine the potential minds of computers and alien intelligences, the more we can begin to see our own, and the more we can understand the diversity of the human mind, in the widest of contexts. By understanding how minds differ, we can also best understand our own.

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Book SynopsisWhat if experiencing a good life involves more than just pleasure?Revealing the surprising roots of lasting happiness, pre-eminent psychologist Paul Bloom explains why suffering is an essential source of both pleasure and meaning in our lives.It seems obvious that pleasure leads to happiness - and pain does the opposite. And yet we are irresistibly drawn to a host of experiences that truly hurt, from the exhilarating fear of horror movies or extreme sport to the gruelling challenges of exercise, work, creativity and having a family.Drawing on ground-breaking findings, pre-eminent psychologist Paul Bloom explores the pleasures of suffering and reveals why the activities that provide the most satisfaction are often the ones that involve the greatest sacrifice. Embracing this truth, he shows, is the key to a life well lived.'Paul Bloom can always be counted on to take your confident assumptions about humanity and turn them upside down' Susan Cain, author of Quiet'An exhilarating antidote to toxic positivity, this captivating book will challenge you to rethink your vision of a good life' Adam Grant, author of Think AgainTrade ReviewAn exhilarating antidote to toxic positivity, this captivating book will challenge you to rethink your vision of a good life -- Adam Grant, author of Think AgainClear, rightly sceptical, impossible to dislike -- Stuart Ritchie * Guardian *Provocative, fascinating and insightful - from one of the world's best writers and deepest thinkers about human behaviour -- Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on HappinessA profound meditation on happiness, family and meaning from one of the best writers we have about the human condition. A joy to read -- A. J. Jacobs, author of It’s All RelativeWonderfully humane, lucid and entertaining ... a brave and necessary tract for the times * Telegraph (on Against Empathy) *

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Book SynopsisWhile emotions are often given a negative connotation people are described as being too emotional or as needing to control their emotions this book demonstrates that emotions are organizing processes that enhance adaptation and problem solving. Within an experiential therapy framework, the volume shows how to work with moment-by-moment emotional processes to resolve various psychological difficulties. The first two sections introduce the process experiential approach to treatment. Exploring the interrelationships among emotion, cognition, and change, the authors develop a powerful, clinically relevant theory of human functioning. The third section, a detailed treatment manual, outlines the general principles and methods of therapy and provides step-by-step directions for six specific types of interventions. Excerpts from actual transcripts exemplify the various methods, illuminating the moment-by-moment process for both the client and the therapist. Trade ReviewBuilding on the experiential theories of psychotherapy developed by Rogers and Perls, as well as their own extensive work, Greenberg, Rice, and Elliott have written a highly sophisticated text. A valuable and unique feature is their effort to relate their approach to constructive information processing and the adaptive role of emotion in human functioning. Finally, the book contains a detailed manual of specific methods of therapeutic intervention. The work will predictably have a significant influence on theory, research, and practice in psychotherapy. --Hans H. Strupp, Ph.D., Vanderbilt UniversityGreenberg, Rice, and Elliott have written an immensely valuable book that deserves to be read by psychotherapists of all persuasions. It is theoretically innovative and clinically practical. Their view of emotional experience and its role in individual self-organization reflects a remarkable convergence of cognitive, constructivist, and psychodynamic perspectives, and it highlights the fact that effective therapists must be skilled in fencing and facilitating both subtle and intense experiences within the therapeutic encounter. Their treatment tasks give concrete and practical illustrations of what to do in a variety of common developmental dilemmas. Throughout the volume, the authors convey their own considerable sensitivity and clinical expertise. This is a major work in experiential psychotherapy and a wonderful contribution to psychotherapy process. --Michael J. Mahoney, Ph.D., University of North TexasDrs. Greenberg, Rice, and Elliot have written an excellent treatment manual/graduate text book which details in admirable specificity the theory and procedures of a modern experiential psychotherapy. I would recommend this book to any of my colleagues who want to know the specifics of experiential psychotherapy. My students consistently rate this book highly. --Barry E. Wolfe, Ph.D., The Virginia Campus of the American Schools of Professional Psychology; Course: Client-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapy; advanced graduate students - A very impressive book. It is practical, makes a significant contribution to theory building in psychotherapy, and is research based....contributes significantly to our understanding of the psychotherapy process. Readers with a hypnotherapeutic orientation, who traditionally explore with clients the domain where emotion, cognition, and behavior intersect, should find a treasure of concepts and practical interventions to extend their therapeutic repertoire. --American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 11/3/1996Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Introduction to the Approach 2. A Process Facilitative Approach to TherapyII. Theory: Emotion and Cognition in Change 3. Perspectives on Human Functioning 4. Towards an Experiential Theory of Functioning 5. DysfunctionIII. The Manual: Basic Principles and Task-Guided Interventions 1. Treatment Manual: The General Approach 6. Treatment Principles for a Process Experiential Approach 7. What the Therapist Does: Experiential Response Intentions and Modes 2. The Treatment Tasks 8. Systematic Evocative Unfolding at a Marker of a Problematic Reaction Point 9. Experiential Focusing for an Unclear Felt Sense10. Two Chair Dialogue at a Self-Evaluative Split11. Two Chair Enactment for Self-Interruption Split12. Empty-Chair Work and Unfinished Business13. Empathic Affirmation at a Marker of Intense VulnerabilityIV. Conclusion14. Applying the Process Experiential Approach15. The Process Experiential Approach: An Overview, Research, Theory, and the Future

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Book SynopsisCan ghoti really be pronounced fish? Why is o short in glove and love, but long in rove and cove? Why do English words carry such extra baggage as the silent b in doubt, the silent k in knee, and the silent n in autumn? And why do names like Phabulous Phoods and Hi-Ener-G stand out? Addressing these and many other questions about letters and the sounds they make, this engaging volume provides a comprehensive analysis of American English spelling and pronunciation. Venezky illuminates the fully functional system underlying what can at times be a bewildering array of exceptions, focusing on the basic units that serve to signal word form or pronunciation, where these units can occur within words, and how they relate to sound. Also examined are how our current spelling system has developed, efforts to reform it, and ways that spelling rules or patterns are violated in commercial usage. From one of the world's foremost orthographic authorities, the book affords new insight into the teaching of reading and the acquisition and processing of spelling sound relationships.Trade ReviewSpoken language, move over--writing has earned equal presence. This inspiring work makes transparent the hidden structure of written language. Venezky's measured guidance on reading instruction is most timely. Language scholars, teachers, and anyone who appreciates the written word will covet this book. --Dominic W. Massaro, PhD, University of California, Santa CruzThe reading wars have outlasted virtually every other world conflict, mostly because the combatants have only a vague idea of what they are fighting about. Venezky's account of the nature of the English spelling-sound system may not end the wars, but it helps those of us who have to keep the world going--scholars, researchers, teachers, and teacher educators. Teachers and students who immerse themselves in this volume will view the world of spelling and phonics through much clearer lenses. An absolute 'must read.' --Robert Calfee, PhD, Dean, School of Education, University of California, RiversideVenezky has written an immensely interesting and informative book on American English spelling. It covers a broad range of topics, moving gracefully from the historical origins of the 26 letters to the regularities and irregularities of spelling in food and drink words, and ending with the rules of spelling useful for teaching phonics to beginning readers. My favorite line: 'No hand of consistency ever stoked the spelling engine for English.' --Jeanne S. Chall, PhD, Professor of Education, Emeritus, Graduate School of Education, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.Few writers on educational topics can resist the temptation to admonish and advise, especially when the topic is reading. 'What is' tends to take second place to 'what ought to be' in the eyes of such critics. Venezky's thorough and engaging analysis of how spelling patterns relate to spoken language and to reading manages to escape this temptation, providing a basis for clear thinking about the issues. --David R. Olson, PhD, Professor of Human Development and Applied Psychology, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto -Table of Contents1. Overview 2. A Celebration of Variation 3. Creative Spellings 4. The Sound System 5. The Writing System 6. Origins and Evolutions 7. Discovering Regularity 8. Consonant Patterns 9. Vowel Patterns 10. Morphophonemics 11. Spelling Reform 12. Teaching Phonics Glossary

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Book SynopsisSohlberg and Mateer's landmark introductory text helped put cognitive rehabilitation on the map for a generation of clinicians, researchers, educators, and students. The second edition reflects advances in neuroscience and computer technology, coupled with changes in service delivery models. The authors describe a broad range of clinical interventions for assisting persons with acquired cognitive impairments--including deficits in attention, memory, executive functions, and communication--and for managing associated emotional and behavioral issues. For each approach, theoretical underpinnings are reviewed in depth and clinical protocols delineated. Difficult concepts are explained in a clear, straightforward fashion, with realistic case examples bringing the material to life. Also included are samples of relevant assessment instruments, rating scales, and patient handouts. Throughout, the volume emphasizes the need to work from a community perspective, providing a framework for forming collaborative partnerships with families and caregivers. It is an essential resource for professionals across a wide variety of rehabilitation specialties.Trade Review"This book is precise, well organized, and easy to follow. It covers the main topics of concern to clinicians and families, and the sequence is logical and clear. Sohlberg and Mateer have a real gift for explaining difficult concepts in ways that make them seem completely understandable and sensible. In addition to these strengths, the book's balanced perspective and solid theoretical grounding really make it stand out among others in this area." --Jill Winegardner, PhD, Neuropsychology Consultant, Dominican Hospital, Santa Cruz, California "Like the authors' original seminal text, this volume provides a systematic, practical framework that is clearly referenced to contemporary theory and research. In addition to up-to-date information on cognitive rehabilitation, the volume is enhanced by chapters on behavioral and emotional disorders, the special needs of children, and mild brain injury. In all areas, current best practices are described and accompanied by an extensive array of worksheets, assessment and monitoring tools, and other useful supporting materials. Sohlberg and Mateer have once again produced the premier text in the area. It belongs within arm's reach of any professional or student in disciplines providing post-acute brain injury rehabilitation services." --James F. Malec, PhD, Professor and Director of NIDRR Traumatic Brain Injury Model System, Mayo Clinic and Foundation "This is probably the best book on neurobehavioral remediation on the market. It is grounded in the neuro- and cognitive sciences while based on the authors' extensive rehabilitation experiences. The science is sound; the methodology is practical, effective, and respectful of the patient's dignity and well-being; and the coverage of conditions and issues is comprehensive and up to date. Students and practitioners alike will profit from the knowledge, technical advice, and practical admonitions these experienced and insightful clinicians provide." --Muriel D. Lezak, PhD, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Oregon Health and ScienceUniversity -Table of ContentsI. Fundamentals for Practicing Cognitive Rehabilitation1. Introduction2. Neurological Disorders Associated with Cognitive Impairments3. Variables Contributing to Neurological and Neurobehavioral Recovery4. Assessment of Individuals with Cognitive ImpairmentsII. Management Approaches for Cognitive Impairments5. Management of Attention Disorders6. Memory Theory Applied to Intervention7. The Use of External Aids in Cognitive Rehabilitation8. Management of Dysexecutive Symptoms9. The Assessment and Management of Unawareness10. Communication IssuesIII. Interventions for Behavioral, Emotional, and Psychosocial Concerns11. Managing Challenging Behaviors12. Management of Depression and Anxiety13. Working Collaboratively with FamiliesIV. Working with Special Populations14. Rehabilitation Strategies of Children with Acquired Cognitive Impairments15. Management Strategies for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

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Book SynopsisIn a society where a blemish or “bad hair” can ruin an otherwise perfect day and airbrushed abs dominate the magazine rack, many of us feel ashamed of our bodies. If dissatisfaction with your looks is a distressing preoccupation, this compassionate book offers a way to break free from the mirror. Harvard psychologist Sabine Wilhelm leads you through a step-by-step program that helps you fight the urge to spend hours “fixing” your skin and hair, working out, or shopping for flattering clothes. Reality-check exercises based on cognitive-behavioral therapy demonstrate how to identify unfounded beliefs about your appearance. Once you understand the negative thoughts and feelings that distort your self-image, you’ll be able to shed lengthy grooming rituals and overcome the embarrassment that keeps you from enjoying life. With Dr. Wilhelm’s expert guidance, you’ll learn to replace self-doubt and insecurity with confidence and a positive outlook. Whether you’ve spent thousands on plastic surgery or avoid trips to the beach, dating, or socializing, you owe yourself this opportunity to make peace with your looks. If you or someone you care about is struggling with a body image problem, effective care is finally at hand. Health care professionals, see also the related treatment manual: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder.Trade Review"Millions of people suffer from body image concerns. Some are paralyzed by them. Here, Dr. Sabine Wilhelm offers a systematic, scientifically based program of self-treatment. For many, this will be a welcome alternative to expensive professional therapy."--Harrison G. Pope Jr., MD, Harvard Medical School; coauthor of The Adonis Complex "Dr. Wilhelm, one of the few experts on the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), has written a landmark book for the millions who suffer from this under-recognized and often disabling illness. For those struggling to overcome the torment of BDD, this book offers invaluable guidance and hope."--Katharine A. Phillips, MD, author of Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder "Dr. Wilhelm is one of the world's experts in body image and a pioneer in the treatment of body image disturbance through cognitive-behavioral therapy. This is an authoritative, lucid, wise, and engaging book. More than that, it is an important book--it will change lives. If you are constrained by anxiety and shame about your appearance, Dr. Wilhelm maps out the road to freedom--to feeling truly and authentically good about the way you look."--Nancy Etcoff, PhD, Harvard Medical School; author of Survival of the Prettiest "As someone who experienced body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), when you’re at your lowest, you really believe you will never have a normal life...This book can and will help many people. I wish there had been a book like this when I was at my lowest points!"--LG, Massachusetts "Until now, very little self-help material was available on body dysmorphic disorder, a distressing condition that can lead sufferers to depression, unnecessary cosmetic surgery, and even suicide. If you are struggling with body image problems or care for someone who is, this excellent book offers very helpful guidance."--David Veale, MD, London, UK - Wilhelm offers step-by-step guidelines to the BDD reader for a self-administered cognitive-behavioral treatment program....Wilhelm also provides a motivational chapter designed to move the client from the preparation stage to the action stage....A useful self-help guide for the highly motivated individual with BDD. This book can also be used as a resource for clinicians who want to learn more about BDD or for clinicians and graduate students who are looking for a BDD manual for individual or group therapy. --PsycCRITIQUES, 6/17/2006ƒƒ Step-by-step guidelines can help you transform both your thinking and your behaviors concerning your appearance. --Today's Diet and Nutrition, 6/17/2006ƒƒ Wilhelm explains the nature of [BDD] and provides strategies and encouragement for overcoming distress. She offers techniques for controlling excessive appearance rituals and for dealing with social situations head-on. Most books on this subject have been geared toward women, but Wilhelm focuses on both genders. Useful for those who want to help themselves or their loved ones. --Library Journal, 6/17/2006Table of Contents1. For the Sake of Appearance2. Why Do I Feel So Unattractive?3. Thinking about Change4. Understanding Your Problems and Planning Solutions5. Managing Your Thoughts6. Getting Your Life Back with Exposure Exercises7. Freeing Yourself from Rituals with Response Prevention Exercises8. Getting at Your Core Beliefs9. Staying Well10. Should I Take Medication?11. Helping a Family Member or Friend with Body Image ConcernsAppendix. The Relationship of BDD to Other DisordersResources

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Book SynopsisWhere do you go for help when no one believes you're really sick? The doctors can’t explain your symptoms, but you know there’s something wrong because you can sense it in your body. Living with the specter of an unresolved health issue isn't just painful, it's isolating. The preoccupation and stress it causes can disrupt your career or interfere with personal relationships. If you continually experience symptoms of illness, or worry a lot about disease, you may be suffering from health anxiety--a condition that can produce physical effects of its own, including muscle tension, nausea, and a quickened heart rate. In this compassionate and empowering book, noted psychologists Gordon J. G. Asmundson and Steven Taylor provide simple and accurate self-tests designed to help you understand health anxiety and the role it might be playing in how you feel. Concrete examples and helpful exercises show you how to change thought and behavior patterns that contribute to the aches, pains, and anxiety you're experiencing. The authors also explain how to involve friends and family--and when to seek professional help--as you learn to stay well without worry.Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit Trade ReviewAs a long-term sufferer of health anxiety, I wish I could have read this book many years ago. I know that it would have saved me a lot of grief. It is full of helpful ideas and things to do, including easy-to-follow self-assessments, exercises, and worksheets. If you worry a lot about your health, I cannot recommend this book highly enough.--Paul, age 64It may sound hard to believe, but I've been to scores of doctors and none of them have ever explained the issues that this book demystifies in such a simple, commonsense way. I have a whole new lease on life now--maybe you will too.--Graham, age 52Since reading this book, my partner has become much more rational about his anxiety. He used to hide his fears from me (while still seeking reassurance), but now he can talk about them openly and deal with them more productively. I've learned ways I can be more helpful, too, and the stress has gone down for both of us.--Jennifer, age 28This is the most comprehensive and useful book available for people who worry a lot about their health. It is practical, easy to read, and packed with helpful exercises. Most importantly, the strategies described in this book are based on solid scientific research, with proven effectiveness. Anyone who worries about his or her health will likely benefit from reading this book, as will the people who care about them.--Martin M. Antony, PhD, coauthor of 10 Simple Solutions to Panic; Director, Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre, St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaAsmundson and Taylor, two very accomplished researchers, have turned their considerable clinical and writing skills to a much-neglected topic. Full of useful scientific information, engaging anecdotes, solid advice, and no small measure of humor, It's Not All in Your Head will help put many health anxiety sufferers on the road to wellness and peace of mind.--Murray B. Stein, MD, MPH, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San DiegoIn a clear, sympathetic style, these expert authors throw light on the confusing area of health anxiety. Until now, people suffering from hypochondriasis and related problems have lacked a readily accessible book to turn to for information and self-help strategies. For those who have been told their symptoms are 'all in their head,' there is finally relief here, where 'it's all in this book.'--Richard P. Swinson, MD, Department of Psychiatry, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaIf you or someone you love worries too much about health concerns, help is finally at hand. Two internationally renowned experts share the latest information and offer helpful tools to help people feel healthier and worry less. Clear, helpful, and state-of-the-art.--Theo K. Bouman, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Groningen, The Netherlands; coauthor of Anxiety Disorders: A Practitioner's Guide - This book is definitely worth buying as an adjunct to CBT treatment, or as a first line treatment for mild health anxiety in primary care. --Journal of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 5/7/2005ƒƒ The authors present the concept of healthy anxiety and the problems of hypochondriasis, disease phobia, and somatic delusions in a straightforward and respectful manner....The authors present health anxiety matter-of-factly as another health problem to be dealt with, for which, luckily, there is help. The authors' presentation of this information is a work of art and will be useful not only to the reader with health anxiety but to the health care professional as a model of how to explain health anxiety problems to a patient....It's Not All in Your Head is evidence based. It is clearly written. The information presented is neither oversimplified nor laden with jargon....may be written primarily for patients with health anxiety, but it is a useful tool for professionals as well. --PsycCRITIQUES, 5/7/2005Table of ContentsI. Understanding Health Anxiety1. Do I Worry Too Much about My Health?2. Body and Brain: It's Not All in Your Head3. Do I Have Some Other Anxiety Disorder?4. Sick and Sad: Am I Depressed, Too?II. Breaking the Health Anxiety Cycle5. Understanding and Managing Stress6. Thoughts That Influence Your Anxiety and How to Change Them7. Behaviors That Influence Your Anxiety and How to Change ThemIII. Maintaining Your Gains8. Dealing with Doctors9. Helping Friends and Family Help You10. Living Life and Maintaining Your GainsResources

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Book Synopsis-- What is consciousness like?-- How can consciousness be achieved?Gary Lachman argues that consciousness is not a result of neurons and molecules, but is actually responsible for them. Meaning, he proposes, is not imported from the outer world, but rather creates the world.He shows that consciouness is a living, evolving presence whose development can be traced through different historical periods. Concentrating on the late nineteenth-century onwards, Lachman exposes the 'secret history' of consciousness through thinkers such as P. D. Ouspensky, Rudolf Steiner, and Colin Wilson, as well as more mainstream philosophers like Henri Bergson, William James, Owen Barfield and psychologist Andreas Mavromatis.Two little known but important thinkers play a major role in Lachman’s argument: Jurij Moskvitin, who showed how our consciousness relates to the mechanisms of perception and to the external world; and Jean Gebster, who presented perhaps the most impressive case for the evolution of consciousness.This is a far-reaching book from an exciting contemporary thinker.Trade Review'Sophisticated and impressive. Moving from meditations on prehistoric and Neanderthal consciousness to the 'irruptions of time' wrought on us by the pace of life and the 'simultaneities' of digital media and the Internet, Secret History of Consciousness packs a powerful punch. 9 out of 10 -- a white-water ride.'-- Mike Jay, Fortean Times'In this remarkable book, Lachman has approached the subject from many different angles [and] offers ideas from many thinkers, providing a rich mix. Well worth the effort, and a book to go back to again and again.'-- Pamela Allsop, Light: A Review of Spiritual and Psychic Knowledge, Winter 2004'What is lucidly and insightfully drawn together in this book is not so much a secret history as a neglected history. It can be read with profit both by those interested in the nature of consciousness and in the history of reflections upon its nature and characteristics. It is well referenced and has a helpful bibliography. This is a book which I would wish to refer to again.'-- Kevin Tingay, Christian Parapsychologist, March 2004'There is much of interest in this informative work.'-- The Beacon, July 2004'A useful and thought-provoking book, clearly and enthusiastically written and neatly contextualising many ideas. For those who have read deeply but not widely it will be an excellent overview and introduction to Steiner's antecedents and contemporaries.'-- Pat Cheney, New View, Autumn 2003'A marvellously exhilarating gallop through every important modern theory of consciousness, from Steiner to Maslow, from Bucke's "cosmic consciousness" to Gebser's "integral consciousness".'-- Colin Wilson, author of The Occult and Mysteries'Highly readable and interesting.'-- Greenock Telegraph, 10 October 2003'A must read for those seeking an escape from our contemporary culture's cul-de-sac.'-- Daniel Pinchbeck, author of Breaking Open The Head'Lachman challenges many contemporary theories by reinserting a sense of the spiritual back into the discussion … Profoundly erudite, yet easy to read, this book is a provocative mind-stretcher.'-- Leonard Schlain, author of The Alphabet Versus the Goddess'This book is itself a cultural correction to the overemphasis on the material aspect of life.'-- David Lorimer, Scientific and Medical Network Review, Spring 2007

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Book SynopsisExamining situational complexity is a vital part of social and behavioral science research. This engaging text provides an effective process for studying multiple cases--such as sets of teachers, staff development sessions, or clinics operating in different locations--within one complex program. The process also can be used to investigate broadly occurring phenomena without programmatic links, such as leadership or sibling rivalry. Readers learn to design, analyze, and report studies that balance common issues across the group of cases with the unique features and context of each case. Three actual case reports from a transnational early childhood program illustrate the author's approach, and helpful reproducible worksheets facilitate multicase recording and analysis. Trade ReviewResearchers in education and social science have worried for decades over how to study multiple cases of the same phenomena and come up with viable conclusions. Robert Stake's careful analysis lays out the problems, the pitfalls, and the dangers of such an enterprise, and provides masterful, amply illustrated, easily understood, and reproducible solutions. All of us who study multiple sites will be grateful for this enormous gift, which analyzes and teaches simultaneously.--Howard S. Becker, PhD, author of Writing for Social Scientists and Tricks of the Trade“Stake does it again: takes up a murky research problem, such as how to integrate multiple case studies that do or don’t have a common subject, and shows us how to solve it. This book could be the basis for a superb graduate seminar or simply the 'manual' for a research team facing a dozen piles of results from case studies. It would also be excellent supplementary reading for a course in qualitative research methods that would provide students with an appreciation of the difficulties and possibilities of drawing conclusions from words.”--Les McLean, PhD, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (Emeritus), University of Toronto, CanadaThis book fills a major gap in the qualitative research and evaluation literature. Although multicase studies are a commonly used strategy, I know of no published work that provides a comprehensive, in-depth, and practical guide to the conduct of such studies. The book embodies the author’s extensive experience and deep understanding of this approach, and manages to be both groundbreaking and user-friendly. The detailed examples of case studies are a major strength of the book. This book would be appropriate as a textbook for advanced courses in qualitative or case study research, and also as a guide and resource for practicing researchers and evaluators.--Joseph A. Maxwell, PhD, Graduate School of Education, George Mason UniversityStake offers a very detailed, honest, and perceptive account of the methodology of cross-case analysis, and the dilemmas of generating both the 'case' and the 'generalization.'--Research Professor Ian Stronach, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UKStake's book provides the reader with hands-on experience in doing multicase research, offering theoretical insights, useful worksheets, and technical detail. The international Step by Step Early Childhood program implemented in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia is an ideal study area, with rich contextual data furnishing glimpses of the complexities of changing the patterns and ingrained practices of educational systems.--Henriette Heimgaertner, Bernard van Leer Foundation, The Hague, The Netherlands -Table of Contents1. Single Cases 1.1. Situation and Experience1.2. A Technical View of a Case 1.3. The Quintain1.4. The Case-Quintain Dilemma1.5. The Research Questions1.6. The Particular and the General 1.7. The Contexts1.8. Making the Individual Case Report 2. The Multicase Study 2.1. Staffing 2.2. Selecting Cases2.3. Activity in Its Situation2.4. Data Gathering across Cases 2.5. Triangulation within Cases 3. Cross-Case Analysis 3.1. Rationale3.2. Reading the Collection 3.3. Cross-Case Procedure 3.4. Expected Utility of Cases and Ordinariness of Situations3.5. The Grounds for Assertions 3.6. Cross-Case Assertions 3.7. Triangulation across Cases4. The Report 4.1. Planning the Multicase Report 4.2. Comparing Cases4.3. Advocacy4.4. Generalization5. The Step by Step Case Study Project 5.1. The Open Society Institute and the International Step by Step Association5.2. The Step by Step Approach5.3. Previous Step by Step evaluations5.4. Aims of the Step by Step Multicase Project5.5. Developing Case Topics5.6. Action Research 5.7. Themes for Cross-Case Analysis 5.8. The Teams and the Steering Group 5.9. Training the Case ResearchersThree Step by Step Case Studies 6. The Ukraine Case Study7. The Slovakia Case Study8. The Romania Case Study9. Step by Step Cross-Case Analysis: First Steps

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