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Cambridge University Press Relatedness in Assisted Reproduction
Book SynopsisThis multidisciplinary book presents fresh insights into relatedness in assisted reproduction. Assisted conception, which may involve the use of known or unknown sperm, egg or embryo donors as well as surrogates, both challenges and reinforces traditional perceptions of family relatedness bound by psychological, social, biological, moral and legal ties.Trade Review'There is a consistent clarity, directness and concision of writing style that makes this a very accessible and readable collection … a unique and invaluable source for those working or studying in this area - and from a wide range of disciplines.' David Archard, Queen's University Belfast'A well-edited, comprehensive and very readable volume, this is essential reading for anyone interested in issues of identity, relatedness and kinship in donor-assisted reproduction.' Hugh Whittall, Director, Nuffield Council on BioethicsTable of ContentsIntroduction Tabitha Freeman; Part I. Conceptualising Relatedness: 1. A British history of collaborative reproduction and the rise of the genetic connection Martin Richards; 2. Undoing kinship Jeanette Edwards; 3. Genetically challenged: the determination of legal parenthood in assisted reproduction Julie McCandless and Sally Sheldon; 4. On the moral importance of genetic ties in families John B. Appleby and Anja Karnein; 5. Who cares where you come from? Cultivating virtues of indifference Hallvard Lillehammer; 6. Legal kinship and connection in US donor families Naomi Cahn; 7. Relatedness in clinical practice Andrea Mechanick Braverman and Lucy Frith; Part II. Experiencing Relatedness: 8. Defining connections: gender and perceptions of relatedness in egg and sperm donation Rene Almeling; 9. The significance of relatedness for surrogates and their families Vasanti Jadva and Susan Imrie; 10. Frozen symbols of relatedness: Belgian patients and their decisions about unused cryopreserved embryos Veerle Provoost and Guido Pennings; 11. Family relationships in gay father families with young children in Belgium, Spain and the United Kingdom Marcin Smietana, Sarah Jennings, Cathy Herbrand and Susan Golombok; 12. Stories of an absent 'father': single women negotiating relatedness through donor profiles Susanna Graham; 13. Infertility, gamete donation and relatedness in British South Asian communities Nicky Hudson and Lorraine Culley; 14. Families created by assisted reproduction: children's perspectives Lucy Blake, Sophie Zadeh, Helen Statham and Tabitha Freeman; 15. Making connections: contact between sperm donor relations Tabitha Freeman, Kate Bourne, Vasanti Jadva and Venessa Smith; 16. Relational lives, relational selves: assisted reproduction and the impact on grandparents Petra Nordqvist and Carol Smart.
£90.00
Cambridge University Press The Early Years of Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Book SynopsisThis book provides a history of the origins of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology, focusing on the late nineteenth century and early twentieth centuries. Taking an international perspective, The Early Years of Industrial-Organizational Psychology examines the context in which the field emerged, and its origins in the measurement of individual differences. Andrew J. Vinchur covers the initial applications of psychology in advertising, the study of fatigue, and especially employee selection, as well as the role industrial psychology played in World War I and the post-war expansion of the field. He also examines the education of industrial psychologists, their efforts to establish industrial psychology as a profession, and the beginnings of the organizational side of the field.Trade Review'This book provides a compelling look at the extent of research on applied topics in the early years of the 20th century and at how it affected current theory and research. In unfolding industrial and organizational psychology, the author links the work of the applied psychologists to the major historical figures in psychology, showing that the connection between theory and application was closer than is apparent from standard histories. This book is a welcome addition to the history of applied psychology.' B. C. Beins, Choice'This is, in one sense, a very ambitious book, aiming to provide a 'comprehensive picture' of the early years of what is now known as industrial-organizational (IO) psychology. It has a global scope (although the United States receives most attention) and covers roughly half a century, from the late 1800s to the 1930s … it is impressive in its offerings and scope.' Maarten Derksen, IsisTable of Contents1. Work, psychology, and history; 2. Historical context and influence; 3. Measurement, individual differences, and psychological testing; 4. Initial forays into industry; 5. Industrial psychology and the Great War; 6. The post-war expansion of industrial psychology; 7. Employee selection in the 1920s; 8. The education of industrial psychologists; 9. Establishing a profession; 10. The beginnings of organizational psychology; 11. Reflections on the early years of I-O psychology.
£999.99
Cambridge University Press The Psychology of the Internet
Book SynopsisThis engaging, research-based textbook explores the psychological aspects of cyberspace and provides a balanced overview of the internet's effects on human behavior and social relationships. Readers learn how social media, texting, online games, and other environments influence impression formation, attraction, online dating, aggression, group dynamics, child development and privacy.Trade Review'As one of the original cyberpsychology researchers, Patricia Wallace provides an excellent exploration of a wide range of issues concerning how we experience cyberspace and how it affects our lives. She offers insights into not just the psychology of online identity, interpersonal relationships, and group dynamics, but also into the essence of human nature. Anyone interested in the Internet will appreciate her comprehensive knowledge of the fascinating role this new realm plays in the history of psychology.' John Suler, Rider University, New Jersey'Whether you're an experienced IT user, a Facebook fan, an online shopper, a researcher, or simply someone who wants to know more about the Internet, this book is a must-read. Like the 1999 first edition, it is engagingly written and carefully documented. Much of what the second edition discusses, however - smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, viral videos, phishing, online privacy and surveillance, growing up online, and more - came about or morphed in the twenty-first century. The Psychology of the Internet offers a fascinating account of how the Internet affects all who use it and how we, in turn, can help to shape its future.' Joan Korenman, Professor Emerita of English, and Founder, Center for Women and Information Technology, University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyTable of Contents1. The internet in a psychological context; 2. Your online persona: the psychology of impression formation; 3. Group dynamics on the internet; 4. The psychology of online aggression; 5. Liking and loving on the net: the psychology of interpersonal attraction; 6. Altruism on the net: the psychology of prosocial behavior; 7. The psychology of online gaming; 8. Child development and the internet: growing up online; 9. Gender issues and sexuality on the internet; 10. The psychology of online privacy and surveillance; 11. The internet as a time sink; 12. Nurturing life on the internet.
£59.84
Cambridge University Press Cyberpsychology and the Brain
Book SynopsisCyberpsychology is a relatively new discipline that is growing at an alarming rate. While a number of cyberpsychology-related journals and books have emerged, none directly address the neuroscience behind it. This book proposes a framework for integrating neuroscience and cyberpsychology for the study of social, cognitive, and affective processes, and the neural systems that support them. A brain-based cyberpsychology can be understood as a branch of psychology that studies the neurocognitive, affective, and social aspects of humans interacting with technology, as well as the affective computing aspects of humans interacting with computational devices or systems. As such, a cyberpsychologist working from a brain-based cyberpsychological framework studies both the ways in which persons make use of devices and the neurocognitive processes, motivations, intentions, behavioural outcomes, and effects of online and offline uses of technology. Cyberpsychology and the Brain brings researchers Table of ContentsPreface; Part I. Introduction: 1. Cyberpsychology: changing roles and tools; 2. Brain and cyberpsychology: a primer; 3. Measurement in cyberpsychology; Part II. The Medium is the Message that Changes the Brain: 4. This is your brain on the internet; 5. Facebook and the socially networked brain; 6. The media multitasked brain; 7. Cyber addictions; Part III. Cyberpsychology and the Neurosciences: 8. Cyberpsychology, ecological validity, and neurosciences of everyday living; 9. Affective neuroscience for affective computing; 10. Social neuroscience and the need for dynamic simulations; 11. Clinical neuroscience: novel technologies for assessment and treatment; Part IV. Applied Cyberpsychology: 12. Psychophysiological computing in cyberpsychology; 13. Cyberpsychology of videogames; 14. NeuroIS: cybersecurity and the brain; Part V. Conclusions: 15. Prospects for a brain-based cyberpsychology.
£84.55
Cambridge University Press Global Perspectives on Teacher Motivation
Book SynopsisMany studies of teacher motivation have been conducted in different contexts over time. However, until fairly recently there has not been a reliable measure available to allow comparisons across samples and settings. This has resulted in an abundance of findings which cannot be directly compared or synthesised. The FIT-Choice instrument offers the opportunity to examine motivations across settings. The various studies in this book suggest that people who choose teaching as a career are motivated by a complex interaction of factors embedded within communities and cultural expectations, but seem generally to embrace a desire to undertake meaningful work that makes for a better society. Unlike some careers, where rewards are in the form of salary and status, by and large these factors are not strong drivers for people who want to become teachers. They want to work with children and adolescents, and believe they have the ability to teach.Table of Contents1. Why teach? How teachers' motivations matter around the world Helen M. G. Watt, Paul W. Richardson and Kari Smith; 2. Career motivations of student teachers in the Republic of Ireland: continuity and change during educational reform and 'boom to bust' economic times Manuela Heinz, Elaine Keane and Conor Foley; 3. Why teach? Antecedents and consequences in Spain Gloria Gratacós, Ernesto López-Gómez, Guiomar Nocito and Santiago Sastre; 4. Factors motivating students to become secondary school teachers: evidence from Norway Christian Brandmo and Katrine Nesje; 5. The motivational basis of classroom management practices and beliefs of Swiss vocational teachers Jean-Louis Berger, Céline Girardet, Cynthia Vaudroz and Carmela Aprea; 6. Motivations that affect professional knowledge in Germany and Austria Johannes König and Martin Rothland; 7. Motivations and perceptions about teaching during the first year of teacher education in Estonia Merle Taimalu, Piret Luik and Karin Täht; 8. How personality dimensions and motivation to teach shape the learning achievement goals of Croatian future teachers Iris Marušić, Ivana Jugović and Tea Pavin Ivanec; 9. Exploring the relationships between prospective Turkish teachers' hopes, motivations and professional plans Altay Eren and Amanda Yeşilbursa; 10. Motivations and aspirations of teacher education students in Indonesia Anne Suryani; 11. Teacher motivation and professional commitment in the United States: the role of motivations for teaching, teacher self-efficacy and sense of professional responsibility Fani Lauermann, Stuart A. Karabenick, Robert Carpenter and Colleen Kuusinen; 12. Divided by discipline? Contrasting motivations, perceptions, and background characteristics of beginning Australian English and Mathematics teachers Helen M. G. Watt, Paul W. Richardson and Zoe A. Morris; 13. Why choose teaching and does it matter? Ruth Butler.
£112.10
Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of Applied Psychological Ethics
Book SynopsisThe Cambridge Handbook of Applied Psychological Ethics is a valuable resource for psychologists and graduate students hoping to further develop their ethical decision making beyond more introductory ethics texts. The book offers real-world ethical vignettes and considerations. Chapters cover a wide range of practice settings, populations, and topics, and are written by scholars in these settings. Chapters focus on the application of ethics to the ethical dilemmas in which mental health and other psychology professionals sometimes find themselves. Each chapter introduces a setting and gives readers a brief understanding of some of the potential ethical issues at hand, before delving deeper into the multiple ethical issues that must be addressed and the ethical principles and standards involved. No other book on the market captures the breadth of ethical issues found in daily practice and focuses entirely on applied ethics in psychology.Table of ContentsPart I. Ethical Issues in Specific Settings and Challenging Populations: 1. Ethical considerations for working with military service personnel; 2. Ethical issues in addressing mental health concerns in schools; 3. Ethical issues in providing mental health services to college students; 4. Ethical issues when working in hospital settings; 5. Ethics in a rural context; 6. Ethics and private practice; 7. Ethics on the edge: working with clients who are persistently suicidal; 8. Applied addiction ethics; 9. Ethics and clients who have experienced sexual trauma and intimate partner violence; 10. Ethical issues in the treatment of eating disorders; 11. Ethical considerations in group psychotherapy; 12. Ethical issues in couple and family therapy; Part II. Ethical Issues in Working with Diverse Populations: 13. Ethical issues in working with older adults; 14. Ethical issues in working with individuals with disability; 15. Ethical issues when working with people of color; 16. Aging: ethical issues in working with diverse populations; 17. Applied research in diverse communities: ethical issues and considerations; 18. Ethical issues and challenges working with religious individuals and organizations: providing culturally competent professional mental health services; 19. Ethical issues associated with mental health interventions for immigrants and refugees; 20. Ethical issues in psychotherapy with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender clients: a cognitive developmental model of ethical competence; Part III. Legal, Research, and Organizational Issues: 21. Major legal cases that have influenced mental health ethics; 22. Ethical considerations in forensic evaluations in family court; 23. Ethical issues in online research; 24. Ethical issues in international research; 25. Clinical supervision for multicultural and professional competence; 26. Disciplinary supervision: ethical challenges for supervisors; 27. Ethical issues in psychological consultation; Part IV. Emerging Ethical Issues in Professional Practice and Next Steps: 28. Genetic testing and ethical considerations: cases involving adolescents and young adults and cancer; 29. Ethical considerations for behavioral health professionals in primary care settings; 30. Therapy with children and adolescents in an era of social media and instant electronic communication; 31. Ethics and ethical decision making in coaching: four case scenarios; 32. Ethical issues in prevention; 33. Fostering ethical mental health practice across diverse settings and populations: concluding thoughts.
£173.85
Cambridge University Press Values in Psychological Science
Book SynopsisIn this book, wide-ranging sources are utilized to seek alternatives to the science-value dichotomy and to move beyond unhelpful impasses between qualitative and quantitative methods. It urges new directions of impact for psychology through intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration in order to confront unprecedented global challenges, generate questions and articulate new possibilities for a sustainable future for humanity. The analysis places the researcher as the principal instrument of any science - an affordance and an ongoing form of demand. Foregrounding ''the personal'' also emphasizes continuity across arts and sciences; the interfaces of which contain the full range of resources for innovative thinking. The enduring relevance of observation, imaginative sense-making, and perspective-taking to psychology are explored. In emphasizing that ''the person'' and ''the personal'' reflect interconnected systems of various levels, the book calls for an appreciation and cultivation of tTrade Review'This book develops a holistic picture of the scientific project that acknowledges the role of imagination, perspective-taking, and values alongside of observation and reason. Addressing epistemological rifts in psychological science, it advances our understanding of both knowledge and moral responsibility within research. I recommend this book to every social scientist.' Heidi M. Levitt, University of Massachusetts, Boston and President of the Society for Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology'Lisa Osbeck's scholarly and deep meditation on the relationship between the activities of the scientist and the artist is in the service of creating an artful scientific psychology. From consideration of the fine points of shared epistemologies to an exploration of the similarities between the worldviews of Henry and William James, she shows us how attention to observation, imaginative sense-making and perspective-taking are central to advances in knowledge and understanding. This book is both profoundly humanistic and rigorously steeped in the philosophy and practice of science. It shows how, within psychology, we can draw from both arts and sciences in order to better understand people. I learned a great deal from reading this book and came away inspired.' Ruthellen Josselson, Editor of Qualitative Psychology'In this elegantly written book, Lisa Osbeck offers penetrating, eye-opening insight into the epistemic implications of the commonality that unites the sciences, arts, and humanities, in all their disparate instantiations: the acting person on whose rational faculties they all depend. Osbeck explains how the uniqueness of every investigator, when properly appreciated, does not obviate psychological science but rather participates in advancing a coherent, progressive discipline. Her vision stands to breathe new life into psychology, not least by explicating the kinds of cross-disciplinary, boundary-expanding, scientifically imaginative decisions essential to the 'generative thinking and collaborative problem solving' that psychological scientists, theorists, and philosophers rightly value. I recommend this book to anyone seeking a fresh and refreshing understanding of psychological science, one that places old epistemic divides (e.g., human science vs. natural science, arts/humanities vs. sciences, facts vs. values) in a new light - and reveals psychology's hidden and/or forgotten potential in the process.' Barbara S. Held, Barry N. Wish Professor of Psychology and Social Studies Emerita, Bowdoin College, Maine'Lisa Osbeck's core message is simple and profound - we must never forget that psychological science is undertaken by people. By focusing on the psychological scientist as a person acting within the practices, contexts, and traditions that constitute science, Osbeck demonstrates convincingly how psychology is necessarily steeped in the values, engaged attentiveness, imaginative sensibilities, and multiple perspectives of psychological scientists. By revealing the personhood of psychologists as an essential source and object of psychological science, Professor Osbeck opens a productive space for an interdisciplinary study of psychology, its personal and communal origins, and its consequences for individuals and societies.' Jack Martin, Burnaby Mountain Professor of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia'Psychology has long needed to discuss and evaluate the epistemological underpinnings of its various methodologies. This book provides the background to help it do so in highly constructive ways. Complex ideas about the processes of observing and knowing are explained and evaluated with clarity while the reader is prompted to think and rethink about the often tacit and thereby misleading assumptions that control how we understand the mind and behavior. The clear explanations herein comprise a treasure-chest of information. It is an immediate classic.' Douglas K. Candland, Homer P. Rainey Professor of Psychology and Animal Behavior Emeritus, Bucknell University, Pennsylvania'In this monumental work, Lisa Osbeck's incisive historical and philosophical analysis establishes beyond question that the practice of good science and sciences that contribute to the common good are logically and pragmatically one and the same. In so doing, Osbeck has provided the current generation of social and environmental scientists, neuroscientists, psychologists, journalists, writers, artists, and social policy analysts a collaborative model for attacking the pressing problems of our times, rather than each other. It is a book of breath-taking scope, showing how passionate observation, disciplined perspective-taking, and imaginative sense or meaning making are the basis for all human understanding and problem solving. This is a book for the ages.' Ronald B. Miller, Director of Master's Program in Clinical Psychology, Saint Michael's College, Vermont'Osbeck's effort to highlight the researcher as person is long overdue. In framing research as a human endeavor - one that inevitably incorporates human strengths and foibles - she humanizes the process while remaining appreciative of the research enterprise and the benefits people reap from it.' Jonathan D. Raskin, State University of New York, New PaltzTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Science, values, and persons; 2. Observing; 3. Imaginative sense-making; 4. Perspective-taking; Conclusion.
£63.65
Cambridge University Press Preventing War and Promoting Peace
Book SynopsisThis book emphasizes the underlying preventable causes of war, particularly militarism, and focuses on the methods health professionals can use to prevent war. It provides a broad perspective of war and health, with an emphasis on actively engaging to prevent the underlying, politically-charged causes of war.Trade Review'The consequences of war are horrific and extend to civilian and military populations. There is little question that politics, power, and money are all important determinants of war and its consequences. This book peels a complex onion clearly and instructively. In so doing it presents an agenda for public health scholarship and intervention and makes a compelling case for the ineluctable role of public health in the prevention of war and the promotion of peace.' Sandro Galea, Robert A. Knox Professor and Dean, Boston University School of Public Health'This is a book that needs to be read, particularly, now that the sounds of war are appearing again in the chambers of power. It's important to inform the public about the dangers of war and health professionals have a major responsibility in this task.' Vicente Navarro, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Chief Editor of the International Journal of Health Services'This pathbreaking book provides an enlightening and inspiring analysis of the connections among war, empire, and health. Especially during this historical period of what has been called 'permanent war', as resistance to war as a tool of the failing capitalist economic system is growing around the world, the contributions in this book become essential reading in understanding our current situation and struggling to change it.' Howard Waitzkin, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of New Mexico, and Director, Civilian Medical Resources Network'… this is an excellent read … The book is rich with information … It should be useful for courses, as well as for the non-specialist, casual reader. … It would be a great step forward if the concepts in this book could be embedded in public health schools.' Neil Arya, Medicine, Conflict and Survival'… a valuable new book …' David Swanson, Let's Try Democracy (www.davidswanson.org)Table of ContentsList of figures; List of tables; Contributors; Foreword Barry S. Levy and Victor W. Sidel; Preface Shelley K. White; Acknowledgements; Introduction: intersections of militarism, imperialism and corporate power as context for the prevention of war and promotion of peace William H. Wiist; Part I. The Health Effects of War and Weapons of War: 1. The effects of war on combatants, veterans and their families Evan Kanter; 2. Health effects of war on civilians Kaveh Khoshnood, Bandy X. Lee, and Chanel Marin; 3. The consequences of war on the natural environment Michael J. Lawrence, Aaron J. Zolderdo and Steven J. Cooke; 4. Weapons of war and mass destruction Curtis Holland, Marjorie Cohn, Ira Helfand and Jean Grassman; Part II. Social Determinants of War: 5. The normalization of militarism and propensity for war John Lindsay-Poland; 6. Structural violence and war: global inequalities, resources and climate change Patrick T. Hiller; 7. Under what conditions does ethnic conflict result in armed violence? Clark McCauley and Joseph G. Bock; 8. The war profiteers: defense contractors driving the permanent war economy Miriam Pemberton; 9. News as entertainment: the ultimate war propaganda machine, or opportunity to promote peace? Annabel McGoldrick; 10. The quiet military buyout of academia Kathy Barker; Part III. Preventing War and Promoting Peace: 11. Use of complex systems modelling to strengthen public health's role in preventing war William H. Wiist; 12. The ethics of war and peace in the contemporary era Andrew Flescher; 13. The role of international law in preventing war and promoting peace Stuart Casey-Maslen; 14. Lessons from a historical view of health organizations' activism for the prevention of war Casey Hurrell; 15. A gluttonous military budget leaves our social welfare in poor health Jonathan White; 16. Pacifism and conscientious objection: war resistance in the United States Geraldine Gorman; 17. Countering military recruitment in high schools Amy Hagopian and Kathy Barker; 18. Civil disobedience and direct action in the prevention of war Kurt Schock; 19. Advocacy skills for the primary prevention of war Regina A. Galer-Unti; Part IV. Teaching and Research in Public Health toward the Prevention of War: 20. Teaching and learning methods for engaging health professionals in the prevention of war Shelley K. White; 21. Conducting health research toward preventing war and promoting peace William H. Wiist; Appendices: 1. Public health competencies for the prevention of war; 2. War, militarism and health: toward primary prevention: a syllabus outline Shelley K. White; 3. Additional resources; Index.
£99.00
Cambridge University Press Spatial Biases in Perception and Cognition
Book SynopsisOur experience of the world is influenced by numerous spatial biases, most of which influence us without our being aware of them. These biases are related to illusions and asymmetries in our perception of space, relationships between space and other qualities, dynamics of moving objects, dynamics of scene configuration, and dynamics related to perception and action. Consideration of these biases provides insight into how we perceive, remember, and navigate space, as well as how we interact with objects and people in space. This volume introduces and reviews numerous spatial biases, and provides descriptions and examples of each bias. The contributors discuss historical and current theories for many biases, and for some biases, provide new explanatory theories. Providing a ''one-stop shop'' for information on such a key aspect of our experience in the world, this volume will interest anyone curious about our understanding of space.Trade Review'Beyond the presentation of new theories and models, the book shows impressive depth and breadth. … Rare is the opportunity to read such an impressive compilation that proves both descriptive and prescriptive, provides novel and compelling theories and models to account for a range of biases, and successfully moves between relatively basic and applied research and application. For these reasons, I strongly recommend this book for students and scientists seeking a comprehensive and well-unified discussion of spatial biases in perception and cognition.' Tad T. Brunye, Perception'For specialists in this field, this book should be a valuable resource …' K. S. Milar, Choice'Spatial Biases in Perception and Cognition is a collection of reviews from a wide array of contributors about a very broad range of topics … This book is well suited for senior undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology or cognitive science, or for students of all ages interested in spatial relations and spatial abilities.' Austen Smith, PerceptionTable of ContentsPart I. Anisotropies and Illusions: 1. Perceptual biases in elementary geometry Michael Morgan; 2. Perceptual anisotropies in visual space J. Antonio Aznar-Casanova; 3. Situated influences on spatial-numerical associations Krzysztof Cipora, Katarzyna Patro and Hans-Christoph Nürk; 4. S-R compatibility with physical and representational locations: the Simon, SMARC, and STEARC effects Carlo Umiltà, Mario Bonato and Elena Rusconi; 5. Unraveling the paradox of spatial pitch Ophelia Deroy, Irune Fernandez-Preito, Jordi Navarra and Charles Spence; 6. Representational biases in space and language Alexander Kranjec; Part II. Dynamics of Objects: 7. Mislocalizations at the onset position of moving stimuli Jochen Müsseler and Dirk Kerzel; 8. Influences on representational momentum Timothy L. Hubbard; 9. The flash-lag effect Timothy L. Hubbard; 10. Perceptual and motor biases in reference to gravity Myrka Zago; 11. Auditory biases in visual motion perception Wataru Teramoto, Souta Hidaka and Yoichi Sugita; 12. Adaptive biases in visual and auditory looming perception John G. Neuhoff; Part III. Dynamics in Scenes: 13. Expanding space: does imagination affect boundary extension for visual scenes? Helene Intraub; 14. Spatial contraries and mirrors Ivana Bianchi and Ugo Savardi; 15. Aesthetics and preferences in scene and spatial composition Timothy L. Hubbard; 16. Spatial biases in thought and judgment: reference theory Barbara Tversky; 17. Categorical influences on spatial bias Nora Newcombe; Part IV. Perception and Action: 18. Spatial bias after brain damage: the case of visual neglect Pom Charras, Juan Lupianez and Paolo Bartolomeo; 19. Natural regularities and coupled predictive perceptual and cognitive biases: why we evolved to systematically experience spatial illusions Michael McBeath; 20. Two 'inhibitions of return' bias orienting differently Raymond M. Klein and Ralph S. Redden; 21. Spatial biases from action Jessica K. Witt; 22. Spatial biases in navigation and wayfinding Jan M. Wiener and Tobias Meilinger; 23. Grounding social cognition in space Caterina Suitner and Thomas W. Schubert; 24. Forms of bias in cognitive science: moving beyond perception, action, and cognition J. Scott Jordan, Vincent Cialdella, Dan S. Schloesser and Jiuyang Bai.
£999.99
Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of Cyber Behavior 2 Volume Hardback Set
£285.00
Cambridge University Press The Psychology of Innovation in Organizations
Book SynopsisIn today''s highly competitive market, organizations increasingly need to innovate in order to survive. Drawing on a wealth of psychological research in the field of creativity, David H. Cropley and Arthur J. Cropley illustrate practical methods for conceptualizing and managing organizational innovation. They present a dynamic model of the interactions between four key components of creativity - product, person, process, and press - which function as building blocks of innovation. This volume sheds new light on the nature of innovative products and the processes that generate them, the psychological characteristics of innovative people, and the environments that facilitate innovation. It also fills a significant gap in the current literature by addressing the paradoxical quality of organizational innovation, which may be both helped and hindered by the same factors. The authors demonstrate that with proper measurement and management, organizations can effectively encourage individuals to produce and take advantage of novel ideas.Trade Review'While the first part of this carefully researched and well-written book focuses on the basic building blocks of innovation, the second part shows in detailed yet practical terms how to measure aspects of your organization to marshal them for innovation. Logical and useful, this work provides resources for managers and educators alike. Great discussion of the paradoxes of innovation and good reviews of assessment measures set the stage for the introduction of the authors' comprehensive innovation assessment measure, the IPAI. Using a systems approach, these accomplished authors overcome the failures of previous methods by addressing each aspect in context, not as a static, isolated element of the process. Bravo!' Susan P. Besemer, PhD'[This book] provides a great review of the current research and theoretical developments in the field of creativity and innovation. It effectively integrates work from psychology and management as well as design and entrepreneurship. One important feature of the book, which distinguishes it from others, is that the authors discuss not only the various factors that can influence creativity, but also what tools can be used to measure these factors. Cropley and Cropley, however, go beyond just a summary of previous work. This makes this book not only an effective textbook for a class on creativity and innovation, but also a great book for researchers of creativity. They suggest that to understand creativity, we must adopt a system view that integrates all these components. While the system approach itself is not novel, the integration suggested by Cropley and Cropley is.' Roni Reiter-Palmon, PhD, University of Nebraska, Omaha'This engaging, incisive book first covers the basics of what any leader, consultant, or researcher needs to know about innovation and then offers specific and practical ways for implementing and nourishing it. This is required reading for anyone who wants to build or maintain the creativity within their organization.' James C. Kaufman, Neag School of Education, University of ConnecticutTable of Contents1. Understanding innovation: a reorientation; Part I. Basic Concepts: 2. Products: what does innovation lead to?; 3. Process: how are innovative ideas formed?; 4. Person: the personal resources that support innovation; 5. Press: where the innovation happens?; Part II. Managing Innovation: 6. Paradox: the contradictions of innovation; 7. Measuring the building blocks of innovation; 8. Innovation and organizational performance; 9. Managing the paradoxes of innovation; 10. General conclusions.
£31.34
Cambridge University Press Global Perspectives on Teacher Motivation
Book SynopsisMany studies of teacher motivation have been conducted in different contexts over time. However, until fairly recently there has not been a reliable measure available to allow comparisons across samples and settings. This has resulted in an abundance of findings which cannot be directly compared or synthesised. The FIT-Choice instrument offers the opportunity to examine motivations across settings. The various studies in this book suggest that people who choose teaching as a career are motivated by a complex interaction of factors embedded within communities and cultural expectations, but seem generally to embrace a desire to undertake meaningful work that makes for a better society. Unlike some careers, where rewards are in the form of salary and status, by and large these factors are not strong drivers for people who want to become teachers. They want to work with children and adolescents, and believe they have the ability to teach.Table of Contents1. Why teach? How teachers' motivations matter around the world Helen M. G. Watt, Paul W. Richardson and Kari Smith; 2. Career motivations of student teachers in the Republic of Ireland: continuity and change during educational reform and 'boom to bust' economic times Manuela Heinz, Elaine Keane and Conor Foley; 3. Why teach? Antecedents and consequences in Spain Gloria Gratacós, Ernesto López-Gómez, Guiomar Nocito and Santiago Sastre; 4. Factors motivating students to become secondary school teachers: evidence from Norway Christian Brandmo and Katrine Nesje; 5. The motivational basis of classroom management practices and beliefs of Swiss vocational teachers Jean-Louis Berger, Céline Girardet, Cynthia Vaudroz and Carmela Aprea; 6. Motivations that affect professional knowledge in Germany and Austria Johannes König and Martin Rothland; 7. Motivations and perceptions about teaching during the first year of teacher education in Estonia Merle Taimalu, Piret Luik and Karin Täht; 8. How personality dimensions and motivation to teach shape the learning achievement goals of Croatian future teachers Iris Marušić, Ivana Jugović and Tea Pavin Ivanec; 9. Exploring the relationships between prospective Turkish teachers' hopes, motivations and professional plans Altay Eren and Amanda Yeşilbursa; 10. Motivations and aspirations of teacher education students in Indonesia Anne Suryani; 11. Teacher motivation and professional commitment in the United States: the role of motivations for teaching, teacher self-efficacy and sense of professional responsibility Fani Lauermann, Stuart A. Karabenick, Robert Carpenter and Colleen Kuusinen; 12. Divided by discipline? Contrasting motivations, perceptions, and background characteristics of beginning Australian English and Mathematics teachers Helen M. G. Watt, Paul W. Richardson and Zoe A. Morris; 13. Why choose teaching and does it matter? Ruth Butler.
£37.04
Cambridge University Press A History of Modern Psychology
Book SynopsisA History of Modern Psychology provides students with an engaging, comprehensive, and global history of psychological science, from the birth of the field to the present. It examines the attempts to establish psychology as a science in several countries and epochs. The text expertly draws on a vast knowledge of the field in the United States, England, Germany, France, Russia, and Scandinavia, as well as on author Per Saugstad''s keen study of neighboring sciences, including physiology, evolutionary biology, psychiatry, and neurology. Offering a unique global perspective on the development of psychology as an empirical science, this text is an ideal introduction to the field for students and other readers interested in the history of modern psychology.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. The scientific and intellectual environment of the mid-1800s; 3. The early physiological study of perception; 4. Expansion of German experimental psychology; 5. Phenomenology and Gestalt psychology; 6. Early British psychology; 7. British comparative psychology; 8. Russian reflexology; 9. The study of clinical psychology and unusual mental states in France; 10. Psychodynamic psychology; 11. Early American psychology (1890–1920); 12. Behaviorism; 13. Neobehaviorism; 14. Social psychology; 15. The psychology of personality in the United States; 16. The study of cognition in Europe and the United States, 1920–60; 17. Physiological psychology; 18. Revolt against traditions; 19. Important trends in the psychology of the 21st century.
£43.69
Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of the Global WorkFamily Interface
Book SynopsisThe Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work-Family Interface is a response to growing interest in understanding how people manage their work and family lives across the globe. Given global and regional differences in cultural values, economies, and policies and practices, research on work-family management is not always easily transportable to different contexts. Researchers have begun to acknowledge this, conducting research in various national settings, but the literature lacks a comprehensive source that aims to synthesize the state of knowledge, theoretical progression, and identification of the most compelling future research ideas within field. The Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work-Family Interface aims to fill this gap by providing a single source where readers can find not only information about the general state of global work-family research, but also comprehensive reviews of region-specific research. It will be of value to researchers, graduate students, and practitioners Table of ContentsPart I. Overview: 1. Introduction; 2. A comprehensive review and synthesis of the cross-cultural work-family literature; 3. GLOBE's cultural dimensions: implications for global work-family research; Part II. Assessing Cultural and Structural Differences: 4. Schwartz cultural values: implications for global work-family research; 5. Relationships between social policy, economic characteristics, and the work-family interface; 6. The impact of leave policies on employment, fertility, gender equality, and health; 7. Review of methods used in global work and family research; Part III. Methodological Considerations: 8. Meta-analysis as a tool to synthesize global work-family research findings; 9. Conducting qualitative work-family research across cultures; 10. Leveraging archival data in global work-family research: the case of time use data; 11. Best practices in scale translation and establishing measurement equivalence; 12. Getting the global band together: best practices in organizing and managing international research teams; 13. A review of work-family research in Western and Southern Europe; Part IV. Review of Research in Regions across the Globe: 14. A review of work-family research in Central and Eastern Europe; 15. A review of work-family research in Nordic regions; 16. A review of work-family research in Latin America; 17. A review of work-family research in Africa; 18. A review of work-family research in the Middle East; 19. A review of work-family research in South East Asia; 20. A review of work-family research in Confucian Asia; 21. A review of work-family research in Australia and New Zealand; 22. A cultures within culture perspective on work and family among United States employees; Part V. Cultures within Cultures: 23. Cultures within cultures in Israel: Jewish and Arab cultures and the work-family interface; 24. Modernity meets tradition: managing the work-family interface in South Africa; 25. Work and family among immigrants; 26. Expatriation and the work-family interface; 27. The work-family interface and careers in the global workplace: insights from cross-national research; Part VI. Organizational Perspectives: 28. Managing work and family issues in a multinational firm: organizational case study; 29. Workplace flexibility: strategies to help organizations navigate global expansion; 30. Organizational culture in the context of national culture; 31. Family supportive supervision around the globe; 32. Gender, gender norms, and national culture: global work-family at multiple levels of analysis; Part VII. Family Perspectives: 33. Fatherhood, work, and family across the globe: a review and research agenda; 34. Crossover, culture, and dual-earner couples; 35. Cultural considerations in the division of labor; 36. Affective processes in the work-family interface: global considerations; 37. Implications of work-family connections for children's well-being across the globe; 38. Segmentation/integration of work and non/work domains: global considerations; Part VIII. Individual Perspectives: 39. The meanings of work-life balance: a cultural perspective; 40. A cross-national view of personal responsibility for work-life balance; Part IX. Conclusion: 41. Charting a path forward; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Race Gender Sexuality and the Politics of the American Judiciary
Book SynopsisThe judicial system in a liberal democracy is deemed to be an independent branch of government with judges free from political agendas or societal pressures. In reality, judges are often influenced by their economic and social backgrounds, gender, race, religion, and sexuality. This volume explores the representation of different identities in the judiciary in the United States. The contributors investigate the pipeline, ambition, institutional inclusion, retention, and representation of groups previously excluded from federal, state, and local judiciaries. This study demonstrates how diversity on the bench improves the quality of justice, bolsters confidence in the legitimacy of the courts, and provides a vital voice in decision-making power for formerly disenfranchised populations.Trade Review'This impressive volume advances scholarship on diversity in political institutions in novel and important ways. It is a must-read for judicial scholars and anyone interested in understanding how diversifying institutions affects the ways that institutions work and how they are perceived.' Valeria Sinclair-Chapman, Purdue University, Indiana'This volume makes a unique, timely, and important contribution to the discussion of identity politics and the US Judiciary. There are significant ramifications if our increasingly diverse population is not better reflected on the courts.' Christina Bejarano, University of KansasTable of Contents1. Qualification, selection, and retirement characteristics of women, minorities, and minority women state Supreme Court judges Nancy Bays Arrington; 2. Latinas and the Texas judiciary: the intersection of race, gender, and judiciary Sharon A. Navarro; 3. Structural and partisan influences on the ascension of women of color to state appellate courts Barbara L. Graham and Adriano Udani; 4. LGBT judges in the US Donald Haider-Markel and Patrick Gauding; 5. Race, gender, and the battle to seat Constance Baker Motley, the first black woman appoint to the federal bench Taneisha Nicole Means; 6. Diversity abound: will federal judicial appointees mirror a changing citizenry? Shenita Brazelton and LaTasha Chaffin; 7. Marked for excellence: race, gender, and the treatment of Supreme Court-worthy nominees to the US courts of appeals Lisa M. Holmes; 8. Navigating rising to the top: Justice Sotomayor Samantha L. Hernandez.
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Cambridge University Press Substance Use Disorders
Book SynopsisThis textbook surveys the current knowledge on substance use disorders (SUD), summarizing scientific evidence from numerous fields. It uses a biopsychosocial framework to integrate the many factors that contribute to addictions, from genetic predispositions, neurological responses caused by drugs, co-occurring psychiatric disorders, personality traits, and developmental conditions to cultural influences. Real-life vignettes and first-person accounts build understanding of the lived experience of addiction. The currently accepted practices for diagnosis and treatment are presented, including the role of 12-step programmes and other mutual-assistance groups. The text also investigates the research methods that form the foundation of evidence-based knowledge. The main body text is augmented by study guideposts such as learning objectives, review exercises, highlighted key terms, and chapter summaries, which enable more efficient comprehension and retention of the book''s material.Trade Review'This text presents a concise and comprehensive view of the biological and psychological contributors to the susceptibility, initiation, and maintenance of substance use disorders. The clearly defined learning objectives and review exercises, in every chapter, make this book a great teaching tool for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses focused on drug use.' Jermaine Jones, Associate Professor of Clinical Neurobiology in Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center'This is an accessible and well-informed text. It describes the biopsychosocial model and outlines the difficulties of research, problematic drug use, and treatment. The textbook presents informed discussions of both sides of every argument for all the key issues in substance use disorders. Readers will finish the book with genuine expertise.' Mitch Earleywine, Professor of Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York'This important, comprehensive book provides a modern and holistic view of ongoing public health challenges regarding substance use disorders. Biological, psychological, psychosocial, and structural factors shape substance use disorders. If we want to initiate change, we must address these domains.' Perry N. Halkitis, Dean and Professor of Biostatistics and Urban-Global Public Health, Rutgers School of Public Health'Perry Duncan supplies a well-structured and comprehensive introduction to substance use disorder that provides a valuable grounding for students in the field. It contains vignettes that help illustrate each topic, and questions for students to answer that help structure their thinking.' Robert West, Professor of Health Psychology, University College LondonTable of ContentsList of figures; List of tables; List of boxes; Preface; Acknowledgements; Organization of the book; Part I. Identifying the Causes and Consequences of Disordered Substance Use; 1.The biopsychosocial perspective and research methods for investigation of substance use disorders; 2. Diagnosis of substance use disorders; 3. The disease concept; Part II. The Neuroscience of Substance Use Disorders; 4. Psychopharmacology: drug effects on brain function; 5. Brain function and substance use disorders; Part III. Biopsychosocial Risk Factors; 6. Genetic influence on substance use disorders; 7. Behavioral, cognitive and social factors promoting SUD; 8. Psychiatric disorders, personality and developmental factors; Part IV. Use Disorders with Specific Drugs; 9. Alcohol: a dangerous drug; 10. Alcohol use disorders; 11. Tobacco use and nicotine addiction; 12. Cannabis use disorders; 13. Use disorders of cocaine and methamphetamine; 14. Opioid use disorders; 15. Tranquilizers and sedative use disorders; Part V. Treatment of Substance Use Disorders; 16. Treatment of substance use disorders; References; Index
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Cambridge University Press Wisdom
Book SynopsisThe world is simultaneously facing many crises that humanity is failing to solve. Yet, at the same time, humans are smarter (with IQs on average thirty points higher than a century ago) and more knowledgeable (with the world''s knowledge base at our fingertips), and scientific advances are accelerating. However, intelligence and knowledge are not enough: wisdom harnesses these strengths to serve the common good. Education is focused on acquiring knowledge, but schools would do better also to teach and test for the development of wisdom. To a lot of people, wisdom is an abstraction, but there is a growing body of scientific research into what wisdom is and how it works. This introduction sets out why wisdom is so important. Drawing on insights from psychology, philosophy, science, and common sense, this book provides a complete account of wisdom and how we can develop it throughout our lives.Trade Review'Two world leaders in the science of wisdom have teamed up to write the first broad survey of the field, considering what wisdom means in this growing field, why it matters, how it can be measured, how it develops, and how it can be cultivated in ourselves and in society. Written in an easy and engaging style, this book has something to offer everyone, from those newly interested in wisdom to seasoned researchers exploring this topic for themselves.' Michel Ferrari, Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology and Education, University of Toronto, Canada'Robert J. Sternberg and Judith Glück are pioneers in wisdom research. Their new book is full of deep insights needed in the polarized and uncertain world of today. Instead of viewing wisdom as an unattainable ideal bestowed on selected few, these authors show that most of us can cultivate wise thinking in our daily lives.' Igor Grossmann, Director of the Wisdom and Culture Laboratory and Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Waterloo, Canada'We urgently need a wiser world. I hope this book helps bring it about.' Nicholas Maxwell, Emeritus Reader in Philosophy of Science, University College London, UK'You can't get much better than Robert J. Sternberg and Judith Glück to introduce people to the psychological concept of wisdom. They are among the pioneers who have transferred this ancient concept from the realm of philosophy to the science of psychology. Their conversational style will entice many readers to an understanding of the considerable erudition they have to offer.' Bernard McKenna, Emeritus Associate Professor of Business Communication, University of Queensland, Australia'This book explains how psychological science contributes to our understanding of wisdom. We have come far and it is time to apply what we have learnt to mastering the big challenges of the twenty-first century. Robert J. Sternberg, a pioneer of psychological wisdom research, and Judith Glück, one of the stars of wisdom research today, combine forces to respond to this need.' Ursula M. Staudinger, Rector, Dresden University of Technology, Germany'Wizards in their own right, when Robert J. Sternberg and Judith Glück join forces, magic happens! In this book, they provide a highly relatable, deeply insightful, and characteristically playful introduction to the psychological science of wisdom that might just make you a little wiser.' Nic M. Weststrate, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Learning, University of Illinois-Chicago, USATable of Contents1. What is wisdom?; 2. Why is wisdom important and why doesn't society always see it that way?; 3. How has wisdom been studied in psychology?; 4. How is wisdom measured?; 5. How does wisdom develop?; 6. How do we cultivate wisdom?; 7. How is wisdom related to other psychological characteristics?; 8. Am I wise?; Epilogue; Index.
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McGraw-Hill Education ISE Fundamentals of Psychology Perspectives and
Book SynopsisFeist and Rosenberg''s text is a brief introduction to psychology designed to move students beyond what may seem obvious to them and have them reevaluate the thoughts and beliefs they bring to the course. The accessible approach to science helps students challenge their assumptions, understand research, and recognize that in Psychology, no one perspective tells the whole story. Table of Contents1 Introduction to Psychology2 Conducting Research in Psychology3 The Biology of Behavior4 Sensing and Perceiving Our World5 Human Development6 Consciousness7 Memory8 Learning 9 Language, Thought, and Intelligence10 Motivation and Emotion11 Stress and Health12 Personality: The Uniqueness of the Individual13 Social Behavior14 Psychological Disorders15 Treatment of Psychological Disorders
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McGraw-Hill Education Methods in Behavioral Research 2026 Release ISE
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McGraw-Hill Education NolenHoeksemas Introduction to Psychopathology
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McGraw-Hill Education Ltd Psychological Testing And Assessment 2025 Release
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McGraw-Hill Education The Science of Psychology An Appreciative View 2026 Release ISE
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McGraw-Hill Education Psychology of Success ISE
Book SynopsisPsychology of Success is designed to make defining and actualizing individual success easier. It provides a clearer path as to: How to view the mind as an internal software programcontaining attitudes, beliefs, and habits that can be overwritten to produce desired results. How to treat the brain and central nervous system as a physiological mission control center consisting of pre-programmed genetic data, as well as data based on past and present life experiences that prevent or propel us toward completing our aspirations. Provide real-life, useful daily examples and action steps on how to become more effective with interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, increase focus on primary priorities, have a healthier, more optimistic view of the future, and how to handle setbacks, challenges, and difficult situations with resiliency and emotional intelligence. Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Psychology and Success Chapter 2: Self-Awareness Chapter 3: Goals and Obstacles Chapter 4: Self-EsteemChapter 5: Positive Thinking Chapter 6: Self-Discipline Chapter 7: Self-Motivation Chapter 8: Managing Your Resources Chapter 9: Communication and Relationships Glossary Key Points Further Reading Index
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McGraw-Hill Education Ltd Research Design Methods A Process Approach 2025
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OM Book Service LifeSpan Development 2026 Release ISE
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McGraw-Hill Education Essentials of Understanding Psychology 2024
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McGraw-Hill Education Ltd A Topical Approach To Lifespan Development 2025
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McGraw-Hill Education Ltd Psychological Disorders Clinical Perspectives
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McGraw-Hill Education UNDERSTANDING HUMAN SEXUALITY 2026 Release ISE
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McGraw-Hill Education Methods in Behavioral Research ISE
Book SynopsisMethods in Behavioral Research drives home foundational concepts and supports students' mastery of the essential elements of behavioral research with a straightforward and accessible presentation. Fascinating and relatable researchfrom canonical studies to recent scholarship on Instagram usage and the impacts of Covid-19engage students in exploring the methodology of research. Focused organization combined with clear and direct writing remains a hallmark of Methods in Behavioral Research: chapters follow the arc of a research investigation, from planning through conducting and presenting. The text provides a strong foundation for students both as future researchers themselves, and as critical consumers of global research studies and claims. The 15th edition, which aligns with APA 7e, foregrounds important questions of diversity, equity, and inclusion in past and future research and its assumed universal applicability.New FeaturesA deep, integTable of ContentsTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout the Authors1. Scientific Understanding of Behavior2. Where to Start3. Ethics in Behavioral Research4. Fundamental Research Issues5. Measurement Concepts6. Observational Methods7. Asking People About Themselves:Survey Research8. Experimental Design9. Conducting Experiments10. Complex Experimental Designs11. Single-Case, Quasi-Experimental,and Developmental Research12. Understanding Research Results:Description and Correlation13. Understanding Research Results:Statistical Inference14. GeneralizationAppendixA: Reporting ResearchB: Statistical Tests
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McGraw-Hill Education Educational Psychology 2026 Release ISE
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McGraw-Hill Education Applied Sport Psychology Personal Growth to Peak Performance 2026 Release ISE
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McGraw Hill LLC Experience Human Development
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McGraw-Hill Education Psychology Perspectives and Connections 2024
Book SynopsisPsychology: Perspectives and Connections is a comprehensive introduction to psychology designed to guide students to move beyond what may seem obvious and reevaluate the their thoughts and beliefs. In every chapter the text emphasizes four key goals:Challenging assumptions: A chapter-opening feature starts students questioning their beliefs about the discipline.Thinking scientifically: A framework for testing assumptions builds critical thinking skills, and in-depth analyses of high-interest research studies in every chapter help students apply those skills.Making science accessible: The text helps students develop scientific literacy.Applying psychology to everyday life: Innovative features demonstrate how psychological research can directly affect people's lives.Enhanced by the extensive and ever-expanding resources in McGraw Hill Connect's digit
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McGraw-Hill Education Ltd Experience Psychology 2025 Release
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Cambridge University Press The Psychologists Companion for Undergraduates
Book SynopsisTailored specifically for undergraduate students, this Companion offers uniquely comprehensive coverage of the topics necessary for successful communication in psychology, making it a valuable resource for research methods and introductory psychology courses. Readers will learn how to effectively plan and write papers in accordance with the latest style guidelines from the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition; present data in posters and talks; and evaluate their own and others'' work. The clear writing style and reader-friendly format, meanwhile, allow students to absorb information easily, even when reading chapters selectively or out of order. The book includes numerous up-to-date examples drawn from career experiences to engage students and help them apply what they''ve learned to forward their own careers, while questions encourage them to think more deeply about larger issues in the field, preparing them for future research.Trade Review'A strong addition to the reading lists for research methods, practical projects and dissertations.' Francis Quinn, The PsychologistTable of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Part I. Planning and Formulating Papers: 1. Getting started; 2. Eight common misconceptions about psychology papers; 3. How to generate, evaluate, and present your ideas for research and papers; 4. Literature research; 5. Writing a literature review; 6. Planning and writing the experimental research paper; 7. Ethics in research and writing; Part II. Presenting Your Ideas in Writing: 8. A word about content, language, and style; 9. Commonly misused words; 10. American Psychological Association guidelines for psychology papers; 11. Guidelines for data presentation; Part III. Preparing and Writing Papers: 12. Paper writing 101; 13. How to make your paper even better: proofreading, revising, and editing; Part IV. Presenting Yourself to Others: 14. Preparing a poster presentation; 15. Writing a talk; Epilogue.
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Cambridge University Press Health Psychology in Australia
Book SynopsisIn today''s diverse society, health professionals require a complete understanding of how physiological, social and psychological factors impact physical wellbeing. Health Psychology in Australia provides a contemporary, relevant perspective on the unique climate in which this increasingly important area of healthcare is practised in Australia. Drawing on the expertise of the author team, this book gives students the skills to identify and evaluate health risk factors and to intervene in and manage health behaviour. Each chapter includes learning objectives, case studies with accompanying reflection questions, critical thinking activities and a detailed summary to consolidate learning. The comprehensive glossary and links to online resources solidify understanding of key concepts and ideas. Written with a focus on respectful advocacy of health promotion, Health Psychology in Australia provides psychology and allied health students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the hTable of Contents1. Introduction to health psychology Jill Dorrian and Einar Thorsteinsson; 2. Understanding health behaviour and evaluating change Jill Dorrian and Amanda Hutchinson; 3. Common models in health psychology Einar Thorsteinsson; 4. Understanding presentation of research in health: research designs, figures and statistics Jill Dorrian; 5. Nutrition, exercise and health Einar Thorsteinsson; 6. Sleep, sleep loss, safety and health Jill Dorrian; 7. Health risk behaviours: alcohol, drugs and smoking Jill Dorrian and Amanda Hutchinson; 8. Stress and managing stress Mirella Di Benedetto; 9. Lifestyle-related chronic illness (CVD and T2D) and depression Mirella Di Benedetto; 10. Experiencing cancer: an acute and chronic condition Kerry Sherman; 11. Pain and its optimal management Melissa Day; 12. Health inequalities Einar Thorsteinsson; 13. Cross-cultural psychology Katrina Lane-Krebs.
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Cambridge University Press The Developmental Scientists Companion
Book SynopsisWritten by one of developmental science''s foremost methodologists, The Developmental Scientist''s Companion provides an engaging and accessible guide to the scientific techniques that have been devised to investigate human development. Adopting an original approach to what can be a dry yet essential topic, Reznick enlivens his coverage of key issues in developmental methodology - measuring psychological phenomena, assessing reliability and validity, experimental design, interviews and surveys, data collection and analysis and interpreting research results - with discussion of his own experiences of those various techniques, gained over a substantial research career. The Companion concludes with practical tips for improving the field and navigating a path to professional success. Reznick''s ''behind-the-scenes'' view of empirical research and career progression, told with wit, wisdom and insight, is essential reading for students and young researchers launching their careers in developTrade Review'In this extraordinary book, Reznick provides an engaging and insightful perspective on the practice of research in developmental science – one that is rooted in deep reflections on the philosophy of science and filled with valuable practical advice about research design, methodology, and data analysis. It should be required reading for anyone interested in the science of human development.' Philip David Zelazo, University of Minnesota'As the author practiced in over thirty years of mentoring/advising trainees, this companion/guide informs, challenges, and scaffolds the reader to new levels of understanding and engagement with developmental science. This book should be required reading for aspiring developmentalists and those in training.' Jed T. Elison, University of MinnesotaTable of Contents1. The broad goals of science; 2. Developmental science in context; 3. Defining constructs and variables; 4. Validating measurement; 5. Designing developmental research; 6. Selecting a sample; 7. Collecting behavioral data; 8. Interviews and surveys; 9. Analyzing data; 10. Interpreting research results; 11. Building better developmental science; 12. Becoming better developmental scientists.
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Bridge Publications Inc The Control of Hysteria
Book SynopsisSince the deployment of the first atomic weapons, people everywhere have lived with the possibility that everything they hold dear their lives, their families, their careers and even the human species itself could be extinguished in a few moments of devastation. Such consequences would be so overwhelming that, for many, the only defense is a hope it will never happen. Yet as the number of countries with atomic and nuclear weapons has risen and an international black market actively trades nuclear materials, action is likely to prove a far stronger deterrent than hope. To be effective, that action would have to address the real source of the danger. Does it lie in the awesome destructive power of modern weapons? Is it the damaging effects of the radiation that would creep across continents? Or does the actual cause lie elsewhere? In a message of compelling urgency, L. Ron Hubbard not only answers these questions, but also shows how to resolve the situation at its very core. For the most
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Pearson Education Limited Revision Express Psychology RJ GCE Geography
Book SynopsisRevision Express A-level Study Guides - covering AS and A2 material in one book. A new approach to exam success, making your revision fast and effective.What A-level Examiners say about Revision Express Study Guides.'The Style is succinct and the focus is on exam success'.'...the material does provide what it promises - a revision guide, a quick whiz through the material needed for the exam.''It's amazing what you can get into two pages!' Unique cover flap system to help the reader navigate through AS/A2 material Each double-page spread will be a self-contained unit following a standard sequence. This reinforces the concept that it is more beneficial to study little and often with each session containing a clear focus Self-assessment features on every page including
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Abrams No One Man Should Have All That Power
Book SynopsisTrade Review“The idea of power—of influence, of control, of bending an arc toward your will—is fascinating. And Amos Barshad drops you into a discussion of it here, in both of its forms, good and bad (mostly bad), with an almost offensive ease. And being able to do that is its own form of power, really; an irony that does not appear lost on Barshad. Buy this book.” -- Shea Serrano * New York Times bestselling author of The Rap Year Book and Basketball (and Other Things) *“No One Man Should Have All That Power is not really the examination of a specific person. It’s an examination of a specific type of person, and ultimately the dissection of how a specific type of person can warp the world to his advantage, often for motives that only become clear in retrospect. This is mostly a book about shadow manipulation. But it’s also a book about how certain conspiracies are real, simply because they aren’t conspiracies at all.” -- Chuck Klosterman * New York Times bestselling author of Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs *“In No One Man Should Have All That Power, Amos Barshad encourages us to alternate between seeing the people behind the power as vulnerable human beings and as evil masterminds. You’ll never look at politicians and tastemakers the same again. Best enjoyed in small and intense pieces, this is a great snack for hungry minds.” -- Dr. Julia Shaw * author of Evil: The Science Behind Humanity's Dark Side *Each portrait provides an incisive dissection of the acquisition and maintenance of power. * The Nation *
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Barcharts, Inc Psychology Qucik Study
Book SynopsisThe mind is more than just the brain, and its complexities still stump scientists. However, for students of introductory psychology, or those in advanced courses who would like a quick refresher, core psychological concepts are made clear in BarCharts' best-selling Psychology guide, which has been newly updated and expanded for this edition. Updated information and an additional panel, including new tables and illustrations, concisely explain concepts from basic brain anatomy to social roles and emotions.
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