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Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Decision Making in Education,
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Decision Making in Medicine &
Book SynopsisIn a fast-moving world, the necessity of making decisions, and preferably good ones, has become even more difficult. One reason is the variety and number of choices perhaps available which often are not presented or understood. Alternatives are often unclear and complex paths to them confusing and misleading. Thus the process of decision making itself requires analysis on an ongoing basis. Decision making is often made based on cultural factors whereas the best alternative might be quite different. The subject touches ethics aspects as well as psychological considerations. This new book presents important research on the psychology of decision making related to health care and medicine.
£176.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 56
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£149.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Modern Prejudice
Book SynopsisModern prejudice refers to the subtle negative attitudes that are directed toward stigmatised groups such as African-Americans and gay men and lesbian women. Individuals categorised as high in modern prejudice deny the existence of discrimination against stigmatised groups; believe that demands made by these groups are unfair; assert that social institutions accord disproportionate attention to such groups; and reject their efforts to change the status quo. Stated simply, the ethos of an individual high in modern prejudice is: "Discrimination is a thing of the past because groups now have all the rights they need." social scientists have devoted considerable attention to studying modern prejudice; however, no book has provided comprehensive coverage of this topic-until now. It also offers students and academics, as well as the interested layperson, a thorough review of modern prejudice; a construct that is at the centre of some of the most innovative studies currently conducted by psychologists.
£999.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 57
Book Synopsis"Advances in Psychology Research" presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum.
£149.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 58
Book Synopsis"Advances in Psychology Research" presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology. Each chapter has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial advances across a broad spectrum.
£73.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Brain and Dissociated Mind
Book SynopsisThis book presents current knowledge regarding relationship between conscious and unconscious processes in the human mind and dissociation between them, in a close relationship with modern neuroscientific research. Following the framework of traditional psychological and psychiatric terms proposed by Janet and developed also by Freud and Jung, the author shows new connections between modern theoretical neuroscience and psychological concept of dissociated mind. As main argument for this synthesis the author uses modern chaos theory that provides conceptual framework for self-organisation that connect mind and brain. In this context the author also deals with the problem of consciousness and other interesting connections and mysteries of the human mind such as dreaming, hypnosis or pain experience.
£73.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Applied Memory
Book SynopsisThe goal of the applied memory volume is to highlight many interesting and creative applications of basic memory phenomena that are underrepresented, or even unrepresented, in the literature. Authors were charged with the task of reviewing relevant basic and applied research and offering new empirical investigations into the applications of these benchmark phenomena. To this end, Applied Memory, consists of 17 chapters that explore the influences of generation, irrelevant speech, verbal overshadowing, isolation, part-set cuing, reminiscence, hyperemnesia, placebos, mental state, metamemory knowledge, flashbulb events, and traumatic events on memory in everyday settings, as well as applications of source memory, social memory, involuntary autobiographical memory, dream memory, and strategic memory regulation. The volume is designed as a resource for basic and applied memory researchers and as a supplementary text in graduate or upper-level undergraduate courses in cognitive psychology, human memory, or applied psychology.
£155.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Abstinence Education
Book SynopsisThis book explores teenage sexual activity and non-marital childbearing which have serious consequences for teens, their families, their communities and our society. The two greatest risk factors for teen pregnancy and transmission of STDs are the age at first onset, and the number of partners. By definition, abstinence education programs aim to do just that. Abstinence is the only 100 percent effective method to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Through education, mentoring, counselling and peer support, abstinence education services help teens delay the onset of sexual activity and reduce the number of sexual partners they have. The State Abstinence Education Program and the Community-Based Abstinence Education (CBAE) Program of the Administration for Children and Families, together with the Adolescent and Family Life Program from the Office of Population Affairs, provide useful tools to help parents, schools, communities and States guide our Nation''s youth away from these devastating outcomes.
£42.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Encyclopedia of Psychology of Decision Making
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£302.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Relationships
Book SynopsisThis book describes the various aspects of interpersonal relationships, which can be defined as the interactions between one group and another. How people represent their interpersonal relationships based on past experiences is explored, as well as the three main aspects of interpersonal representations- structure, content, and nature. Conflictive social interpersonal relationships and how they influence mental health are explored in this chapter, as well as the different coping styles people have. In addition, the various dimensions of empathy and how they relate to interpersonal relationships are reviewed and incorporated into a unified source of reference for future research. The role of the nonapeptide called oxytocin in the pathophysiology of attachment is described as well as the possible involvement of oxytocin in the onset of mental disorders. Differences in romantic relationship intimacy, resulting from identity exploration are discussed, as well as the differences in commitment based on gender. In addition, the correlation(s) between relationship adjustment, satisfaction, and quality are reviewed based on the Relationship Quality Interview (RQI), which assesses relationship quality across five dimensions, including trust, inter-partner support, quality of intimacy, respect, and communication. Furthermore, the association between social relationships and physical health is examined. The tendency to forgive in premarital couples is examined as well as the reasons behind forgiveness- possibly deriving from parental model behaviour or reciprocation of the partner''s behaviour. In addition, a review of studies is done on the relationship between serotonin levels and romantic love, as well as how the thoughts of infatuated individuals mirror those who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Furthermore, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), one of the more common anxiety disorders, is discussed and how it affects occupational, interpersonal and family functioning, as well as the different treatments for GAD. This book presents the most up-to-date information on pheromone research, including how pheromones may influence reproductive endocrinology and have a positive effect on one''s mood. In addition, the differences between normal and obsessional jealousy is explored, as well as the role that neurotransmitters may play in the expression of jealousy. The neurobiological correlates of attachment in both animals and humans is examined, including infant-mother attachment, mother-infant attachment, adult-adult pair bonding formation, and human bonding. Human-pet relationships and their importance in the field of human psychology animal are also explained in this book. Furthermore, the relationships between co-operative and non-co-operative or competitive behaviour in pairs of children in the ongoing process of interaction is reviewed. The social networking and psychosocial functioning among children and adolescents coping, in particular, with sickle cell disease is examined in this book, as well as the best practices for treatment.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Family Relationships
Book SynopsisThis book investigates the psychology of family relationships, including parent-child relations, sibling relations, maternal-foetal and marital relations. The influence of prenatal mother-child attachment on intrauterine foetal movements is examined, as well as mother-infant interaction, which was studied by looking at Nicaraguan and Italian mothers and how they engage in social play, object play, and what their overall verbal behaviours were towards their infants. In addition, rather than the usual focus on dietary and physical activity aspects of child weight management, certain family relationships are highlighted, which might either enhance or hinder coping with child weight management. Sensitivity is reflected in many different ways in maternal behaviour. This book examines maternal sensitivity and its association with child-directed speech (CDS). In addition, the changes in how parents interact with their toddler-aged children are described as they move from dyadic to family contexts. Several models depicting the role of adolescent ratings of self-esteem anxiety and/or depression, particularly in late adolescence, are also examined. This book addresses the relationships among siblings and how individual differences in emotionality at the behavioural level of analysis correlates at the cognitive and physiological levels. In addition, childhood sibling relationship quality is examined in terms of how it is correlated with achievement motivation and college GPA in young adulthood. The association between the child''s personal characteristic with their relationships in family and social environments are also described. Furthermore, psychological processes affecting post-divorce paternal functioning are explored. In addition, a psycho-educational program for advancing children''s coping skills and helping them to cope with marital conflict is also examined.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 59
Book Synopsis"Advances in Psychology Research" presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum.
£73.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Religion & Psychology
Book SynopsisThere has been a remarkable amount of popular and professional interest in the relationship between spirituality, religion, psychology, and health in recent years. This book begins with the importance of a critical methodology when studying the relationship between religion and psychology. Among the many topics presented is a study on the experience of contemporary peacekeepers faced with existential questions about life, death, being and the searching for meaning. Other chapters explore the relationship of holistic healing and personal development, recovery from trauma and spirituality, spirituality and a woman''s ability to deal with infertility, and the relationship between a person''s health and their ability to forgive.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 62
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 61
Book SynopsisAdvances in Psychology Research presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum.
£176.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Hispanic Psychology Yearbook: Volume 1
Book SynopsisThis compendium incorporates works of empirical research, derived from different conceptual models based on any psychological or psychosocial theory. It presents a global forum that exposes scientific studies on psychology, done principally by Spanish-speaking researchers from different countries. It includes the best academic efforts of research as an easy way of communication with non-Latin researchers, propitiating in this way a fertile exchange of knowledge and co-operation among scientists of psychology around the world.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 60
Book Synopsis"Advances in Psychology Research" presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum.
£129.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Handbook of Stress: Causes, Effects & Control
Book SynopsisStress is a biological term which refers to the consequences of the failure of a human or animal body to respond appropriately to emotional or physical threats to the organism, whether actual or imagined. It is "the autonomic response to environmental stimulus". It includes a state of alarm and adrenaline production, short-term resistance as a coping mechanism, and exhaustion. Common stress symptoms include irritability, muscular tension, inability to concentrate and a variety of physical reactions, such as headaches and elevated heart rate. The combination of not having learned adaptive coping strategies and being exposed to challenging situations can render people vulnerable to experiencing stress and developing mental health problems. Some people may turn to problematic coping strategies such as dissociation, substance abuse, and problematic eating. This new book gathers the latest research from around the globe on the subject of stress and related topics such as eating disorders, stress in athletes, stress from a developmental and vocational perspective, reflective activity, stress in adolescence, care-giving stress, the stress of poverty, emotional and behavioural problems after exposure to ongoing terrorism and aerobic exercise as a relief to stress and others.
£232.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Jung Today: Volume 1 - Adulthood
Book SynopsisJung Today is a project on the recent developments in analytical psychology, which gathers together contributions by internationally known professionals. It includes theoretical and clinical unpublished papers that are prevalently written by Italian analytical psychologists, together with some contributions by French, German, British and American Jungian analysts. The book is intended to address psychoanalysts, psychiatrists, child psychotherapists and social workers. Jung Today is conceived in two volumes: volume one is on adulthood and volume two is on childhood and adolescence. The aim of volume one is to highlight the fertility of C.G. Jung''s analytical psychology and how basic Jungian concepts have been recognised by and integrated into modern psychology. The first volume includes both theoretical and clinical contributions applied to adulthood; each chapter focuses on the fundamental themes of the analytical process, from its historical foundations up to the most recent developments. What emerges from the various contributions is the value of the Jungian and Post-Jungian approach in the treatment of so-called "new psychopathologies", such as addictive behaviour and narcissistic disorders of various kinds, as well as other severe clinical conditions in the area of psychotic diseases.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Cognitive Deficit in Mental & Neurological
Book SynopsisClinical neuropsychology is a sub-specialty of clinical psychology that specialises in the diagnostic assessment and treatment of patients with brain injury or neurocognitive deficits. This book comprises contributions from different clinical domains, in particular neurology, psychology and psychiatry and summarises significant theoretical and above all, practically usable information regarding a variety of disorders that a clinical neuropsychologist comes across in practice. This book explores aetiology of cognitive deficit, history of its examination, variables that are concerned with cognitive functions and rehabilitation possibilities. All chapters were written by experienced clinicians who are used to prevailing, typical problems of their patients that overlap cognitive functions to domains such as emotions and everyday difficulties of problem solving. This book is useful for individuals interested in neuropsychological diagnostics and rehabilitation, students of psychology and alike-oriented professions.
£85.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 70
Book Synopsis"Advances in Psychology Research" presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum.
£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Significance of Individual Aspirations in Health
Book SynopsisHealth psychology is based upon a dynamic approach to the personality. In this way, psychology does not primarily deal with the interrelation between the constant features of the personality and health, but interprets the human personality as a functional system, in which perceptions, cognitions, values and personal ambitions constitute an organic whole, exerting their joint effect on health. In view of all this, it is necessary to identify the personal goals, values and aspirations that may serve as a protective factor in preserving health, creating and maintaining psychic balance, and contribute to the elimination or counterbalancing of undesired behaviour patterns. In this volume, the authors make an effort to find the answers to these questions. The authors examine the connections of personal aspirations with subjective well-being and certain depression symptoms.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 66
Book Synopsis''Advances in Psychology Research'' presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum.
£232.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 65
Book Synopsis''Advances in Psychology Research'' presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum.
£219.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Stress in the Year 2010 & Beyond
Book SynopsisThe field of stress is one that is constantly changing, evolving, and examining specific realms and dimensions. This book opens with a global chapter about the current issues in stress. It explores dimensions of stress in the schools- working with parents, teachers and providing instruction for children with special needs. The text reviews issues in college counselling in terms of assessment of stress and treatment of stress in college. Empirical research explores coping strategies. This book examines and explores stress in the world of work from both a vocational and occupational perspective. Specific types of stress related conditions (PTSD) and childhood stressors are examined. Medical issues related to women and the elderly are also discussed. Furthermore, special populations (prison and the elderly and elderly caretakers) are addressed as well.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Persuasion
Book SynopsisPersuasion is the activity of demonstrating and trying to modify the behaviour of at least one person through symbolic interaction. This book surveys formal models of persuasion dialog that are now widely used in argumentation and artificial intelligence as tools for the identification, analysis and evaluation of arguments. Within the sports arena, coaches and athletes routinely look for ways to improve performance. While most of these attempts tend to focus on physical practice, the role of the mind, and psychological factors such as self-efficacy, has become increasingly important. The research and theory within this area are explored and the authors make recommendations with regards to the content and delivery of pep talks. Furthermore, it is well-known that most advertising persuades by argument and most of those arguments are logical. The authors apply Gilbert''s Multimodal Argumentation Model to a series of advertisements. In addition, a peculiar kind of persuasive communication is discussed: the fictitious argument between a human being and personified death. As the choice of German-speaking texts examined here exemplifies, the dialogic and rhetorically structured way of dealing with the mortal threat has been living on well into Modern times. Other chapters explore current research on regulatory fit and persuasion into the larger contexts of elaboration likelihood and transportation likelihood. Current research on how regulatory fit affects persuasion through advocacy messages and through narratives is looked at as well.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Personal Strivings as a Predictor of Emotional
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Addiction to Exercise: A Symptom or a Disorder?
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Expectations
Book SynopsisThis book presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology. Each chapter has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial advances across a broad spectrum.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Regulatory Fit & Persuasion Through Advocacy
Book SynopsisThis book puts current research on regulatory fit and persuasion into the larger contexts of elaboration likelihood and transportation likelihood (the likelihood of becoming experientially engaged with a narrative). The author lays the groundwork by describing regulatory fit with prevention focus and promotion focus, how regulatory fit is operationally defined, and how it can affects judgements through feelings-as-information, metacognitive, and other processes. Then current research on how regulatory fit affects persuasion is reviewed through advocacy messages and through narratives, noting where interpretational ambiguities exist. Finally, how the effects of regulatory fit on persuasion might differ according to elaboration or transportation likelihood are speculated, according to whether the regulatory-fit experience results from an initial event unrelated to the communication or from engagement with the communication itself.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychology of Intuition
Book SynopsisThis book presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology. Each chapter has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial advances across a broad spectrum.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Environmental Psychology: New Developments
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 69
Book SynopsisThis book presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum.
£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Psychopathology in Juvenile Deliquents
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Linden Publishing Co Inc Grief Sucks: But Love Bears All Things
Book SynopsisGayle Taylor Davis had it all, a husband she adored, two successful daughters, and a career she enjoyed. Then one phone call took it all away, when a policeman called to tell her that her husband of 32 years had suddenly died of a heart attack. Plunged into the strange new world of grief, Davis began to write to make sense of her experience. This is Davis''s personal account of how she climbed out of grief, step by painful step, a no-holds-barred look at personal pain that is rarely shared or talked about. Davis reveals the worst moments of her grief, days of tears, nights of wailing, and thoughts of suicide and teaches the reader through her example that one can survive the worst. A brutally honest and intimate portrayal of raw grief in all its pain and ugliness, the book rejects simple-minded words of comfort to address loss with simple home truths: This is the worst pain you will ever feel. And you will survive it.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Personality & Individual Differences: Theory,
Book SynopsisPersonality and individual differences research is relevant to practically every facet of human existence. For instance, since theories of persons either explicitly or implicitly guide clinical work, the field contributes to discussions of understanding abnormal psychology and provides a guide for conceptualising best treatment. Additionally, the field is relevant to understanding human development across the lifespan, and our understanding of personality and individual differences impacts upon our views of socialisation and interpersonal relations. This book presents research which draws attention to the rich scientific literature that continues to emerge with respect to personality and individual differences psychology.
£179.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 75
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 76
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£162.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 77
Book SynopsisThis continuing series presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial results across a broad spectrum. This book reviews research on the developmental model of addictive behaviour; the core dimensions of dysfunction; when hate leads to devaluation of others; an examination of the transmission mechanism of depression; exercise psychology and aggressive behaviour consequences.
£196.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Family Conflicts: Psychological, Social & Medical
Book SynopsisThis book presents topical research in the study of the psychological and social aspects of family conflicts. Topics discussed include perceived work-family conflict among women principals; the association between antenatal depressive symptoms and family conflict and children''s behaviour in relation to parental psychological symptoms.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Role of Stress in Psychological Disorders
Book SynopsisThis book examines the role of stress in psychological disorders. Topics discussed include a review of psychosocial stress and health; family stress and psychological adjustments among welfare and non-welfare immigrants; eating disorders and stress; extending the stressor-strain perspective; role stress in flexible and creative roles and the effects of postpartum depression on the mother-infant relationship and child development.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 78
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£162.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Behavioral Economic Analysis of the Self
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 79
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£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 80
Book SynopsisThis continuing series presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial results across a broad spectrum. This book reviews research on understanding food consumption in romantic relations by examining the past and the future; cognitive issues in idiopathic epilepsy; athlete performance, coping and anxiety; family stress and psychological adjustments among welfare and non-welfare immigrants; teacher and teaching schemas as cognitively constructed by candidates in training.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Psychology Research: Volume 81
Book SynopsisThis continuing series presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology. This book reviews research on the role of child sexual abuse in the development of psychopathology; enduring personality change after catastrophic experience; the neurobiology of anxiety and affective disorders; the genetics of panic disorders; perceptual motor skills and the cognitive architecture of action; gender issues and implications in depression and suicide; alexithymia and mental health and personality characteristics in men suffering from chronic tension-type and cervicogenic headaches.
£196.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Peer Interpersonal Conflict Resolution in
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