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Harvard University Press Super Gay Poems
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Cambridge University Press The Body Image Book for Girls Updated Edition
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SAGE Publications Inc Psychometrics
Book SynopsisIn this fully revised Fourth Edition of Psychometrics: An Introduction, author R. Michael Furr centers his presentation around a conceptual understanding of psychometric core issues, such as scales, reliability, and validity. Focusing on purpose rather than procedure and the why rather than the how to, this accessible book uses a wide variety of examples from behavioral science research so readers can see the importance of psychometric fundamentals in research. By emphasizing concepts, logic, and practical applications over mathematical proofs, this book gives students an appreciation of how measurement problems can be addressed and why it is important to address them. The book offers readers the most contemporary views of topics in psychometrics available in the nontechnical psychometric literature.Table of ContentsPreface The Conceptual Orientation of This Book, Its Purpose, and the Intended Audience Organizational Overview New to This Edition Author’s Acknowledgments Publisher’s Acknowledgments About the Author Chapter 1. Psychometrics and the Importance of Psychological Measurement Why Psychological Testing Matters to You Observable Behavior and Unobservable Psychological Attributes Psychological Tests: Definition and Types What Is Psychometrics? Challenges to Measurement in Psychology The Importance of Individual Differences But Psychometrics Goes Well Beyond “Differential” Psychology Suggested Readings PART I. BASIC CONCEPTS IN MEASUREMENT Chapter 2. Scaling Fundamental Issues With Numbers Units of Measurement Additivity and Counting Four Scales of Measurement Scales of Measurement: Practical Implications Additional Issues Regarding Scales of Measurement Technical Appendix: R Syntax Summary Suggested Readings Chapter 3. Differences, Consistency, and the Meaning of Test Scores The Nature of Variability Importance of Individual Differences Variability and Distributions of Scores Quantifying the Association or Consistency Between Distributions Variance and Covariance for “Composite Variables” Binary Items Interpreting Test Scores Test Norms Technical Appendix: R Syntax Summary Suggested Readings Chapter 4. Test Dimensionality and Factor Analysis Test Dimensionality Factor Analysis: Examining the Dimensionality of a Test Technical Appendix: R Syntax Summary Suggested Readings PART II. RELIABILITY Chapter 5. Reliability: Conceptual Basis Overview of Reliability and Classical Test Theory Observed Scores, True Scores, and Measurement Error Variances in Observed Scores, True Scores, and Error Scores Four Ways to Think of Reliability Reliability and the Standard Error of Measurement From Theory to Practice: Measurement Models and Their Implications for Estimating Reliability Domain Sampling Theory Summary Suggested Readings Chapter 6. Empirical Estimates of Reliability Alternate Forms Method of Estimating Reliability Test–Retest Method of Estimating Reliability Internal Consistency Method of Estimating Reliability Sample Heterogeneity and Reliability Generalization Reliability of Difference Scores Technical Appendix: R Syntax Summary Suggested Readings Note Chapter 7. The Importance of Reliability Applied Behavioral Practice: Evaluation of an Individual’s Test Score Behavioral Research Test Construction and Refinement Technical Appendix: R Syntax Summary Suggested Readings PART III. VALIDITY Chapter 8. Validity: Conceptual Basis What Is Validity? The Importance of Validity Validity Evidence: Test Content Validity Evidence: Internal Structure of the Test Validity Evidence: Response Processes Validity Evidence: Associations With Other Variables Validity Evidence: Consequences of Testing Other Perspectives on Validity Contrasting Reliability and Validity Summary Suggested Readings Chapter 9. Estimating and Evaluating Convergent and Discriminant Validity Evidence A Construct’s Nomological Network Methods for Evaluating Convergent and Discriminant Validity Factors Affecting a Validity Coefficient Interpreting a Validity Coefficient Technical Appendix: R Syntax Summary Suggested Readings Notes PART IV. THREATS TO PSYCHOMETRIC QUALITY Chapter 10. Response Biases Types of Response Biases Methods for Coping With Response Biases Response Biases, Response Sets, and Response Styles Summary Suggested Readings Chapter 11. Test Bias Why Worry About Test Score Bias? Detecting Construct Bias: Internal Evaluation of a Test Detecting Predictive Bias: External Evaluation of a Test Other Statistical Procedures Test Fairness Example: Is the SAT Biased in Terms of Race or Socioeconomic Status? Technical Appendix: R Syntax Summary Suggested Readings Notes PART V. ADVANCED PSYCHOMETRIC APPROACHES Chapter 12. Confirmatory Factor Analysis On the Use of EFA and CFA The Process of CFA for Analysis of a Scale’s Internal Structure CFA and Reliability CFA and Validity CFA and Measurement Invariance Technical Appendix: R Syntax Summary Suggested Readings Chapter 13. Generalizability Theory Multiple Facets of Measurement Generalizability, Universes, and Variance Components G Studies and D Studies Conducting and Interpreting Generalizability Theory Analysis: A One-Facet Design Conducting and Interpreting Generalizability Theory Analysis: A Two-Facet Design Other Measurement Designs A Practical, Consistency-Oriented Interpretation of Variance Components Technical Appendix: R Syntax Summary Suggested Readings Notes Chapter 14. Item Response Theory and Rasch Models Factors Affecting Responses to Test Items IRT Measurement Models Obtaining Parameter Estimates: A 1PL Example Model Fit Item and Test Information Applications of IRT Technical Appendix: R Syntax Summary Suggested Readings Glossary References Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Applied Psychology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of Contributors xxix About the Companion Websites xxxi 1 Introduction 1 Graham Davey Part I Clinical Psychology 5 2 Clinical Practice 7 Graham Davey 3 The Causes of Mental Health Problems: Psychoses and Autistic Spectrum Disorder 19 Graham Davey 4 The Causes of Mental Health Problems: Anxiety and Mood Disorders 41 Graham Davey 5 Treating Mental Health Problems with Psychological Therapies 65 Graham Davey Part II Health Psychology 83 6 What is Health Psychology? 85 Charles Abraham, Mark Conner, Fiona Jones & Daryl B. O’Connor 7 A Biopsychosocial Approach to Health Psychology 105 Daryl B. O’Connor, Mark Conner & Charles Abraham 8 Stress, Coping, and Health 125 Daryl B. O’Connor, Fiona Jones, Charles Abraham & Mark Conner 9 Social Psychology and Health 145 Mark Conner, Charles Abraham & Daryl B. O’Connor Copyrighted Material Part III Forensic Psychology 167 10 Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Working with Organisations and Offenders 169 Carol A. Ireland 11 Working with Child and Adult Victims 189 Ivan Sebalo, Nishant Krishnan & Michelle Davies 12 Eyewitnesses and the Use and Application of Cognitive Theory 207 Charlie Frowd 13 Violence Assessment and Intervention 233 Jane L. Ireland Part IV Educational Psychology 257 14 Educational Psychology: History and Overview 259 Robin Banerjee, Andy Tolmie & Jim Boyle 15 Educational Psychology: Pupil needs and Interventions 281 Robin Banerjee, Andy Tolmie & Jim Boyle 16 Educational Psychology: Research on Cognitive and Biological Factors 305 Andy Tolmie 17 Educational Psychology: Research on Developmental and Social Factors 327 Robin Banerjee Part V Occupational Psychology 355 18 The Person and Individual Differences 357 Halley M. Pontes, Yi- Ling Lai, Almuth McDowall & Kevin Teoh 19 Training, Learning and Development, and Coaching— Theories in Psychology 373 Yi- Ling Lai, Almuth McDowall, Halley M. Pontes & Kevin Teoh 20 Well- being at Work 389 Kevin Teoh, Almuth McDowall, Halley M. Pontes & Yi- Ling Lai 21 Occupational Psychology in Practice—Working with Organisations: Dealing with Structure, Change, Leadership, and Team Dynamics 405 Almuth McDowall, Kevin Teoh, Yi- Ling Lai & Halley M. Pontes Part VI Sport and Exercise Psychology 421 22 The Nature of Sport and Exercise Psychology 423 Andrew Lane & Tracey Devonport 23 Psychological Skills Interventions in Sport and Exercise Psychology 441 Tracey Devonport & Andrew Lane 24 Sport and Exercise Psychology— Understanding Cognitive and Biological Factors 463 Andrew Lane & Tracey Devonport 25 Sport and Exercise Psychology— Understanding Social, Developmental, and Personality Factors 487 Tracey Devonport & Andrew Lane Part VII Counselling Psychology 509 26 The Nature and Scope of Counselling Psychology 511 Vanja Orlans 27 Counselling Psychology in Clinical Practice 527 Lucia Swanepoel 28 A Research- Informed Approach to Counselling Psychology 547 Terry Hanley, Laura Anne Winter, Ruth Gordon & Adam Scott 29 The Counselling Psychologist Researcher 567 Elaine Kasket Part VIII Coaching Psychology 585 30 Coaching Psychology: What It Is and Why It Matters—An Emerging Conversation 587 Mary Watts, Julius Weinberg & David A. Lane 31 Coaching Psychology— Understanding How to Apply Psychological Theory When Coaching 603 Marie Stopforth & Lorna Mills Part IX Emerging Topics in Applied Psychology 615 32 Environmental Psychology 617 Birgitta Gatersleben 33 Consumer Psychology 637 Cathrine Jansson- Boyd 34 Community Psychology 655 Maria Fernandes- Jesus, Rebecca Graber, Carl Harris & Suzanne Wilson 35 Political Psychology and Policymaking 675 Ashley Weinberg 36 The Future of Applied Psychology 691 Alison Clarke Part X Training and Professional Issues (available on the Book’s Companion Website) 703 37 Clinical Psychology: Training and Development 705 Fergal Jones 38 Training and Working as a Health Psychologist 721 Charles Abraham, Karen Rodham, Daryl B. O’Connor & Mark Conner 39 Training in Forensic Psychology and Professional Issues 735 Neil Gredecki & Polly Turner 40 Educational Psychology: Professional Issues 755 Jim Boyle, Jeremy Monsen & Sarah Wright 41 Professional Issues in Occupational Psychology 771 Almuth McDowall, Halley M. Pontes, Yi- Ling Lai & Kevin Teoh 42 Sport and Exercise Psychology—UK Professional Structure and Applied Case Study 785 Tracey Devonport & Andrew Lane 43 Training in Counselling Psychology 803 Gabriel Wynn & Laura Anne Winter 44 Training in Coaching Psychology 817 Marie Stopforth Index 1
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Pearson Education The Imposter Phenomenon Why you feel like a fraud
Book SynopsisKate Atkin is the author of The Confident Manager, and The Presentation Workout (Pearson Business) and co-author of The Business of Professional Speaking. By the time this book is published, the author, Kate Atkin, will have completed her doctorate research on the imposter phenomenon in the workplace, coping strategies, and the role of psychological courage. Kate regularly speaks to business audiences, both large and small, globally as well as in the UK, on how to banish, or at least diminish, the imposter phenomenon at work and how to support others. During the course of her workshops, as well as her research, Kate has spoken with hundreds of successful people who experience imposter feelings and has a unique insight into their experiences. Kate is also an accredited Strengths Profiler practitioner.
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WW Norton & Co Help for the Helper
Book SynopsisAn essential resource for helping professionals, updated for today’s challenges.
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HarperCollins Focus How Am I Doing
Book SynopsisEvery strong relationship is rooted in good conversation, and that's true for your relationship with yourself, too. In How Am I Doing?, Dr. Corey Yeager guides you through a series of reflective questions to help you gain the self-compassion, personal awareness, and healing you seek. So let's check in: How are you doing?
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Little, Brown Book Group Mortal Secrets
Book SynopsisLike Sarah Bakewell''s How to Live and Andrea Wulf''s Magnificent Rebels, Mortal Secrets is a lively and accessible portrait of a major figure - Sigmund Freud - and the unprecedented era of creativity that shaped his ideasSome cities are like stars. When the conditions are right, they ignite, and they burn with such fierce intensity that they outshine all their rivals. From 1890 and through the early years of the 20th century, Vienna became a dazzling beacon. The city was powered by an unprecedented number of extraordinary people - artists Klimt and Schiele, thinkers such as Theodor Herzl, and fashion icons like the glamorous Empress Sisi. Conversations in coffee houses and salons spurred advances in almost every area of human endeavour: science, politics, philosophy, and the arts. The influence of early 20th century Vienna is still detectable all around us - but the place where it is at its strongest is in our heads. The way we think about
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Sage Publications Ltd The SAGE Handbook of Theoretical Psychology
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McGraw-Hill Education Personality Psychology Domains of Knowledge About
Book SynopsisPersonality makes us who we are and influences every aspect of our lives, from how we interact with others, to how we respond in stressful situations. Personality Psychology uses a unique organizational framework to explore the six key domains of knowledge about personality: Dispositional, Biological, Intrapsychic, Cognitive-Experiential, Social and Cultural, and Adjustment. This fourth edition expands its practice-based approach while retaining a focus on the scientific basis of current understanding and integrates contemporary research while also covering classic viewpoints.Key features:
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Sage Publications Ltd Applied Cognitive Psychology
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Sage Publications Ltd Political Psychology
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New Harbinger Publications Living with Your Body and Other Things You Hate:
Book SynopsisIt's no secret that body image dissatisfaction has reached epidemic levels, but what's less often understood is the effect that these unhealthy views about one's body can have on a person's overall mental health, body image problems are often at the root of social anxiety . This book takes a unique approach to addressing readers' struggles with their body image, as readers will not find the typical soothing arguments that their perceptions are wrong, and that their thoughts are irrational. Instead, readers learn to live with the reality that these often painful thoughts and beliefs about themselves will arise from time to time, and discover new ways of managing these thoughts without allowing them to dominate their lives. The assessments within, help readers to realize what body image difficulties have cost them and encourages them to choose a purpose for life that is more important. The book also includes a companion CD with guided audio mindfulness meditations and printable worksheets.
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North Atlantic Books,U.S. The Practice of Embodying Emotions: A Guide for
Book Synopsis“A grand accomplishment.” —Dr. Peter Levine, developer of Somatic Experiencing® and author of Waking the Tiger and In an Unspoken Voice A body-based, science-backed method for regulating behavior, thoughts, and feelings and improving well-being--shown to shorten therapy time and improve emotional outcomes.In the first book on Integral Somatic Psychology™ (ISP), clinical psychologist Dr. Raja Selvam offers a new, complementary approach for building more capacity to tolerate emotions using the body--especially emotions that are difficult or unpleasant.The ISP model shows readers how to expand and regulate emotional experiences in the body to improve different therapeutic outcomes--cognitive, emotional, behavioral, physical, energetic, relational, and even spiritual--in life and in all types of therapies, including other body psychotherapy and somatic psychology approaches. You will learn the physiology of emotions in the brain and body and how to:Access different types of emotions quicklyFacilitate embodiment and regulation of feelingsProcess and heal different traumas and attachment woundsA go-to guide for emotional integration, The Practice of Embodying Emotions is of value in the treatment of a wide range of clinical problems involving difficult emotions--from ordinary life events to psychosomatic or psychophysiological disorders, developmental trauma, prenatal and perinatal trauma, attachment disorders, borderline personality disorder, complex PTSD, collective trauma, and intergenerational trauma--and in improving outcomes and shortening treatment time in different therapies including psychoanalysis, Jungian psychology, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
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North Atlantic Books,U.S. The Evolved Nest: Nature's Way of Raising
Book SynopsisA fascinating look into nurturing and parenting in the natural world, supplemented with original illustrationsFor readers of Becoming Animal and World of WondersA beautiful resource for Nature advocates, parents-to-be, Animal lovers, and anyone who seeks to restore wellbeing on our planet, The Evolved Nest reconnects us to lessons from the Animal world and shows us how to restore wellness in our families, communities, and lives.Each of 10 chapters explores a different animal’s parenting model, sharing species-specific adaptations that allow each to thrive in their “evolved nests.” You’ll learn: How Wolves build an internal moral compass How Beavers foster a spirit of play in their children How Octopuses develop emotional and social intelligence How, when, and whether (or not) Brown Bears decide to have children What their lessons can teach you--whether you’re a parent, grandparent, caregiver, or childfree Psychologists Drs. Darcia Narvaez and Gay Bradshaw show us how each evolved nest offers inspiration for reexamining our own systems of nurturing, understanding, and caring for our young and each other. Alongside beautiful illustrations, stunning scientific facts, and lessons in neuroscience, psychology, and evolutionary biology, we learn to care deeper: to restore our innate place within the natural world and fight for an ecology of life that supports our flourishing in balance with Nature alongside our human and non-human family.
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Mango Media Claw This Journal: An Activity Book for Cats and
Book SynopsisCat Care Strategies, Tips, and Secret Tricks “This delightful book is great for cat parents of all ages and experience levels…I give it Four Paws Up” —Larissa Wohl, on-air pet rescue expert, producer, and host#1 New Release in Cat BreedsThere are over 95 million pet cats in the United States, and most cat owners will tell you that they have the best cat, so why not prove it with this one-of-a-kind keepsake for cat lovers.Claw This Journal. Following in the paw prints of Sassafras’s beloved dog keepsake, Chew This Journal, comes this creative cat care activity tracker.Show some love for your emotional support cat. Many cat people incorporate their fur babies into their coping strategies for their emotional well-being, and since our cats do so much for us, it’s about time we support their emotional wellness too! Claw this Journal guides you on how to have fun and intentional time with your house companion.The cat lover’s craft book. Skip the expensive cat furniture and cat carrier backpack, and instead opt to pamper your pet with exciting DIY cat care tricks like enrichment activities and cat crafts that are sure to keep even senior cats from indulging in too many cat naps!Inside this cat care tracker you’ll find: Crafts like cozy DIY cat beds, mouth-watering treats for cats, and a memory book of your pet’s milestones, silly moments, and adorable faces Brainbusters for your cats to ponder over such as cat puzzles, cardboard forts, and DIY cat toys Journaling pages to track your cat’s grooming, training, and activity progress If you love pet training books like Chew This Journal, Who’s a Good Dog?, or Puppy Love, you’ll love Claw This Journal!Trade Review“Each year, millions of unwanted kittens and cats end up in our shelter system because they're simply misunderstood. But with Claw This Journal, that is no longer an excuse. This delightful book is great for cat parents of all ages and experience levels. Not only does it provide educational insight into the feline world, it also includes many fun and engaging activities to keep your kitty entertained, enriched, and exercised! I give it Four Paws Up” —Larissa Wohl, on-air pet rescue expert, producer, and host
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Faithlife Corporation A Quiet Mind to Suffer With – Mental Illness,
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New Harbinger Publications Trauma-Focused ACT: A Practitioner's Guide to
Book SynopsisTrauma-Focused ACT (TFACT) provides a flexible, comprehensive model for treating the entire spectrum of trauma-related issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, depression, anxiety disorders, moral injury, chronic pain, shame, suicidality, insomnia, complicated grief, attachment issues, sexual problems, and more. Written by internationally acclaimed ACT trainer, Russ Harris, this textbook is for practitioners at all levels of experience, and offers exclusive access to free downloadable resources-including scripts, videos, MP3s, handouts, and worksheets.Discover cutting-edge strategies for healing the past, living in the present, and building a new future. With this compassion-based, exposure-centered approach, you'll learn how to help your clients:· Find safety and security in their bodies· Overcome hyperarousal and hypoarousal· Break free from dissociation· Shift from self-hatred to self-compassion· Rapidly ground themselves and reengage in life· Unhook from difficult cognitions and emotions· Develop an integrated sense of self· Resolve traumatic memories through flexible exposure· Connect with and live by their values· Experience post-traumatic growth
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New Harbinger Publications Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the self-help hit, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, this essential guide offers daily, practical ways to help you heal the invisible wounds caused by immature parents, nurture self-awareness, trust your emotions, improve relationships, and stop putting others' needs ahead of your own.If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you probably still struggle with anger, sadness, resentment, or shame. As a child, your emotional needs were not met, your feelings were dismissed, and you likely took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent's behavior. Somewhere along the way, you lost your sense of self. And without this strong sense of self, you may feel like your own well-being isn't valuable.In this compassionate guide-written just for you, not them-you'll find tips and tools to help you set boundaries with others, honor and validate your emotions, and thrive in the face of life's challenges. You'll discover how to protect yourself from hurtful behavior, stop making excuses for others' limitations, forge healthier relationships, and feel more confident in your life. Most importantly, you'll learn how to stop putting others' needs before your own, and manage daily stressors with competence, clarity, and optimism.Self-care means honoring and respecting the self. But when you grow up with emotionally immature parents, you are taught that setting limits is selfish and uncaring. You are taught to seek approval instead of authenticity in relationships. And you are taught that empathy and emotional awareness are liabilities, rather than assets. But there's another way to go through life-one in which you can take care of yourself, first and foremost.Let this book guide you toward a new way of being.
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Guardian Faber Publishing Psycho-Logical: Why Mental Health Goes Wrong –
Book Synopsis'Compelling and wise and rational.' - Jon RonsonOne in four of us experience a mental health problem each year, with anxiety and depression alone affecting over 500 million people worldwide.Why are these conditions so widespread? What is it about modern life that has such an impact on our mental health? And why is there still so much confusion and stigma around these issues?In Psycho-Logical, neuroscientist and bestselling author Dean Burnett answers these questions and more, revealing what is actually going on in our brains when we suffer mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and addiction.Combining illuminating scientific research with first-hand insights from people who deal with mental health problems on a daily basis, this is an honest, entertaining and reassuring account of how and why these issues occur, and how to make sense of them.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Breaking Free from OCD: A CBT Guide for Young
Book SynopsisPart of the Reading Well scheme. 35 books selected by young people and health professionals to provide 13 to 18 year olds with high-quality support, information and advice about common mental health issues and related conditions.Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a potentially life-long debilitating disorder, which often emerges during teenage years and affects as many as 1 in every 50 people. Young people living with OCD experience recurrent obsessions or compulsions that are distressing and interfere with their social lives, relationships, educational functioning and careers.Written by leading experts on OCD, this step-by-step guide is written for adolescents with OCD and their families, to be used in home treatment or as a self-help book. Using the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which is the proven method for helping those with OCD, it offers teenagers a structured plan of treatment which can be read alone, or with a parent, counsellor or mental health worker. The guide provides useful advice and worksheets throughout.This self-help book for young people is an invaluable resource for adolescents who have suffered from, or know someone who has suffered from, OCD, their families, teachers, carers, and mental health professionals.Trade ReviewThe book takes readers through the treatment of OCD in logical manner, making it really easy to follow an understand for young people and their parents. -- Youth in MindIt is written by four experts in the field who all specialise in OCD and children/young adults. It is written in a very approachable, non-threatening tone without being patronising or over-simplified... I would not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone dealing with a young person with OCD. -- ASTeensBreaking Free from OCD should be a staple book for OCD sufferers and their families. It ditches confusing medical jargon in order to give constructive and helpful information and advice. It is the kind of book which I wish I had owned when my OCD was at its worst, one which shows that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and shows you how to get there. -- Joe Wells, author of Touch and Go Joe: An Adolescent's Experience of OCDDo you have troublesome habits that get in the way? Do you have worries that bother you much more than you should? THIS BOOK MAY BE FOR YOU. The hardest thing for anyone to control is their own mind. This book points the way, to you and to those close to you, to free yourself from OCD. -- James F. Leckman, MD, Neison Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Psychology, Director of Research, Child Study Center, Yale UniversityIn this marvellous book the authors provide the key information that teens and families need about OCD and its treatment. Highly recommended not only for patients but also for practitioners looking for material to use in their practices. -- John S. March, MD, MPH, Professor and Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program for Child Affective & Anxiety Disorders, Duke UniversityThis is an excellent self-help book for young people who are suffering from OCD and their families and/or carers but it is also an invaluable resource for clinicians, teachers and other professionals who may be working with children with these difficulties. There are several excellent self-help books for OCD currently available but, as a mental health professional working in this area, I consider this to be one of the best I have come across. -- Nasen SpecialWhen I discovered that my child had OCD I read many books on the subject but none as clear or well laid out as this one. I wish I'd had this to read right at the start...essential reading for anyone who has been recently diagnosed with OCD or suspects that their child may be suffering from it. -- Journal of Mental HealthThe guide does offer some excellent information for parents who want to tackle their child's OCD so I would most definitely recommend it to them. -- Children & Young People NowI found this an extremely encouraging book, accessible to young people and adults alike, also doctors, teachers, family members and mental health workers, in fact anyone who wishes to understand more about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a troublesome condition that is often kept secret but is actually far more common than people realise. -- No Panic MagazineI knew when I was presented with this book I was reading a something quality from a leading expert. This book is definitely ideal for young people and their families. -- OCD TodayBreaking Free From OCD is written by a range of experts in the field who have extensive knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with this disorder. The book is, I feel, an invaluable step-by-step guide for young people and their families as well as being an excellent resource for the counsellor/therapists. -- Counselling Children and Young PeopleThis clever book cuts through the clutter of medical jargon providing an easy to follow approach to overcoming obsessive thoughts and behaviors. With advice for parents and exercises for children and teens, the authors reassure the entire family while offering concrete ways to "break free". -- Inside TSA: The Quarterly Newsletter of the National Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.It is easy to read, absorb and understand with definitions introduced slowly, clearly and repeated at intervals, along with real examples to perhaps identify with... I would not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone dealing with a young person with OCD. -- BFK BooksBreaking Free from OCD (...) is presented as a "self-treatment programme", which aims to: (a) explain what OCD is; and (b) how to fix it... The book includes a broad range of useful worksheets... Each chapter contains a final section entitles "Advice for Parents or Carers", which is designed to support and guide the "young person" completing the programme... This resource may be useful for a school counsellor parent, or trusted adult, who could use it as the basis for supporting a young person presenting with OCD. -- Flannan Geaney, Chartered EP * Debate - British Psychological Society *Table of ContentsPart A: Understanding Your OCD. 1. About this Book. 2. What is OCD? 3. Can I Get Better from OCD? 4. What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? 5. Understanding My OCD. Part B: How To Recover from Your OCD. 6. How to Use this Book to Change Your OCD. 7. Understanding the Role of Anxiety. 8. What Does My OCD Look Like? 9. Designing Exposure and Response Prevention Exercises. 10. Making Progress with Exposure and Response Prevention Exercises. 11. Overcoming Difficulties. 12. What is the Role of My Thoughts? 13. How Can I Challenge My Thoughts? 14. How Can I Test Whether My Thoughts Will Come True? 15. How to Maintain the Gains I Have Made. Part C: OCD and the Bigger Picture. 16. OCD and My Family. 17. OCD, School and Friends. 18. Where to Go for More Information. Appendix: Questionnaire. Subject index. Author index.
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Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) A-Level Psychology: Essential Maths Skills
Book SynopsisThis brilliant CGP book covers all the maths skills needed in AS and A-Level Psychology (the use of maths is required for up to 10% of the marks in the final exams and assessments). It explains Calculations, Graph Skills and Statistics, with clear study notes and step-by-step examples in the context of Psychology. And to make sure you’ve really got to grips with it all, there are practice questions for each topic - with answers included at the back of the book.
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Illuminate Publishing OCR Psychology for A Level: Book 1
Book SynopsisEndorsed by OCR and written by Cara Flanagan and a team of highly experienced authors, teachers and examiners, this book offers high-quality support you can trust. // Book 1 covers research methods and all 20 core studies and includes the full range of areas, perspectives, debates and methodological issues. // The book follows a spread-by-spread approach so that learning can be broken down into week-by-week topics. // The content of each spread is specifically tailored to exam requirements. // Designed to motivate students of all abilities with a stunning visual style that students will love. // Plenty of practical ideas and activities are included for class and homework exercises. // Assessment support and exam preparation support includes: guidance on the practical application questions, self-assessment, plenty of practice questions, practice for practical application and core studies questions with example questions, student answers with teacher comments.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Research Methods; Chapter 2 Social psychology; Chapter 3 Cognitive psychology; Chapter 4 Developmental psychology; Chapter 5 Biological psychology; Chapter 6 Individual differences; Chapter 7 Areas, perspectives and debates
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One 70 Press The Ghost in the Machine
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Row House Publishing Raising Trans Kids
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Double 9 Books LLP The Power of Concentration
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WW Norton & Co The New Marriage Clinic
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HarperCollins Publishers How to Make Anyone Like You Proven Ways To Become
Book SynopsisFrom internationally renowned relationships expert Leil Lowndes comes this easy-to-read blend of tips, tricks and advice to charm anyone. This is the ultimate guide to the art of charming everyone you meet.Ever wanted to enter a room full of strangers and leave with new friends? Or find the key to being Miss Popular or Mr Charming?With bestselling author and renowned life coach Leil Lowndes, you can.In this compelling and entertaining book, she reveals the psychology behind mingling and even how to attract a love interest from the other side of the room, as well as uncovering tools for building a network and support system of friends. You'll learn how to:Have a confident conversation with anyone, anywhereEnjoy a party, even when the room is full of strangersMake your outward appearance reflect your best selfFind romance, kindle the flames and make it lastDiscover the unique qualities that make you a people magnetYou don't have to travel far to find friends or love. Simply open your eyeTrade ReviewPraise for Leil Lowndes: ‘Leil is the best. Absolutely the best!’ Sally Jessy Raphael Praise for How To Talk To Anyone: ‘Your ability to communicate with power and impact can change your life – and Leil shows you HOW! Truly extraordinary.’ Brian Tracy
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology
Book SynopsisAN INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY WORK PSYCHOLOGY A fully updated edition of the definitive textbook Work psychology is the study of work behavior and the psychological dimensions that both produce and result from it. It has developed in recent decades into a field that takes a comprehensive view of 21st century workers and their psychological context and condition. Now fully updated to reflect the latest research and practical insights, it promises to continue as an indispensable resource for advanced courses in work psychology. Readers of the second edition of An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology will find: Chapters written by a global team of experts Overview of classic and current theories that comprise Work Psychology Detailed discussion of topics such as leadership, emotion work, sustainable careers, job crafting and the future of work A unique focus on positive aspects of work, including motivation, engagement, personal resources and positive workplace interventions An Introduction to Contemporary Work Psychology is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in work psychology courses, as well as for students or researchers looking for a reference or introduction to the subject. Understanding work from various psychological perspectives has become highly relevant for all those involved and interested in the diverse and changing nature of work-life. This book is a treasury of what is important to know of current work psychology. It is timely, comprehensive, and enjoyable reading. Editors and authors have done great job and now it is time for readers to enjoy this book and its many perspectives to the world of contemporary work and organizational psychology. Jari Hakanen, PhD, Research professor, Finnish Institute of Occupational HealthTable of ContentsAbout the Editors viii List of Contributors ix Part A Introduction to Work Psychology 1 1 Setting the Scene: People at Work 3 Maria C. W. Peeters, Toon Taris, and Jan de Jonge 2 Research Methods in Work Psychology 30 E. Kevin Kelloway and Arla Day Part B Theoretical Perspectives 65 3 Motivating Employees Using Self- Determination Theory 67 Anja van den Broeck, Wladislaw Rivkin, and Gavin R. Slemp 4 The Classic Models that Made Psychology Work 88 Jan de Jonge, Kevin Daniels, Pascale M. Le Blanc, and Matthew Davis 5 Current Theoretical Perspectives in Work Psychology 118 Jan de Jonge, Evangelia Demerouti, and Christian Dormann Part C Demands at Work 145 6 Job Demands 147 Marc van Veldhoven 7 Emotion Work in Organizations 170 Dieter Zapf, Marcel Kern, Franziska Tschan, David Holman, and Norbert K. Semmer 8 Social Stressors in Organizations 190 Ståle Valvatne Einarsen Part D Resources at Work 213 9 Conservation of Resources Theory 215 Stevan E. Hobfoll, Jean- Pierre Neveu, and Mina Westman 10 Job Resources 235 Christian Dormann, Chris Giebe, and Jan de Jonge 11 Personal Resources 255 Despoina Xanthopoulou and Anne Mäkikangas Part E Boundaries of Work 277 12 Work–Family Interaction 279 Ulla Kinnunen, Johanna Rantanen, Saija Mauno, and Maria C. W. Peeters 13 Non- Standard Working Arrangements 300 Philip Tucker, Debby G. J. Beckers, Anna Dahlgren, and Sabine A. E. Geurts 14 Recovery from Work Stress 321 Laura Venz, Anne Wöhrmann, Laura Vieten, and Alexandra Michel Part F The Work Context 345 15 The Psychology of Organizational Leadership 347 Kaylee Somerville and Julian Barling 16 Safety at Work 368 Nik Chmiel and Toon Taris 17 Psychosocial Safety Climate 387 Ali Afsharian, Amy Zadow, Rachael Potter, May Young Loh, Amy Parkin, Cherie Crispin, Jordan Rainbow, and Maureen Dollard Part G Work Outcomes 409 18 Burnout, Boredom, and Engagement in the Workplace 411 Wilmar B. Schaufeli and Marisa Salanova 19 Work Performance 440 Toon Taris and Tianchang Ji 20 Sickness Absence and Sickness Presence 460 Toon Taris 21 Sustainable Careers and Employability 481 Jos Akkermans, Beatrice van der Heijden, and Ans de Vos Part H Workplace Interventions 503 22 Prevention and Intervention: Multi-Level Workplace Interventions 505 Karina Nielsen and Anthony D. LaMontagne 23 Job Crafting: A Powerful Job Redesign Approach 524 Evangelia Demerouti and Arnold B. Bakker 24 Positive Workplace Interventions 543 Carolyn M. Youssef- Morgan, Justin W. Carter, and Dale Sundermann Part I The Future of Work 565 25 Emergent Technologies at Work 567 Maria C. W. Peeters, Gudela Grote, and Sharon K. Parker Index 586
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Jossey Bass Productive Failure
Book SynopsisDesign for and turn your failures into meaningful learning experiences Written by a leading global expert on human cognition, productive failure, and learning methods, Productive Failure shows you how to design the experience of failing. Research shows that repeated experiences of intriguing, constructive failure can help students (and our own children, and anyone else we lead) develop creativity and learn more deeply. When carefully curated, failure can become a signal for learning, not the noise detracting from it. The result? Learners gain a lifelong readiness to push themselves outside of their comfort zones, using setbacks as launchpads for learning and innovation. The evidence-based principles in this book are powerful, not only in formal schooling contexts, but also for anyone taking charge of and designing their own lifelong learning. From learning a new language or skill to setting up goals that push you past your limits, this book unpacks the science of Productive Failure and describes design principlesand specific strategies built upon themthat let you harness Productive Failure for your own benefit. Learn and understand the science of failureApply the research-based Productive Failure framework in classrooms, teams, groups, and organizational settingsLearn techniques like retrieval practice, generative problem-solving, motivational hacking, culture building, and so on to deepen learning experiencesReach new levels of critical thinking, innovation, and success by making failure the norm, not the exception, and learning how to cope with it This fascinating and actionable book is a must for educators, parents, managers, leaders, and anyone who needs to help others (or themselves) learn how to learn.
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American Psychological Association Publication Manual OFFICIAL 7th Edition of the
Book SynopsisAWALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY,AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLYBESTSELLER. The newest official release of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition includes four different formats—spiral-bound and tabbed, paperback, hardcover, and ebook, all of which are in full color. It is the official source for APA Style. With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields. Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful,Trade ReviewA WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERWinner of the IBPA’s Benjamin Franklin Award Widely followed style guide for academic papers. * The Wall Street Journal *I strongly encourage you to dig into the rich resource of the 7th Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. I am thoroughly energized about the ways this guide can push language forward. * American Library Association’s Rainbow Round Table *Gather round, style hounds: the seventh edition of the American Psychological Association’s Publication Manual…includes some (pretty) significant changes. * Inside Higher Ed *An endorsement from the APA is a big deal for the singular 'they.' The APA is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States, with over 118,000 members. The Publication Manual is used by all writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in a wide variety of disciplines, so this clarification has the potential to significantly expand the use of inclusive language. * Out *The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) has gone through it’s first update in a decade. One of the major changes in this seventh edition is a full embracing of the singular ‘they’ pronoun…. This full acceptance in the APA style guide is major. And wonderful. * Medium *One of the most popular guides for academic writing standards across the curriculum. For many editors, faculty, and students, this means mastering new rules in short order… all appearances indicate that the changes will be mostly user-friendly…The worst thing about change is often the unknown. This quick glimpse at what the APA has in store offers encouraging news about the road ahead. * Faculty Focus *Table of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Editorial Staff and Contributors Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Scholarly Writing and Publishing Principles Types of Articles and PapersEthical, Legal, and Professional Standards in Publishing Ensuring the Accuracy of Scientific Findings Protecting the Rights and Welfare of Research Participants and Subjects Protecting Intellectual Property Rights 2. Paper Elements and Format Required Elements Paper Elements Format OrganizationSample Papers 3. Journal Article Reporting Standards Overview of Reporting Standards Common Reporting Standards Across Research Designs Reporting Standards for Quantitative Research Reporting Standards for Qualitative Research Reporting Standards for Mixed Methods Research 4. Writing Style and Grammar Effective Scholarly Writing Continuity and Flow Conciseness and ClarityGrammar and Usage Verbs Pronouns Sentence Construction Strategies to Improve Your Writing 5. Bias-Free Language Guidelines General Guidelines for Reducing Bias Reducing Bias by Topic 6. Mechanics of Style Punctuation Spelling Capitalization Italics Abbreviations Numbers Statistical and Mathematical Copy Presentation of Equations Lists 7. Tables and Figures General Guidelines for Tables and Figures TablesSample Tables FiguresSample Figures 8. Works Credited in the Text General Guidelines for Citation Works Requiring Special Approaches to Citation In-Text Citations Paraphrases and Quotations 9. Reference List Reference Categories Principles of Reference List EntriesReference Elements Author Date Title Source Reference Variations Reference List Format and Order 10. Reference Examples Author Variations Date Variations Title Variations Source Variations Textual Works Data Sets, Software, and Tests Audiovisual Media Online Media 11. Legal References General Guidelines for Legal References Legal Reference Examples 12. Publication Process Preparing for Publication Understanding the Editorial Publication Process Manuscript Preparation Copyright and Permission Guidelines During and After Publication Credits for Adapted Tables, Figures, and Papers References Index
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Aeon Books Ltd Self-Sufficient Herbalism: A Guide to Growing,
Book SynopsisA masterclass in the wild crafting, growing, harvesting, drying, storage, and processing of medicinal herbs. Self-Sufficient Herbalism is the first ever practical guide to the growing, gathering, and preserving of medicinal herbs for a working dispensary. Written by a practising herbalist with a high street clinic, it covers everything you need to know to become truly self sufficient. Relying on only a small allotment and access to the fields and woodlands of rural England, Lucy Jones provides a masterclass in the wild crafting, growing, harvesting, drying, storage, and processing of medicinal herbs. Her passion for the plants and traditional ways of preserving them for medicine shines through as she explores the deeper implications of self-sufficiency and the transformative impact it has had on her practice. The guide includes a glossary of detailed notes on the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of 108 individual herbs arranged by the seasons. It is a must read for practising herbalists, herbal students, herb gardeners, and all those who love herbs.Table of Contents- Acknowledgements - INTRODUCTION PART ONE: WHY SELF-SUFFICIENCY? - Environmental benefits - Quality of plant medicines - connection with plants - Continuity of supply - Favourable business model PART TWO: HOW TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT - Wildcrafting - Planning your herb garden - Cultivation and growing Harvesting - Drying - Storage - Processing - CONCLUSION - THE HERBAL HARVESTING YEAR Calendar for 108 herbs - Early spring - Mid- to late spring - Early summer - Mid-summer - Late summer - Autumn - Winter - END NOTE - Index of herbs
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Macmillan Learning IndustrialOrganizational Psychology
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Basic Books The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy
Book SynopsisHailed by Jerome Frank as "the best book that exists on the subject," Irvin D. Yalom and Molyn Leszcz's The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy has been the standard text in the field for decades.In this completely revised and updated sixth edition, Dr. Yalom and his collaborator Dr. Molyn Leszcz draw on a decade of new research as well as their broad clinical wisdom and expertise. Each chapter is completely updated in accordance with the most recent developments in the field. There are new sections throughout, including discussions of mindfulness, CBT, modern analytic approaches, psychoeducational groups, group therapy for veterans, and group therapy for psychological trauma. At once scholarly and lively, this is the most up-to-date, incisive, and comprehensive text available on group psychotherapy.
£57.00
Harvard University Press A Clinical Introduction to Lacanian
Book SynopsisThis is an invaluable guide to Lacanian psychoanalysis, how it's done, and how it differs from other forms of therapy. While elucidating Lacan's theory, the book does so from the perspective of the practitioner faced with pressing questions of diagnosis, which therapeutic stance to adopt, how to involve the patient, and how to bring about change.Trade ReviewProfessor Fink's Clinical Introduction to Lacanian Psychoanalysis addresses the clinically minded of all stripes, from the formally trained psychoanalyst to the layman who may be in, or in any way interested in, psychotherapy. His book will be particularly useful to analysts-in-training and doctoral-level students in psychology and the cognate disciplines. No previous exposure to Lacan's thinking is required. -- William Richardson, Boston CollegeWritten with a clarity and accessibility unusual in Lacanian studies, Professor Fink's book leads the reader step by step through Lacanian analysis, moving progressively toward the more problematic aspects of the theory. For students and practitioners of psychoanalysis, I'd recommend this book as the best I've seen. -- Stanley A. Leavy, M.D., Western New England Institute for PsychoanalysisBruce Fink has established his place as one of the central authorities on Lacan in this country, without peer in his familiarity with all phases of Lacan's work and in the clarity of his exegeses. Fink presents something that has not yet been seen in America, and rarely approached with such perspicacity anywhere: an introduction to Lacanian psychoanalysis not only as theory, but as clinical methodology and practice. -- Kenneth Reinhard, University of California, Los AngelesBruce Fink has established his place as one of the central authorities on Lacan in this country, without peer in his familiarity with all phases of Lacan's work and in the clarity of his exegeses...Professor Fink presents something that has not yet been seen in America, and rarely approached with such perspicacity anywhere: an introduction to Lacanian psychoanalysis not only as theory, but as clinical methodology and practice. -- Kenneth Reinhard, University of California, Los AngelesTable of ContentsPreface Desire and Psychoanalytic Technique Desire in Analysis Engaging the Patient in the Therapeutic Process The Analytic Relationship Interpretation: Opening Up the Space of Desire The Dialectic of Desire Diagnosis and the Positioning of the Analyst A Lacanian Approach to Diagnosis Psychosis Neurosis Perversion Psychoanalytic Technique beyond Desire From Desire to Jouissance Afterword A Note on Documentation Notes Recommended Reading Index
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Chicago Review Press Women and Madness
Book SynopsisFeminist icon Phyllis Chesler’s pioneering work, Women and Madness, remains startlingly relevant today, nearly fifty years since its first publication in 1972. With over 2.5 million copies sold, this landmark book is unanimously regarded as the definitive work on the subject of women’s psychology. Now back in print, this completely revised and updated edition adds perspectives on eating disorders, postpartum depression, biological psychology, important feminist political findings, female genital mutilation, and more.Trade Review"Intense, rapid, brilliant. A pioneer contribution to the feminization of psychiatric thinking and practice." Adrienne Rich, New York Times Book Review"Challenges the definition of madness itself. No serious future studies will be able to ignore its theories or its very existence." Gloria Steinem, Ms. Magazine"A stunning book . . . absolutely fascinating . . . necessary to every woman in America." Los Angeles Times
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Granta Books Our Inner Ape: The Best And Worst Of Human Nature
Book SynopsisWe have long attributed man's violent, aggressive, competitive nature to his animal ancestry. But what if we are just as given to cooperation, empathy and morality by virtue of our genes? From a scientist and writer whom E. O. Wilson has called 'the world authority on primate social behavior' comes a lively look at the most provocative aspects of human nature - power, sex, violence, kindness, and morality - through our two closest cousins in the ape family. For nearly twenty years, Frans de Waal has worked with both the famously aggressive chimpanzee and the lesser-known egalitarian, erotic, matriarchal bonobo, two species whose DNA is nearly identical to that of humans. He brings these apes to life on every page, revealing their personalities, relationships and power struggles, creating an engrossing narrative that explores what their behaviour can teach us about ourselves and each other.Trade ReviewAn eagerly awaited publishing event... a revealing picture of the inner ape- what lies inside each and every one of us' Desmond Morris, author of The Naked Ape 'A profoundly illuminating book on humans by a great primatologist' John Gray 'De Waal's prose is as elegant and engrossing as ever' BBC Wildlife magazine 'De Waal's love for the apes comes through strongly in his warm, well written description... De Waal tells a captivating and fascinating tale' Popular Science Review 'De Waal has, accordingly, put new life into a debate that appeared to be running out of steam' Sunday Times Including photographs by the author For further information go to www.ourinnerape.com; author interview on Granta website
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Human Hacking
Book SynopsisA global security expert draws on psychological insights to help you master the art of social engineering—human hacking.
£21.25
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate: A User
Book SynopsisCynthia Kim explores all the quirkyness of living with Asperger Syndrome (ASD) in this accessible, witty and honest guide looking from an insider perspective at some of the most challenging and intractable aspects of being autistic. Her own life presents many rich examples. From being labelled nerdy and shy as an undiagnosed child to redefining herself when diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome as an adult, she describes how her perspective shifted to understanding a previously confusing world and combines this with the results of extensive research to explore the 'why' of ASD traits. She explains how they impact on everything from self-care to holding down a job and offers typically practical and creative strategies to help manage them, including a section on the vestibular, sensory and social benefits of martial arts for people with autism.Well known in the autism community and beyond for her popular blog, Musings of an Aspie, Cynthia Kim's book is rich with personal anecdotes and useful advice. This intelligent insider guide will help adults with ASDs and their partners, family members, friends, and colleagues, but it also provides a fresh and witty window onto a different worldview.Trade ReviewIn this honest and beautifully articulate book, Cynthia Kim reflects back on her life before and after her recent diagnosis, and she describes how her diagnosis helped her to gain a new understanding of herself and events in her past. The book is packed full of useful tips for others with Asperger's, and her own experiences with marriage and raising a child provide a valuable perspective which is both eye opening and a real pleasure to read. -- Elisabeth Hurley, PhD, Research Officer, Autism West Midlands, UKI have been a fan of Cynthia Kim's blog, Musings of an Aspie, for many years. This book has everything I've come to expect from her blog and more. Poignant and practical by turns, and always insightful, this book is a must read for anyone trying to get a better understanding of autism. -- Lynne Soraya, blogger for Psychology Today and author of Living Independently on the Autism SpectrumCynthia Kim unequivocally captures the true essence of what it means to be autistic! What it means to be me! She helps you understand yourself, which enables you to struggle less with yourself and life. There's no doubt about it that Aspies are complex. Kim addresses all facets of what makes us different head-on. From shutting down to contentment and peace, it's all covered in this eye-opening account of living with Asperger's. Insight and advice follow each section for a clear and concise plan to help in your everyday life. -- Anita Lesko, BSN,RN,MS,CRNA, internationally recognized Autism Advocate, author of Been There. Done That. Try This!, also published by Jessica Kingsley PublishersTable of ContentsDedication. Acknowledgments. 1. Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate. 2. Growing Up Undiagnosed. 3. Navigating the Social Communication Jungle. 4. A Complicated Relationship with Relationships. 5. Parenting Aspie Style. 6. Rigid and Routine. 7. Sensory Seeking and Sensitivities.8. The Autistic Body. 9. Exploring the Emotional Landscape. 10. Executive Function: The Brain's Control Center. 11. The Dark Side. 12. Redefining Myself. Conclusion.
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Pearson Education Limited Physiology of Behavior GE
Book SynopsisNeil R. Carlson pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois. He had planned to study nuclear physics, but when he discovered in an Introductory Psychology course that psychology was really a science, he decided that was what he wanted to do. Before changing his major, Carlson talked with several professors and visited their laboratories, and when he saw what physiological psychologists do, he knew that he had found his niche. He stayed on at Illinois and received his Ph.D. Then, after a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Iowa, Carlson came to the University of Massachusetts, where he taught throughout his entire career. He retired from UMass in the fall of 2004, but continues to keep up with developments in the field of behavioral neuroscience and to revise this book. As an undergraduate psychology major at Cornell University, Melissa A. Birkett discovered courses in biopsychology, behavior, endocrinologTable of Contents Introduction Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System Structure of the Nervous System Psychopharmacology and Neurotransmitters Methods and Strategies of Research Vision Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses Control of Movement Sleep and Biological Rhythms Reproductive and Parental Behavior Emotion Ingestive Behavior Learning and Memory Human Communication Disorders of the Developing Nervous System Neurological Disorders Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders Stress and Anxiety Disorders Substance Abuse
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Ebury Publishing Manhood
Book Synopsis''Most men are not fully alive'' is the dramatic opening to Steve Biddulph''s bestseller, Manhood, which has now been fully revised and updated in this 2015 edition. Exploring two critical social issues: how to establish a healthy masculinity and how men can release themselves from suffocating and outdated social moulds, Biddulph addresses the problems and possibilities confronting men in their daily lives. Women have found the book to be a profoundly moving and revealing read, while men acquire recognition and a sense of hope that life can be different. Topics include:- Your relationship with your father - Getting sex right- Being a true dad - Real male friends - Finding a job with heartThis edition has been revised and updated to meet the needs of younger men, who are struggling with these issues in the twenty-first century.Trade ReviewSteve Biddulph should be in the UK what he is in Australia, the household name in the business of raising boys and being a man -- Dorothy Rowe, psychologist and writer
£15.29
Ebury Publishing Change Your Thinking with CBT
Book SynopsisFully Updated March 2018All of us experience complicated thoughts and feelings as we negotiate the day and these feelings can be difficult to manage.
£15.29
OUP USA The Seven Deadly Sins
Book SynopsisAll of us are engaged in a personal, ongoing battle with sin and vice. The seven deadly sins - lust, greed, envy, anger, pride, gluttony, and sloth - are our main antagonists in this struggle. They are primary causes of unhappiness and immorality, and because of their pervasive nature, have been of perennial interest to religious thinkers, philosophers, dramatists, and poets. In The Seven Deadly Sins, Solomon Schimmel explains why psychology must incorporate many of the ethical and spiritual values of religion and moral philosophy if it is to effectively address the emotional problems faced by modern men and women, be they believers or agnostics. Drawing on the psychological insights of the Bible, Aristotle, Maimonides, Aquinas, and Shakespeare, among others, he shows how all of us can learn from them about the relationship between virtue and psychological well-being and vice and emotional distress. This insightful and fascinating work guides us to master our passions rather than be eTrade Review"An ardent and eloquent argument for bringing back the biblical notion of sin and putting it to work in our own benighted world....Challenging, even radical. Essentially, Schimmel questions the conventional wisdom of...psychotherapy."--Los Angeles Times"Schimmel artfully weaves ideas from Judaism, classical philosophy, and Christianity to observe the ways the seven cardinal sins...are played out in the modern world....It is a scholarly rendering of ancient thought applied to modern times."--Contemporary Psychology"Schimmel's examples are penetrating and pointed....Read this book. It is time and effort well spent....[He] is literate, insightful, and has a wonderful narrative style."--Rocky Mountain News"This is a surprising, humane handbook for self-transformation."--Publishers Weekly"This book mediates the moral wisdom of antiquity in a very useful and engaging way. It shows that the temptations to which we are all subject do not change. What does change is our willingness to recognize and overcome them. Few of us can afford not to read this book."--Jon D. Levenson, Harvard University"A well-argued attack on value-free theories of psychoanalysis for general religion and psychology collections."--Library Journal"A useful study.... The book is welcome and valuable, especially for teachers."--Horizons
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Oxford University Press Inc Sensation and Perception
Book SynopsisSensation & Perception, Sixth Edition, introduces students to their own senses, emphasizing human sensory and perceptual experience and the basic neuroscientific underpinnings of that experience. The authors, specialists in their respective domains, strive to spread their enthusiasm for fundamental questions about the human senses and the impact that answers to those questions can have on medical and societal issues.Trade ReviewThis is one of the most complete texts of sensation and perception on the market. It includes great examples and recent research to help students understand one of the most important pieces of experimental psychology. * Adam Hutcheson, Georgia Gwinnet College *This is the best perception book on the market. It has been honed through multiple editions and is up-to-date and clear without pandering. * Colin Ellard, University of Waterloo *Sensation & Perception does a great job linking neurophysiology to behavior and perceptions. It also offers a good balance between neuroscience and cognitive psychology. * Dave Pittman, Wofford College *Sensation & Perception is clearly-written, with well-placed examples and graphics to effectively demonstrate the components and the significance of perception. Students will like the succinctness and simplicity of the author's writing style. * T.C. Sim, Sam Houston State University *Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. The First Steps in Vision: From Light to Neural Signals Chapter 3. Spatial Vision: From Spots to Stripes Chapter 4. Perceiving and Recognizing Objects Chapter 5. The Perception of Color Chapter 6. Space Perception and Binocular Vision Chapter 7. Attention and Scene Perception Chapter 8. Visual Motion Perception Chapter 9. Hearing: Physiology and Psychoacoustics Chapter 10. Hearing in the Environment Chapter 11. Music and Speech Perception Chapter 12. Vestibular Sensation Chapter 13. Touch Chapter 14. Taste Chapter 15. Olfaction
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OUP Oxford IB Psychology Print and Online Course Book Pack
Book SynopsisComprehensively updated for the latest syllabus, for first teaching September 2017, and developed directly with the IB, the second edition of this popular IB Psychology Course Book provides thorough coverage of all core and optional units at Standard and Higher Level, as well as assessment preparation support. Engaging, full-colour activities and in-depth, international case studies bring the theory to life, while structured opportunities for critical thinking and concept-based learning help to develop enquiring and independent learners. Clear and accessible language, a robust reference section, support for the Internal Assessment and TOK links ensure that all learners progress through the DP Psychology course with confidence.This pack includes one print Course Book and one online Course Book. The online Course Book will be available on Oxford Education Bookshelf until 2025. Access is facilitated via a unique code, which is sent in the mail. The code must be linked to an email address,
£65.87
Oxford University Press Mind Shift
Book SynopsisJohn Parrington argues that social interaction and culture have deeply shaped the exceptional nature of human consciousness.The mental capacities of the human mind far outstrip those of other animals. Our imaginations and creativity have produced art, music, and literature; built bridges and cathedrals; enabled us to probe distant galaxies, and to ponder the meaning of our existence. When our minds become disordered, they can also take us to the depths of despair. What makes the human brain unique, and able to generate such a rich mental life?In this book, John Parrington draws on the latest research on the human brain to show how it differs strikingly from those of other animals in its structure and function at a molecular and cellular level. And he argues that this ''shift'', enlarging the brain, giving it greater flexibility and enabling higher functions such as imagination, was driven by tool use, but especially by the development of one remarkable tool - language.The complex sociaTrade Reviewimpressive study * David Lorimer, Paradigm Explorer *John Parrington gives us a very personal take on what it is to be human from the viewpoint of the mind/brain... a genuinely interesting [book]... Parrington's theme is fascinating, and the book is loaded with ideas. * Popular Science *A tour de force that will equally interest both scientists and those who consider themselves over on the humanities side. * Richard Lofthouse, Quad *John Parrington has already proved himself a master-explainer, transmitting the extraordinary breakthroughs in contemporary science to a non-specialist readership. Now he takes on the big question of the relationship between cultural change and the development of the human brain. The result is a book of remarkable range and empathy, in which readers with a background in the humanities will learn a great deal of neuroscience and those with scientific interests will encounter great cultural riches, as Parrington brings together the theory of play, problems of mental illness and much, much more. * Sir Jonathan Bate, Foundation Professor of Environmental Humanities, Arizona State University *What is it about the human brain that allowed it to take over every corner of the planet? And what does that have to do with language, culture, art, and consciousness? With a keen and insightful eye, Parrington dissects what we know about the mind and rebuilds it into a powerful framework. * David Eagleman, neuroscientist at Stanford and NYT best-selling author of Livewired and The Runaway Species *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Origins of Mind 1: Mind and Matter 2: Tool and Symbol 3: Individual and Society Part II: Mind and Brain 4: Nerve and Brain 5: Genome and Epigenome 6: Growth and Development Part III: The Dynamic Mind 7: Learning and Memory 8: Thought and Language 9: Creativity and Imagination 10: Emotion and Reason 11: Conscious and Unconscious Part IV: Mind in Trouble 12: Sanity and Madness 13: Depression and Anxiety 14: Normality and Diversity 15: Crime and Punishment Part V: The Social Mind 16: Class and Division 17: Resistance and Rebellion Part VI: Mind and Culture 18: Music and Rhythm 19: Art and Design 20: Fact and Fiction 21: Science and Technology Part VII: The Future of Mind 22: Mind and Meaning 23: Mind and Machine A 21st Century Mind Glossary Endnotes
£24.64
Oxford University Press Psychopathy
Book SynopsisPsychopathy is a personality disorder that has long captured the public imagination. Newspaper column inches have been devoted to murderers with psychopathic features, and we also encounter psychopaths in films and books. Individuals with psychopathy are characterised in particular by lack of empathy and guilt, manipulation of other people and, in the case of criminal psychopathy, premeditated violent behaviour. They are dangerous and can incur immeasurable emotional, psychological, physical, and financial costs to their victims and their families. Despite the public fascination with psychopathy, there is often a very limited understanding of the condition, and several myths about psychopathy abound. For example, people commonly assume that all psychopaths are sadistic serial killers or that all violent and antisocial individuals are psychopaths. Yet, research shows that most psychopaths are not serial killers, and, equally, there are plenty of antisocial and violent offenders who are not psychopaths. This Very Short Introduction gives an overview of how we can identify individuals with or at risk of developing psychopathy, and how they differ from other people who display antisocial behavior. Essi Viding also explores the latest genetic, neuroscience, and psychology evidence in order to illuminate why psychopaths behave and develop the way they do, and considers whether it is possible to prevent or even treat psychopathy. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of ContentsPreface 1: Psychopathy: public lore and scientific reality 2: Explaining the lack of empathy 3: Explaining the failure to develop pro-socially 4: Why do some people become psychopaths? 5: What to do with a psychopath? Further reading Index
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Oxford University Press The Psychology Project Manual
Book SynopsisThe most practical guide to completing your research project, where straightforward, student-centred advice is quickly found and easily applied.The Psychology Project Manual supports students through the whole of the empirical project. It is a practical guide addressing common challenges that students face when undertaking the project. Students can quickly and easily find the answer to a question they have. The authors'' approachable writing style also provides information that is direct and straightforward. The manual takes a student-centred approach by incorporating the student voice. In each chapter there are smart solutions, which are challenges that students encountered when conducting their project and detail how they solved or dealt with those challenges. There is also a handy hints feature, which includes advice from students about aspects of the project. In addition, Future focus boxes identify links between students'' research project experience and their future plans. This tTable of Contents1: Starting your research project 2: Managing yourself 3: Working with your supervisor 4: Choosing your method 5: Conducting your research ethically 6: Working with participants 7: The Report 8: Presenting your project 9: Employability and your project
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