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Book SynopsisDesigned to stimulate debate and critical thinking and to draw readers' attention to the ideological nature of literacy education across a broad range of literacy contexts, this book crosses traditional boundaries between the study of family, community, and school literacies to offer a unique global perspective on multiple literacies, from theory to case studies of various settings. These examples suggest ways that literacy practices should be created by simultaneously shaping relationships and identity, and by privileging particular literacy practices in particular situations. The dialogue within the book among chapter authors writing across traditionally distinct fields highlights the interconnections among diverse literacy sites and stimulates the pursuit of a more integrated and interdisciplinary approach to literacy education. The critical and dialogic approach serves to challenge and extend many conventional notions surrounding literacy education in communities, schools, and fTrade Review"The authors and editors of this volume, taking a lead from the little boy who pointed out that the king was wearing no clothes, have....begun to document what literacy actually looks like in action and in different contexts with different players....Enjoy the work contained in this volume. It is important and desperately needed. Consider it as part of the slowly emerging picture and join us in working on its completion."—Victoria Purcell-GatesFrom the Foreword"...I couldn't put it down! It's that good!...With its look at family literacy, its offer of relatively new research methodologies, and its reports of major policy initiatives, this book will be a welcome volume to scholars in literacy and social policy."—Carole EdelskyArizona State University"The issues addressed are important ones--in particular the concern for school literacy having more to do with students' lives and the development of literate agency in the face of curricula and testing practices designed to prevent it....The central focus of the book is not only at the leading edge of the field, but it is surely timely, particularly in the United States."—Peter JohnstonState University of New York at Albany"The editors have brought together emerging and established scholars who are well-known and respected in the field of literacy to address critical issues in the areas of literacy practices, programming, and policy across the spectrum of youth and adult literacy."—Pat CampbellUniversity of AlbertaTable of ContentsContents: V. Purcell-Gates, Foreword. Preface. M. Kendrick, T. Rogers, S. Smythe, J. Anderson, Portraits of Literacy Across Families, Communities, and Schools: An Introduction. Part I: Family Literacies.E. Gregory, Guiding Lights: Siblings as Literacy Teachers in a Multilingual Community. T.H. Cairney, Literacy Diversity: Understanding and Responding to the Textual Tapestries of Home, School, and Community. J. Anderson, S. Smythe, J. Shapiro, Working and Learning With Families, Communities, and Schools: A Critical Case Study. S. Cody, Snapshot 1: A Single Mother's Journey of Rediscovery. L.M. Phillips, H.L. Sample, Family Literacy: Listen to What the Families Have to Say. R. Hayden, M. Sanders, Snapshot 2: Voices From the Field: Practitioner Perspectives on Issues in Family Literacy. Part II: Early and Youth Literacies.M. Prinsloo, P. Stein, "Down, Up, and Round": Setting Children Up as Readers and Writers in South African Classrooms. M.H. Maguire, A.J. Beer, H. Attarian, D. Baygin, X.L. Curdt-Christiansen, R. Yoshida, The Chameleon Character of Multilingual Literacy Portraits: Re-Searching in "Heritage" Language Places and Spaces. D. Masny, Multiple Literacies: An Alternative OR Beyond Freire. M. Kendrick, R. McKay, L. Moffatt, The Portrayal of Self in Children's Drawings of Home, School, and Community Literacies. T. Rogers, A. Schofield, Things Thicker Than Words: Portraits of Youth Multiple Literacies in an Alternative Secondary Program. S. Moloney, Snapshot 3: A Small Piece of the Truth. B. Norton, A Portrait of Literacy From the Youth Millennium Project. Part III: Community and Adult Literacies.J. Hare, To "Know Papers": Aboriginal Perspectives on Literacy. Ningwakwe/Rainbow Woman, The Rainbow/Holistic Approach to Aboriginal Literacy. J. Horsman, Creating Change in Literacy Programs: Taking Account of Violence. D. Bloome, The People Write Back: Community Literacy Practices and the Visibility of the Ordinary Writer. B.A. Quigley, "First We Must Dream. Nothing Is Harder": Toward a Discourse on Literacy Across the Lifespan. Part IV: Literacy Policy Issues.P. Duff, Thinking Globally About English and New Literacies: Multilingual Socialization at Work. E. Auerbach, Connecting the Local and the Global: A Pedagogy of Not-Literacy.

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Book SynopsisCultures in Conversation introduces readers to the ethnographic study of intercultural and social interactions through the analysis of conversations in which various cultural orientations are operating. Author Donal Carbaugh presents his original research on conversation practices in England, Finland, Russia, Blackfeet County, and the United States, demonstrating how each is distinctive in its communication codes--particularly in its use of symbolic meanings, forms of interaction, norms, and motivational themes. Examining conversation in this way demonstrates how cultural lives are active in conversations and shows how conversation is a principal medium for the coding of selves, social relationships, and societies. Representing 20 years of research, this volume offers unique insights into the ways social interactions not only gain shape from, but also are formative of cultures. It makes a significant contribution to communication scholarship, and will be illuminatinTrade Review"...Cultures in Conversation, discusses the complex interrelationships among culture, conversation, and context. Through this discussion, Carbaugh highlights the necessity of deeper intercultural awareness and understanding as a prerequisite to effective communication. Carbaugh is highly successful not only in his endeavor to highlight the impact of culture on conversation but also in his illustration of the ethnographic approach to the study of intercultural communication. For those not familiar with nonquantitative approaches to the study of culture, this text provides a good introduction to one form of ethnographic analysis. The book can serve as a good accompaniment to any research methods course in psychology. In addition to providing an example of one form of qualitative analysis, the book is a necessary inclusion for anyone conducting intercultural or international research."—PsycCRITIQUES"...the ease with which Carbaugh presents his arguments about culture and his conviction about his methodology leave the reader with the sense that there is intrinsic value to studying cultural moments, that more researchers should undertake this endeavor through his methodological orientation....Carbaugh does not merely translate cultural moments for his reader; instead, he guides the reader through this process and makes them a stakeholder in its outcome."—The Review of Communication"At a time when our contemporary world seems to be characterized and confused by reactivity, Carbaugh's book offers insight on the ways in which alternate systems of being, living, relating, and speaking take place in human interactions. Going beyond generalizations in exploring cultural communication, Carbaugh demonstrates the interdependence of culture and conversation through a rich collection of culturally situated encounters. His writing expands our imagination, stimulates our minds, and touches the hearts and souls of his readers."—Ozum UcokHofstra University"Cultures in Conversation is another milestone in Donal Carbaugh's exploration of American culture as it manifests itself in characteristically American patterns of communication. The comparative perspective adopted in the present book leads to brilliant new insights into common American ways of speaking as well as the shared cultural assumptions and values reflected in them. Detailed studies of intercultural encounters, with careful attention to native labels for kinds of speech practices and cultural values, allow Carbaugh to identify "cultural rules for conversation" from the insider's point of view, while making them intelligible to outsiders. The book also identifies some sources of intercultural miscommunication and negative cultural stereotypes and suggests some practical remedies for them as well as providing theoretical insights. Cultures in Conversation is "ethnography of speaking" at its best. It will engage anyone interested in intercultural communication, language in society, and American culture."—Anna WierzbickaThe Australian National University"Whether it be exploring public discourse in Russia, learning to listen with the Blackfeet of Montana, or building relationships in Finland, Carbaugh writes with clarity and enthusiasm, quickly drawing the reader into the subtle workings of culture in everyday life. This book brings together some of his most intriguing work with new research and insights that give the reader a deep understanding of how communication, meaning, and identity are closely interwoven. In doing so, Carbaugh extends and elaborates on the theoretical implications of his work and an ethnographic understanding of the world. I have been reading and using Donal's work in graduate and undergraduate courses for years. The clarity with which he develops his examples and arguments makes his work ideally suited for students. I strongly recommend this book for anyone interested in understanding the relationship between culture and communication and the misunderstandings that are so apt to happen in intercultural contexts. For someone interested in understanding the ethnography of communication perspective and the insights it can provide, this is a must read."—Bradford 'J' HallUniversity of New Mexico"What Carbaugh does with great delicacy is show how culture is imbricated in the details of conversational practice. He examines cross cultural conversation because the misunderstandings which arise reveal the unusually unstated cultural understandings which the speakers bring to their conversations. Through this work Carbaugh shows how to link the detailed micro-study of conversation with the larger themes of social and cultural anthropology."—Dr. David ZeitlynUniversity of Kent"In Cultures in Conversation Donal Carbaugh offers a compelling and nuanced analysis of the many ways in which culture shapes moments of intercultural contact. His comparative accounts of the working of cultural codes in conversation invite readers to a journey of discovery of both self and other. The book presents a rich array of case studies of face-to-face or mediated encounters in which cultural differences are puzzled over, negotiated and sometimes bridged, and thereby demonstrates how the nexus of communication and culture can be productively and systematically explored."—Tamar KatrielUniversity of Haifa"Donal Carbaugh makes an outstanding contribution to the study of cultural and cross-cultural communication through his detailed analysis of communicative practices in four different cultures. Using numerous examples of naturally occurring speech, gathered from the author's many ethnographic studies, Carbaugh demonstrates how the premises which guide communication can be discovered, described, and interpreted in such a way as to reveal how people create a sense of shared cultural identity. No other author has so clearly articulated the intersection of communication and culture as has Donal Carbaugh."—Chuck BraithwaiteUniversity of Nebraska at Lincoln"Donal Carbaugh is one of our wisest analysts of culture and communication. Here he draws on his direct experience of Russian, Finnish, and Blackfeet Indian cultures to present a comprehensive and incisive approach to understanding conversation in cultural perspective. It is a perfect text for classroom use, but even the most seasoned researchers will find enlightening insights as well as delightful and vivid examples. I'll definitely assign this book the next time I teach Cross-cultural communication."—Deborah TannenGeorgetown University"Donal Carbaugh's book, Cultures in Conversation, is remarkable. It is based on first-hand knowledge over a number of years of a considerable range of cultures and situations. The result is an invaluable contribution to understanding of communication and the ethnography of speaking."—Dell HymesUniversity of Virginia"...Cultures in Conversation, discusses the complex interrelationships among culture, conversation, and context. Through this discussion, Carbaugh highlights the necessity of deeper intercultural awareness and understanding as a prerequisite to effective communication. Carbaugh is highly successful not only in his endeavor to highlight the impact of culture on conversation but also in his illustration of the ethnographic approach to the study of intercultural communication. For those not familiar with nonquantitative approaches to the study of culture, this text provides a good introduction to one form of ethnographic analysis. The book can serve as a good accompaniment to any research methods course in psychology. In addition to providing an example of one form of qualitative analysis, the book is a necessary inclusion for anyone conducting intercultural or international research."—PsycCRITIQUES"...the ease with which Carbaugh presents his arguments about culture and his conviction about his methodology leave the reader with the sense that there is intrinsic value to studying cultural moments, that more researchers should undertake this endeavor through his methodological orientation....Carbaugh does not merely translate cultural moments for his reader; instead, he guides the reader through this process and makes them a stakeholder in its outcome."—The Review of Communication"What Carbaugh does with great delicacy is show how culture is imbricated in the details of conversational practice. He examines cross cultural conversation because the misunderstandings which arise reveal the unusually unstated cultural understandings which the speakers bring to their conversations. Through this work Carbaugh shows how to link the detailed micro-study of conversation with the larger themes of social and cultural anthropology."—Dr. David ZeitlynUniversity of Kent"Donal Carbaugh is one of our wisest analysts of culture and communication. Here he draws on his direct experience of Russian, Finnish, and Blackfeet Indian cultures to present a comprehensive and incisive approach to understanding conversation in cultural perspective. It is a perfect text for classroom use, but even the most seasoned researchers will find enlightening insights as well as delightful and vivid examples. I'll definitely assign this book the next time I teach Cross-cultural communication."—Deborah TannenGeorgetown University"At a time when our contemporary world seems to be characterized and confused by reactivity, Carbaugh's book offers insight on the ways in which alternate systems of being, living, relating, and speaking take place in human interactions. Going beyond generalizations in exploring cultural communication, Carbaugh demonstrates the interdependence of culture and conversation through a rich collection of culturally situated encounters. His writing expands our imagination, stimulates our minds, and touches the hearts and souls of his readers."—Ozum UcokHofstra University"Cultures in Conversation is another milestone in Donal Carbaugh's exploration of American culture as it manifests itself in characteristically American patterns of communication. The comparative perspective adopted in the present book leads to brilliant new insights into common American ways of speaking as well as the shared cultural assumptions and values reflected in them. Detailed studies of intercultural encounters, with careful attention to native labels for kinds of speech practices and cultural values, allow Carbaugh to identify "cultural rules for conversation" from the insider's point of view, while making them intelligible to outsiders. The book also identifies some sources of intercultural miscommunication and negative cultural stereotypes and suggests some practical remedies for them as well as providing theoretical insights. Cultures in Conversation is "ethnography of speaking" at its best. It will engage anyone interested in intercultural communication, language in society, and American culture."—Anna WierzbickaThe Australian National University"In Cultures in Conversation Donal Carbaugh offers a compelling and nuanced analysis of the many ways in which culture shapes moments of intercultural contact. His comparative accounts of the working of cultural codes in conversation invite readers to a journey of discovery of both self and other. The book presents a rich array of case studies of face-to-face or mediated encounters in which cultural differences are puzzled over, negotiated and sometimes bridged, and thereby demonstrates how the nexus of communication and culture can be productively and systematically explored."—Tamar KatrielUniversity of Haifa"Donal Carbaugh makes an outstanding contribution to the study of cultural and cross-cultural communication through his detailed analysis of communicative practices in four different cultures. Using numerous examples of naturally occurring speech, gathered from the author's many ethnographic studies, Carbaugh demonstrates how the premises which guide communication can be discovered, described, and interpreted in such a way as to reveal how people create a sense of shared cultural identity. No other author has so clearly articulated the intersection of communication and culture as has Donal Carbaugh."—Chuck BraithwaiteUniversity of Nebraska at Lincoln"Whether it be exploring public discourse in Russia, learning to listen with the Blackfeet of Montana, or building relationships in Finland, Carbaugh writes with clarity and enthusiasm, quickly drawing the reader into the subtle workings of culture in everyday life. This book brings together some of his most intriguing work with new research and insights that give the reader a deep understanding of how communication, meaning, and identity are closely interwoven. In doing so, Carbaugh extends and elaborates on the theoretical implications of his work and an ethnographic understanding of the world. I have been reading and using Donal's work in graduate and undergraduate courses for years. The clarity with which he develops his examples and arguments makes his work ideally suited for students. I strongly recommend this book for anyone interested in understanding the relationship between culture and communication and the misunderstandings that are so apt to happen in intercultural contexts. For someone interested in understanding the ethnography of communication perspective and the insights it can provide, this is a must read."—Bradford 'J' HallUniversity of New Mexico"Donal Carbaugh's book, Cultures in Conversation, is remarkable. It is based on first-hand knowledge over a number of years of a considerable range of cultures and situations. The result is an invaluable contribution to understanding of communication and the ethnography of speaking."—Dell HymesUniversity of VirginiaTable of ContentsContents: Preface. Introduction. Cultures in Conversation: Ethnographic Explorations of Intercultural Communication. Conversation as a Culturally Rich Phenomenon. Silence and Third-Party Introductions: USAmerican and Finnish Dialogue (With Saila Poutiainen). "Superficial Americans" and "Silent Finns": Finnish and USAmerican Cultures in Social Interaction. "Self," "Soul," and "Sex": Russian and USAmerican Cultures in a Televised Conversation. "I Can't Do That!" But I "Can Actually See Around Corners": American Indian Students and the Study of "Communication." "Just Listen": Blackfeet "Listening" and Landscape. "The Passing Occasion and the Long Story": Four Cultural Conversations.

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Book SynopsisThis volume addresses the role of communication in stereotype dynamics, while placing the phenomenon of social stereotypes appropriately in the socio-cultural context.Trade Review"I think it is critically important for social psychologists to focus more on the influence of language and communication across the areas within the discipline, and I believe this volume will stand as a milestone in the movement of social psychology back to studying human interaction." - David Roskos-Ewoldsen, Ph.D., University of Alabama"The authors are all outstanding ... The chapters are timely and important." - Charles Stangor, Ph.D., University of Maryland"… Kashima et al. achieve their goals for this volume… The reader is left with a new appreciation for the social nature of stereotyping, as well as an awareness of the limitations of a strict social cognition perspective… I would recommend this volume for the editors’ intended audience of advanced scholars and students in social psychology, linguistics, and communication." – Matthew L. Newman, PsycCRITIQUES“I think it is critically important for social psychologists to focus more on the influence of language and communication across the areas within the discipline, and I believe this volume will stand as a milestone in the movement of social psychology back to studying human interaction.” —David Roskos-Ewoldsen, Ph.D . University of Alabama“The authors are all outstanding...The chapters are timely and important.” —Charles Stangor, Ph.D. University of MarylandTable of ContentsY. Kashima, K. Fiedler, P. Freytag, Stereotype Dynamics: An Introduction and Overview. Part 1. Stereotype Dynamics.G. Semin, Stereotypes in the Wild. V. Yzerbyt, A. Carnaghi, Stereotype Change in the Social Context. A. Lyons, A. Clark, Y. Kashima, T. Kurz, Cultural Dynamics of Stereotyping. Part 2. Symbolic Mediation and Stereotyping.K. Fiedler, M. Blümke, P. Freytag, S. Koch, C. Unkelbach, A Semiotic Approach to Understanding the Role of Communication in Stereotyping. A. Carnaghi, A. Maass, Derogatory Language in Intergroup Context: Are “Gay” and “Fag” Synonymous? S. Sczesny, J. Bosak, A.B. Diekman, J. Twenge, Dynamics of Sex Role Stereotypes. Part 3. Stereotype and Language Use.C. Wenneker, D. Wigboldus, Interpersonal Consequences and Intrapersonal Underpinnings of the Linguistic Expectancy Bias. K.M. Douglas, R.M. Sutton, C. McGarty, Strategic Language Use in Interpersonal and Intergroup Communication. P. Freytag, Sender-Receiver-Constellations as a Moderator of Linguistic Abstraction Biases. Part 4. Stereotype Sharedness and Distinctiveness.M. Karasawa, S. Suga, Retention and Transmission of Socially Shared Beliefs: The Role of Linguistic Abstraction in Stereotypic Communication. O. Klein, S. Tindale, M. Brauer, The Consensualization of Stereotypes in Small Groups. F. Pratto, P.J. Hegarty, J.D. Korchmaros, How Communication Practices and Category Norms Lead People to Stereotype Particular People and Groups. Part 5. Identity, Self-Regulation, and Stereotyping.M. Hornsey, Intergroup Sensitivity Effect: Responses to Criticisms of Groups. R.M. Sutton, K.M. Douglas, T.J. Elder, M. Tarrant, Social Identity and Social Convention in Responses to Criticisms of Groups. J. Keller, H. Bless, Communicating Stereotype Expectancies: The Interplay of Stereotype Threat and Regulatory Focus.

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Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Relationship Initiation is the first volume to focus specifically on the very beginning stage of relationships â their origin. In this Handbook, leading scholars on relationships review the literature on various processes related to the initiation of relationships: how people meet, communicate for the first time, and begin to define themselves as being in a relationship. Topics include attraction, mate selection, influence of social networks on relationship initiation, initiation over the internet, hook-ups among young adults, and flirting and opening gambits. In addition, the dark side of relationship initiation is considered, including unwanted relationship pursuit and barriers to relationship initiation including social anxiety.This volume provides an overdue synthesis of the literature on this topic. It is especially timely in view of the growing prevalence on relationship initiation online, through matchmaking and other social networking sites, which has increased awareness that science can be used to understand, create, and facilitate compatible matching.This Handbook provides an essential resource for an interdisciplinary range of researchers and students who study relationships, including social psychologists, communication scientists and scholars of marriage and the family.Trade Review"I am somewhat chagrined to find that after 20 years in the field, I found a great deal that I did not know regarding relationship initiation. ... I strongly suspect that this latest work will be an instant classic. ... I highly recommend the handbook for relationship scholars from a variety of disciplines. It is also appropriate for graduate students and upper level undergraduates." - Gregory D. Morrow, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, in PsycCRITIQUESTable of ContentsPart 1. Introduction. S. Sprecher, A. Wenzel, J. Harvey, Preface. C. A. Bredow, R. M. Cate, T. L. Huston, Have We Met Before? A Conceptual Model of First Romantic Encounters. B. Fehr, Friendship Formation. D. P. Schmitt, An Evolutionary Perspective on Mate Choice and Relationship Initiation. G. Creasey, P. Jarvis, Attachment Theory and Research: A Special Focus on Relationship Initiation. Part 2. The Process of Relationship Initiation. M. R. Cunningham, A. P. Barbee, Prelude to a Kiss: Nonverbal Flirting, Opening Gambits, and Other Communication Dynamics in the Initiation of Romantic Relationships. L. K. Knoblock, L. E. Miller, Uncertainty and Relationship Initiation. W. A. Afifi, A. A. Lucas, Information Seeking in Initial Stages of Relational Development. V. J. Derlega, B. A. Winstead, K. Greene, Self-Disclosure and Starting a Close Relationship. L. K. Guerrero, P. A. Mongeau, On Becoming "More than Friends": The Transition from Friendship to Romantic Relationship. Part 3. Diverse Contexts of Relationship Initiation. X. B. Arriaga, C. R. Agnew, N. M. Capezza, J. J. Lehmiller, The Social and Physical Environment of Relationship Initiation: An Interdependence Analysis. P. W. Eastwick, E. J. Finkel, Speed-Dating: A Powerful and Flexible Paradigm for Studying Relationship Initiation. K. Y. A. McKenna, MySpace or Your Place: Relationship Initiation and Development in the Wired and Wireless World. S. Sprecher, P. Schwartz, J. Harvey, E. Hatfield, Thebusinessoflove.com: Relationship Initiation at Internet Matchmatching Services. Part 4. Attraction and Other Emotions in Relationship Initiation. J. W. Bruce, W. G. Graziano, Attraction and the Initiation of Relationships: A Review of the Empirical Literature. S. Sprecher, D. Felmlee, Insider Perspectives to Attraction. A. Aron, H. E. Fisher, G. Strong, B. Acevedo, S. Riela, I. Tsapelas, Falling in Love. S. S. Hencrick, C. Hendrick, Satisfaction, Love, and Respect in the Initiation of Romantic Relationships. S. Metts, S. L. Mikucki, The Emotional Landscape of Relationship Initiation. Part 5. Challenges and Problematic Relationship Initiation. E. L. Paul, A. Wenzel, J. H. Harvey, Hookups: A Facilitator or a Barrier to Relationship Initiation and Intimacy Development? M. A. Fine, T. A. Coffelt, L. N. Olson, Romantic Relationship Initiation following Relationship Dissolution. W. R. Cupach, B. H. Spitzberg, "Thanks, but No Thanks…." The Occurrence and Management of Unwanted Relationship Pursuit. A. Wenzel, T. B. Kashdan, Emotional Disturbances and the Initial Stages of Relationship Development: Processes and Consequences of Social Anxiety and Depression. Part 6. Cognitions, Beliefs, and Memories About Relationship Initiation. L. Custer, D. Holmberg, K. Blair, T. L. Orbuch, "So How Did You Two Meet?": Narratives of Relationship Initiation. C. R. Knee, A. L. Bush, Relationship Beliefs and Their Role in Relationship Initiation. S. Tran, J. A. Simpson, G. J. O. Fletcher, The Role of Ideal Standards in Relationship Initiation Processes. G. D. Reeder, Perceptions of Goals and Motives in Romantic Relationships. Part 7. Commentary. D. Perlman, Ending the Beginning of Relationships.

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Book SynopsisThis provides an analysis of man's relationship with the natural world that stretches back into pre-history and the origins of many of our fables, myths and religious creeds, which provide our belief systems governing our world and political thinking today. Extinction is avoidable but do we possess the ability to change the way we think?Trade ReviewReviews from the first edition: “I’m impressed by the range of [his] scholarship and the approach [he] adopt[s] to the huge environmental challenges faced by us and future generations. I also admire [his] sustained commitment.” Jonathan Dimbleby, Presenter of Any Questions on BBC Radio 4. ; “An incredible piece of work.” Adrian Chiles, Presenter BBC Radio Five Live. ; “Robin Russell-Jones tells an epic tale that traces humankind’s apparent predisposition towards environmental destruction. He takes us from the depths of history to the present day, painting a picture rich in data and political insight. Read it before it’s too late.” Geraint Davies MP, Council of Europe Rapporteur for fracking and air pollution. ; “… a remarkable mixture of political analysis and accurate scientific information on key environmental issues such as air pollution, fracking and climate change. Henceforth no politician can say they were not warned.” Dr Charles Tannock, Conservative Member of the European Parliament for London.

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Book SynopsisA collection of classic and contemporary readings that help define the social and psychological study of intergroup relations.Table of ContentsAbout the Editors. Preface. Acknowledgments. Volume Overview, M. Hogg and D.Abrams. Part 1: Personality and Individual Differences, Personality and Sociocultural Factors in Intergroup Attitudes: A Cross-national Comparison T. Pettigrew. Social Dominance Orientation: A Personality Variable Predicting Social and Political Attitudes, F. Pratto, J. Sidanius, L. M. Stallworth, and B. Malle. Part 2: Goal Relations and Interdependence, Superordinate Goals in the Reduction of Intergroup Conflicts. M. Sherif, Perceptions of Racial Group Competition: Extending Blumer's Theory of Group Position to a Multiracial Social Context, L. Bobo and V. Hutchings. Part 3: Social Identity and Self-Categorization, An Integrative Theory of Intergroup Conflicts, H. Tajfel and J. Turner, Intergroup Relations and Group Solidarity: Effects of Group Identification and Social Beliefs on Depersonalized Attraction, M. Hogg and S. Hains, Part 4: Intergroup Attitudes and Explanations, Social Stereotypes and Social Groups, H. Tajfel. Affirmative Action, Unintentional Racial Biases, and Intergroup Relations, J. Dovidio and S. Gaertner. The Ultimate Attribution Error: Extending Allport's Cognitive Analysis of Prejudice, T. Pettigrew, Part 5: Intergroup Behavior and Discrimination, Experiments in Intergroup Discimination, H. Tajfel, Intergroup Discrimination in Positive and Negative Outcome Allocations: Impact of Stimulus Valence, Relative Group Status, and Relative Group Size, S. Otten, A. Mummendey, and M. Blanz, Understanding Why the Justice of Group Procedures Matters: A Test of the Psychological Dynamics of the Group-Value Model, T. Tyler, P. DeGoey, and H. Smith. Part 6: Motives for Group Membership and Intergroup Behavior, Comments on the Motivational Status of Self-Esteem in Social Identity and Intergroup, Discrimination, D. Abrams and M. Hogg. The Social Self: On Being the Same and Different at the Same Time, M. Brewer. Negotiating Social Identity When Contexts Change: Maintaining Identification and Responding to Threat, K. Ethier and K. Deaux. Part 7: Influence in Intergroup Context, Knowing What to Think by Knowing Who You Are: Self-Categorization ad the Nature of Norm Function, Conformity, ad Group Polarization, D. Abrams, M. Wetherell, S. Cochrane, M. Hogg, and J. Turner, Studies in Social Influence: V Minority Influence and Conversion Behavior in a Perceptual Task, S. Moscovici and B. Personnaz. Part 8: Disadvantage, Relative Deprivation, and Social Protest, The St. Pauls Riot: An Explanation of the Limits of Crowd Action in Terms of a Social Identity Model, S. D. Reicher. Race and Relative Deprivation in the Urban United States, R. D. Vaneman, and T. Pettigrew. Responding to Membership in a Disadvantaged Group S. Wright, D.M. Taylor, and F. Moghaddam. Part 9: Intergroup Contact and Social Harmony, Reducing Intergroup Bias: The Benefits of Recategorization, S. Gaertner, J.Man, A. Murrell, J. Dovidio, Intergroup Contact: The Typical Member ad the Exception to the Rule, D. Wilder, Dimensions of Contact as Predictors of Intergroup Anxiety, Perceived Outgroup Variability, and Outgroup Attitude: An Integrative Model, M. Rabiul Islam and M. Hewstone, References, Appendix: How to Read a Journal Article in Social Psychology, C. H. Jordan and M. Zanna, Author Index, Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisThis edited volume addresses key issues relating to the concept of self, an increasingly researched area of social psychology. The self-concept consists of three fundamental self-representations: the individual self, the relational self, and the collective self. That is, people seek to achieve self-definition and self-interpretation (i.e. identity) in three fundamental ways: in terms of their personal traits, in terms of dyadic relationships, and in terms of group membership. Contributions from leading international researchers examine the interrelations among three self-representations. A concluding commentary identifies running themes, synthesizes the extant literature, and points to future research directions.Table of ContentsPrologue. Preface. C. Sedikides, M.B. Brewer, Individual Self, Relational Self, and Collective Self: Partners, Opponents, or Strangers? Part I: The Individual Self asBasis for Self-definition.C. Sedikides, L.A. Gaertner, A Homecoming to the Individual Self: Emotional and Motivational Primacy. S. Klein, A Self to Remember: A Cognitive Neuropsychological Perspective on How Self Creates Memory and Memory Creates Self. E.T. Higgins, D.May, Individual Self-regulatory Functions: It's Not "We" Regulation, but It's Still Social. Part II: TheRelational and Collective Selves as Bases forSelf-Definition.D.M. Tice, R.F. Baumeister, The Primacy of the Interpersonal Self. A. Aron, T. McLaughlin-Volpe, Including Others in the Self: Extensions to Own and Partner's Group Memberships. E.R. Smith, S. Coats,J, J. Murphy, The Self and Attachment to Relational Partners and Groups: Theoretical Parallels and New Insights. M.A. Hogg, A Social Identity and the Sovereignty of the Group: A Psychology of Belonging. Part III: International Perspectives on the Individual,Relational and Collective Self.R.S. Onorato, J.C.Turner, The "I", the "Me" and the "Us": The Psychological Group and Self-concept Maintenance and Change. R.Spears, The Interaction Between the Individual and the Collective Self: Self-categorization in Context. B.Simon, C. Kampmeier, Revisiting the Individual Self: Towards a Social Psychological Theory of the Individual Self and the Collective Self. M.B. Brewer, S. Roccas, Individual Values, Social Identity, and Optimal Distinctiveness. Part IV: Integrative Models.L.R.Caporael, Parts and Wholes: The Evolutionary Importance of Groups. H.C. Triandis, D. Trafimow, Cross-national Prevalence of Collectivism. Y. Kashima, E. Kashima, J.Aldridge, Towards Cultural Dynamics of Self-conceptions. K. Deaux, T. Perkins, The Kaleidoscopic Self. Epilogue. D. Prentice, The Individual Self, Relational Self, and Collective Self: A Commentary.

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Book SynopsisThese essays explore the many ways theater and dramaturgy are used to shape the everyday experience of people in mass societies. Young argues that technologies combine with the world of art, music, and cinema to shape consciousness as a commodity and to fragment social relations in the market as well as in religion and politics. He sees the central problem of post-modern society as how to live in a world constructed by human beings without nihilism on the one hand or repressive dogmatism on the other.Young argues that in advanced monopoly capitalism, dramaturgy has replaced coercion as the management tool of choice for the control of consumers, workers, voters and state functionaries. Young calls this process the colonization of desire. Desire is colonized by the use of dramaturgy, mass media, and the various forms of art in order to generate consumers, vesting desire in ownership and display rather than in interpersonal relationships with profound consequence for marriage, kTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgmentsA Great UniversityIntroductionPart I. The Politics of Social PsychologyIntroduction1 Hard Times and Hard Tomatoes2 The Politics of Sociology: Gouldner, Goffman, and Garfinkel3 The Structure of Democratic CommunicationsPart II. Critical Approaches to DramaturgyIntroduction4 The Dramaturgical Society: Macroanalysis with Garth Massey5 Dramaturgical Analysis and Societal Critique with John WelshPart III. Social Psychology in a New AgeIntroduction6 Self and Social Organization in Capitalist Society7 Morality and Mass Society8 Self in Mass Society: Against Zurcher9 Self-Estrangement in Dramaturgical SocietyPart IV. Politics in the Dramaturgical SocietyIntroduction10 The Political Economy of Dramaturgy11 Critical Dimensions in Dramaturgical Analysis:Watergate as TheaterPart V. Emancipatory Uses of DramaturgyIntroduction12 Emancipatory Dimensions in Dramaturgy13 The Sociology of Sport: Structural and Cultural Approaches14 The Typifications of Christ at Christmas and Easter: Critical Explorations of Religious Dramaturgy15 Dress, Drama, and Self: The Tee Shirt as TextReferences & BibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisAn evidence-based guide to bullying and peer victimization * Details how bullying occurs * Explains the differences between in-person and cyberbullying * Describes the best tools and approaches for assessment * Explores the most effective school-based prevention programs * Includes case studies * Provides additional resources in an appendixTrade ReviewPractitioners seeking a concise, well-researched book to guide their understanding, assessing, and intervening with bullying and peer victimization need look no further! This book covers the individual and group dynamics that contribute to bullying, offering vignettes, tools, and resources to guide practice.;Amanda B. Nickerson, PhD, Professor and Director, Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA.;This book acts as a concise guide to understanding, assessing, and addressing bullying. Reviewed by Charla S. Waxman, BS, MBA, EdD, Lake Behavioral Hospital, Wuakegan, IL, in Doody’s Reviews, March 2023.;Table of ContentsContent + Structure The contents of each volume are structured as follows: Description: - Terminology - Definition - Epidemiology - Course and Prognosis - Differential Diagnosis - Comorbidities - Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation Theories and Models of the Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment Indications Treatment: - Methods of Treatment - Mechanisms of Action - Efficacy and Prognosis - Variations and Combinations of Methods - Problems in Carrying out the Treatments Case Vignette; Further Reading; References Appendix: Tools and Resources

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Book SynopsisWhat do Madonna, Confucius, and Jackie Robinson have in common? What does it take to go down in history as a great political leader? Why do revolutions occur, riots break out, and lynch mobs assemble? Which events do people find the most shocking or memorable?This path-breaking work offers the first comprehensive examination of the important personalities and events that have influenced the course of history. It discusses whether people who go down in history are different from the rest of us; whether specific personality traits predispose certain people to become world leaders, movie stars, scientific geniuses, and athletes, while others are relegated to ordinary lives. In exploring the psychology of greatness, this volume sheds light on the characteristics that any of us may share with history-making people.Throughout, the book addresses two broad questions: what sorts of people are responsible for historic events and achievements, and what kinds of events are mostTrade ReviewThis is a book that might be used as a text or as a reference but here's the great part: It can be read for enjoyment!...Simonton has created a monument to completeness and complexity, but it is highly readable. The book is replete with fascinating tables, lists, and charts about individuals deemed as great who share a common characteristic....The book is very well written, full of examples and creative interpretation, persuasive, and up to date. This is a great book about greatness. --Malcolm James Ree in Personnel PsychologySimonton's book is so comprehensive and so engagingly written that, if major research universities regularly offered courses in the psychology of history, Greatness: Who Makes History and Why would be widely adopted as a text. The book is, in short, a tour de force: spirited, erudite, and entertaining - well within the reach of advanced undergraduates. --Philip E. TetlockFascinating, thorough, varied, readable, good text for students. --Joel Funk, Plymouth State College, New HampshireEverything you wanted to know--and more--about the great historical figures who have shaped culture and society, Dean K. Simonton, our most prolific psychologist in the field of creativity studies, has assembled here a treasure-trove of facts and observations that will delight the reader, and serve as a useful reference for many years to come. --Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Ph.D., The University of Chicago, author of FLOW: The Psychology of Optimal ExperienceDean Simonton's book on Greatness is a tour de force that explores the many aspects of greatness, including intelligence, creativity, leadership, social forces, and more. The book combines Simonton's own pathbreaking analyses of greatness with those of others, providing essential reading for anyone interested in what makes some people stand out from the rest. The book is written in a lucid, engaging style that will interest laypeople as well as professionals in all disciplines who wish to know what makes some people stand out from the rest. --Robert J. Sternberg, Ph.D., Yale University, author of The Nature Of CreativityDean Keith Simonton has long been esteemed within the social sciences for his pioneering studies of creativity, leadership, and genius. Now he has produced a fascinating, accessible, and authoritative survey of work in this area. Students and seasoned experts are equally in his debt. --Howard Gardner, Ph.D., Harvard University, Graduate School of Education - Only a great book could do justice to greatness throughout the ages, and Simonton has produced one. --Readings, 5/23/1994Table of ContentsPreface. Prologue: The Psychologist Confronts Greatness. Birthrights and Birthmarks: Psychobiological Explanations. Acts, Affects, and Thoughts: Learning?Based and Cognitive Theories. The Creative Quest. The Drive to Succeed. Infants, Children, and Teenagers: The Famous in Their Youth. Life's Prime and Death's Advance: A Life?Span Perspective. The Importance of Intelligence. The Importance of Personality. The Significance of Psychopathology. Violence as a Shaper of History. The Influence of Attitudes and Beliefs. Imitation, Affiliation, Group Dynamics, and Leadership. Epilogue: Has the Psychologist Succeeded? Notes. References. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisWho among us has not at some point asked, ``what is the meaning of life?'' In this extraordinary book, an eminent social scientist looks at the big picture and explores what empirical studies from diverse fields tell us about the human condition. MEANINGS OF LIFE draws together evidence from psychology, history, anthropology, and sociology, integrating copious research findings into a clear and conclusive discussion of how people attempt to make sense of their lives. In a lively and accessible style, emphasizing facts over theories, Baumeister explores why people desire meaning in their lives, how these meanings function, what forms they take, and what happens when life loses meaning. It is the most comprehensive examination of the topic to date.Trade ReviewRoy Baumeister writes conceptually exact, richly factual, and continuously delightful books on deep subjects, and this is his best. --Roger Brown, Ph.D.The topic is, of course, tremendous. We feel giddily nervous on even entertaining it, and so usually take it for granted or leave it to Monty Python. Fortunately, this volume has now arrived, bringing with it a far-reaching analysis of how life's meaning impinges on social life. It is rare to find such a broad array of intriguing and subtle hypotheses derived from a single theme, and even more rare to find such wide-ranging awareness of history and culture in contemporary social psychology. --Daniel M. Wegner, Ph.D.The book encourages the reader to struggle with hard questions that have no objective answers. --Jerry Bruce, Sam Houston State, Huntsville, Texas - A scholarly and intriguing review of research and thought on finding meaningfulness in life. Laypeople and psychologists alike will find it a fascinating read. --Contemporary Psychology, 9/27/1992

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Book SynopsisAfter decades of banishment to popular magazines and advice columns, jealousy and envy have emerged as legitimate topics of scientific inquiry. This volume includes chapters from nearly every major contributor to the psychological literature in this area. From emotional, and cognitive processes that underlie jealousy and envy; to the ways these emotions are experienced and expressed within close relationships; to family, societal, and cultural contexts, the volume offers a definitive statement of current theory and research.Trade ReviewTHE PSYCHOLOGY OF JEALOUSY AND ENVY is must reading for anyone in the close-relationships field, but will be of interest to anyone at all who has ever experienced these emotions or who has been the victim of them in someone else. The book is full of interesting insights....Anyone and everyone will stand to gain from this book not only from an academic standpoint, but from the very practical standpoint of understanding experiences they confront in their everyday close relationships.--Robert J. Sternberg, IBM Professor of Psychology and Education, Yale UniversityThis book offers an extremely distinguished set of authors who are all at the forefront of the growing work on jealousy and envy. Salovey has done a great service in pulling together into this one volume these scholars' work on an emotion that almost everyone has felt. This book lays bare the basis for the legitimate scientific study of jealousy and envy and shows how theoretical and empirical developments have culminated in some very strong and broad advances in our knowledge. The book is an outstanding sign of the advances that can be made in understanding the processes of personal relationships and of persons in relationships.--Steve Duck, Ph.D., Daniel & Amy Starch Research Professor, The University of Iowa - Provides the most comprehensive review available of the current state of research on jealousy. It should be very valuable to researchers and clinicians, as well as to graduate students and advanced undergraduates. --Contemporary Psychology, 2/17/1991ƒƒ This excellent book confronts the therapist. How these exciting ideas can be utilized in a clinical setting...is a task that keen therapists will regard as one worth tackling. --Journal of Sex & and Marital Therapy, 2/17/1991Table of ContentsI. JEALOUS AND ENVIOUS THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS. 1. The Emotional Experiences of Envy and Jealousy, Parrott. 2. The Organization of Jealousy Knowledge: Romantic Jealousy as a Blended Emotion, Sharpsteen. 3. A Cognitive Theory of Jealousy, Mathes. 4. Envy and the Sense of Injustice, Smith. II. THE EXPERIENCE OF JEALOUSY IN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS. 5. Psychosocial Aspects of Jealousy: A Transactional Model, Bringle. 6. Developmental Correlates of Jealousy, Clanton & Kosins. 7. Jealousy in Close Relationships: An Exchange Theoretical Perspective, Buunk. 8. Modes of Response to Jealousy-Envoking Situations, Bryson. III. FAMILY, SYSTEMS, AND CULTURE IN JEALOUSY AND ENVY. 9. Jealousy: Its Conceptualization, Measurement, and Integration with Family Stress Theory, Hansen.10. Self, Relationship, Friends, and Family: Some Applications of Systems Perspectives to Romantic Jealousy, White. 11. The Motive for the Arousal of Romantic Jealousy: Its Cultural Origin, Hupka. 12. Envy and Jealousy: Self and Society, Salovey & Rothman.

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Book SynopsisPresenting a general theory of social motivation, this compelling work integrates research on achievement evaluation, stigmatization, helping behavior, aggression, and impression management. Bernard Weiner examines how responsibility inferences are reached, the manner in which such judgments affect emotions, and the role that cold judgments of responsibility versus hot feelings, such as anger, play in producing both pro- and antisocial behaviors. Ideal for students as well as researchers and mental health practitioners, the book includes experiments for the reader to complete that illustrate the main points of the text.Trade ReviewThis book is a major achievement that extends Weiner's already impressive attribution theory of motivation in new directions. With pristine clarity it demonstrates how judgment of responsibility can be used to generalize theoretical principles derived from the study of achievement evaluation to a wide variety of behaviors. The result is a comprehensive theory of social conduct that is essential reading for anyone interested in human behavior. --Frank D. Fincham, Ph.D., FBPsS, University of Wales, CardiffProfessor Weiner has made a bold attempt to present a scientific analysis of the issues involved in assigning responsibility and blame. In contrast with traditional solutions, he argues that it is not blame but emotion (anger or sympathy) that mediates subsequent social behavior. Weiner's clear thinking and relevant empirical data bring a fresh and interesting perspective to highly significant and perennially debated social and moral issues. --Carroll E. Izard, Ph.D., Unidel Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Delaware ...we pronounce the book good, judge it innocent of poor scholarship, and sentence it to having a long impact on research and theory on interpersonal judgment....this book is a significant read with enormous strengths and a provocative, testable point of view. It presents an important perspective that adds emotional and moral elements into our more cognitive models for judgments of others....accessible to a broad audience....the text is appropriate both for undergraduates and for graduate students and established academics tilling the fields of attribution processes. The book can serve as a wonderful teaching tool as the reader completes studies, gets personally involved, and therefore easily grasps the ideas and findings. --Kathryn C. Oleson and Robert M. Arkin, Contemporary Psychology - We pronounce the book good, judge it innocent of poor scholarship, and sentence it to having a long impact on research and theory on interpersonal judgment....This book is a significant read with enormous strengths and a provocative, testable point of view. It presents an important perspective that adds emotional and moral elements into our more cognitive models for judgments of others....The text is appropriate both for undergraduates and for graduate students and established academics tilling the fields of attribution processes. --Contemporary Psychology, 4/16/1995Table of Contents1. The Anatomy of Responsibility2. Responsibility and Achievement Evaluation3. Responsibility and Stigmatization4. AIDS and Stigmatization5. Responsibility, Stigmatization, Mental Illness, and the Family6. Helping Behavior7. Aggression8. Reducing Inferences of Responsibility: Excuses and Confession9. On the Construction of Psychological Theory and Other Issues

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Book SynopsisIn this two volume festschrift, contributors explore the theoretical developments (Volume I) and applications (Volume II) in traditional cognitive psychology domains, and model other areas of human performance that benefit from rigorous mathematical approaches. It brings together former classmates, students and colleagues of Dr. James T. Townsend, a pioneering researcher in the field since the early 1960s, to provide a current overview of mathematical modeling in psychology. Townsend's research critically emphasized a need for rigor in the practice of cognitive modeling, and for providing mathematical definition and structure to ill-defined psychological topics. The research captured demonstrates how the interplay of theory and application, bridged by rigorous mathematics, can move cognitive modeling forward.Table of Contents1. The Neural Basis of General Recognition Theory F. Gregory Ashby and Fabian A. Soto 2. Visual Processing Capacity Søren Kyllingsbæk 3. On the Relationship between Perceived Structural Complexity and Temporal Judgments Ronaldo Vigo and Derek E. Zeigler 4. The Mental Representation of Roman Letters: Revisiting Townsend’s 1971 Letter-identification Data Peter Cassey and Ami Eidels 5. Exposing the Hidden Ideal Stephen W. Link 6. Hearing What We See: The Temporal Dynamics of Audiovisual Speech Integration Nicholas Altieri 7. Processing Characteristics of Monaural Tone Detection: A Reaction Time Perspective on a Classic Psychoacoustic Problem Jennifer J. Lentz, Yuan He, Joseph W. Houpt, Julia M. Delong and James T. Townsend 8. Characterizing and Quantifying Human Bandwidth: On the Utility and Criticality of the Construct of Capacity Michael J. Wenger and Stephanie E. Rhoten 9. Modeling Stress Effects on Coping-Related Cognition Richard W. J. Neufeld 10. Systems Factorial Technology Provides New Insights on the Perceptual Comparison and Decision Process in Change Detection Yang Cheng-Ta 11. Individual Differences C(t) Leslie M. Blaha and Joseph W. Houpt

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Book SynopsisThe idea of Utopia springs from a natural desire of transformation, of evolution pertaining to humankind and, therefore, one can find expressions of utopian desire in every civilization. Having to do explicitly with human condition, Utopia accompanies closely cultural evolution, almost as a symbiotic organism. Maintaining its roots deeply attached to ancient myths, utopian expression followed, and sometimes preceded cultural transformation. Through the next almost five hundred pages (virtually one for each year since Utopia was published) researchers in the fields of Architecture and Urbanism, Arts and Humanities present the results of their studies within the different areas of expertise under the umbrella of Utopia. Past, present, and future come together in one book. They do not offer their readers any golden key. Many questions will remain unanswered, as they should. The texts presented in Proportion Harmonies and Identities - UTOPIA(S) WORLDS AND FRONTIERS OF THE Table of ContentsPart 1 - Utopia: Worlds and frontiers of the imaginaryPart 2 - Architecture - Urbanism - DesignPart 3 - ArtsPart 4 - Humanities

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Book SynopsisToday's approaches to the study of the human mind are divided into seemingly opposed camps. On one side we find the neurosciences, with their more or less reductionist research programs, and on the other side we find the cultural and discursive approaches, with their frequent neglect of the material sides of human life. Persons and their Minds seeks to develop an integrative theory of the mind with room for both brain and culture. Brinkmann's remarkable and thought-provoking work is one of the first books to integrate brain research with phenomenology, social practice studies and actor-network theory, all of which are held together by the concept of the person. Brinkmann's new and informative approach to the person, the mind and mental disorder give this book a wide scope. The author uses Rom Harré's hybrid psychology as a meta-theoretical starting point and expands this significantly by including four sources of mediators: the brain, the body, social practices and teTrade Review"Persons and their Minds is a remarkably elegant, deeply scholarly and integrative proposition for a new "hybrid psychology". Drawing on classical and current debates in philosophy, cognitive sciences, social sciences and psychology, Svend Brinkmann proposes an original theory of persons, with their minds as sets of practices and dispositions, mediated by their brain, bodies and social worlds. Written with simplicity and humor, this monograph brings much-needed theoretical and epistemological clarifications – demonstrating why, among other things, people’s actions cannot be explained by brain mechanisms. This groundbreaking work offers a new basis for understanding psychopathology and paves the way for an integrative psychology of people’s everyday life in society." - Professor Tania Zittoun, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. "Brinkmann’s book provides the long-sought integration of the various strands of psychology and will be the starting point of the unification of the sciences of the mind.​" – Professor Rolf Reber, University of Oslo, Norway.Table of ContentsSeries Editor's Preface Foreword Introduction 1. The Concepts of Mind and Person 2. The Mind and the Brain 3. The Mind and the Body 4. The Mind and Society 5. The Mind and Things 6. The Mind between the Brain and Culture 7. Persons and Disordered Minds References

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Book SynopsisThe European Review of Social Psychology (ERSP) is an international open-submission review journal, published under the auspices of the European Association of Social Psychology. It provides an outlet for substantial, theory-based reviews of empirical work addressing the full range of topics covered by the field of social psychology. Potential authorship is international, and papers are edited with the help of a distinguished, international editorial board. Articles published in ERSP typically review a programme of the author's own research, as evidenced by the author''s own papers published in leading peer-reviewed journals. The journal welcomes theoretical contributions that are underpinned by a substantial body of empirical research, which locate the research programme within a wider body of published research in that area, and provide an integration that is greater than the sum of the published articles. ERSP also publishes convenTable of Contents1. Indirect emotion regulation in intractable conflicts: A new approach to conflict resolution, Eran Halperin, Smadar Cohen-Chen & Amit Goldenberg 2. Beyond terror: Towards a paradigm shift in the study of threat and culture, Leonard L. Martin & Kees van den Bos 3. Media violence use as a risk factor for aggressive behaviour in adolescence, Barbara Krahé 4. Power, negotiations, and the anticipation of intergroup encounters, Tamar Saguy & Nour Kteily 5. Living in a multicultural world: Intergroup ideologies and the societal context of intergroup relations, Serge Guimond, Roxane de la Sablonnière & Armelle Nugier 6. Conceptions of national identity in a globalised world: Antecedents and consequences, Kumar Yogeeswaran & Nilanjana Dasgupta 7. What’s really in a Name-Letter Effect? Name-letter preferences as indirect measures of self-esteem, Vera Hoorens 8. The strategic role of language abstraction in achieving symbolic and practical goals, Monica Rubini, Michela Menegatti & Silvia Moscatelli 9. Improving intergroup relations with extended and vicarious forms of indirect contact, Loris Vezzali, Miles Hewstone, Dora Capozza, Dino Giovannini & Ralf Wölfer

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Book SynopsisThe Routledge International Handbook of Forensic Psychology in Secure Settings is the first volume to identify, discuss and analyse the most important psychological issues within prisons and secure hospitals. Including contributions from leading researchers and practitioners from the UK, US, Australia and Canada, the book covers not only the key groups that forensic psychologists work with, but also the treatment options available to them, workplace issues unique to secure settings, and some of the wider topics that impact upon offender populations. The book is divided into four sections: population and issues; treatment; staff and workplace issues; contemporary issues for forensic application. With chapters offering both theoretical rigour and practical application, this is a unique resource that will be essential reading for any student, researcher or practitioner of forensic psTrade Review'This is a comprehensive, cutting-edge book ideal for anyone interested in Forensic Psychology. The detailed attention to issues regarding a range of forensic populations and treatment programmes is excellent. The consideration of contemporary issues and the insightful, honest evaluation of the potential challenges of working in secure settings are particularly refreshing. It is an easily-accessible resource that I am sure will be a valued go-to reference for academics, practioners and students. We have needed a volume like this for a long time.' - Dr. Jane L Wood, HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist, Reader, School of Psychology, University of Kent, UK'This outstanding book offers the latest evidence in all areas of forensic psychology practice. The chapters, written by leading authors in the field, aptly capture the complexities of the work, and provide clear guidance for practitioners working in the field. The collection is impressive in its breadth and depth, and will be an essential read for students of forensic psychology and practitioners working in secure settings.' - Joel Harvey, King’s College London, UKTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction SECTION I: POPULATIONS AND ISSUESChapter 2: Young high risk forensic populations: Assessment, treatment, and risk managementChapter 3: Understanding women in prisonChapter 4: Offenders with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesChapter 5: Understanding deception and denial in offendersChapter 6: Self-harm in prisonChapter 7: Assessment issues in offending populationsSECTION II: TREATMENTChapter 8: Treatment with firesettersChapter 9: Sexual offender treatment in forensic and correctional settingsChapter 10: Domestic Violence ProgrammesChapter 11: Empirically-based strategies for treating personality disorderChapter 12. Trauma and its treatment in forensic settingsChapter 13: Contemporary evidence-based approaches to the assessment and treatment of substance-abusing offendersChapter 14: Effective interventions to address acquisitive offendingChapter 15: Modifying Assessment and Treatment for deaf forensic clientsSECTION III: STAFF AND WORKPLACE ISSUESChapter 16: The psychological and emotional effects of prison on prison staffChapter 17: Relationships in prisonsChapter 18: Staff supervision within in forensic settingsChapter 19: The positive practice of safety: Reductions in workplace bullying behaviour through increases in safety and securityChapter 20: The resilient organisationChapter 21: A practical approach to ethical issues for psychologists in prisons and secure settingsSECTION IV: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES FOR FORENSIC APPLICATIONChapter 22: Functions of critical incidents and their management in secure forensic servicesChapter 23: Understanding terrorismChapter 24: Understanding and intervening with partner abuseChapter 25: Gangs: Best practices in suppression, assessment, and interventionChapter 26: Understanding and managing intra-group aggression among residents in secure settings

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Book SynopsisHuman Nature and Suffering is a profound comment on the human condition, from the perspective of evolutionary psychology. Paul Gilbert explores the implications of humans as evolved social animals, suggesting that evolution has given rise to a varied set of social competencies, which form the basis of our personal knowledge and understanding. Gilbert shows how our primitive competencies become modified by experience - both satisfactorily and unsatisfactorily. He highlights how cultural factors may modify and activate many of these primitive competencies, leading to pathology proneness and behaviours that are collectively survival threatening. These varied themes are brought together to indicate how the social construction of self arises from the organization of knowledge encoded within the competencies.This Classic Edition features a new introduction from the author, bringing Gilbert''s early work to a new audience. The book will be of interest to clTrade Review"Human Nature and Suffering is a landmark work that sets the stage for decades of research and practice of a psychotherapy better suited to the realities of evolved human motivation and emotion. The re-release of this classic is a godsend for this generation of psychologists and the next." - Dennis Tirch PhD, Founder, The Center for Compassion Focused TherapyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction to Classic Edition 1. Introduction and Overview. 2. A Legacy from the Past: The Role of Human Nature. 3. The Mapping of Human Nature. 4. The Psychobiology of some Basic Mechanisms. 5. The Psychobiology of Peripheral Systems. 6. Care Eliciting and Attachment Strategies. 7. Care Eliciting and Theories of Psychopathology. 8. Care Giving and Nurturance. 9. Disorders of Care Giving. 10. Co-Operation. 11. Co-Operation: Some Blocks and Pathologies. 12. Competition: Status, Power and Dominance. 13. Some Psychopathologies of Power and Dominance. 14. Beyond the Power of Reason. 15. Personal Reflections. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisEveryone worries about being judged. One foolish tweet can destroy a career, one careless image can ruin a reputation. Yet judgement is inescapable; we cannot be social beings without judging and being judged. We're stuck with judgement and all the awkwardness, embarrassment, shame, guilt and loneliness that can come with that.Yet all is not lost in this arena of snap verdicts and social misfires. In this sensitive and creative book, Ziyad Marar reclaims judgement proposing that we need it in order to value ourselves and others; we can't live abundantly without the peaks and troughs of judgement. Drawing upon psychology, philosophy, TV, Film, poetry and literature, Marar reveals a world which takes seriously our need to reach out and connect and one where hope, however tentative, can blossom.There are no easy answers here, but there are moments where our judging can become generous and forgiving; moments where the cracks in the world feel like possibilities rather than dead Trade ReviewRarely do I feel a book and author transform the way I think about myself, reputation, judgement, self and society. This one did. It’s like an invisible parrot on my shoulder telling me wise stuff, stuff that, bit, by bit, make me understand what it is to be human. Read it. Go on this exhilarating journey with the wise and wonderful author. You will find new insights, capacities and profundities, all essential for life in our times. -- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, journalist and authorA fascinating and original book, Judged is characteristic of Marar’s other work in drawing on moral philosophy, psychology, history, sociology, film and literature. A cornucopia of wonderful thoughts and ideas. -- Roman Krznaric, author of Carpe Diem Regained, Empathy, and How to Find Fulfilling WorkPhilosopher, psychologist, sociologist, moralist, cutting edge cultural commentator: Marar reveals he is all these, through writing as insightful and stimulating as it is entertaining and accessible. Marar richly describes how we all swim, sink, even drown, in oceans of each other’s judgement. Judgement is heaven and hell, craved and loathed, it makes us fully human. Our being-for-others is a primeval existential truth, and social media is its new and disturbing dimension. Marar’s analysis of how e-judgement is redefining us is timely and brilliant. -- Gary Cox, author of 'How to Be an Existentialist'This is a deft, forgiving and very helpful account of how we can avoid some of the messes we invariably get into when we are judging others and being judged by them. We feel compelled to judge other people but often do so in deeply flawed ways, all the while hoping that others will judge us in ways most flattering to our needy egos. You cannot read it without stopping to think a little more reflectively and generously about what really matters in life. -- Charles Leadbeater, author of 'We Think' and 'The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur'This is a lovely book, extraordinary in its range of reference and yet written with a wonderful lightness of touch. It’s also refreshingly disorientating. You will find yourself re-examining your judgement of others. More disturbingly, you will end up reappraising your own actions and motives. Do not expect to emerge unscathed! -- David Edmonds, author (with John Eidinow) of 'Wittgenstein’s Poker' and co-host of the Philosophy Bites podcast (www.philosophybites.com)Marar writes in a lively, narrative style. Careful readers will be struck by the subtle distinctions Marar draws between various forms of judgment and the various representations of both social and personal identity. The discussion benefits from helpful endnotes and figures, references to pop culture, and autobiographical insights … Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates, professionals, general readers. -- CHOICEZiyad Marar is a humane writer and thinker, realising that grappling with our own nature, and reaching for objective and subjective insights, makes for the very best philosophy. -- Mark Vernon, author of 'The Idler Guide to Ancient Philosophy'Table of ContentsIntroduction Judging in the digital age A tour of this book 1. The social minefield Social pain Shame and guilt Covering up Making an impression 2. The right kind of reputation Earning a reputation ‘Nice and in control’: the twin peaks of a good reputation Trying to do both ‘Heroes’ 3. Unreliable judges How we judge: moral taste buds Judgement in context Moral luck Can we judge fairly? Reserving (or revisiting) judgement 4. Breaking Free Animals and artists Escaping the potent audience Washing off the human stain 5. The last judgement Telling tales Learning from literature Significance Index

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Book SynopsisWhy do we believe in the views of a political party or leader? How can we better understand vaccine hesitancy or denial of climate change science? What drives extremist or conspiracist beliefs?This vital and timely new text provides a compelling survey of the science behind how people form beliefs and evaluate those of others, and why it is that beliefs are often so resistant to change in the face of conflicting evidence.Bringing together theories and empirical evidence from cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, Nancy S. Kim presents an engaging overview of the field and its implications for a wide range of beliefs from moral, political, religious, and superstitious beliefs to beliefs about ourselves and our own potential. The intriguing studies discussed demonstrate how many psychological factors contribute to belief, including memory, reasoning, judgment, emotion, personality, social cognition, and cognitive development.With thoughtful questions and a range of crosTrade ReviewWe all believe in something. But how do beliefs affect our lives — our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours? Kim’s book masterly summarises the science of belief. It’s both readable for non-experts and a valuable resource for students and academics alike. * Miguel Farias, Professor in Cognitive & Biological Psychology, Coventry University, UK *Nancy Kim provides a detailed, thorough, and engaging overview of cutting-edge research and theories about the psychology of belief. She seamlessly weaves together key ideas from various areas of psychology to give readers insight on why people believe what they do about politics, religion, health, and other important aspects of human life. This is a perfect text for readers new to the empirical study of beliefs or those who simply want to refresh their knowledge of the current state of the science. * Chadly Stern, Professor of Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA *Nancy Kim has written the definitive text on the psychology of belief. She explores our bedrock moral and political views, guides us through fanaticism, conspiracy theories, climate denial, and beliefs in the paranormal, and reveals the surprising real-world importance of our core assumptions about the nature of mind, free will, and human possibility. She clarifies why our convictions are so resistant to change but also shows how they can be reformed. With complete metaphysical certainty, I believe there is nothing quite like this mind-altering book. * Nick Haslam, Professor of Psychology, University of Melbourne, Australia *Table of Contents1. Introduction: Understanding belief through the lens of psychology 2. Moral beliefs 3. Political beliefs 4. Misinformation and fake news 5. Rejection of science 6. Changing minds 7. Extremist beliefs 8. Conspiracy theories 9. Superstitions and paranormal beliefs 10. Religious beliefs 10. Beliefs about illness and health 11. Beliefs about our personal potential 12. Conclusions: The psychology of belief into the future

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Book SynopsisWhat enables people to bounce back from stressful experiences? How do certain individuals maintain a sense of purpose and direction over the long term, even in the face of adversity? This is the first book to move beyond childhood and adolescence to explore resilience across the lifespan. Coverage ranges from genetic and physiological factors through personal, family, organizational, and community processes. Contributors examine how resilience contributes to health and well-being across the adult life cycle; whyâand what happens whenâresilience processes fail; ethnic and cultural dimensions of resilience; and ways to enhance adult resilience, including reviews of exemplary programs.Trade Review"Framed brilliantly, this book is the mother lode of scientific knowledge on a profoundly important topic. The editors recognize that understanding why some individuals prevail in the face of adversity--and even flourish--must encompass numerous influences, from personal qualities to social networks and communities. Importantly, the final section presents resilience-promoting interventions designed to build the strengths required to surmount major life difficulties. It will be the definitive source on adult resilience for years to come."--Carol D. Ryff, PhD, Director, Institute on Aging, and Professor of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison "Resilience is a psychological concept that has excited many investigators and practitioners, but it has been difficult to define clearly or measure reliably. This handbook gathers together the clearest thinkers in the field to tackle this idea from biological, emotional, cognitive, developmental, social, and even policy perspectives. There is no other book available with this kind of reach, and it should be on the shelf of anyone contemplating research on resilience or for whom the idea of resilience helps to organize clinical and community-based interventions. This volume includes a fabulous group of contributors writing at the cutting edge of the field."--Peter Salovey, PhD, Chris Argyris Professor of Psychology, Yale University "Scholars and students alike will find the Handbook of Adult Resilience to be invaluable. Simply stated, this is the most important book to date on the topic of resilience."--John T. Cacioppo, PhD, Tiffany and Margaret Blake Distinguished Service Professor and Director, Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience, University of Chicago - The book's value lies in its evidence-based consideration of resilience across a range of domains and at many levels of analysis....The book is well organized, coherent, and accessible. Also, the concept of resilience travels well across subject boundaries, providing obvious linkages between seemingly disparate topics. The book's holistic approach fills a big gap in the literature and it should prove a valuable resource for students, researchers, practitioners, and policy makers with theoretical or applied interest in this fascinating and increasingly important topic. --The Psychologist, 4/4/2012ƒƒ The coverage of topics is comprehensive, and the organization of the book is useful to the reader in that there is a logical sequence going from the individual (biologic) to the social....It covers a wide range of topics on resilience, including not only resilience of individuals but also of communities and neighborhoods, and even cities. It raises issues and future research concerns, and the chapters are well written, with fluidity and authority. Furthermore, whereas most of the literature on resilience so far has been on children, this is the first handbook to focus on resilience in individuals of adult age, which makes it an important addition to the literature....Highly recommended to a wide variety of individuals, from academic and practicing psychologists to social workers, physicians, stress researchers, sociologists, occupational therapists, community workers, and many others interested in understanding the development of healthy personas and in helping individuals coping with loss and adversity. --PsycCRITIQUES, 4/4/2012ƒƒ“Provid[es] readers with a thorough, thoughtful, and varied treatise of psychological resilience in adulthood....Laudably, the volume includes perspectives that run the gamut of the behavioral sciences, including biological, cognitive, behavioral, and social psychology, as well as applied sub-disciplines spanning organizational, cultural, and health contexts. Such heterogeneity is very much a strength of the present volume….The volume contains several freestanding allusions to intriguing research findings and insightful observations, which further enhance the readers’ experience….The volume represents a hugely valuable resource for researchers and policy-makers interested in notions of resilience and their applicability to real-life contexts. The editors have successfully captured the vibrancy and diversity of this research area, and have certainly laid convincing groundwork for a case to be made that resilience research represents a coherent and viable subdiscipline-in-waiting.”--Journal of Positive Psychology, 3/1/2012Table of ContentsI. Resilience at Many Levels of Analysis 1. Resilience: A New Definition of Health for People and Communities, Alex J. Zautra, John Stuart Hall, and Kate E. MurrayII. Basic Dimensions of Resilience A. Biological Dimensions of Resilience 2. Psychobiological Mechanisms of Resilience to Stress, Adriana Feder, Eric J. Nestler, Maren Westphal, and Dennis S. Charney 3. Genes and Environments: How They Work Together to Promote Resilience, Kathryn Lemery-ChalfantB. Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Models of Resilience 4. Positive Emotions as a Basic Building Block of Resilience in Adulthood, Anthony D. Ong, C. S. Bergeman, and Sy-Miin Chow 5. Personal Intelligence and Resilience: Recovery in the Shadow of Broken Connections, John D. Mayer and Michael A. Faber 6. The Resilient Personality, Andrew E. Skodol 7. Resilience in Response to Loss, Kathrin Boerner and Daniela Jopp 8. Psychopathology as Dysfunctional Self-Regulation: When Resilience Resources Are Compromised, Paul Karoly 9. Self-Complexity: A Source of Resilience?, Eshkol Rafaeli and Atara Hiller 10. Anchored by Faith: Religion as a Resilience Factor, Kenneth I. Pargament and Jeremy CummingsC. Resilience across the Lifespan 11. Resilience over the Lifespan: Developmental Perspectives on Resistance, Recovery, and Transformation, Ann S. Masten and Margaret O’Dougherty Wright 12. Early Adversity and Resilience in Emerging Adulthood, Linda J. Luecken and Jenna L. Gress 13. Resilience to Potential Trauma: Toward a Lifespan Approach, Anthony D. Mancini and George A. BonannoD. Social Dimensions of Resilience 14. Resilience in Adolescence: Overcoming Neighborhood Disadvantage, Marc A. Zimmerman and Allison B. Brenner 15. Social Support and Growth Following Adversity, Vicki S. Helgeson and Lindsey LopezE. Organizational and Public Policy Dimensions of Resilience 16. Building Organizational Resilience and Adaptive Management, Janet Denhardt and Robert Denhardt 17. Indicators of Community Resilience: What Are They, Why Bother?, John Stuart Hall and Alex J. ZautraIII. Ethnic and Cultural Dimensions of Resilience 18. Cultural Adaptation and Resilience: Controversies, Issues, and Emerging Models, Felipe González Castro and Kate E. Murray 19. Cultural Dimensions of Resilience among Adults, Michael UngarIV. Interventions for Enhancing Resilience 20. The Emergence of Capacity-Building Programs and Models of Resilience, Martha Kent and Mary C. Davis 21. Boosting Happiness, Buttressing Resilience: Results from Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions, Sonja Lyubomirsky and Matthew D. Della Porta 22. Positive Affect at the Onset of Chronic Illness: Planting the Seeds of Resilience, Judith Tedlie Moskowitz 23. Asset-Based Strategies for Building Resilient Communities, John P. Kretzmann 24. Health in a New Key: Fostering Resilience through Philanthropy, Roger A. Hughes

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Book SynopsisReviewing the growing body of scientific research on prayer, this book describes what is known about the behavioral, cognitive, emotional, developmental, and health aspects of this important religious activity. The highly regarded authors provide a balanced perspective on what prayer means to the individual, how and when it is practiced, and the impact it has in people's lives. Clinically relevant topics include connections among prayer, coping, and adjustment, as well as controversial questions of whether prayer (for oneself or another) can be beneficial to health. The strengths and limitations of available empirical studies are critically evaluated, and promising future research directions are identified.Trade Review"Kudos to Spilka and Ladd--two premier scientific explorers of the human religious impulse--for this landmark volume on the psychology of prayer. The authors serve as expert guides on a tour of prayer’s varied forms, motivations, transformations across life’s stages, and emotional and physical benefits."--David G. Myers, PhD, Department of Psychology, Hope College "This book is of such high quality that I kept reading it in order to glean all of its knowledge, insights, and wisdom. Spilka and Ladd do a superbly honest, careful, and accurate job of squaring with the evidence on such issues as whether prayer heals, how its meaning evolves through development, what motivates it, and how it is mediated by cognitive, physiological, behavioral, and social psychological processes. This is the authoritative book on a timeless topic. Very happily, the authors avoid the too sweeping or simplistic; their suggestions and interpretations are realistic, sensible, and based on evidence."--Raymond F. Paloutzian, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Westmont College; Editor, The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion "Until now, the psychology of religion lacked a systematic assessment of what is scientifically known about prayer. Two of the best scholars in the field combine theoretical rigor and methodological sophistication to provide this masterful review. The book is filled with wise recommendations for future research that will avoid the pitfalls that have characterized much of the empirical research to date. This is truly a much-needed, authoritative contribution on a topic central to all of the world's great faith traditions."--Ralph W. Hood, Jr., PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga "This is the psychology of religion at its best. Spilka is a founding father of the field, and he and Ladd have produced a gem of a book sparkling with the latest scientific information on the most critical questions about prayer. A remarkably sensitive work of scholarship, the book succeeds in constructing an empirically based psychology of prayer without diminishing or explaining away its value to those who are committed to a life of faith. This book could be used as a primary text for a graduate seminar or advanced undergraduate seminar in the psychology of religion and prayer."--Kenneth I. Pargament, PhD, Department of Psychology (Emeritus), Bowling Green State University "Engaging, scholarly, and open minded, this is the first book to bring together theory and research on the many elements in the psychological study of prayer. Topics include the multidimensionality of prayer, intercessory prayer, developmental issues, and connections to coping and adjustment. This comprehensive book is essential reading for those interested in understanding the central role of prayer in the psychology of religion, and will serve as an important text in both graduate and undergraduate courses."--Crystal L. Park, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Connecticut "Addressing essential themes, this book offers the best summary available of psychological research on prayer. Spilka and Ladd offer fair, thorough coverage--without shying away from controversial issues--and point out questions that need further study. This book is very well suited to an undergraduate- or graduate-level psychology of religion course; students will appreciate its approachable style."--Michael Nielsen, PhD, Department of Psychology, Georgia Southern University "This book offers a hard-nosed yet respectful and sympathetic treatment of scientific research on prayer. As psychologists, Spilka and Ladd take scientific methods seriously as they show how multidimensional and psychologically useful prayer is. Readers will come away with a greater appreciation of the many ways prayer affects and is affected by psychology, and a more mature understanding of the role of prayer in their own and others' lives."--Everett L. Worthington, Jr., PhD, Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University -“These authors have done a tremendous job of pulling together in one small book the various areas of inquiry concerning the psychology of prayer.”--PsycCritiques, 10/2/2013ƒƒ“The Psychology of Prayer is well written and delves deeply into the literature, broadly covering what all subdisciplines of psychology have discovered on this important topic that influences most of the world's population….As someone who has devoted much of his career to the scientific approach to studying prayer, I found this book to be very thought provoking and quite comprehensive. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to research this topic or who wants to become more familiar with the psychology of prayer.”--Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 9/1/2013Table of Contents1. Introduction to the Scientific Study of Prayer 2. Prayer in Psychological Perspective 3. The Many Faces of Prayer: Multidimensionality 4. The Individual's Development of Prayer 5. Prayer in Coping and Adjustment 6. Prayer and Health 7. Intercessory Prayer 8. Concluding Perspectives and Possibilities

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Book SynopsisComprehensively examining the relationship between cognition and emotion, this authoritative handbook brings together leading investigators from multiple psychological subdisciplines. Biological underpinnings of the cognition-emotion interface are reviewed, including the role of neurotransmitters and hormones. Contributors explore how key cognitive processes--such as attention, learning, and memory--shape emotional phenomena, and vice versa. Individual differences in areas where cognition and emotion interact--such as agreeableness and emotional intelligence--are addressed. The volume also analyzes the roles of cognition and emotion in anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, and other psychological disorders.Trade Review"This superb handbook delivers all that it promises. Robinson, Watkins, and Harmon-Jones have brought together the top international researchers in the field to share the latest research on neuroscience, experimental cognitive and social/affective psychology, and their clinical applications in a highly accessible way. Readers learn which findings are now considered established and where the most exciting future directions lie. The book will be invaluable both as a reference for clinicians interested in keeping up to date with their field and as a text for graduate students and teachers in cognitive neuroscience and personality, social, and clinical psychology. A 'must have' for all interested in this critically important area."--Mark Williams, DPhil, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom "People continually evaluate their environments, themselves, and each other. Discoveries about the resulting emotions have implications that are central to fields as diverse as psychology, biology, economics, and law. Robinson, Watkins, and Harmon-Jones know good science, and their book is a gold mine of current information about the many facets of the cognition-emotion connection. They relate emotion to genes, hormones, attention, memory, goals, decisions, personality, anxiety, psychopathy, and much, much more. Students, researchers, and clinicians--anyone seeking to understand emotion and its impact--will find this book as readable as it is essential."--Gerald L. Clore, PhD, Commonwealth Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia -Table of ContentsI. Overview of This Volume1. Cognition and Emotion: An Introduction, Michael D. Robinson, Edward R. Watkins, and Eddie Harmon-JonesII. Biological Factors and Considerations2. Neurogenetics Approaches: Insights from Studies of Dopamine Signaling and Reward Processing, Yuliya S. Nikolova, Ryan Bogdan, and Ahmad R. Hariri3. Interactions between Attention and Emotion: Insights from the Late Positive Potential, Anna Weinberg, Jamie Ferri, and Greg Hajcak4. Cognition-Emotion Interactions: A Review of the Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Literature, Luiz Pessoa and Mirtes G. Pereira5. Hormones and Emotion: Stress and Beyond, Michelle M. Wirth and Allison E. GaffeyIII. Cognitive Processes in Emotion6. Attention and Emotion, Jenny Yiend, Kirsten Barnicot, and Ernst H. W. Koster7. Generalization of Acquired Emotional Responses, Dirk Hermans, Frank Baeyens, and Bram Vervliet8. The Role of Appraisal in Emotion, Agnes Moors and Klaus R. Scherer9. Episodic Memory and Emotion, Brendan D. Murray, Alisha C. Holland, and Elizabeth A. Kensinger10. Goals and Emotion, Charles S. Carver and Michael F. Scheier11. Emotion Regulation and Cognition, Gaurav Suri, Gal Sheppes, and James J. GrossIV. Social Cognition12. The Embodied Perspective on Cognition-Emotion Interactions, Piotr Winkielman and Liam C. Kavanagh13. Mood Effects on Cognition, Joseph P. Forgas and Alex S. Koch14. Cognition and Emotion in Judgment and Decision Making, Daniel Västfjäll and Paul Slovic15. Incidental and Integral Effects of Emotions on Self-Control, Brandon J. Schmeichel and Michael InzlichtV. Individual Differences16. The Developmental Polyphony of Cognition and Emotion, Ross A. Thompson and Abby C. Winer17. Affective Personality Traits and Cognition: Interactions between Extraversion/Neuroticism, Affect, and Cognition, Adam A Augustine, Randy J. Larsen, and Hwaryung Lee18. The Influence of Behavioral Approach and Behavioral Inhibition Sensitivities on Emotive Cognitive Processes, Eddie Harmon-Jones, Tom F. Price, Carly K. Peterson, Philip A. Gable, and Cindy Harmon-Jones19. The Cognitive and Motivational Foundations Underlying Agreeableness, William G. Graziano and Renée M. Tobin20. Emotional Intelligence: Reconceptualizing the Cognition-Emotion Link, Marc A. Brackett, Michelle Bertoli, Nicole Elbertson, Elise Bausseron, Ruth Castillo, and Peter SaloveyVI. Problems, Disorders, and Treatment21. Repetitive Thought, Edward R. Watkins22. Cognition and Emotion in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Thomas Ehring, Birgit Kleim, and Anke Ehlers23. Anxiety Disorders, Amanda S. Morrison, Dina Gordon, and Richard G. Heimberg24. Cognition and Depression: Mechanisms Associated with the Onset and Maintenance of Emotional Disorder, Peter C. Clasen, Seth G. Disner, and Christopher G. Beevers25. Emotional Awareness: Attention Dysregulation in Borderline Personality Disorder, Ryan W. Carpenter, Stephanie Bagby-Stone, and Timothy J. Trull26. Emotion, Motivation, and Cognition in Bipolar Spectrum Disorders: A Behavioral Approach System Perspective, Lauren B. Alloy, Ashleigh Molz, Olga Obraztsova, Benjamin G. Shapero, Abigail L. Jenkins, Shimrit K. Black, Kim E. Goldstein, Denis LaBelle, Elaine M. Boland, and Lyn Y. Abramson27. Differentiating the Cognition-Emotion Interactions That Characterize Psychopathy versus Externalizing, Arielle R. Baskin-Sommers and Joseph P. Newman28. Cognition, Emotion, and the Construction of Meaning in Psychotherapy, Leslie S. Greenberg29. Cognitive Bias Modification: A New Frontier in Cognition and Emotion Research, Colin MacLeod and Patrick J. F. Clarke

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Book SynopsisThis unique volume brings together state-of-the-art research showing the value of emotions that many believe to be undesirable. Leading investigators explore the functions and benefits of sadness, anxiety, anger, embarrassment, shame, guilt, jealousy, and envy. The role of these emotions in social interactions and relationships is examined, as are cultural differences in how they are valued and expressed. The volume considers how people seek out these feelings in everyday life to improve performance, gain insight, and express cares and commitments. Negative emotions are shown to have an important place in a rich and meaningful life.Trade ReviewParrott is one of the most creative thinkers and gifted writers in the field of psychology. His beautifully rendered articles on jealousy and envy and his classic 'Beyond Hedonism,' still well cited after 20 years, have always left me wanting to read more on these topics. And now we can: Parrott has assembled some of the most intriguing thinkers studying human emotion and asked them to consider how unpleasant emotions from anger to embarrassment to jealousy might actually be adaptive for individuals and societies. The contributors address issues at the heart of basic research as well as clinical practice, and they challenge long-standing assumptions about negative emotions as feelings to 'manage' or even eliminate.--Peter Salovey, PhD, President and Chris Argyris Professor of Psychology, Yale UniversityThis book is a gem! In Parrott’s beautifully orchestrated volume, a select cast of authors share important insights about emotion. Both beginners and experts will be surprised to learn from this engrossing and memorable book how beneficial our negative emotions can be.--Gerald L. Clore, PhD, Commonwealth Professor of Psychology, University of VirginiaAn excellent volume that provides an up-to-date overview of a timely topic. This is the first book to integrate the range of existing research on the positive effects of anger, anxiety, shame, sadness, jealousy, and other negative emotions. While offering broad coverage of different emotions and theoretical perspectives, the book has a unifying focus on the counterintuitive notion that negative emotions can be good, even if they feel bad. Students and scholars will feel challenged by the abundance of research and depth of theorizing.--Agneta H. Fischer, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands -Superbly edited by a prolific researcher and leader in the field of emotion research….The contributions…are notable for the diverse, fine-grained analyses of emotion regulation they present….Highly recommended. All readers.--Choice Reviews, 12/1/2014Table of ContentsI. Specific Negative Emotions1. Can Sadness Be Good for You?: On the Cognitive, Motivational, and Interpersonal Benefits of Negative Affect, Joseph P. Forgas2. Anxiety as an Adaptive Emotion, Adam M. Perkins and Philip Corr3. Anger Is a Positive Emotion, Ursula Hess4. Can Negative Social Emotions Have Positive Consequences?: An Examination of Embarrassment, Shame, Guilt, Jealousy, and Envy, Nicole E. Henniger and Christine R. HarrisII. Social and Cultural Aspects of Negative Emotions5. When Negative Emotions Benefit Close Relationships, Levi R. Baker, James K. McNulty, and Nickola C. Overall6. On the Social Influence of Negative Emotional Expressions, Gerben A. Van Kleef and Stéphane Côté7. Listening to Negative Emotions: How Culture Constrains What We Hear, Yulia E. Chentsova-Dutton, Nicole Senft, and Andrew G. Ryder8. The Function of Negative Emotions in the Confucian Tradition, Louise SundararajanIII. The Desirability of Negative Emotions9. Why Might People Want to Feel Bad?: Motives in Contrahedonic Emotion Regulation, Maya Tamir and Yochanan Bigman10. Negative Emotions and the Meaningful Sides of Media Entertainment, Mary Beth Oliver, Anne Bartsch, and Tilo Hartmann11. The Right Tool for the Job: Functional Analysis and Evaluating Positivity/Negativity, Julie K. Norem12. Feeling, Function, and the Place of Negative Emotions in a Happy Life, W. Gerrod Parrott

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about positive emotions: their nature, functions, and consequences for individuals and society. Specific emotions are analyzed in depth, including happiness, pride, romantic love, compassion, gratitude, awe, challenge, and hope. Major theoretical perspectives are presented and cutting-edge research methods explained. The volume addresses neurobiological and physiological aspects of positive emotions as well as their social and intrapersonal contexts. Implications for physical health, coping, and psychopathology are explored, as are connections to organizational functioning and consumer behavior.Trade Review"Just what the doctor ordered! The Handbook of Positive Emotions showcases exciting developments in the study of positive emotions and highlights key themes of interest to affective scientists, instructors, and clinicians alike."--James J. Gross, PhD, Department of Psychology, Stanford University"Handbook of Positive Emotions draws together a richly diverse set of scholarly perspectives on the contemporary science of pleasant affective states. Readers will encounter herein leading-edge theory and research that promises to challenge them to appreciate positive emotions with greater nuance and greater attunement to context and supporting values….After reading through the chapters, readers will come away with the feeling that they have examined a particular theoretical debate from nearly every possible angle. Each contributor offers the gift of making complex concepts accessible."--from the Foreword by Barbara L. Fredrickson, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill"It has taken a long time for psychologists to understand the importance of positive emotions and to address them systematically. This state-of-the-art volume offers a well-chosen selection of theories, research, and applications. It includes discussions of specific emotions and addresses social processes and interindividual differences. Demonstrating how mature the study of positive emotions has become, this book should play an important role in consolidating future research efforts in the field. It is relevant for all students of emotion science, from undergraduates to seasoned researchers."--Arvid Kappas, PhD, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Jacobs University Bremen, Germany -This handbook provides a rich and valuable summary of the current knowledge about positive emotions, the diverse theoretical orientations used to understand them, and the neurobiological, physiological, and psychological methodologies employed to study them….Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals.--Choice Reviews, 11/01/2014Table of ContentsForeword, Barbara L. Fredrickson Introduction, Michele M. Tugade, Michelle N. Shiota, and Leslie D. Kirby I. Theoretical Foundations 1. The Differentiation of Positive Emotional Experience as Viewed through the Lens of Appraisal Theory, Craig A. Smith, Eddie M. W. Tong, and Phoebe C. Ellsworth 2. Infusing Positive Emotions into Life: The Broaden-and-Build Theory and a Dual-Process Model of Resilience, Michele M. Tugade, Hillary C. Devlin, and Barbara L. Fredrickson 3. The Evolutionary Perspective in Positive Emotion Research, Michelle N. Shiota 4. What Is a Positive Emotion?: The Psychological Construction of Pleasant Fear and Unpleasant Happiness, Paul Condon, Christine D. Wilson-Mendenhall, and Lisa Feldman Barrett 5. Personality and Positive Emotion, Kimberly M. Livingstone and Sanjay Srivastava II. The Biology of Positive Emotion 6. Approach Motivation and Its Relationship to Positive and Negative Emotions, Eddie Harmon-Jones, Tom F. Price, Phillip Gable, and Carly K. Peterson 7. Animal Neuroscience of Positive Emotion, Jeffrey S. Burgdorf, Jaak Panksepp, and Joseph R. Moskal 8. Autonomic Nervous System Aspects of Positive Emotions, Sylvia D. Kreibig 9. Spontaneous Human Laughter, Michael J. Owren and R. Toby Amoss 10. Nonverbal Expressions of Positive Emotions, Disa A. Sauter, Nicole M. McDonald, Devon N. Gangi, and Daniel S. Messinger III. Social Perspectives and Individual Differences 11. Positive Emotions, Social Cognition, and Intertemporal Choice, Piercarlo Valdesolo and David DeSteno 12. Positive Emotions in Close Relationships, Claire I. Yee, Gian C. Gonzaga, and Shelly L. Gable 13. Traversing Affective Boundaries: Examining Cultural Norms for Positive Emotions, Chelsea Mitamura, Janxin Leu, Belinda Campos, Chelsea Boccagno, and Michele M. Tugade 14. Vive la Différence: The Ability to Differentiate Positive Emotional Experience and Well-Being, Leslie D. Kirby, Michele M. Tugade, Jannay Morrow, Anthony H. Ahrens, and Craig A. Smith 15. Positive Emotions across the Adult Life Span, Joseph A. Mikels, Andrew E. Reed, Lauren N. Hardy, and Corinna E. Löckenhoff IV. Select Positive Emotions 16. Finding Happiness: Tailoring Positive Activities for Optimal Well-Being Benefits, S. Katherine Nelson and Sonja Lyubomirsky 17. Pride: The Fundamental Emotion of Success, Power, and Status, Jessica L. Tracy, Aaron C. Weidman, Joey T. Cheng, and Jason P. Martens 18. Romantic Love, Lisa M. Diamond 19. Compassion, Jennifer E. Stellar and Dacher Keltner 20. Gratitude, Anthony H. Ahrens and Courtney N. Forbes 21. Transcending the Self: Awe, Elevation, and Inspiration, Michelle N. Shiota, Todd M. Thrash, Alexander F. Danvers, and John T. Dombrowski 22. The Challenge of Challenge: Pursuing Determination as an Emotion, Leslie D. Kirby, Jannay Morrow, and Jennifer Yih 23. Hope Theory, Jennifer S. Cheavens and Lorie A. Ritschel V. Outcomes of Positive Emotions 24. Health Psychology: The Importance of Positive Affect, Judith Tedlie Moskowitz and Laura R. Saslow 25. Positive Emotion Disturbance across Clinical Disorders, June Gruber, Sunny J. Dutra, Aleena C. Hay, and Hillary C. Devlin 26. Positive Emotions in Organizations, Stéphane Côté 27. Positive Emotions in Marketing and Social Influence, Samantha L. Neufeld and Vladas Griskevicius Conclusions and Future Directions, Leslie D. Kirby, Michele M. Tugade, and Michelle N. Shiota

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Book SynopsisThis volume provides an authoritative synthesis of a dynamic, influential area of psychological research. Leading investigators address all aspects of dual-process theories: their core assumptions, conceptual foundations, and applications to a wide range of social phenomena. In 38 chapters, the volume addresses the pivotal role of automatic and controlled processes in attitudes and evaluation; social perception; thinking and reasoning; self-regulation; and the interplay of affect, cognition, and motivation. Current empirical and methodological developments are described. Critiques of the duality approach are explored and important questions for future research identified.Trade ReviewTwo-mode models are social psychology's best insight; this volume assembles major contemporary contributors. Researchers at all stages--from students to faculty--will benefit from reading and using this book.--Susan T. Fiske, PhD, Eugene Higgins Professor, Psychology and Public Affairs, Princeton UniversitySherman, Gawronski, and Trope have produced a landmark volume on the yin and yang of social cognition. This book is thorough, thought-provoking, scholarly, and engaging. As the chapters amply demonstrate, the separation of social thought into its component processes has led to numerous important advances in social psychology, and often to fundamental questions about what it means to be human. Dual-Process Theories of the Social Mind will be a great accompaniment to a variety of advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, and likely will be one of the most regularly accessed books on your office shelf.--William von Hippel, PhD, School of Psychology, University of Queensland, AustraliaSherman, Gawronski and Trope have gathered wide-ranging and thoughtful chapters on a topic that is at the center of psychology--the dual ways in which our minds think, feel, and initiate action. These discussions will inform and challenge your thinking and provide a more sophisticated understanding of the heart of social cognition.--Mahzarin R. Banaji, PhD, Richard Clarke Cabot Professor of Social Ethics, Department of Psychology, Harvard University -One may begin to wish for the good old days when automatic was automatic and controlled was…well, not automatic. Yet a path forward does emerge from the book, a sort of 'self-regulation intervention' for researchers who develop or apply dual-process models. Rather than automatically relying on our habitual and occasionally somewhat vaguely defined dichotomies, we should make our assumptions explicit and think through the degree to which our work is addressing operating principles, operating conditions, or both. This is the level of deliberation that the editors required of their contributors, and it is an excellent general standard for psychological science….In spite of the ubiquity of dual-process models and the plethora of studies from this perspective, the future shape of this research seems wide open, and Dual-Process Theories of the Social Mind offers a wide variety of starting points for those who will carry it forward.--PsycCRITIQUES, 3/23/2015ƒƒA very useful update to the state of the art in the field….The editors have done an admirable job of organizing the myriad of models while also including contributions that address the concerns that have arisen with their use. The combination of the large number of models covered along with the focus upon their systematic analysis helps to create a text that truly captures the current zeitgeist of the field, providing both clarity for existing models and suggesting paths forward towards future research. As such, it would be of greatest use as a reference for researchers and graduate students either already employing dual-process explanations field or those interested in using them appropriately and effectively in new research. It would also be of use as a graduate level text for social psychology and judgment and decision making courses, as well as classes in other fields interested in the influence of controlled and automatic processing on social behavior.--Journal of Social Psychology, 1/1/2014Table of ContentsI. The Basics1. Two of What?: A Conceptual Analysis of Dual-Process Theories, Bertram Gawronski, Jeffrey W. Sherman, and Yaacov Trope2. Examining the Mapping Problem in Dual-Process Models, Agnes Moors3. Conscious and Unconscious: Toward an Integrative Understanding of Human Mental Life and Action, Roy F. Baumeister and John A. Bargh4. What Is Control?: A Conceptual Analysis, Kentaro Fujita, Yaacov Trope, William A. Cunningham, and Nira LibermanII. Dual-Systems Models5. Two Systems of Reasoning: An Update, Steven Sloman6. Rationality, Intelligence, and the Defining Features of Type 1 and Type 2 Processing, Keith A. Stanovich, Richard F. West, and Maggie E. Toplak7. The Reflective-Impulsive Model, Fritz Strack and Roland DeutschIII. Measurement and Formal Modeling8. Dual-Process Theory from a Process Dissociation Perspective, B. Keith Payne and C. Daryl Cameron9. Process Models Require Process Measures, Jeffrey W. Sherman, Regina Krieglmeyer, and Jimmy Calanchini10. Random-Walk and Diffusion Models, Karl Christoph KlauerIV. Attitudes and Evaluation11. The MODE Model: Attitude-Behavior Processes as a Function of Motivation and Opportunity, Russell H. Fazio and Michael A. Olson12. The Elaboration Likelihood and Metacognitive Models of Attitudes: Implications for Prejudice, the Self, and Beyond, Richard E. Petty and Pablo Briñol13. The Associative-Propositional Evaluation Model: Operating Principles and Operating Conditions of Evaluation, Bertram Gawronski and Galen V. Bodenhausen14. The Systems of Evaluation Model: A Dual-Systems Approach to Attitudes, Allen R. McConnell and Robert J. RydellV. Social Perception15. Controlled Processing and Automatic Processing in the Formation of Spontaneous Trait Inferences, Randy J. McCarthy and John T. Skowronski16. The Dynamic Interactive Model of Person Construal: Coordinating Sensory and Social Processes, Jonathan B. Freeman and Nalini Ambady17. Person Perception: Integrating Category-Level and Individual-Level Information in Face Construal, Kimberly A. Quinn and C. Neil Macrae18. Dual-Process Models of Trait Judgments of Self and Other: An Overview and Critique, Stanley B. Klein19. Automaticity, Control, and the Social Brain, Robert P. Spunt and Matthew D. LiebermanVI. Thinking and Reasoning20. The Human Unconscious: A Functional Perspective, Ran R. Hassin and Asael Y. Sklar21. Metacognitive Processes and Subjective Experiences, Rainer Greifeneder and Norbert Schwarz22. Same or Different?: How Similarity versus Dissimilarity Focus Shapes Social Information Processing, Thomas Mussweiler23. Visual versus Verbal Thinking and Dual-Process Moral Cognition, Elinor Amit, Sara Gottlieb, and Joshua D. Greene24. Prolonged Thought: Proposing Type 3 Processing, Ap Dijksterhuis, Madelijn Strick, Maarten W. Bos, and Loran F. NordgrenVII. Habits, Goals, and Motivation25. Habits in Dual-Process Models, Wendy Wood, Jennifer S. Labrecque, Pei-Ying Lin, and Dennis Rünger26. Conscious and Unconscious Goal Pursuit: Similar Functions, Different Processes?, Ruud Custers and Henk Aarts27. The Implicit Volition Model: The Unconscious Nature of Goal Pursuit, Gordon B. Moskowitz28. Promotion and Prevention: How 0 Can Create Dual Motivational Forces, E. Tory HigginsVIII. Self-Regulation and Control29. Beyond Control versus Automaticity: Psychological Processes Driving Postsuppressional Rebound, Jens Förster and Nira Liberman30. The Explicit and Implicit Ways of Overcoming Temptation, Ayelet Fishbach and Luxi Shen31. Breaking the Prejudice Habit: Automaticity and Control in the Context of a Long-Term Goal, Patrick S. Forscher and Patricia G. Devine32. Emotion Generation and Emotion Regulation: Moving beyond Traditional Dual-Process Accounts, Gal Sheppes and James J. GrossIX. Criticism and Alternatives33. The Limits of Automaticity, Klaus Fiedler and Mandy Hütter34. The Unimodel Unfolding, Arie W. Kruglanski, Kristen M. Klein, Antonio Pierro, and Lucia Mannetti35. Why a Propositional Single-Process Model of Associative Learning Deserves to Be Defended, Jan De Houwer36. How Many Processes to Ground a Concept?, Gün R. Semin, Margarida V. Garrido, and Ana Rita Farias37. Dual Experiences, Multiple Processes: Looking Beyond Dualities for Mechanisms of the Mind, David M. Amodio38. Rethinking Duality: Criticisms and Ways Forward, Melissa J. Ferguson, Thomas C. Mann, and Michael T. Wojnowicz

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Book SynopsisDrawing on state-of-the-art personality and developmental research, this book presents a new and broadly integrative theory of how people come to be who they are over the life course. Preeminent researcher Dan P. McAdams traces the development of three distinct layers of personality--the social actor who expresses emotional and behavioral traits, the motivated agent who pursues goals and values, and the autobiographical author who constructs a personal story. Highly readable and accessible to scholars and students at all levels, the book uses rich portraits of the lives of famous people to illustrate theoretical concepts and empirical findings. See also the Handbook of Personality Development, edited by Dan P. McAdams, Rebecca L. Shiner, and Jennifer L. Tackett.Trade Review"This fascinating book presents an integrative 'big picture' of personality development from the earliest days of life through old age. McAdams strikes a great balance between theory and empiricism; he articulates a broad theoretical model of personality development that is informed at every point by contemporary research. The book is beautifully written, remarkably clear, and thoroughly engaging. The case studies, tables, and figures draw the reader in and illustrate how complex and interesting the emergence of personality is. The book will be of great use to researchers from a variety of fields, as well as undergraduates and graduate students."--Rebecca L. Shiner, PhD, Department of Psychology, Colgate University "This is a powerful book that succeeds on two levels. First, it communicates how personality research is done and how researchers arrive at scientifically defensible answers to questions about human nature. Second, it invites readers to introspect--to ask themselves how they came to be who they are. The book is broad and deep. Like the best of teachers, it is intellectually satisfying and great fun!"--Avshalom Caspi, PhD, Edward M. Arnett Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University "The Art and Science of Personality Development is a landmark achievement in an already illustrious career. This volume heralds the first comprehensive theory of personality development to emerge in the 21st century. While demonstrating a breathtaking grasp of research in neuroscience, traits, motives, goals, and narrative identity, McAdams writes in a lucid and accessible manner. This combination makes this book the ideal text for both undergraduates and more advanced students. It should be required reading for any student or scholar interested in how human personality develops and changes over the course of our lives."--Jefferson A. Singer, PhD, Dean of the College and Faulk Foundation Professor of Psychology, Connecticut College "The most comprehensive and integrated overview of personality development currently available. I was eager to adopt this text for my graduate Human Development course, and it exceeded expectations. I love this book because of its deft coverage of the most important issues in personality development. My students unanimously praised McAdams's ability to provide a compelling narrative of the current research. If you are looking to illustrate to students why personality development is so important to understanding who we are, this is the text for you."--Paul W. Griffin, PhD, Department of Psychology, Pace University -By merging personality research and a developmental perspective, McAdams invites readers on a journey of understanding who people come to know themselves to be at all phases of life….This book will be particularly useful for professionals/practitioners working with individuals struggling with issues of identity and/or personality. Highly recommended. All readers.--Choice Reviews, 9/1/2015Table of ContentsPrologue I. Becoming an Actor 1. In the Beginning . . . 2. The Actor Takes the Stage: How We Perform Emotion 3. The Problem of Self-Regulation 4. The Actor Grows Up: How Traits Develop into Adulthood II. Becoming an Agent 5. The Age 5-7 Shift 6. The Motivational Agenda: What Agents Want 7. How Values Shape Agency: Morality, Religion, and Politics III. Becoming an Author 8. The Stories We Live By 9. Generative Lives, Redemptive Life Stories 10. The Sense of an Ending

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Book SynopsisProviding a comprehensive perspective on human desire, this volume brings together leading experts from multiple psychological subdisciplines. It addresses such key questions as how desires of different kinds emerge, how they influence judgment and decision making, and how problematic desires can be effectively controlled. Current research on underlying brain mechanisms and regulatory processes is reviewed. Cutting-edge measurement tools are described, including practical recommendations for their use. The book also examines pathological forms of desire and the complex relationship between desire and happiness. The concluding section analyzes specific applied domains--eating, sex, aggression, substance use, shopping, and social media.Trade Review"Desire can overpower us, making a mockery of our efforts to diet, to focus, to be faithful. And yet, it also can make us soar, inspiring invention, heroism, poetry. Hofmann and Nordgren have recruited the most respected authorities and have worked with them to create a brilliant, innovative book. If you’re interested in understanding the essence of human experience, this magnificent volume is for you. This book is ideal for scholars and students interested in goal pursuit, self-regulation, neuroscience, craving, dieting, aggression--the list goes on."--Eli J. Finkel, PhD, Department of Psychology and Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University "This volume broadens our view of human behavior and motivation. As the chapters convincingly demonstrate, behavior not only is a function of its anticipated consequences, but also must be understood as being directed and propelled by immediate desires with deep evolutionary roots. The contributors are outstanding experts in both basic and applied areas of psychology."--Fritz Strack, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Würzburg, Germany "An essential handbook for graduate students and researchers interested in the elusive construct of desire. As a desire researcher myself, I feel sure that this is a book I will keep within arm's reach, and refer to--and learn from--again and again. Combining theory and practical implications, the book touches on a variety of substantive domains, from eating behavior to luxury brand strategy. It provides a 360-degree view of the multifaceted nature of desire. I will list this book as a reference for my doctoral seminar in consumer behavior."--Vanessa Patrick, PhD, Bauer Professor of Marketing and Director of Doctoral Programs, C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston "Is the pursuit of desires (related to food, sex, money, drugs, aggression) inherently adaptive or maladaptive? The growing consensus in the field of psychological science is that the answer is somewhere in between--the adaptiveness of desires is highly dependent upon context. This volume presents a compelling and thought-provoking account of the latest research identifying how, when, and for whom the pursuit of desires can contribute to a healthy and meaningful life. It will inspire clinical scientists to conceptualize their patients’ struggles as stemming from difficulties managing desires in a context-dependent way."--Amelia Aldao, PhD, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University -Table of ContentsIntroduction, Wilhelm Hofmann & Loran F. Nordgren I. Basic Processes and Mechanisms 1. Elaborated Intrusion Theory: Explaining the Cognitive and Motivational Basis of Desire, Jackie Andrade, Jon May, Lotte van Dillen, & David J. Kavanagh 2. Grounding Desire and Motivated Behavior: A Theoretical Framework and Review of Empirical Evidence, Esther K. Papies & Lawrence W. Barsalou 3. Desire and Desire Regulation, Wilhelm Hofmann, Hiroki P. Kotabe, Kathleen D. Vohs, & Roy F. Baumeister 4. Desire over Time: The Multifaceted Nature of Satiation, Joseph P. Redden 5. The Measurement of Desires and Craving, Michael A. Sayette & Stephen J. Wilson II. Neuroscience of Desire and Desire Regulation 6. Motivation and Pleasure in the Brain, Morten L. Kringelbach & Kent C. Berridge 7. Neuroscience of Desire Regulation, Richard B. Lopez, Dylan D. Wagner, & Todd F. Heatherton 8. Individual Differences in Desire and Approach Motivation, Eddie Harmon-Jones, Philip A. Gable, & Cindy Harmon-Jones 9. Developmental Changes in Reward Sensitivity and Cognitive Control across Adolescence: Implications for Desire, Adriana Galván III. Desire, Judgment, and Decision Making 10. License to Sin: Reasoning Processes in Desire, Denise T. D. de Ridder, Jessie C. de Witt Huberts, & Catharine Evers 11. Perceptions of Desire: A Hot–Cold Empathy Gap Perspective, Rachel L. Ruttan & Loran F. Nordgren 12. Want–Should Conflict: A Synthesis of Past Research, T. Bradford Bitterly, Robert Mislavsky, Hengchen Dai, & Katherine L. Milkman IV. Desire, Affect, and Well-Being 13. You Shall Not Always Get What You Want: The Consequences of Ambivalence toward Desires, Frenk van Harreveld, Hannah U. Nohlen, & Iris K. Schneider 14. Desires and Happiness: Aristotelian, Puritan, and Buddhist Approaches, Shigehiro Oishi, Erin Westgate, Jane Tucker, & Asuka Komiya 15. Liking Little, Wanting Less: On (Lacking) Desire in Psychopathology, Michael T. Treadway V. Applied Content Domains 16. Desire for Food and the Power of Mind, Anne Roefs, Katrijn Houben, & Jessica Werthmann 17. Sexual Desire: Conceptualization, Correlates, and Causes, Pamela C. Regan 18. Aggressive Desires, Thomas F. Denson, Timothy P. Schofield, & Emma C. Fabiansson 19. The Role of Desire and Craving in Addiction, Ingmar H. A. Franken 20. Three Senses of Desire in Consumer Research, Utpal M. Dholakia 21. Old Desires, New Media, Diana I. Tamir & Adrian F. Ward

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Book SynopsisThis user-friendly guide to the basics of Buddhist psychology presents a roadmap specifically designed for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) practitioners. It explains central Buddhist concepts and how they can be applied to clinical work, and features numerous experiential exercises and meditations. Downloadable audio recordings of the guided meditations are provided at the companion website. Essential topics include the relationship between suffering and psychopathology, the role of compassion in understanding and treating psychological problems, and how mindfulness fits into evidence-based psychotherapy practice. The book describes an innovative case conceptualization method, grounded in Buddhist thinking, that facilitates the targeted delivery of specific CBT interventions.Trade Review"Since the emergence of CBT approaches emphasizing mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion, this book has been crying out to be written. It is unique in offering a detailed and thoughtful analysis of the relationship between Western psychological science and Buddhism’s clear-eyed, sophisticated theory of mind and transformative practices. Lucidly written, the book is enlivened by engaging clinical examples and experiential exercises. This is essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the ancient tradition that shapes evolving psychological approaches to the relief of suffering."--Melanie Fennell, PhD, Oxford Mindfulness Centre, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, United Kingdom "Make no mistake, this book is not just for Buddhists. The authors provide an articulate overview of Buddhist teachings and their consistency with CBT theory and techniques. Behaviorists will recognize the emphasis on the function of behavior in context, and CBT practitioners will feel at home with the idea that one’s reaction to events--rather than events themselves--are at the root of suffering. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to beginning students or seasoned clinicians to gain further insight into what really matters in our work with clients, and see afresh client experiences that should be the focus of intervention. Unlike many clinical guides, the exercises allow the reader to enhance self-compassion while learning more about providing compassionate help to others."--Christopher R. Martell, PhD, ABPP, Clinic Director, Psychological Services Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst "For those who wish to go deeper into the foundations of mindfulness, this practitioner guide provides an approachable analysis of its Buddhist underpinnings. It provides psychotherapists with the tools to conceptualize clinical practice from both CBT and Buddhist perspectives."--Beverly E. Thorn, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychology (Emerita), University of Alabama "This wonderful book should be read by everyone interested in contemporary psychotherapy. It clearly elucidates powerful insights from the rich Buddhist psychological tradition, which help to expand our understanding of third-wave therapies and have value for any psychotherapist. Masterfully crafted guided exercises and reflections give readers a direct experience of the concepts presented. The authors are to be congratulated for their succinct explication and contextualization of Buddhist psychology and its relevance for clinical practice. This is a superb book that offers both practical tools and a scholarly understanding of how we might all work better with our patients' and our own suffering, and cultivate positive emotions and mind states."--Susan E. Abbey, MD, FRCPC, Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Centre for Mental Health; Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Canada "A 'must read' for CBT practitioners who seek grounding in Buddhist theory as it applies to contemporary psychology. The authors do a very nice job of mapping Buddhist philosophical principles onto the tenets of third-wave therapies. Clinical examples and real-life applications of mindfulness are peppered throughout the book; the audio downloads at the companion website are an added bonus. Readers will surely find helpful additions for their therapeutic toolboxes."--M. Kathleen B. Lustyk, PhD, Department of Psychology, Seattle Pacific University -This book presents an introduction to the concepts of Buddhism for mental health clinicians, especially regarding mindfulness and compassion. It assumes a working knowledge of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and would be a useful tool for CBT therapists looking to incorporate these precepts into their practice….This book presumes that the reader has little prior knowledge of Buddhism, however. This makes it an excellent resource for the Christian clinician, who may not already be familiar with Buddhism as a faith. However, many of the concepts are relatable to the Christian faith, such as the importance of compassion….[The] organization makes the book easy to digest either as a complete read, or in sections.--Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 12/1/2016ƒƒFrom the onset, the discourse focuses on the functional relationship between Buddhist psychology and CBT, hence providing a clear, informative, practical, and accessible guide to applying Buddhist principles to the scientifically tried and tested processes and procedures to predict and influence human behavior. As such, the authors effectively illustrate that evidence-based psychotherapies provide a suitable platform to add new possibilities of improvement for the clinician. The book is essentially a practical roadmap for cognitive-behavioral practitioners and features numerous clinical vignettes, experiential exercises, and guided meditations that can be applied to clinical work and assist practitioners in improving their delivery….The authors conclude with a final overarching clinical example of how to apply the four noble truths and seven factors of enlightenment in a case conceptualization. Each aspect is considered in turn and placed in the context of the client's needs, characteristics, and situation and then reconciled with available CBT tools and techniques. What an effective and powerful way to illustrate the integration of Buddhism and psychology one final time! Overall, the text is certainly one of the, if not the, leading works of the hands-on integration of traditional Buddhist concepts into the clinical practices of modern Western psychotherapy.--PsycCRITIQUES, 5/9/2016Table of ContentsForeword, Robert L. Leahy 1. Introduction to the Functional Relationship between Buddhist Psychology and CBT 2. The Foundational Elements of Buddhist Psychology 3. The Middle Path and Adaptive Conduct 4. The Middle Path, Mental Discipline, and Wisdom 5. Mindfulness as a Foundation in Buddhist Psychology and CBT 6. Mindfulness as a Context for the Cultivation of Compassion 7. Cultivating the Compassionate Mind in Buddhist Psychology and CBT 8. Behavioral Bodhisattvas: Systematic Compassion Interventions 9. Deeper into the Middle Path Evidence Base 10. The Question of Enlightenment and Case Formulation Appendix. Foundational Elements of Buddhist Psychology

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Book SynopsisTimely and authoritative, this unique handbook explores the breadth of current knowledge on temperament, from foundational theory and research to clinical applications. Leaders in the field examine basic temperament traits, assessment methods, and what brain imaging and molecular genetics reveal about temperament's biological underpinnings. The book considers the pivotal role of temperament in parentâchild interactions, attachment, peer relationships, and the development of adolescent and adult personality and psychopathology. Innovative psychological and educational interventions that take temperament into account are reviewed. Integrative in scope, the volume features extensive cross-referencing among chapters and a forward-looking summary chapter.Trade Review "This landmark volume brings together a most distinguished group of scholars who provide a remarkably rich treatment of all aspects of temperament research, including biological, personality, developmental, clinical, and applied perspectives. The coverage is spectacular in its depth and breadth; the organization of the specific sections and chapters is clear and excellent. This book is a 'must read' for researchers and an ideal text for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in individual differences, temperament, or personality."--Grazyna Kochanska, PhD, Stuit Professor of Developmental Psychology, University of Iowa"Temperament is a central construct in the study of human individual differences, yet a volume providing complete, authoritative coverage of the field has been lacking. This exceptional handbook is a 'must have' for researchers, clinicians, educators, and students. The editors and contributors are a who's who of research in temperament, and the scope of the material is unprecedented, ranging from measurement, to biology, to how temperament plays out in everyday life. The book is well suited to advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in personality and individual differences; students are certain to benefit from its clarity and scope. This is required reading that will guide the field for years to come."--Robert F. Krueger, PhD, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota"Temperament is a critical concept for understanding almost every area of psychology, from how young children learn to regulate their emotions to what makes some people more susceptible to abusing alcohol. This handbook brings together top researchers on temperament to provide the most comprehensive and authoritative volume on the subject to date, spanning basic research as well as applied work. It is an excellent resource for both the researcher and the practicing clinician, and will serve as a valuable text for advanced courses in human development and developmental psychopathology."--Paul J. Frick, PhD, University Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, University of New Orleans"Nothing could be more vital than understanding how genetic variation and the physical and social environment interact to guide the development of a child. The Handbook of Temperament shows how this complex interaction shapes each individual's unique behavior. The volume traces both ancient roots and the most current knowledge in the field. This book is vital for psychologists, educators, and neuroscientists who seek to understand the intersection between biology, society, and the developing child."--Michael I. Posner, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, University of Oregon"Covering a broad spectrum of concepts, methods, and applications involving social and biological aspects of temperament, this handbook goes beyond existing works that have a narrower focus. It really fills a gap in the literature on personality. I could see using this volume in a graduate course as a basis for student presentations on different aspects of temperament."--Petra Netter, PhD, MD, Professor Emerita of Psychology, University of Giessen, Germany"This is a terrific volume! A stellar group of scholars provide informed reviews of the history of the field of temperament; relevant theory, measurement issues, research findings, and interventions; and other applied issues. Because temperament is such a broad domain of study, the book will be extremely useful to anyone interested in socioemotional development, executive functioning, personality, and their biological and environmental underpinnings. This handbook will be a valued resource for graduate students and graduate classes, research scientists, and people with applied interests alike."--Nancy Eisenberg, PhD, Regents' Professor of Psychology, Arizona State UniversityTable of ContentsI. Foundations of Temperament 1. Advances in Temperament: History, Concepts, and Measures, Mary K. Rothbart 2. Models of Child Temperament, Ivan Mervielde and Sarah S. W. De Pauw 3. Models of Adult Temperament, Marvin Zuckerman II. Basic Temperament Traits 4. The Biography of Behavioral Inhibition, Jerome Kagan 5. Activity as a Temperament Trait, Jan Strelau and Bogdan Zawadzki 6. Positive Emotionality, Samuel P. Putnam 7. Anger and Irritability, Kirby Deater-Deckard and Zhe Wang 8. Effortful Control, M. Rosario Rueda 9. Empathy, Prosocial Behavior, and Other Aspects of Kindness, Ariel Knafo and Salomon Israel III. Measures of Temperament 10. Asking Questions about Temperament: Self- and Other-Report Measures Across the Lifespan, Marcia A. Gartstein, David J. Bridgett, and Christina M. Low 11. Behavioral Assessment of Temperament, H. Hill Goldsmith and Jeffrey R. Gagne 12. Psychobiological Measures of Temperament in Childhood, Susan D. Calkins and Margaret M. Swingler IV. Biological Perspectives on Temperament 13. Temperament in Animals, Christina S. Barr 14. Temperament and Evolution, Kevin B. MacDonald 15. Prenatal Factors in Temperament: The Role of Prenatal Stress and Substance Use Exposure, Anja C. Huizink 16. Quantitative and Molecular Genetic Studies of Temperament, Kimberly J. Saudino and Manjie Wang 17. Neurobiology and Neurochemistry of Temperament in Children, Lauren K. White, Connie Lamm, Sarah M. Helfenstein, and Nathan A. Fox 18. Neurobiology and Neurochemistry of Temperament in Adults, Richard A. Depue and Yu Fu V. Temperament in Context 19. Integrating Temperament and Attachment: The Differential Susceptibility Paradigm, Marinus H. van IJzendoorn and Marian J. Bakermans-Kranenburg 20. Temperament and Parenting in Developmental Perspective, John E. Bates, Alice C. Schermerhorn, and Isaac T. Petersen 21. Temperament and Peer Relationships, Robert J. Coplan and Amanda Bullock 22. Culture and Temperament, Xinyin Chen, Fan Yang, and Rui Fu 23. Gender Differences in Temperament, Nicole M. Else-Quest 24. Temperament and the Development of Personality Traits, Adaptations, and Narratives, Rebecca L. Shiner and Avshalom Caspi VI. Clinical Perspectives on Temperament 25. Temperament and Risk: Resilient and Vulnerable Responses to Adversity, Liliana J. Lengua and Theodore D. Wachs 26. Temperament and Internalizing Disorders, Daniel L. Klein, Margaret W. Dyson, Autumn J. Kujawa, and Roman Kotov 27. Temperament, Externalizing Disorders, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Jennifer L. Tackett, Michelle M. Martel, and Shauna C. Kushner 28. Temperament and Physical Health over the Lifespan, Sarah E. Hampson and Margarete E. Vollrath VII. Applied Perspectives on Temperament 29. Temperament-Based Intervention: Reconceptualized from a Response-to-Intervention Framework, Sandee Graham McClowry and Ashleigh Collins 30. Temperament in the Classroom, Angela Lee Duckworth and Kelly M. Allred 31. Temperament in Psychotherapy: Reflections on Clinical Practice with the Trait of Sensitivity, Elaine N. Aron VIII. Integration and Outlook 32. Fifty Years of Progress in Temperament Research: A Synthesis of Major Themes, Findings, and Challenges and a Look Forward, Marcel Zentner and Rebecca L. Shiner

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Book SynopsisThis timely, accessible reference and text addresses some of the most fundamental questions about human behavior, such as what causes racism and prejudice and why good people do bad things. Leading authorities present state-of-the-science theoretical and empirical work. Essential themes include the complex interaction of individual, societal, and situational factors underpinning good or evil behavior; the role of moral emotions, unconscious bias, and the self-concept; issues of responsibility and motivation; and how technology and globalization have enabled newer forms of threat and harm. New to This Edition *Many new authors; extensively revised with the latest theory and research. *Section on group perspectives, with chapters on bystanders to emergencies, remembering historical victimization, organizational dynamics, and globalization and terrorism. *Chapters on free will, conscious versus unconscious processes, media violence, dehumanization, genocide, and sexTrade Review“In this timely book, preeminent social psychologists illuminate humanity's devilish and angelic actions, and suggest how we might transform today’s closed fists into tomorrow’s open arms. For social science students and for those working to create a more just and peaceful world, these pages offer compelling, state-of-the-art insights into the roots and fruits of our human capacity for good and evil.”--David G. Myers, PhD, Department of Psychology, Hope College "This edition, like its predecessor, sends a clear message: the social psychology of moral thought, action, and relationships is intellectually compelling, theoretically sophisticated, and empirically persuasive. The chapters are not just summaries of what is known about the good and the bad of human social behavior, but theoretical masterpieces by experts who write with impressive depth, clarity, and insight. The theme of the first edition--that social psychology holds the key to understanding why people act in ways that are sometimes commendable, but sometimes reprehensible--is reaffirmed in this edition, and amplified by the addition of groundbreaking chapters dealing with important issues, including terrorism, dehumanization, objectification, and victimization. I plan to use this book as a reference, as a source of inspiration for research, and as the text in my course on good and evil."--Donelson R. Forsyth, PhD, Jepson School of Leadership Studies, University of Richmond "Psychology has sometimes shied away from the empirical study of concepts with clear moral implications--and no concepts are more fraught in this regard than good and evil. This remarkable volume attests to the fact that anxiety about examining good and evil in an empirical light is abating. Miller has assembled a stellar cast of contemporary scholars to provide an up-to-the minute account of academically and clinically relevant phenomena, from the self-concept to dehumanization to media violence. This exceptional volume belongs on the shelves of students, scholars, and practitioners in both the applied and the basic branches of psychological science."--Robert F. Krueger, PhD, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota "A splendid volume with an all-star cast of contributors. This book offers a balanced and provocative exploration of the worst--and best--of our inclinations and actions."--Lee D. Ross, PhD, Department of Psychology, Stanford University "The first edition of this text rapidly became a go-to reference for students and scholars. Addressing issues of pressing importance across the social sciences and society as a whole, the book proved to be enormously influential, and I thought it would be hard to improve on. The second edition has proved me wrong. Thoroughly revised and updated, the chapters now have an even broader reach and wider relevance. Even if you have the first edition on your shelves, you must buy, read, teach, and talk about this landmark contribution to the field."--Alexander Haslam, PhD, School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia "What an outstanding volume! This book brings together what is known and understood regarding goodness, forgiveness, evil, callousness, cruelty, and kindness, authored by leading theorists and investigators from diverse professional perspectives. Clinicians and students will find this book truly fascinating reading. I can’t recommend it more highly."--Thomas A. Widiger, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky -An outstanding collection of chapters examining the good and bad behavior that people exhibit toward one another--both human virtue and abject cruelty are represented well in this second edition….Researchers and teachers can use this book to enliven their empirical work or classroom discussions. Graduate students will find inspiration and direction. This book will be an excellent resource for organizing undergraduate or graduate seminars on good and evil. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals.--Choice Reviews, 2/1/2017ƒƒMiller has corralled a refreshing mix of social psychological voices to examine the nature of kindness and cruelty. A classical social psychological emphasis on situational influences forms a common thread that blends standard approaches, theories, and findings with less expected, but welcome, contributions….Graduate students and advanced undergraduates will find helpful literature reviews and discussions of conceptual approaches. Instructors will find several essays that are especially accessible to students. Those teaching interdisciplinary courses on the topic of good and/or evil will find a broad representation of social psychological perspectives. For seasoned scholars conducting research on good and evil, this book offers some new empirical evidence, but perhaps more valuable still are the unexpected insights generated by relating classic topics to the theme of good and evil. (on the first edition)--Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 4/4/2008ƒƒA fine book, rich in scholarship and argument, rarely tendentious and often stimulating, clear and perceptive. It is to be recommended to scholars and the interested reader alike. (on the first edition)--Metapsychology Online Reviews, 2/2/2006ƒƒAnyone who is interested in the social psychological literature on these topics could not find a better compilation. (on the first edition)--Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 4/1/2006ƒƒIncludes chapters from renowned researchers and will be widely read by followers of experimental social psychology....A useful resource. (on the first edition)--British Journal of Sociology, 10/1/2006Table of Contents1. Introduction and Overview, Arthur G. Miller I. Conceptual Perspectives on Good and Evil 2. The Evolution of Good and Evil, Joshua D. Duntley and David M. Buss 3. Free Will Evolved for Morality and Culture, Andrew E. Monroe, Kathleen D. Vohs, and Roy F. Baumeister 4. Categories, Intent, and Harm, Susan T. Fiske 5. “The Devil Made Me Do It”: The Deification of Consciousness and the Demonization of the Unconscious, John A. Bargh II. Harming Others: Contexts, Causes, and Implications 6. Racism among the Well Intentioned: Bias without Awareness, John F. Dovidio, Samuel L. Gaertner, and Adam R. Pearson 7. Understanding Media Violence Effects, Sara Prot, Craig A. Anderson, Muniba Saleem, Christopher L. Groves, and Johnie J. Allen 8. How Dehumanization Promotes Harm, Nick Haslam and Steve Loughnan 9. The Social Psychology of Genocide and Mass Atrocities, Johanna Ray Vollhardt and Maggie Campbell-Obaid 10. Why Are the Milgram Experiments Still So Extraordinarily Famous—and Controversial?, Arthur G. Miller 11. A Social Interaction Approach to Objectification: Implications for the Social-Psychological Study of Sexual Violence, Sarah J. Gervais III. The Self-Concept in Relation to Good and Evil Acts 12. False Moral Superiority, David Dunning 13. Making Relationship Partners Good: A Model of the Interpersonal Consequences of Compassionate Goals, Jennifer Crocker and Amy Canevello 14. Evil Persons or Evil Deeds?: What We’ve Learned about Incarcerated Offenders, June P. Tangney, Dan V. Blalock, Johanna B. Folk, and Jeffrey Stuewig 15. Dishonesty Explained: What Leads Moral People to Act Immorally, Francesca Gino and Dan Ariely IV. Group Perspectives on Good and Evil 16. Bystanders and Emergencies: Why Understanding Group Processes Is Key to Promoting Prosocial Behavior, Mark Levine and Neil Wilson 17. Remembering Historical Victimization: Potential for Intergroup Conflict Escalation and Conflict Reduction, Nyla R. Branscombe, Michael J. A. Wohl, and Ruth H. Warner 18. Organizations Matter, Arthur P. Brief and Kristin Smith-Crowe 19. Globalization and Terrorism: The Primacy of Collective Processes, Fathali M. Moghaddam, Victoria Heckenlaible, Madeleine Blackman, Sarah Fasano, and Daniel J. Dufour V. The Possibilities for Kindness 20. Benefits and Liabilities of Empathy-Induced Altruism: A Contemporary Review, C. Daniel Batson, Nadia Y. Ahmad, and E. L. Stocks 21. Volunteerism: Multiple Perspectives on Benefits and Costs, Mark Snyder, Allen M. Omoto, and Patrick C. Dwyer 22. The Psychology of Heroism: Extraordinary Champions of Humanity in an Unforgiving World, Zeno E. Franco and Philip G. Zimbardo Index

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Book SynopsisThis highly regarded handbook remains the leading reference and advanced text on socialization. Foremost authorities review the breadth of current knowledge on socialization processes across the life span. Extensively revised with the latest theory and research, the second edition reflects exciting advances in genetics, biological and hormonal regulatory systems, and brain research. Contributors present cutting-edge theories and findings pertaining to family, peer, school, community, media, and other influences on individual development. Three themes guide the book: the interdependence of biology and experience, the bidirectionality of socialization processes, and the many contributing factors that interact to produce multiple socialization processes and pathways. New to This Edition *Revised structure reflects the diversity of socializing relationships in multiple contexts from infancy through adulthood. *Sections on biology and culture provide a dual framework and Trade Review"Grusec and Hastings’s second edition is a masterful volume describing our current understanding of socialization across the life span. Although many of the authors contributed to the first edition, their chapters provide up-to-date reviews of the ever-expanding literature, while numerous other chapters focus on emergent issues and topics not previously included. Invaluable for researchers, this book could also be used as a text in advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level courses on socialization."--Michael E. Lamb, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom "Few concepts are more significant in psychology--and in life--than socialization. When we think of how one generation transacts with the next to embed and advance cognition, emotion, morality, and social behavior, we are thinking in socialization terms. We can best understand this vital multilevel life span dynamic by deconstructing it in terms of ages, actors, outcomes, processes, and spaces where socialization occurs. In the second edition of the Handbook of Socialization, Grusec and Hastings have gathered world-renowned experts to address all the foremost aspects of socialization."--Marc H. Bornstein, PhD, Editor, Parenting: Science and Practice "The second edition of the Handbook is a welcome and highly anticipated addition to our field. It is thoroughly updated and offers a truly contemporary view of socialization, with increased attention to biological, cultural, and contextual aspects. By focusing on the interplay across socialization influences, it retains its well-earned place as the most authoritative volume on this topic. Advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers will all benefit from this revised edition. It deserves a place in the library of all serious students of socialization and social development."--Ross D. Parke, PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of California, Riverside "The Handbook of Socialization, Second Edition, is an essential reference on all aspects of socialization. The renowned editors have assembled leading scholars to provide a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art theory and research."--Tina Malti, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto"We’ve known forever that people are social animals and that each has a personal nature and a socialization history that affects what kind of social animal he or she becomes. But never before has knowledge on socialization been synthesized so well as in this magisterial handbook. Well-conceived, clearly written, up-to-date chapters show how genes, families, schools, workplaces, and cultures interact with a developing human being to create personality, life history, personal problems, and major accomplishments. This is a fascinating volume that will capture the interest of every curious, thoughtful reader."--Phillip R. Shaver, PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, University of California, Davis -This wonderful handbook resonates well beyond its topic and should prove useful for psychologists, sociologists, and students with a variety of scholarly interests….Essential. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals. (on the first edition)--Choice Reviews, 9/1/2007ƒƒUniversity libraries should acquire this handbook. Graduate courses on socialization or any of its associated topics should list chapters as required reading and the book as a whole as a resource for theoretical papers and future research. (on the first edition)--PsycCRITIQUES, 10/10/2007ƒƒAn excellent handbook....From neuroscience to developmental psychology, this book offers topics of interest to anyone involved in socialization. The literature is well reviewed, critically analyzed, and thoughtfully extended to new directions. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to find a more complete book on socialization....****! (on the first edition)--Doody's Review Service, 5/11/2007Table of ContentsI. Historical Perspective on Socialization 1. Historical Overview of Socialization Research and Theory, Eleanor E. Maccoby II. Socialization across the Life Span 2. Early Socialization: The Influence of Close Relationships, Deborah Laible, Ross A. Thompson, & Jill Froimson 3. Socialization in Adolescence, Judith G. Smetana, Jessica Robinson, & Wendy M. Rote 4. Socialization in Emerging Adulthood: From the Family to the Wider World, from Socialization to Self-Socialization, Jeffrey Jensen Arnett 5. The Multifaceted Nature of Late-Life Socialization: Older Adults as Agents and Targets of Socialization, Gloria Luong, Antje Rauers, & Karen L. Fingerman III. Socialization in the Context of Different Relationships and Settings 6. Socialization as Dynamic Process: A Dialectical, Transactional Perspective, Leon Kuczynski, C. Melanie Parkin, and Robyn Pitman 7. Analyzing Socialization from a Domain-Specific Perspective, Joan E. Grusec & Maayan Davidov 8. Siblings, Judy Dunn 9. Socialization in the Context of Family Diversity, Charlotte J. Patterson, Rachel H. Farr, & Paul D. Hastings 10. Socialization and Experiences with Peers, William M. Bukowski, Melisa Castellanos, Frank Vitaro, & Mara Brendgen 11. Socialization in School Settings, Kathryn R. Wentzel 12. Media as Agents of Socialization, Sara Prot, Craig A. Anderson, Douglas A. Gentile, Wayne Warburton, Muniba Saleem, Christopher L. Groves, & Stephanie C. Brown 13. New-Employee Organizational Socialization: Adjusting to New Roles, Colleagues, and Organizations, Allison M. Ellis, Talya N. Bauer, & Berrin Erdogan IV. Biological Aspects of Socialization 14. An Evolutionary Approach to Socialization, Daphne Blunt Bugental, Randy Corpuz, & David A. Beaulieu 15. Socialization, Genetics, and Their Interplay in Development, Reut Avinun & Ariel Knafo-Noam 16. Temperament, Parenting, and Social Development, John E. Bates & Gregory S. Pettit 17. Biological and Psychological Processes Linking Chronic Family Stress to Substance Abuse and Obesity, Rena L. Repetti, Theodore F. Robles, & Bridget M. Reynolds 18. Caregiver Socialization Factors Influencing Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Childhood: A Neuroscience Perspective, Tahl I. Frenkel & Nathan A. Fox V. Cultural Perspectives on Socialization 19. Culture and Socialization, Xinyin Chen, Rui Fu, & Siman Zhao 20. Children Develop Cultural Repertoires through Engaging in Everyday Routines and Practices, Barbara Rogoff, Leslie C. Moore, Maricela Correa-Chávez, & Amy L. Dexter 21. Emotion Socialization from a Cultural Perspective, Pamela M. Cole & Patricia Z. Tan 22. Acculturation, John W. Berry VI. Targets of Socialization 23. The Socialization of Gender during Childhood and Adolescence, Campbell Leaper & Timea Farkas 24. The Socialization of Cognition, Mary Gauvain & Susan M. Perez 25. The Socialization of Emotional Competence, Susanne A. Denham, Hideko H. Bassett, & Todd Wyatt 26. Families, Schools, and Developing Achievement-Related Motivations and Engagement, Sandra D. Simpkins, Jennifer A. Fredricks, & Jacquelynne S. Eccles 27. Making Good: The Socialization of Children's Prosocial Development, Paul D. Hastings, Jonas G. Miller, & Natalie R. Troxel 28. Cultivating the Moral Personality: Socialization in the Family and Beyond, Michael W. Pratt & Sam A. Hardy

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Book SynopsisProviding an accessible integration of theory and research methods, this text prepares students to critically analyze persuasive appeals and to design effective messages and campaigns. The book draws on key ideas from both communication and social psychology to explore the mutual influence of cognitive and affective processes and the characteristics and production of messages. It gives the reader a solid grasp of foundational issues in persuasion research, the core components of persuasive transactions, and major theoretical models. Instructive concrete examples illustrate applications of the concepts in such settings as health promotion, political campaigns, the courtroom, and advertising. New to This Edition *Engaging topic boxes on college drinking, attitudes about same-sex marriage, the birther movement, and other timely issues. *New or expanded discussions of the integrative model of behavioral prediction, the use of guilt appeals, social media, individualized tTrade Review"Stiff and Mongeau present another masterful synthesis of persuasion research. The chronological framework provides historical context and enables the reader to clearly see the point–counterpoint that defines the development of scientific knowledge. In the third edition, crisp new examples, both classic and contemporary, vivify the writing and illustrate just how consequential persuasion is in the sciences, politics, health, and the law. This is an ideal stand-alone textbook for an undergraduate class that seeks to show what is known about persuasion and how we have come to know it. The succinct coverage of multiple research traditions makes the book equally valuable as base reading for a graduate class."--James Price Dillard, PhD, Department of Communication Arts and Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University "This revised third edition maintains the readability of the second edition while completely updating the research. It is an absolutely wonderful text. The presentation of most material is accomplished by pairing seminal studies--including accessible descriptions of research designs--with state-of-the-art, modern scholarship that indicates the trajectory of knowledge in each area. Like the prior editions, both of which I used in my classes, this is the perfect text for upper-division undergraduate or early graduate students in communication."--Mary Lynn Miller Henningsen, PhD, Department of Communication, Northern Illinois University "The content and organization of this book are ideal, and entirely in line with how I study and teach persuasion. The chapters on attitudes causing behaviors and behaviors causing attitudes are excellent; I know of no other texts that make this distinction, and it is an important one. I very much like the topic boxes in the third edition, which highlight major points like the use of order effects in jury consultation."--Thomas Feeley, PhD, Department of Communication, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York "I enjoyed the extensive discussion of the different psychological factors that underlie persuasive communication; mass communication majors will benefit from understanding these processes. The book not only provides a clear discussion of the factors that influence persuasion, but also goes into methodological aspects and does not shy away from current and past controversies in the field. The authors do an excellent job of teasing apart different concepts and explaining how they are related to each other and persuasion in general."--Judith E. Rosenbaum, PhD, Mass Communication Program, Albany State University, Georgia "I strongly recommend this book as a mid-level undergraduate text and general reference. It is very readable, with good examples."--Kathryn Greene, PhD, School of Communication and Information, Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyTable of ContentsI. Fundamental Issues in Persuasion Research 1. Concepts, Definitions, and Basic Distinctions 2. Methods of Investigating Persuasive Communication 3. Examining the Attitude–Behavior Relationship 4. The Effects of Behavior on Attitudes 5. Cognitive Response Models of Persuasion II. Components of Persuasive Transactions 6. Source Characteristics in Persuasive Communication 7. Persuasive Message Characteristics: Rational Appeals 8. Persuasive Message Characteristics: Emotional Appeals 9. Receiver Characteristics 10. Characteristics of Persuasive Settings III. Persuasion Models 11. Models of Interpersonal Compliance 12. Producing and Resisting Influence Messages 13. Persuasive Communication Campaigns Epilogue References

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Book SynopsisThe leading undergraduate psychology of religion text, this engaging book synthesizes cutting-edge theories and findings into an accessible account enlivened by personal reflections and contemporary examples. Raymond F. Paloutzian offers an authoritative overview of theoretical and empirical foundations; experiential, developmental, personality, and sociocultural dimensions of religion and spirituality; and clinical implications. Students are also given food for thought about bigger questions--how religion influences their own lives; what beliefs or values they hold most dear; and how to live in a multicultural, multireligious world. Each chapter opens with a brief topic outline and concludes with Take-Home Messages and suggestions for further reading. New to This Edition: *Reflects many years of scientific and theoretical advances. *Chapters on psychological theories, personality, and physical health. *New organizing concepts: religious meaning systems and the mTrade Review"One of our most outstanding researchers and thought leaders, Paloutzian has given everyone who teaches the psychology of religion an enormous gift by completely revising and updating his excellent introductory text. The third edition is noteworthy for its historical perspective on the field, its presentation and critique of current research findings, and the way it is unified by the multilevel interdisciplinary paradigm. Paloutzian integrates a wide range of important human behaviors and experiences by anchoring them in a view of religion as a meaning system. He invites students to see how psychological studies of religion can guide their thinking about many other areas they may study, from neuropsychology to cultural psychology."--Susan H. McFadden, PhD, Department of Psychology (Emerita), University of Wisconsin Oshkosh "This is an invaluable text for familiarizing students with a field that is expanding greatly. Much more than a simple update, the third edition is practically a new book. It is a rich and thoughtful introductory text that integrates past and present into a harmonious whole. The breadth of topics, findings, and theories covered reflects Paloutzian's panoramic view as editor of the flagship journal of the field for almost 20 years."--Vassilis Saroglou, PhD, Director, Center for Psychology of Religion, University of Louvain, Belgium "True to its title, Invitation to the Psychology of Religion welcomes the reader with a spirit of genuine warmth and hospitality. Paloutzian provides a highly accessible, well-crafted overview of the field. He skillfully blends historical material, theory, methodological concerns, and research findings in a thoughtful, cohesive, and exciting way, giving the reader a taste of many topics while maintaining focus and interest throughout."--Julie J. Exline, PhD, Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University "I enjoyed utilizing the prior edition of this text for many sections of my upper-level undergraduate class on the psychological study of religion. Paloutzian does a great job of clearly and accurately summarizing the relevant scientific literature while making complex material accessible and engaging. The text offers a critical-minded scientific survey of both foundational and substantive areas, including coverage of common life issues such as conversion, prayer, suffering, prejudice, and terrorism. I have found that using an authored text--rather than an edited volume or selection of articles--has the advantage of providing a coherent, overarching perspective on the field."--Stephen W. Cook, PhD, Department of Psychology and Counseling; Dean, Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts, Hardin-Simmons University "Paloutzian has done it again. His contribution to our psychological understanding of religion in the 21st century--and his comprehensive, lucid, and engaging presentation--have no rival. The updated third edition offers new insights about religion as a meaning system that is made and remade throughout life. This book is of interest to anyone who wants to know what psychology can offer to explain religious ideas and behavior. I recommend it as the textbook for all undergraduatestudents of the psychology of religion."--Miguel Farias, DPhil, Head of the Brain, Belief, and Behaviour Research Group, Coventry University, United Kingdom -Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Foundations 1. Religion in Psychological Perspective 2. Intellectual Journey to the Psychology of Religion 3. Psychological Theories Look at Religion 4. Logic and Methods in the Psychology of Religion II. Substantive Areas 5. Developmental Processes in Religiousness and Spirituality 6. Looking for Religion in the Individual 7. Religious Conversion, Deconversion, and Spiritual Transformation 8. Religion, Spirituality, and Experience 9. Religion, Mental Health, and Well-Being 10. Religion and Health-Related Issues 11. Religion, Social Attitudes, and Behavior III. The Big Picture 12. And in the End . . . References Index

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Book SynopsisSpirituality and religion are powerful forces in many people's lives, yet they are usually relegated to the periphery of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) research and practice. This highly practical, nonsectarian book describes how to identify and work with psychologically relevant facets of spirituality in the context of evidence-based treatment. David H. Rosmarin draws on cutting-edge theory and research to provide clear guidelines for conceptualizing positive and negative aspects of spirituality pertaining to common clinical concerns. Concrete examples throughout the book illustrate collaborative ways to harness spiritual beliefs and practices to help bring about cognitive, behavioral, and affective change. Four reproducible handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"A masterful integration of spirituality into CBT. Filled with wisdom and practical tools, this book clearly describes not only why but also how religion and spirituality should be addressed in the context of CBT. Rosmarin’s work will be of tremendous value to both spiritually minded and secular therapists on the lookout for ways to broaden and deepen their clinical skills."--Kenneth I. Pargament, PhD, Department of Psychology (Emeritus), Bowling Green State University "Spiritual and religious issues can have a significant impact on the etiology, prevention, and resolution of mental health problems, yet CBT clinicians have rarely been prepared to address even the most elementary spiritual issues that arise in psychotherapy. Rosmarin provides clinically, ethically, and scientifically sound guidance for CBT clinicians to understand and address this important component of health care that is so often bypassed in training."--William R. Miller, PhD, Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry (Emeritus), University of New Mexico "For many clients, religion and spirituality shape a wide range of their experiences and have a major impact on mental health. Regardless of the religiosity of a practitioner, neglecting spirituality in treatment is a serious oversight. Rosmarin has done a tremendous service to the field by providing guidance on how to work with religion and spirituality in evidence-based psychotherapy. Suitable for graduate students through to experienced professionals, this book is an important resource to aid clinicians in delivering interventions that cover the full range of life experiences."--Dean McKay, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychology, Fordham University; past president, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies "Evidence-based treatment has learned how to address almost any topic of significance to human beings, except one--religion and spirituality. This book has a simple message: it is time to end that silence. It crafts an evidence-based and practical approach for CBT practitioners to integrate issues of spirituality into their work. Relying on principles familiar to any behavior therapist, cognitive therapist, or third-wave therapist, Rosmarin opens a door therapists can walk through to delve into one of the most fundamental domains of human experience."--Steven C. Hayes, PhD, codeveloper of acceptance and commitment therapy; Foundation Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno -David Rosmarin addresses highly relevant yet often overlooked questions for graduate students, researchers, and clinicians regarding the integration of religion and spirituality into CBT psychotherapy in a comprehensive yet succinct manner….Throughout the book, Rosmarin provides a well-structured and a well-written amalgamation of theory, research, and practice while addressing issues of religion and spirituality within a CBT framework….An essential read. The book is a useful guide informing secular and spiritual clinicians on how to address religion and spirituality in psychotherapy when working with patients of diverse faith traditions. Rosmarin delivers theoretically grounded and research-informed content in a manner that is clear, cohesive, and comprehensible. His approach to case conceptualization and treatment intervention make it a valuable practical resource for training graduate students, novice therapists, and/or seasoned clinicians.--Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 11/1/2019ƒƒRosmarin has done the field a real and significant service by beginning the task of filling the void in how CBT-oriented clinicians approach religion and spirituality. Since it would be easy to feel daunted by the enormity of the task, the book is fortunately a manageable length and written in an easy-to-digest format….Spirituality, Religion, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is a highly readable, novel, and important text that serves to enhance the practice of clinicians by providing one more method for fully addressing the needs of those we serve. Doing so will also allow clinicians to fully address the wide range of diverse practices and backgrounds of their clients.--The Behavior Therapist, 3/1/2019ƒƒRosmarin's book…is an insightful exploration of how the concepts in the book title are interrelated and can be understood in a synergistic fashion by clinicians to guide their clients as they participate in therapy.--Journal of Child and Family Studies, 1/1/2019ƒƒThe well-structured discussion and the many helpful summaries (purchasers can download print-enlarged examples--a real incentive) make this a most timely and attractive work….Well-informed and convincing (and of real use not just in practice but in strategic planning for the future).--Journal of Mental Health, 1/1/2019Table of ContentsIntroduction. Why Address Spirituality in CBT? I. Theoretical and Empirical Foundations of Spirituality and CBT 1. Foundations of Spirituality, Religion, and CBT 2. Spirituality–Religion through a CBT Lens 3. The Dark Side of Spirituality 4. Applied Case Conceptualization II. Techniques for Practicing Spiritually Integrated CBT 5. Getting Started: CBT Assessment of Patient Spirituality–Religion 6. Framing CBT with Spirituality–Religion 7. Spirituality–Religion and Cognitive Techniques 8. Spirituality–Religion and Behavioral Activation Concluding Thoughts Appendix. A Philosophical Approach to Spirituality and CBT

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Book SynopsisPsychological research can provide constructive explanations of key problems in the criminal justice system--and can help generate solutions. This state-of-the-art text dissects the psychological processes associated with fundamental legal questions: Is a suspect lying? Will an incarcerated individual be dangerous in the future? Is an eyewitness accurate? How can false memories be implanted? How do juries, experts, forensic examiners, and judges make decisions, and how can racial and other forms of bias be minimized? Chapters offer up-to-date reviews of relevant theory, experimental methods, and empirical findings. Specific recommendations are made for improving the quality of evidence and preserving the integrity of investigative and legal proceedings.Trade Review"We live at a time when psychological research in matters of social justice has never been so sorely needed. This text satisfies today's high demand for forensic psychology in the courts and in the college classroom. With up-to-date chapters written by active scholars, the book spans a range of sizzling topics--criminal profiling, lie detection, police interrogations and confessions, eyewitness memory, bias in the forensic sciences, judicial and jury decision making, plea bargaining, psychopathy, and what it means to be competent to stand trial."--Saul Kassin, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York "If you have ever been curious about the deep connection between psychology and law, this is the book for you. Two eminent researchers have assembled a stellar group of scientists and scholars to fill readers in on the latest on eyewitness memory, judicial decision making, expert testimony, and a host of other topics. I felt immense pride when reading of the myriad ways psychology has contributed to solving some of the most vexing problems in our system of justice. You can see that for yourself, whether you’re learning about it for the first time or have been following the literature for years."--Elizabeth F. Loftus, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Social Ecology, and Professor of Law, and Cognitive Science, University of California, Irvine "Brewer and Douglass have really hit the mark with this excellent, up-to-date work. A wide array of topics are covered, from traditional social and cognitive research related to eyewitness memory to more clinically based areas such as forensic interviewing and the assessment of competence. The book tackles emerging areas of research and practice that are not included in other texts, such as issues related to plea bargaining, cognitive bias in forensic decision making, and the pseudoscience of criminal profiling. Highly readable, this is an outstanding text for upper-level courses in psychology and law; it will also be useful for professionals in the criminal justice system."--Mitchell Eisen, PhD, Professor and Director, Forensic Psychology Graduate Program, California State University, Los Angeles “Prominent scholars provide thorough summaries of the literature in each of the major domains of scholarship in psychology and law. Accessible, critical, and engaging, this text will be of great value to students, practitioners, and researchers--it fills a gap in the field."--Michael E. Lamb, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom; Editor, Psychology, Public Policy, and Law "This beautifully crafted text provides a comprehensive, up-to-date discussion of contemporary debates and issues at the interface of psychology and criminal law. Readers learn how social, cognitive, clinical and forensic psychology inform a broad range of processes within criminal justice systems. Each chapter is written by one or more experts at the cutting edge of their respective fields who understand the benefits and challenges of translating science into practice. This is a worthy successor to Brewer and Williams's 2005 Psychology and Law, which has informed my teaching and research for over a decade. It will doubtless be regarded as the authoritative work on psychological science and the law for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers."--Kimberley A. Wade, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Warwick, United Kingdom -Table of ContentsIntroduction: Psychology and the Criminal Justice System, Amy Bradfield Douglass & Neil Brewer 1. Criminal Profiling, Laura Fallon & Brent Snook 2. Cognitive Bias in Legal Decision Making, Steve Charman, Amy Bradfield Douglass, & Alexis Mook 3. Interrogations and Confessions, Stephanie Madon, Curt More, & Ryan Ditchfield 4. Deception Detection, Christopher A. Gunderson & Leanne ten Brinke 5. Eyewitness Memory, Sean M. Lane & Kate A. Houston 6. Interviewing Witnesses and Victims, Lorraine Hope & Fiona Gabbert 7. Child Witnesses, Thomas D. Lyon, Kelly McWilliams, & Shanna Williams 8. False Memory, Maria S. Zaragoza, Ira Hyman, & Quin M. Chrobak 9. Eyewitness Identification, James D. Sauer, Matthew A. Palmer, & Neil Brewer 10. Identifying People from Images, David White & Richard Kemp 11. Plea Bargaining, Miko M. Wilford, Annabelle Shestak, & Gary L. Wells 12. Competence to Stand Trial and Criminal Responsibility, Lauren E. Kois, Preeti Chauhan, & Janet I. Warren 13. Expert Testimony, Stephanie Marion, Jeffrey Kaplan, & Brian Cutler 14. Jury Decision Making, Liana C. Peter-Hagene, Jessica M. Salerno, & Hannah Phalen 15. Aggression, Violence, and Psychopathy, Devon L. L. Polaschek 16. Judicial Decision Making, Gregory Mitchell 17. Translating Psychological Science into Policy and Practice, Nancy K. Steblay Index

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Book SynopsisDid I sound stupid? Should I have sent that email? How do I look? Many of us spend a lot of time feeling self-conscious and comparing ourselves to others. Why do we judge ourselves so relentlessly? Why do we strive so hard to be special or successful, or to avoid feeling rejected? When psychologist and mindfulness expert Dr. Ronald Siegel realized that he, as well as most of his clients, was caught in a cycle of endless self-evaluation, he decided to do something about it. This engaging, empowering guide sheds light on this very human habit--and explains how to break it. Through illuminating stories and exercises, practical tools (which you can download and print for repeated use), and guided meditations with accompanying audio downloads, Dr. Siegel invites you to stop obsessing so much about how you measure up. Instead, by accepting the extraordinary gift of being ordinary, you can build stronger connections with others and get more joy out of life.Trade Review"Brilliant and accessible, The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary gets to the very core of our human suffering and offers wise and helpful practices for taming our striving, comparing minds. The peace and contentment we long for arise naturally as we wake up from the limiting stories that habitually confine us, and begin to trust the truth of who we really are."--Tara Brach, PhD, author of Trusting the Gold "Freeing us from toxic self-criticism and shame, this powerful book is an opening into deep self-acceptance, self-worth, and inner peace. Dr. Siegel’s warmth fills every page, along with insights and practical suggestions from his decades as a world-class therapist. With many examples and lots of brief experiential practices, he brings together current science, soulful wisdom, and his own humorous and down-to-earth perspective. Really a gem, this is a book both for help in the darkest night and for general guidance along the long road of life."--Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Resilient “In Zen, one of the highest accomplishments is to be ordinary. This means not to compare ourselves, but to be free to be authentic and real. In a wise and loving way, Dr. Siegel shows us how.”--Jack Kornfield, PhD, author of After the Ecstasy, the Laundry "This is an insightful, well-written, and extremely useful guide to finding happiness in the midst of imperfection. Chock full of practical exercises alongside easy-to-digest nuggets of wisdom, this book will help you let go of shame and negative self-judgments and instead embrace who you are with compassion."--Kristin Neff, PhD, coauthor of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook “It feels so freeing to just stop comparing myself to other people, even for a little while. Dr. Siegel's writing is compassionate, funny, and insightful. I've never been so glad to be 'ordinary.'"--Susie F., Boston "Dr. Siegel shows how the world lures us with the shiny object called happiness, then hooks us. We spend our lives pulling and tugging, only to get more deeply caught in cycles of suffering. But we can unhook ourselves and swim in a different direction--toward a more achievable level of well-being, fed by connection and compassion. This book is written from deep personal wisdom and vast clinical experience."--Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, author of Unwinding Anxiety "Dr. Siegel’s message--there’s joy in ordinariness and even in failure--gave me a boost of self-acceptance to step forward in my career. Dr. Siegel gracefully dismantled my ego as if he were peeling layers of an onion. His book gave me the courage to endure failure, feel less preoccupied with other people's opinions, and celebrate the imperfections that used to keep me up at night.”--Cody R., Seattle "Deploying his rare mastery of mindfulness approaches, reinforced by decades of insight as a psychotherapist, Dr. Siegel offers reliable, effective, and simple guidance to escape what he aptly calls 'the trap of self-evaluation'--a trap all too familiar to many of us."--Gabor Maté, MD, author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction-Table of ContentsI. The Self-Evaluation Trap 1. Are We Doomed? 2. It’s Darwin’s Fault II. The Essential Toolkit 3. The Liberating Power of Mindfulness 4. Discovering Who We Really Are III. Catching Ourselves in the Act 5. The Failure of Success 6. Resisting Selfie-Esteem 7. Conspicuous Consumption and Other Status Signals 8. Treating Our Self-Esteem Addiction IV. Breaking Free: Finding Trustworthy Paths to Happiness 9. Make a Connection, Not an Impression 10. The Power of Compassion 11. You Have to Feel It to Heal It 12. Separating the Doer from the Deed 13. You’re Not That Special--and Other Good News 14. Beyond I, Me, Mine Notes Index List of Audio TracksAudio Downloads: What Matters to Me? (07:10) Riding the Self-Evaluation Roller Coaster (05:10) Mindfulness of Breath (20:45) Identifying Emotions in the Body (06:40) The Joys of Self-Transcendence (04:10) Urge Surfing (05:00) Embracing a Self-Esteem Injury (04:10) Loving-Kindness Practice (15:35) R.A.I.N. for Self-Esteem Injuries (06:15 ) It All Changes (18:25) The Future of Our Social Self (08:20)

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Book SynopsisToday's social and behavioral researchers increasingly need to know: What do I do with all this data? This book provides the skills needed to analyze and report large, complex data sets using machine learning tools, and to understand published machine learning articles. Techniques are demonstrated using actual data (Big Five Inventory, early childhood learning, and more), with a focus on the interplay of statistical algorithm, data, and theory. The identification of heterogeneity, measurement error, regularization, and decision trees are also emphasized. The book covers basic principles as well as a range of methods for analyzing univariate and multivariate data (factor analysis, structural equation models, and mixed-effects models). Analysis of text and social network data is also addressed. End-of-chapter Computational Time and Resources sections include discussions of key R packages; the companion website provides R programming scripts and data for the book's examples.Trade Review"Current, highly informative, and useful, this is a 'go-to' book for social science graduate students, faculty, and practitioners seeking a strong introduction to machine learning. Unlike typical, more technical machine learning books, this one is unique in providing the strong psychological measurement guidance required to apply these techniques most appropriately. It walks the reader through general principles of machine learning, regression- and tree-based predictive models, text- and network-based methods of clustering, and--most innovatively--machine learning–based psychometric approaches (CFA and SEM)."--Fred Oswald, PhD, Professor and Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences, Department of Psychological Sciences, Rice University "This book is very timely. Social scientists need to be educated about the pros and cons of machine learning methods and about how, when, and why these methods can be applied to their research topics. The book describes key techniques in enough detail to enable readers to subsequently digest more specialized journal articles or software applications, but not in so much detail as to lose momentum."--Sonya K. Sterba, PhD, Department of Psychology and Human Development, Vanderbilt University "Jacobucci, Grimm, and Zhang's ambitious book takes the reader on an in-depth tour of machine learning methods. Its strength is that the authors link machine learning to more traditional topics of regression, structural equation modeling, factor analysis, and network analysis methods. This book should be required reading for the new generation of psychology graduate students who are interested in more advanced quantitative methods."--James W. Pennebaker, PhD, Regents Centennial Professor of Liberal Arts and Professor of Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin ​"A 'must read' for social scientists who want to familiarize themselves with machine learning but don’t know where to start. Understanding the practices and principles of machine learning is fundamental to modern data analysis. Many social scientists will be surprised by how well their traditional statistical training has prepared them to grasp the material in the book."--Alexander Christensen, PhD, Department of Psychology and Human Development, Vanderbilt University-Table of ContentsI. Fundamental Concepts 1. Introduction - Why the Term Machine Learning? - Why do We Need Machine Learning? - How is this Book Different? - Definitions - Software - Datasets 2. The Principles of Machine Learning Research - Overview - Principle #1: Machine Learning is Not Just Lazy Induction - Principle #2: Orienting Our Goals Relative to Prediction, Explanation, and Description - Principle #3: Labeling a Study as Exploratory or Confirmatory is too Simplistic - Principle #4: Report Everything - Summary 3. The Practices of Machine Learning - Comparing Algorithms and Models - Model Fit - Bias-Variance Tradeoff - Resampling - Classification - Conclusion II. Algorithms for Univariate Outcomes 4. Regularized Regression - Linear Regression - Logistic Regression - Regularization - Rationale for Regularization - Alternative Forms of Regularization - Bayesian Regression - Summary 5. Decision Trees - Introduction - Decision Tree Algorithms - Miscellaneous Topics 6. Ensembles - Bagging - Random Forests - Gradient Boosting - Interpretation - Empirical Example - Important Notes - Summary III. Algorithms for Multivariate Outcomes 7. Machine Learning and Measurement - Defining Measurement Error - Impact of Measurement Error - Assessing Measurement Error - Weighting - Alternative Methods - Summary 8. Machine Learning and Structural Equation Modeling - Latent Variables as Predictors - Predicting Latent Variables - Using Latent Variables as Outcomes and Predictors - Can Regularization Improve Generalizability in SEM? - Nonlinear Relationships and Latent Variables - Summary 9. Machine Learning with Mixed-Effects Models - Mixed-Effects Models - Machine Learning with Clustered Data - Regularization with Mixed-Effects Models - Illustrative Example - Additional Strategies for Mining Longitudinal Data - Summary 10. Searching for Groups - Finite Mixture Model - Structural Equation Model Trees - Summary IV. Alternative Data Types 11. Introduction to Text Mining - Key Terminology - Data - Basic Text Mining - Text Data Preprocessing - Basic Analysis of the Teaching Comment Data - Sentiment Analysis - Topic Models - Summary 12. Introduction to Social Network Analysis - Network Visualization - Network Statistics - Basic Network Analysis - Network Modeling - Summary References

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Book SynopsisPulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist James Ball takes us into the depths of the internet to trace the origins and rapid ascent of QAnon, the movement that mutated from a niche online conspiracy theory into the world’s first digital pandemic. Imagine a deadly pathogen that, once created, could infect any person in any part of the globe within seconds. No need to wait for travellers, trains, or air traffic to spread it, all you need is an internet connection. In this gripping investigation, Pulitzer Prize winner James Ball decodes the cryptic language of the online right and with a surgeon’s precision tracks the spread of QAnon, the world’s first digital pandemic. QAnon began as an internet community dedicated to supporting President Trump and intent on outing a global cabal of human traffickers. A short, cryptic message posted by an anonymous user to a niche internet forum in 2017 was the spark that ignited a global movement. What started as a macabre game of virtual make-believe quickly spiralled into the spread of virulently hateful, dangerous messaging – which turned into tragic, violent actions. Incoherent, chaotic, free from agendas: QAnon is a one-size-fits all cult conspiracy. From a standoff at the Hoover Dam, to the storming of the U.S. Capitol on 6 January 2021, to protesting COVID-19 lockdowns, this digital pandemic has spread globally and shows no signs of stopping. In The Other Pandemic Ball takes us into the niche pathways through which these digital pathogens spread, mutate and infect people all across the globe – but he also argues that the prognosis doesn’t have to be dire. He shows us that it is possible to treat and cure this virus in order to build up our digital immune systems, and be better prepared to survive the next wave. *A Financial Times Book to Read in 2023*Trade ReviewIn his new book about the QAnon movement, the investigative journalist James Ball teases out the global network of people who have essentially given up on the notion of objective reality, from bored teenage trolls to duplicitous politicians and crazed billionaires … Ball takes to his task with a convert’s zealotry -- Ethan Croft * The Times *An insightful book about the conspiracy movement compares it persuasively to a self-replicating disease … A disturbing study of the origins and resilience of an exceptionally versatile and pernicious network of paranoid digital malcontents -- Rafael Behr * Guardian *This is a worthwhile, pacy and well-written book. It is an important one, too. We need to understand why people are hoodwinked by and have faith in conspiracy theories because it is happening with increasing frequency * New Scientist *Utterly fascinating -- Dom JolyBall, with this biography of the internet, takes us beyond Zuckerberg, Bezos et al into a murkier world where we discover how everything online works and who benefits from it. Fascinating, engaging and important, too -- praise for The System * Observer *A fascinating exposé of the world behind your screen. Timely, often disturbing, and so important -- praise for The System, Caroline Criado-Perez, author of Invisible WomenBrilliant, wide-ranging … The Other Pandemic presents a detailed and disturbing diagnosis * Spectator *A riveting account * Tablet *What [Ball] reveals about QAnon is fascinating … Disturbing and insightful, The Other Pandemic is a valuable study of a “versatile and pernicious” phenomenon * Week *

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Book SynopsisLiz Tran is the founder of the AQ Labs and a leadership coach to CEOs and founders of some of the world's fastest-growing companies. She is also the author of The Karma of Success, and her work has been featured by the Today Show, New Yorker, New York Times, Bloomberg, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and other publications. She lives with her husband and daughter in New York City and Norfolk, Connecticut.

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Book SynopsisThe world often falls short of how we'd like it to be, and our ability to make even just a little difference can seem limited. Sometimes it feels like you need to be a super-hero to achieve anything meaningful. But what if by re-conceiving what you do, you could change the world for the better?In THE REGENERATIVE LIFE, Carol Sanford shows you how to fundamentally change the roles you play in society, enabling you to do more than you ever believed possible; grow yourself and others, provide astounding innovations for your clients, children and students, generate extraordinary social returns, become more creative, and bring new life and opportunity to everything around you. THE REGENERATIVE LIFE teaches you to see your roles differently: stripping away all preconceptions of how it should be done, understanding what your role is at its core, and building yourself back up to become something new; something so grounded, inspiring, and resilient, it can change the world.

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Book SynopsisCore text for the symbolic interaction course - often called “Self and Society” or “Individual and Society” – most often taught in sociology departments. Symbolic Interaction in Society offers a systematic application of symbolic interaction to everyday life. In addition to providing an overview of the theory and methods of symbolic interaction, it includes theory and research related to all of the relevant topics in sociology today: race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, social institutions, and social change. This book is written in a way that encourages students to employ symbolic interactionist concepts and principles throughout the text. Students are asked to put themselves into particular situations and consider how they would respond to the other people in that scenario. In doing so, students are able to see that human interaction is both stable and dynamic, that people can be predictable but that they also have agency, the ability to make number of decisions in a given situation. The goal is to show students the practical value of symbolic interaction for understanding their social lives today. Key features include: ·Full review of symbolic interaction concepts and theories including a discussion of the nature of society and the role of the individual in society ·Research applications of symbolic interaction examining major sociological outcomes such as inequality (race, class, gender and sexuality), deviance and mental health, social relationships, family and other social institutions, and social change ·SI Online boxes include a review of how the principles of symbolic interaction apply to the effects of the Internet and modern communications on the individual and society ·Personal Notes boxes share real student applications in which students describe how they have employed symbolic interaction in their personal lives ·Original Work features one short excerpt from a book or journal article in every chapter ·Pedagogical devices such as chapter objectives, key terms, and end of chapter key terms and critical thinking questions guide students through each chapterTable of ContentsPreface 1 The Social Construction of Reality This Book Isn’t Real! Basic Principles Everything Is Not Relative! A Situational Approach The Construction of Society The Individual in Society Cognitive Sociology Two Schools of Symbolic Interaction Chapter Conclusion 2 Studying Symbolic Interaction Quantitative versus Qualitative Methods Verstehen Power Exploration and Inspection Studying Situations Ethnography Types of Ethnography Narrative Analysis Ethnomethodology and Natural Experiments Unobtrusive Research Going into the Field Project Planning Sampling Ethical Issues Chapter Conclusion 3 Constructing Culture Elements of Culture Statuses, Roles, and Norms Values and Beliefs American Culture American Values and Beliefs American Ideal-Type Personalities Baudrillard’s America Creating Cultures Subcultures and Idiocultures Global Culture? Cultural Change Chapter Conclusion 4 Self and Society The I, the Me, and the Self Situational Selves Self-Narratives and Possible Selves Identity Theories Identity Theory Social Identity Theory Dramaturgy Front Stage/Backstage Impressions Given/Impressions Given Off Chapter Conclusion 5 Socialization Cognitive Socialization Symbols and Language Stages of Socialization Agents of Socialization Family Peers Schools Media and Self-Socialization The Sociology of Childhood Socialization over the Life Course Our Role in History Life Stages: Presocialization to Adult Socialization Chapter Conclusion 6 Emotions, Relationships, and Society Contextualizing Emotions Dramaturgy and Emotions Emotional Scripts Emotional Socialization Relationships, Community, and Society Attraction: Starting a Relationship The Socioemotional Economy Community Relations Chapter Conclusion 7 Deviance and Mental Health Defining Normal Levels of Deviance Creating Deviance Moral Entrepreneurs Labeling and De-Labeling Primary and Secondary Deviance Deviant Subcultures Deviance over the Life Course The Myth of Mental Illness Chapter Conclusion 8 Doing Inequality Status Everywhere! Doing Difference Doing Gender Intersectionality Pride and Prejudice Categorizing Self and Other Borderwork Chapter Conclusion 9 Institutional Life The Nature of Social Institutions Institutional Types All in the Family Work and Occupations: The Economy Education Religion and Politics Institutional Intersections and Innovations Chapter Conclusion 10 Collective Behavior The Maddening Crowd Mass Hysteria Circular Reaction New Social Movements Emergent Norm Theory Value-Added Theory The Anatomy of Collective Thoughts and Behavior Collective Memory, Identity, and Imagination Collective Behaviors Chapter Conclusion References Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisAppropriate for both undergraduate and graduate courses, Multicultural Psychology, second edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to the field. This research-based and highly applied text aims to increase students’ sensitivity, awareness, and knowledge of ethnicity, race, and culture and their influence on human behavior and adjustment. A diverse and highly respected team of authors effortlessly weaves together theory with the latest research on ethnic and racial minority groups. Engaging boxes throughout the chapters also highlight key concepts and findings and their practical applications. New to This Edition: • Expanded discussion on the interactive effects of key social variables on ethnic and racial groups’ attitudes, norms, values, and behaviors. • Additional sections on topics such as ethnic disparities in health care quality and access and psychological approaches to reducing racism. New coverage of ethnic and racial minority group members who also share other minority statuses (e.g., sexual and gender minorities) and additional coverage of biculturalism and multicultural and multiracial individuals’ identity formation. • Reorganized table of contents to better reflect a developmental learning approach. • Updated content to include recent research in psychology and related fields (e.g., new acculturation models, an ecological model of health behavior, sociocultural issues in sexual identity formation, and other culture-related syndromes). • Revised ancillaries—written by the authors—include an instructor’s manual, test bank, MS PowerPoint slides, and a new open access Companion WebsiteTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter One. Psychology in a Multicultural World What is Multicultural Psychology? ·Multicultural Psychology and Multiculturalism Effects of Living in a Multicultural Society The United States as a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Society ·Within-Group Diversity Ancestry Race and Ethnicity Age Differences Language Use and Proficiency Educational Attainment Socioeconomic Status and Poverty Why Study Multicultural Psychology? ·Improving Psychological Research Advancing Culturally Diverse Societies Improving the Quality of Health and Human Services Promoting Cultural Competencies Multicultural Psychology, Cultural Psychology and Cross-Cultural Psychology The Growth of Multicultural Psychology Chapter Two. Key Theoretical Concepts Understanding Culture ·Dimensions of Culture Cultural Influences on Psychological Processes Understanding Ethnicity ·The Problems of Ethnic Assessment and Labels Understanding Race ·Whiteness Social Orientations or Ways of Being ·Views of the Self Across Cultures Social Stratification Minority Status Power and Privilege Chapter Three. Responsible Research with Racial and Ethnic Communities Responsible, Culturally Appropriate Research A Definition of Responsible, Culturally Appropriate Research ·Implementing Responsible, Culturally Appropriate Research An Initial Consideration: Contextualization Culturally Appropriate Methods Choosing a Research Approach ·Key Issues in Developing Responsible, Culturally Appropriate Research Instrument Characteristics Properly Identifying and Describing Participants Culturally Appropriate Analysis of Information or Data ·The Problem of Limited Participation in Research Ethical Considerations Informed Consent Freedom to Discontinue Participation Respect for Privacy and Confidentiality Appropriate Balance Between Risks or Costs and Benefits Chapter Four. Acculturation ·Defining Acculturation Early Definitions Contemporary Definitions ·Understanding Assimilation and Segmented Assimilation Models of Acculturation The Unidirectional Model of Acculturation Berry’s Two Dimensional Model of Acculturation A Social Context Model of Acculturation The Interactive Acculturation Model (IAM) The Relative Acculturation Extended Model (RAEM) ·Biculturalism Enculturation Generational Differences and Acculturation Acculturational Stress Measuring Acculturation Levels of Acculturation Chapter Five. Intersectional Identities Part I: Racial, Ethnic and Class Dimensions Understanding the Multiple and Intersecting Dimensions of Identity Defining Racial, Ethnic and Class Identities ·Racial Identity Ethnic Identity Class Identity Models of Racial and Ethnic Identity Development and Formation ·Racial Identity Development Ethnic Identity Development Factors Shaping Ethnic Identity Development Multiracial Identity Development Racial, Ethnic and Class Influences on Psychological Adjustment ·Racial Identity and Adjustment Ethnic Identity and Adjustment Biracial/Multiracial Identities and Adjustment Class Identity and Adjustment Chapter Six. Intersecting Identities Part II: Gender and Sexuality Dimensions Defining Gender and Sexual Identities ·Gender Identity Sexual Identity Models of Gender and Sexual Identity Development and Formation ·Gender Typing and Gender Identity Formation Sexual Identity Formation Cultural, Family and Minority Considerations in “Coming Out” ·Asian Americans Latinos African Americans Relationship of Gender and Sexual Identities to Psychosocial Adjustment ·Gender Identity and Adjustment Sexual Identity and Adjustment Chapter Seven. Family Structure, Relations, and Socialization An Ecological Perspective of Family Functioning How Do You Define a Family? Factors Affecting Family Structures and Household ·Arrangements Migration Socioeconomic Status (SES) Exposure to Stress and Trauma Cultural Values and Belief Family Functioning, Socialization, and Adjustment ·Parenting Styles Parent-Child Relationships Academic Achievement Couple Relationships Family Stress and Coping Chapter Eight. Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination Understanding Stereotypes ·Stereotype Content Development of Stereotypes Stereotype Characteristics and Effects Prejudice and Discrimination ·Measuring Prejudice and Discrimination The Experience of Discrimination Why Do People Discriminate? Racism ·Racial Microaggressions Reducing Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism ·Intergroup Contact Dialogue across Difference School Desegregation Other Promising Practices The Benefits of a Multicultural Society Chapter Nine. Physical Health and Wellbeing Influential Models of Health ·Biomedical Model Biopsychosocial Model Ecological Models Culture, Ethnicity, and Health Health Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Groups ·Defining Health Disparities Examples of Health Disparities Disparities in Healthcare Access and Quality Factors Associated With Health Disparities ·Behavioral Lifestyle Acculturation Accessible and Affordable Health Care Poverty and Community Characteristics Undocumented Status Discrimination and Racism Environmental Racism Spirituality and Religion Reducing Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: The Federal Government’s Approach Culturally Competent Health Care Chapter Ten. Psychological Adjustment Mental Health and Psychological Distress ·A Broader Perspective on Adjustment Prevalence and Risk of Major Psychological Disorders ·General Epidemiological Surveys Surveys Specific to Ethnic Minority Communities Major Disorders in Ethnic Minority Populations Cultural Influences on the Explanation and Expression of Psychological Distress ·Service Utilization Selected Factors Influencing Effective Delivery of Mental Health Services Practical and Ethical Guidelines for Culturally Sensitive Practice References Photo Credit Index

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Book SynopsisA renowned psychologist argues that free will is not only real but essential to our well-being It’s become fashionable to argue that free will is a fiction: that we humans are in the thrall of animal urges and unconscious biases and only think that we are choosing freely. In?Freely Determined, research psychologist Kennon?Sheldon?argues that this perception is not only wrong but also dangerous. Drawing on decades of his own groundbreaking empirical research into motivation and goal setting, Sheldon shows us that embracing the ability to choose our path in life makes us happier, healthier, and more fulfilled. He also shows that this insight can help us choose better goals—ones that are concordant with our values and that, critically, we’re more likely to actually see through. Providing readers insight into how they can live a more self-directed, satisfying life, Freely Determined offers an essential guide for how we might recognize our freedom and use it wisely.

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

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