Deprivation-specific Psychological Patterns
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Page : 268 pages
File Size : 39,41 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Adoption
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Deprivation-Specific Psychological Patterns
Author : Michael Rutter
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 16,88 MB
Release : 2010-05-18
Category : Business & Economics
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Book Description
Abstract -- Investigating the impact of early institutional deprivation on development: background and research strategy of the English and Romanian Adoptees (ERA) study / Michael Rutter, Edmund J. Sonuga-Barke, and Jennifer Castle -- Methods and measures used for follow-up at 15 years of the English and Romanian Adoptee (ERA) study / English and Romanian study team -- Deprivation-specific psychological patterns / Robert Kumsta ... [et al.] -- Developmental course of deprivation-specific psychological patterns: early manifestations, persistence to age 15, and clinical features / Jana Kreppner ... [et al.] -- Differentiating developmental trajectories for conduct, emotion, and peer problems following early deprivation / Edmund J. Sonuga-Barke, Wolff Schlotz, and Jana Kreppner -- Institutional deprivation, specific cognitive functions, and scholastic achievement: English and Romanian Adoptee (ERA) study findings / Celia Beckett ... [et al.] -- Physical growth and maturation following early severe institutional deprivation: do they mediate specific psychopathological effects? / Edmund J. Sonuga-Barke, Wolff Schlotz, and Michael Rutter -- Postadoption environmental features / Jennifer Castle ... [et al.] -- Risk, causation, mediation, and moderation / Robert Kumsta ... [et al.] -- Conclusions: overview of findings from the ERA study, inferences, and research implications / Michael Rutter and Edmund J. Sonuga-Barke -- A commentary on Deprivation-specific psychological patterns: effects of institutional deprivation / Megan R. Gunnar.
Deprivation-specific Psychological Patterns
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Page : 252 pages
File Size : 24,50 MB
Release : 2003
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AQA Psychology
Author : Michael Eysenck
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 12,75 MB
Release : 2015-04-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1317432517
Book Description
AQA Psychology for AS and A-level Year 1 is the definitive textbook for the new 2015 curriculum. Written by eminent psychologist Professor Michael Eysenck, in collaboration with a team of experienced A-level teachers and examiner, the book enables students not only to pass their exams with flying colours, but also to fully engage with the science of psychology. As well as covering the six core topics students will study, the book includes: Activities which test concepts or hypotheses, bringing theory to life Key research studies explained and explored, showing the basis on which theory has developed Case studies which show how people’s lives are affected by psychological phenomena Evaluation boxes which critically appraise key concepts and theories Self-assessment questions which encourage students to reflect on what they’ve learnt Section summaries to support the understanding of specific ideas – perfect for revision Exam hints which steer students towards complete and balanced answers Key terms defined throughout so students aren’t confused by new language 200 figures, tables and photos End of chapter further reading to enable students to develop a deeper understanding End of chapter revision questions and sample exam papers to consolidate knowledge and practice exam technique A full companion website with a range of further resources for both students and teachers, including revision aids and class materials Incorporating greater coverage of research methods, as well as key statistical techniques, the sixth edition of this well-loved textbook continues to be the perfect introduction to psychology. Accessible yet rigorous, the book is the ideal textbook for students taking either the AS course or year 1 of the A-level.
Science and Pseudoscience in Clinical Psychology
Author : Scott O. Lilienfeld
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 46,78 MB
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1462517595
Book Description
This valued resource helps practitioners and students evaluate the merits of popular yet controversial practices in clinical psychology and allied fields, and base treatment decisions on the best available research. Leading authorities review widely used therapies for a range of child, adolescent, and adult disorders, differentiating between those that can stand up to the rigors of science and those that cannot. Questionable assessment and diagnostic techniques and self-help models are also examined. The volume provides essential skills for thinking critically as a practitioner, evaluating the validity of scientific claims, and steering clear of treatments that are ineffective or even harmful. New to This Edition *Reflects the significant growth of evidence-based practices in the last decade. *Updated throughout with the latest treatment research. *Chapter on attachment therapy. *Chapter on controversial interventions for child and adolescent antisocial behavior. *Addresses changes in DSM-5.
Developmental Psychopathology, Maladaptation and Psychopathology
Author : Dante Cicchetti
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 2819 pages
File Size : 25,62 MB
Release : 2016-02-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1119125502
Book Description
A comprehensive reference on external contributing factors in psychopathology Developmental Psychopathology is a four-volume compendium of the most complete and current research on every aspect of the field. Volume Three: Risk, Disorder, and Adaptation explores the everyday effects and behaviors of those with behavioral, mental, or neurological disorders, and the disorder's real-world impact on their well-being. Now in its third edition, this comprehensive reference has been fully updated to better reflect the current state of the field, and detail the latest findings in causation, intervention, contextual factors, and the risks associated with atypical development. Contributions from expert researchers and clinicians explore the effects of abuse and traumatic stress, memory development, emotion regulation, impulsivity, and more, with chapters specifically targeted toward autism, schizophrenia, narcissism, antisocial behavior, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. Advances in developmental psychopathology have burgeoned since the 2006 publication of the second edition, and keeping up on the latest findings in multiple avenues of investigation can be burdensome to the busy professional. This series solves the problem by collecting the information into one place, with a logical organization designed for easy reference. Learn how childhood experiences contribute to psychopathology Explore the relationship between atypical development and substance abuse Consider the impact or absence of other developmental traits Understand the full risk potential of any behavioral or mental disorder The complexity of a field as diverse as developmental psychopathology deepens with each emerging theory, especially with consideration of the multiple external factors that have major effects on a person's mental and emotional development. Developmental Psychopathology Volume Three: Risk, Disorder, and Adaptation compiles the latest information into a cohesive, broad-reaching reference with the most recent findings.
Science and Pseudoscience in Clinical Psychology
Author : Scott O. Lilienfeld
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 43,34 MB
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1462517595
Book Description
This valued resource helps practitioners and students evaluate the merits of popular yet controversial practices in clinical psychology and allied fields, and base treatment decisions on the best available research. Leading authorities review widely used therapies for a range of child, adolescent, and adult disorders, differentiating between those that can stand up to the rigors of science and those that cannot. Questionable assessment and diagnostic techniques and self-help models are also examined. The volume provides essential skills for thinking critically as a practitioner, evaluating the validity of scientific claims, and steering clear of treatments that are ineffective or even harmful. New to This Edition *Reflects the significant growth of evidence-based practices in the last decade. *Updated throughout with the latest treatment research. *Chapter on attachment therapy. *Chapter on controversial interventions for child and adolescent antisocial behavior. *Addresses changes in DSM-5.
Visualizing Psychology
Author : Siri Carpenter
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1124 pages
File Size : 24,43 MB
Release : 2012-12-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 1118388062
Book Description
Visualizing Psychology 3rd Edition helps students examine their own personal studying and learning styles with several new pedagogical aids--encouraging students to apply what they are learning to their everyday lives while offering ongoing study tips and psychological techniques for mastering the material. Most importantly, students are provided with numerous opportunities to immediately access their understanding.
Measuring Attachment
Author : Everett Waters
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 29,60 MB
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1462546498
Book Description
This volume provides an in-depth examination of traditional and emerging measures of attachment behavior and representations from infancy to adulthood. Leading authorities share their expertise on the Strange Situation, the Attachment Q-set, Ainsworth's Maternal Sensitivity Scales, the Adult Attachment Interview, the Attachment Script Assessments, and the Adult Attachment Projective Picture System, as well as analogue and experimental methods. The book clarifies the conceptual and empirical underpinnings of the various measures and shows how they fit into a coherent developmental framework. Offering detailed discussions of key constructs such as attachment security, the secure base phenomenon, disorganization, and narrative structure, this is a valuable resource for both researchers and practitioners who use attachment assessments in their work.
Developmental Psychopathology, Theory and Method
Author : Dante Cicchetti
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1176 pages
File Size : 19,67 MB
Release : 2016-02-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1118120876
Book Description
The seminal reference for the latest research in developmental psychopathology Developmental Psychopathology is a four-volume compendium of the most complete and current research on every aspect of the field. Volume One: Theory and Method focuses on the theoretical and empirical work that has contributed to dramatic advancements in understanding of child and adult development, including findings in the areas of genetics and neurobiology, as well as social and contextual factors. Now in its third edition, this comprehensive reference has been fully updated to reflect the current state of the field and its increasingly multilevel and interdisciplinary nature and the increasing importance of translational research. Contributions from expert researchers and clinicians provide insight into how multiple levels of analysis may influence individual differences, the continuity or discontinuity of patterns, and the pathways by which the same developmental outcomes may be achieved. Advances in developmental psychopathology have burgeoned since the 2006 publication of the second edition ten years ago, and keeping up on the latest findings in multiple avenues of investigation can be burdensome to the busy professional and researcher from psychology and related fields. This reference solves the problem by collecting the best of the best, as edited by Dante Cicchetti, a recognized leader in the field, into one place, with a logical organization designed for easy reference. Get up to date on the latest research from the field Explore new models, emerging theory, and innovative approaches Learn new technical analysis and research design methods Understand the impact of life stage on mental health The complexity of a field as diverse as developmental psychopathology deepens with each emerging theory and new area of study, as made obvious by the exciting findings coming out of institutions and clinics around the world. Developmental Psychopathology Volume One: Theory and Method brings these findings together into a cohesive, broad-reaching reference.
