An Historical Introduction to Modern Psychology


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First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.




Mindfulness


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Machine generated contents note: Foreword, Zindel V. Segal 1. Unpacking Mindfulness 2. A Map of the Mind: Attention, Perception, and the Judging Mind 3. A Map of the Mind: Being and Knowing 4. A Buddhist Psychology Map: From Suffering to Flourishing 5. An Integrated Map of Distress and Suffering 6. Transformation: A Route Map through Mindfulness Training 7. The Heart of the Practice: Befriending, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity 8. Embodiment: Living the Life We Aspire To 9. Ethics and Integrity in Mindfulness-Based Programs 10. A Final Word Appendix 1. Definitions of Key Terms Appendix 2. What Is Mindfulness Training and a Mindfulness-Based Program? Notes References Index.




Psychobabble


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A History of Modern Psychology


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Discover how past events have shaped psychology as we know it today. Learn about the fascinating people who helped create and shape the field, and develop a deeper understanding of the many interconnections that exist among the different areas of psychology. Goodwin's book provides an account of the lives and contributions of psychology's pioneers, along with their original writings, of Watson, James, Titchener, Freud, and more.




Psychology Applied to Modern Life


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A textbook treatment of the same psychological problems addressed by self-help books. Weiten (psychology, Santa Clara U.) and Lloyd (psychology, Georgia Southern U.) argue that accurate knowledge of the principles of psychology can help people with adjustment, which they define as the process by which one manages the stresses of everyday life. The material is organized into sections on the dynamics of adjustment, the interpersonal realm, developmental transitions, and mental and physical health. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




General Psychopathology


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General Psychology 2 Vols. Set


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General Psychology Is Prescribed As A Compulsory Subject For Undergraduate And Postgraduate Degrees Of Psychology In Every University Of India.Though A Number Of Books Have Been Written By Indian And Foreign Authors On This Subject, Still A Need Is Felt For A Comprehensive Volume, Based On Authentic Studies, Both Indian And Western. A Fine Attempt Has Been Made To Meet This Need Of The Students Of All The Indian Universities.Starting With Introduction To The Subject, This Book Deals With Response Mechanism; Levels Of Consciousness; Sensations And Sense Organs; Perception; Attention; Emotion; Motivation; Memory; Imagination And Belief; Thinking And Reasoning; Concept Formation; Learning; Measurement; Intelligence; Creativity; Personality; Language And Communication.Catering To The Needs Of The Students, The Teachers, The Common Readers And The Specialists, This Book Includes Everything That A Serious Student Of General Psychology Seeks To Know. Questions Drawn From Different Examination Papers Have Been Given At The End Of Each Chapter. It Is Bound To Be A Prized Collection And A Valuable Asset For Everyone Interested In This Subject.