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Psychology

Author : Rose M. Spielman

Publisher :

Page : 754 pages

File Size : 41,61 MB

Release : 2018-08

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 9781680922363

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The images in this textbook are in grayscale. There is a color version available - search for ISBN 9781680922370. Psychology is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe.



Psycholoy 2e

Author : Rose M. Spielman

Publisher :

Page : 1522 pages

File Size : 28,9 MB

Release : 2024-09-08

Category : Psychology

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Psychology 2e is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe. The second edition contains detailed updates to address comments and suggestions from users. Significant improvements and additions were made in the areas of research currency, diversity and representation, and the relevance and recency of the examples. Many concepts were expanded or clarified, particularly through the judicious addition of detail and further explanation where necessary. Finally, the authors addressed the replication issues in the psychology discipline, both in the research chapter and where appropriate throughout the book. This is an adaptation of Psychology 2e by OpenStax. You can access the textbook for free at openstax.org. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better reading experience. Textbook content produced by OpenStax is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.



Multicultural Psychology

Author : Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti

Publisher : SAGE Publications

Page : 458 pages

File Size : 28,37 MB

Release : 2020-07-30

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1506375871

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Combining theory and history with an active approach rooted in self-reflection, Multicultural Psychology applies a framework of self-awareness and social justice to foundational and current topics across Multicultural Psychology studies today. Multicultural Psychology focuses on identity and its social context to help students view culture not just as a minority issue, but a way of understanding all human experiences. Multicultural Psychology will help students apply concepts to their own lives at point of learning, to assess their own awareness and progress, and to consider their own role and ability to engage in social change. With this balanced approach, Multicultural Psychology helps students entering the course with varied levels of cultural and diversity awareness to understand their individual and social cultural contexts, to gain awareness of their interactions with others, and to understand the intersections that occur with other cultures across their lives and careers.



Consumer Psychology

Author : Jansson-Boyd

Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

Page : 274 pages

File Size : 28,43 MB

Release : 2010-01-01

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 033523979X

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Psychology is central to an effective understanding of consumption behaviours. The aim of this book is to provide an overall understanding for why people consume certain products and services and how this affects their behaviour and psychological well being.



Environmental Psychology

Author : Linda Steg

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 448 pages

File Size : 19,45 MB

Release : 2019-01-22

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1119241081

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The updated edition of the essential guide to environmental psychology Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition, Environmental Psychology: An Introduction offers an overview of the interplay between humans and their environments. The text examines the influence of the environment on human experiences, behaviour and well-being and explores the factors influencing environmental behaviour, and ways to encourage pro-environmental behaviour. The revised edition is a state-of-the art review of relevant theories and research on each of these topics. With contributions from an international panel of noted experts, the text addresses a wealth of topics including the main research methods in environmental psychology; effects of environmental stress; emotional impacts and meanings of natural environment experience; aesthetic appraisals of architecture; how to measure environmental behaviour; cognitive, emotional and social factors explaining environmental behaviour; effects and acceptability of strategies to promote pro-environmental factors; and much more. This important book: Discusses the environmental factors that threaten and promote human wellbeing Explores a wide range of factors influencing actions that affect environmental conditions Discusses the effects and acceptability of approaches that aim to encourage pro-environmental behavior Presents research results conducted in different regions in the world Contains contributions from noted experts Written for scholars and practitioners in the field, the revised edition of Environmental Psychology offers a comprehensive review of the most recent research available in environmental psychology.



An Introduction to Developmental Psychology

Author : Alan Slater

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 852 pages

File Size : 13,11 MB

Release : 2017-04-24

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1118767209

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An Introduction to Developmental Psychology, 3rd Edition is a representative and authoritative 'state of the art' account of human development from conception to adolescence. The text is organised chronologically and also thematically and written by renowned experts in the field, and presents a truly international account of theories, findings and issues. The content is designed with a broad range of readers in mind, and in particular those with little previous exposure to developmental psychology.





A History of Psychology in Letters

Author : Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr.

Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell

Page : 264 pages

File Size : 32,65 MB

Release : 2009-02-04

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1405150335

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The private thoughts, emotions, hopes, and frustrations contained in this collection of letters written by key figures in psychology provide rich insight into the development of the field. From John Locke writing parenting advice in 17th century Holland to Kenneth B. Clark responding to the impact of his research on the 19th century Brown v. Board decision, this book illustrates the history of the psychology in a direct, engaging manner. Uses primary source materials to provide students with a unique view of the story of psychology. Features an introduction to historiography, focusing on how historians use manuscript collections in their work. Includes chapter-opening material that explains the historical context, brief annotations to help clarify the content, and an epilogue that concludes these important stories in psychology. The second edition adds new annotations by Benjamin, giving greater life and dimension to the learning about the people and ideas that have influenced the development of psychology.



Introduction to Psychology

Author : Norman Leslie Munn

Publisher :

Page : 760 pages

File Size : 14,64 MB

Release : 1974

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 9780395178140

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School Psychologist As Counselor, 2nd Edition

Author : Cynthia A. Plotts

Publisher :

Page : 266 pages

File Size : 29,84 MB

Release : 2020-07-31

Category : School psychology

ISBN : 9780932955234

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Successfully incorporating counseling into your psychological services may seem like a daunting task. Can you incorporate counseling into a student’s IEP? Where does consultation fit into counseling? How do you define counseling goals and evaluate whether these goals are being met? School Psychologist as Counselor is the best book to address how counseling can be integrated with academic and behavioral interventions. This book contains 12 chapters that overview different counseling approaches, provide example situations for their use, and demonstrate why these techniques are valuable skills for any school mental health professional to develop.