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Advances in Psychology Research. Volume 112
Advances in Psychology Research, Psychological Methods, Research and Statistics, Psychology, Social and Behavioral Sciences$230.00Quick ViewThis book focuses on the latest developments in psychology research. Chapters examine the role of implicit and explicit cognitions in romantic relationships; a discussion on the relationship between academic confidence with learning approaches, self-regulation, stress coping and resilience; basic science and current practices in sleep medicine, a popular medical specialty; a review of recent advances…
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Integrated Psychological Services in Primary Care
Health Psychology Research Focus, Psychotherapy and Counseling, Psychology, Social and Behavioral Sciences$230.00Quick ViewIn the current fast-paced healthcare environment, there is a need for more timely access to high quality behavioral health services. Integrated Psychological Services in Primary Care was developed by practicing psychologists, physicians, college professors, and licensed professional counselors who have embraced the integrated care model, and these distinguished authors share their invaluable insights and practical…
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Systematic Approach Elucidating Effects of Music onto Human Health: Trinity of Medicine, Musicology, and Engineering
Health Psychology Research Focus, Psychological Methods, Research and Statistics, Psychology, Social and Behavioral Sciences$130.00Quick ViewMany people feel music affects human, which means we feel activated or inspired when we hear music tailored to our feelings. This effect has been the basis of music therapy. However, no scientifically systematic approach for investigating the effects of music on human health has been proposed, although a set of analytic methods or apparatuses…
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Nowadays, organizational competitiveness depends on its effectiveness, versatility and the ability to respond to customer needs. Thus, companies look for flexibility in human resources as a means of attaining an economic advantage. In fact, the increasing recourse to contingent work may be regarded as more than an economic matter; it can be considered a reflex…
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An Introduction to the Interpersonal-Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) Treatment System: A 21st Century Recipe for Mental Health Treatment Success introduces a revolutionary treatment model for patients entitled “the I-CBT Treatment system”. The I-CBT system is currently being utilized to treat child, adolescent and adult patients struggling with an array of mental health issues such as depression,…
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Psychiatry on the Edge
Psychiatry - Theory, Applications and Treatments, Practice Management, Psychology, Social and Behavioral SciencesFrom: $95.00Quick ViewIn many ways, it is “the best of times and the worst of times” for the field of psychiatry. New discoveries in neuroscience are leading us to a better understanding of several major disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. New and effective treatments are gradually emerging for these conditions, sometimes combining medication with brief,…
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The Therapist’s Secrets: The Academic and Clinical Journeys
The World of Psychology: Therapeutic, Relational, Teaching (Edited Series), Educational and School Psychology, Psychology, Social and Behavioral SciencesFrom: $98.00Quick ViewThis book, through the personal journey of a clinical psychologist, is shedding light on the obstacle course that students face, commonly with no one to guide, direct, and mentor them. Once they succeed in getting into universities, they commonly attend huge classrooms, are anonymous and feel disconnected. When their time comes to prepare for graduate…
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This clinical training manual presents a critical analysis of several, very challenging individual therapy cases of severely mentally ill clients of color. Key interchanges and cultural dynamics in the therapies are explored through discussion questions. Key hypotheses’ about those interchanges are supported with citations from research on the subject and are linked to relevant theories.…
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Positive Psychology for Positive Pedagogical Actions
Psychology Research Progress, Educational and School Psychology, Psychology, Social and Behavioral Sciences$190.00Quick ViewPositive Psychology for Positive Pedagogical Actions is organized into three different sections, each containing an introduction and three chapters. This book provides desirable and attainable new ideas for improving education as positive interventions. The introduction of this book frames the authors’ analysis using positive psychology tools to develop techniques promoting positive pedagogical actions. Each section…
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A Comprehensive Model of Emotional Intelligence
Psychology of Emotions, Motivations and Actions, Personality and Individual Differences, Psychology, Social and Behavioral Sciences$0.00Quick ViewEmotional intelligence consists of adaptive emotional functioning. The Dimensional Model of Emotional Intelligence presented in this book organizes the numerous promising categories of research findings on emotional intelligence into a dimensional framework that describes aspects of emotional intelligence, possible antecedents of emotional intelligence, and likely consequences of emotional intelligence. (Imprint: Nova)
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Psychology of Morality: New Research
Psychology of Emotions, Motivations and Actions, Cognitive Psychology, Psychology, Social and Behavioral Sciences$110.00Quick ViewThe past few decades have witnessed an increasing number of organization studies that focus on morality. This book presents new research on the psychology of morality. The first chapter begins by analyzing the persistence and revitalization of old beliefs and sacred rituals in rural communities affected by strong processes of rural change. The next chapter…
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”Green Studio”: Nature and the Arts in Therapy
Psychology Research Progress, Psychological Methods, Research and Statistics, Psychology, Social and Behavioral Sciences$190.00Quick ViewThis collection of articles embraces theoretical and practical issues related to the emerging phenomenon of ‘nature-based creative arts therapies’, or ‘eco-arts therapies/environmental arts therapies’. Due to the negative effects of some aspects of technological development upon various social and environmental processes, the relationship between human beings and nature has received more recognition. The growing field…
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This book focuses on the latest developments in psychology research. The first chapter examines psychoactive substance use and abuse among individuals living with spinal cord injury. The following chapters discuss the role of time perspective on well-bring, life stratification and mindfulness; the ecological landscape of bilingual memory; provide a discussion on developing EI/empathy of pre-service…
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Art Therapy: Programs, Uses and Benefits
Psychology Research Progress, Psychotherapy and Counseling, Psychology, Social and Behavioral Sciences$190.00Quick ViewArt therapists have long theorized about the healing properties of visual expression through various media and have articulated the importance of media choices based on individual client needs for self-expression and healing. Art Therapy is a tool that can favor social, educational and cultural integration for disadvantaged children and minority communities. Artistic activities promote tolerance,…
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This book focuses on the latest developments in psychology research. The first chapter reviews the effects of acute aerobic exercise and high intensity interval training (HIIT) on positive and negative affect. The following chapters discuss alexithymia, psychological flexibility and social anxiety; analyses the ethical implication of discrimination, especially discrimination that may occur inadvertently, through a…
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Critical Thinking: Theories, Methods and Challenges
Perspectives on Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Psychology, Social and Behavioral Sciences$160.00Quick ViewCritical thinking, being a general competency, is usable in different professions and areas of human life. In most professions, the crucial ability is to be capable of problem-solving and decision-making. If one needs to make a decision, it is the critical thinking aspect that is most helpful in making the right decision. Nowadays, much more…
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Psychological Well-Being: Cultural Influences, Measurement Strategies and Health Implications
$190.00Quick ViewPsychological well-being can be influenced by several factors. This book provides research and reviews cultural influences of well-being, as well as discusses measurement strategies and health implications. Chapter One studies immigrants’ psychological well-being by investigating their motivation, preference of tourist activities, and emotional experiences during their visit to their homeland. Chapter Two proposes the creation…
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Psychology and Neurobiology of Empathy
Psychology of Emotions, Motivations and Actions, Social Psychology, Psychology, Social and Behavioral Sciences$270.00Quick ViewThe scientific study of empathy has exploded in the past decade. Practically all of the relevant sciences — from various neuroscientific, psychological and sociological perspectives — are now vigorously participating in the emerging conversations about the nature of this essential, pro-social process. Empathy is also emerging as a critical topic in medical education and practice,…
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This book is about figuring out what the best course of action is when things go wrong. The goal is to provide a set of tools so that the non-strategist can make the best of bad situations. It does so by providing worksheets and a knowledge transfer system based on the Socratic Method, as well…
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Psychology of Individual Differences: New Research
Perspectives on Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Psychology, Social and Behavioral Sciences$110.00Quick ViewCognitive psychologists have been interested in individual differences in complex cognitive processes and intelligence since the cognitive revolution. A good deal of the research in this area has focused on individual differences in reasoning ability, but even more has focused on differences in working memory. Individual differences in working memory have been related to reasoning,…
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Sexual Abuse: Intervention, Coping Strategies and Psychological Impact
Health Psychology Research Focus, Psychotherapy and Counseling, Psychology, Social and Behavioral Sciences$110.00Quick ViewApproximately 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys below the age of 18 are victims of child sexual abuse (CSA) according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A wealth of peer-reviewed literature has investigated interventions for child victims and adult survivors of CSA; however, there has been a lack of focus…
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Stereotypes and Stereotyping: Misperceptions, Perspectives and Role of Social Media provides current research on misperceptions, perspectives, and the role of social media on stereotypes and stereotyping. The first chapter assesses implicit and explicit attitudes toward high socioeconomic status (SES) students and links these attitudes to the achievement and personality judgments of a high and a…
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Problem Behaviors: Risk Factors, Consequences and Treatment
Psychology of Emotions, Motivations and Actions, Social Psychology, Psychology, Social and Behavioral Sciences$110.00Quick ViewThis current book reviews risk factors, consequences and treatment of problem behaviors in individuals. Chapter One proposes and describes a model of the initial emergence and early development of problem behavior in individuals with developmental disabilities. Chapter Two identifies discrete cognitive and behavioral risk factors associated with incoming college freshman who report aggressive or delinquent…
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