Now DSM-5 updated! Using a unique & effective combination of mnemonics practical techniques & phrasing examples that illustrate the nuances of the interviewing process The Psychiatric Interview 4th Edition helps you establish a rapport with patients & gain valuable clinical insights Now updated to incorporate the DSM-5 & current research this popular manual teaches you how to improve your interviewing skills breaking down this complex area into concise information you can put to use immediately in your practice Key Features Offers a practical concise approach to the psychiatric interview filled with tips & pearls to develop confidence in interviewing Uses mnemonics & pocket cards to help you understand & remember key elements of the effective interview Brings you up to speed with the DSM-5 & current research including changes in diagnosing dementia substance abuse eating disorders ADHD & more Provides clear techniques for approaching threatening topics & shows how relationships that are endangered can be repaired Presents information in an engaging conversational manner helping you form an alliance with each patient in order to promote cooperation & effective treatment Ideal for psychiatrists psychiatric residents nurse practitioners or other mental health professionals Now with the print edition enjoy the bundled interactive e Book edition which can be downloaded to your tablet & smartphone or accessed online &

Includes:: features like Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools & smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book your notes & even the web Cross-linked pages references & more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take & share notes with friends & colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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The Psychic Tarot for the Heart Oracle Deck with its accompanying guidebook & 65 beautifully illustrated cards was created to assist & guide you in matters of the heart especially the different relationships in your life Relationships of all kinds are really about you! They will often reflect back what you need to see & the lessons you need to learn By using this deck & the techniques that psychic medium John Holland imparts along with the wisdom of the tarot you'll begin to understand & look at relationships
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- with an intuitive eye This deck is not just for lovers! These cards will resonate with anyone & add clarity around all types of relationships including the most important one of all the relationship with your self

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The 65 beautifully illustrated cards in this deck will create a powerful bridge between your psychic abilities & the ancient knowledge & meanings of the tarot & will help you develop intuitive insights about all areas of your life including love & relationships business matters & even career changes This fascinating deck will guide you whether you're a novice or are already in tune with your psychic abilities In the accompanying guidebook psychic medium John Holland imparts techniques that he's practiced himself & taught in his workshops relating to colours symbology shapes words card spreads divination numerology energy centers imagination & more The cards give an insight into John's advanced techniques which are invaluable whether giving a reading for yourself or others ...

Tailored specifically for undergraduate students this Companion offers uniquely comprehensive coverage of the topics necessary for successful communication in psychology making it a valuable resource for research methods & introductory psychology courses Readers will learn how to effectively plan & write papers in accordance with the latest style guidelines from the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Sixth Edition; present data in posters & talks; & evaluate their own & others' work The clear writing style & reader-friendly format meanwhile allow students to absorb information easily even when reading chapters selectively or out of order The book

Includes:: numerous up-to-date examples drawn from career experiences to engage students & help them apply what they've learned to forward their own careers while questions encourage them to think more deeply about larger issues in the field preparing them for future research

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Explaining more than 100 of the most important big ideas & groundbreaking theories in the field of psychology in a clear & simple way this is the perfect introduction to the history of psychology & understanding human behaviour The Psychology Book provides an excellent introduction to the history of psychology from its roots in philosophy right up to modern studies of autism & psychiatry The groundbreaking ideas of great thinkers in the world of psychology from Freud & Carl Jung to Noam Chomsky & Daniel Kahneman are outlined here Covering all the schools of psychology including psychotherapy cognitive psychology & behaviourism this handy reference is ideal for students or anyone interested in this popular subject Hard-to-grasp concepts are explained in clear language with clever graphics that break down the ideas to make them accessible to everyone & here is also a directory of psychologists & a useful glossary of psychological terms If you're fascinated by the human mind then The Psychology Book will offer you lots of food for thought ...

What are your attitudes on climate change? Do you have opinions on how political parties should be funded? Or indeed celebrity misadventure? Written by two world-leading academics in the field of attitudes research this textbook gets to the very heart of this fascinating & far-reaching field In the 2nd Edition Greg Maio & Geoffrey Haddock expand on how scientific methods have been used to better understand attitudes & how they change with updates to reflect the most recent findings With the aid of a few helpful metaphors the text provides readers with a grasp of the fundamental concepts for understanding attitudes & an appreciation of the scientific challenges that lay ahead With plenty of learning aids to help with revision & a new companion website this textbook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning or teaching about attitudes Key features of the new edition Key Terms Key Points & a Glossary Research Highlights that illustrate interesting & important case studies & their findings Useful recaps of ' What we have learned' & ' What do you think?' questions at the end of chapters to get students thinking A new Companion Website (studysagepubcommaiohaddock) with useful material for both instructors & students ...

An instructive & accessible account of the psychological development of children aged 0-2 years & how it can be supported by social relationships The first two years are critical in a child's development influencing what happens in later childhood & even adulthood Yet how best to support that early development is not always easy to grasp Now help is at hand with this expert guide on the care of children through these essential years Based on the latest research with its wealth of picture sequences & clear explanations this book shows how the development of young children's social understanding attachments self-control & intelligence can be supported through their relationships ...

The Psychology of Criminal Conduct Sixth Edition provides a psychological & evidence-informed perspective of criminal behavior that sets it apart from many criminological & mental health explanations of criminal behavior Drawing upon the General Personality & Cognitive Social Learning theory James Bonta & Donald Andrews provide an overview of the theoretical context & major knowledge base of the psychology of criminal conduct discuss the eight major riskneed factors of criminal conduct examine the prediction & classification of criminal behavior along with prevention & rehabilitation & summarize the major issues in understanding criminal conduct This book also offers the Risk Need Responsivity (RNR) model of offender assessment & treatment that has guided developments in the subject throughout the world In this edition the first since Andrews' death Bonta carefully maintains the book's original contributions while presenting these core concepts succinctly clearly & elegantly Appropriate for advanced undergraduates & graduate students as well as for scholars researchers & practitioners The Psychology of Criminal Conduct Sixth Edition further extends & refines the authors' body of work ...

The Psychology of Diversity presents a captivating social-psychological study of diversity the obstacles confronting it & the benefits it provides Goes beyond prejudice & discrimination to discuss the personal & social implications of diversity for both majority & minority group members Considers how historical political economic & societal factors shape the way people think about & respond to diversity Explains why discrimination leads to bias at all levels in society interpersonal institutional cultural & social Describes proven techniques for improving intergroup relations Examines the brain's impact on bias in clear terms for students with little or no background in neuroscience

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Choice Recommended Read This insightful thought-provoking & engaging book explores the truth behind how & why we eat & drink what we do Instead of promising easy answers to eliminating picky eating or weight loss this book approaches controversial eating & drinking issues from a more useful perspective-explaining the facts to promote understanding of our bodies The only book to provide an educated reader with a broad scientific understanding of these topics The Psychology of Eating & Drinking explores basic eating & drinking processes such as hunger & taste as well as how these concepts influence complex topics such as eating disorders alcohol use & cuisine This new edition is grounded in the most up-to-date advances in scientific research on eating & drinking behaviors & will be of interest to anyone ...