What do psychologists do? Why do they do it? Does it take some sort of special aptitude to become a psychologist? How do you think psychologists feel about us asking all these questions about them? A psychologist friend of yours tells you that he is unhappy all the time & thinks it might have something to do with how he makes a living how would you help? Now substitute the word people" for psychologist & you have some idea of the kinds of questions the science of psychology tries to answer questions about behavior motive aptitude feeling perception & therapy. & while psychology may not provide definitive answers it does offer powerful insights that can help you better understand who you are & why you feel & act the way you do. Psychology For Dummies is a fun user-friendly guide to the basics of human behavior & mental processes. In plain English & using lots of everyday examples psychologist Dr. Adam Cash cuts through the jargon to explain what psychology is all about & what it tells us about why we do the things we do. With this book as your guide you'll: * Gain profound insights into human nature * Understand yourself better * Make sense of individual & group behaviors * Explore different approaches in psychology * Recognize problems in yourself & others * Make informed choices when seeking psychological counseling From Freud to forensics anorexia to xenophobia Psychology For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey of discovery. Topics covered include: * Major schools of thought & how they differ * The role of the body the mind relationships & culture in human psychology * What is consciousness awareness & consciousness of self? * Instinct feeling & emotion & where they come from * Developmental psychology & how people learn * The role of gender in psychology * Abnormal & forensic psychology * Emotional & psychological problems & psychotherapy Human behavior is an endlessly fascinating subject. Get Psychology For Dummies & find out what the science of human behavior has to say about why we do the things we do." ...

Psychology for Nurses & Allied Health Professionals is a brand new textbook written for all those studying & working in nursing & in the allied health professions including midwifery & health visiting. It provides comprehensive coverage of the core subject areas of psychology: social processes such as conformity obedience social behaviour development across the lifespan including early experiences cognitive adolescence adulthood & old age
- as well as health psychology stress & personality. Written by the bestselling Psychology author Richard Gross & Nancy Kinnison a highly experienced nurse & nursing lecturer Psychology for Nurses & Allied Health Professionals is a refreshingly new approach to applying the theoretical aspects of psychology to the practical aspects of nursing & health care. This highly illustrated text is accessible practical & comprehensive.
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Teaching assistants need to have a particular understanding of how childrens minds work & this book provides it. It outlines the psychology of human development the psychology of learning & the psychology of institutions & groups. This entirely revised edition of the 2005 book is based on the current debates & practices of special education & inclusion emphasising multiple perspectives. In the sections on development & learning particular attention is devoted to
- attachment theory
- language development
- working with disaffected teenagers
- the emotional impact of loss including discovering disability in a child
- the psychological effects of abuse
- cognitive curricula
- learning empowerment through independence
- The section on institutions & groups looks particularly at
- processes in groups
- working in breakfast & after school clubs
- working in learning support units
- leadership models
- interpersonal communication
- violence aggression & bullying
- emancipatory psychology














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This well-established & accessible text has been completely revised in this expanded fifth edition. Each chapter has been updated often extensively to reflect current thinking & an important new chapter on death dying & bereavement has been added. Providing a comprehensive overview of the psychological processes of ageing the text examines what constitutes older age & presents the latest theory & research in various domains including ageing & memory; ageing & language; ageing personality & lifestyle; & mental illness & ageing. Consideration is given to the problems inherent in measuring the psychological status of older people & the author looks to the future to answer the question what will constitute being old? This new edition is essential reading for all those working or training to work with older people & a key text for students. ...

An outstanding new text. Written in an engaging style it provides an impressive review of both basic & applied work. Classic studies are interwoven with important recent findings to provide a scholarly overview of this exciting area of social psychology
- Professor Mark Conner University of Leeds. Maio & Haddock provide an excellent up-to-date summary of the key findings in the field in their very readable new text
- Richard E. Petty Ohio State University. People spontaneously evaluate things. We form opinions on topics such as war & climate change on other people such as our work colleagues & celebrities & on behaviors such as sexual activity & waste recycling. At times these attitudes can be the focus of bitter debate & as humans we naturally crave to understand attitudes & how to change them. In four sections & 11 chapters Greg Maio & Geoffrey Haddock describe how scientific methods have been used to better understand attitudes & how they change. The first section looks at what attitudes are & why they are important. The second section examines the ability of attitudes to predict behavior. From there the authors consider how attitudes are formed & changed. Finally they present a variety of major issues for understanding internal (such as neurological) & external (such as culture) influences on attitude along with unresolved questions. 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 lie ahead. The Psychology of Attitudes & Attitude Change" is for students in psychology health psychology communication business & political science. It is a core text for courses in the psychology of attitudes persuasion & social influence & a key resource for modules in social cognition & introductory social psychology."

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The introduction to statistics that psychology students cant afford to be without Understanding statistics is a requirement for obtaining & making the most of a degree in psychology a fact of life that often takes first year psychology students by surprise. Filled with jargon-free explanations & real-life examples Psychology Statistics For Dummies makes the often-confusing world of statistics a lot less baffling & provides you with the step-by-step instructions necessary for carrying out data analysis. Psychology Statistics For Dummies: Serves as an easily accessible supplement to doorstop-sized psychology textbooks Provides psychology students with psychology-specific statistics instruction

Includes:: clear explanations & instruction on performing statistical analysis Teaches students how to analyze their data with SPSS the most widely used statistical packages among students

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Psychology is part of everyone's experience: it influences the way we think about everything from education & intelligence to relationships & emotions advertising & criminality. People readily behave as amateur psychologists offering explanations for what people think feel & do. But what exactly are psychologists trying to do? What scientific grounding do they have for their approach? This book provides an understanding of some of psychology's leading ideas & their practical relevance making it a stimulating introduction for anyone interested in understanding the human mind. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable. ...

After extensive consultation thorough updating inclusion of new research & topics & the addition of a fantastic new online learning platform Psychology: The Science of Mind & Behaviour" is better than ever. The second edition is an engaging & exciting introduction to the study of psychology. This books scientific approach which brings together international research practical application & the levels of analysis framework encourages critical thinking about psychology & its impact on our daily lives." ...

Today's job market is tough; it's dog-eat-dog ruthless & competitive. Preparation is essential if you want to get the edge. As psychometric testing becomes standard for blue-chip companies to one-man bands this For Dummies guide could mean the difference between success & failure. As the world of HR embraces psychometric testing more & more people are faced with the daunting prospect of having to sit these mysterious exams. The tests have become the standard way in which employers judge abilities
- your capacity to work with numbers words & diagrams; your attainment
- what you actually know; & your personality
- how you're likely to act. Psychometric Testing For Dummies is the essential tool for being prepared & calm. The book takes readers step-by-step through each type of test what to expect & how to prepare for them. It also offers over 850 sample questions to practice on. Psychometric Testing For Dummies makes these notoriously difficult & confusing tests easy. Psychometric Testing For Dummies
Includes::* Understanding why psychometric tests are used* Detailed examination of numerical verbal technical & abstract tests* Full explanation of personality tests* How to deal with feedback* Over 850 sample questions



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What if society wasn't fundamentally rational but was motivated by insanity? This thought sets Jon Ronson on an utterly compelling adventure into the world of madness. Along the way Jon meets psychopaths those whose lives have been touched by madness & those whose job it is to diagnose it including the influential psychologist who developed the Psychopath Test from whom Jon learns the art of psychopath-spotting. A skill which seemingly reveals that madness could indeed be at the heart of everything.. . Combining Jon's trademark humour charm & investigative incision The Psychopath Test is both entertaining & honest unearthing dangerous truths & asking serious questions about how we define normality in a world where we are increasingly judged by our maddest edges. ...