Psychology

Publication date: 2002
Provides biographical information and critical analysis of the influences and reception of over 500 people who have made a significant contribution to the field of psychology.

Publication date: 2013 The extracts from Jung's writings contained in this compact volume pinpoint his many original contributions and relate the development of his thought to his biography.

Publication date: 2003
This book offers glimpses into the personal and scholarly lives of 20 giants in the history of psychology. As in the earlier volumes, prominent scholars were invited to prepare chapters on a pioneer who had made important contributions in their own area of expertise.

Publication date: 2012
Uses accessible text and easy-to-follow graphics and illustrations to explain the complex theoretical and experimental foundations of psychology. Presents the key personalities of the 19th and 20th centuries whose work has made significant contributions to our understanding of human behavior.

Publication date: 2015
Uniquely designed to train psychology, criminology, and social work students to work with children in the criminal justice system—both in the courtroom and as clinical clients. The book also covers related topics, including mandated reporting, the structure of juvenile justice and advocacy systems, and contains sidebars, summaries, glossaries, and study questions to assist with material mastery.

Publication date: 2016
The rich case material in this book provides an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of forensic psychology topics through the perspective of the psychologist working with these individuals.

Publication date: 2011
Featuring contributions by leading scholars in forensic psychology and law, this book presents state-of-the-discipline summaries of the issues that relate to psychology and law research such as jury decision making, offender treatment, competence to stand trial, false confessions and interrogations, accuracy of eyewitnesses and children, and violence risk assessment, to name a few.

Publication date: 2023
This best-selling text explains the basic principles of psychological assessment and measurement and guides students and practitioners in the appropriate selection, interpretation, and communication of test results.

Publication date: 2019
The only pocket-size reference on supervising psychological testing and assessment. Offers guidance on topics such as assessment models appropriate in different areas of assessment; diversity issues; evaluation and feedback of supervisee performance; and ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations relevant in each assessment context.

Publication date: 2013
Focuses on diversity, culture, and ethnicity as they relate to psychological assessment of Hispanics. Each chapter contains an overview of cultural considerations needed for assessing the Hispanic client followed by a specific exploration of the assessment measures available and the research that has been conducted on these measures with Hispanic participants.

Publication date: 2015
A comprehensive guide to understanding, assessing, and treating eating disorders. Focuses on evidence-based practice with references to the latest research and new DSM-V classifications.

Publication date: 2019
Contributors examine the scientific underpinnings and practical applications of measures of hope, optimism, self-efficacy, problem-solving, locus of control, creativity, wisdom, courage, positive emotion, self-esteem, love, emotional intelligence, empathy, attachment, forgiveness, humor, gratitude, faith, morality, coping, well-being, and quality of life.

Publication date: 2017
This volume synthesizes and evaluates major theories, research, and applications in the psychology of men and masculinities--a thriving, growing field illuminating the impact of sex and gender on the lives of men.

Publication date: 2019
Offers a focused vision and successful strategies for working effectively with couples, both today and tomorrow. It incorporates the best insights from the neurosciences as well as new couples theories, research, and evidence-based interventions, introducing approaches including psychoanalytic, systemic, cognitive behavioral, Adlerian, constructivist, third wave, integrative, and mindfulness-based.

Publication date: 2017
Offers both short and long entries on topics of theoretical and practical interest in educational theory and philosophy by authoritative world scholars representing the full ambit of education as a rapidly expanding global field of knowledge and expertise.

Publication date: 2015
Organized around theory, this book covers both clinical and school settings in the fields of psychology, counseling, and social work. This edition includes a stronger emphasis on the clinical application of theory to specific disorders of childhood and adolescence, and new coverage of the legal and ethical issues related to social media.