A multidisciplinary exploration of the relationships between linguistic-colour synaesthesia and various dimensions of individual differences in human cognition.
Dieses Praxishandbuch ist ein Nachschlagewerk zum Thema Mitarbeiterführung und richtet sich an alle, die sich für die konkrete Umsetzung von Führungswissen in der Praxis interessieren.
This book analyses the conceptualization of psychopathic personality disorder for criminal/forensic populations and examines in depth the emerging phenomenon of the 'corporate psychopath'.
This unique multidisciplinary volume examines the dynamics of behavioral change and its maintenance, from the individual to the wider domains of public policy.
The Expression of Attitude deals with a number of broad but interrelated questions: what are attitudes, how do they relate to behavior, how are they acquired, and in what ways can they be shared?
This book provides insight into the complex nature of socialization and development by exploring the interrelations among such topics as play, diet, social cognition, self-concept, friendship, family, and school.
New York Times Book Review Top 10 Books of the Year Captures with subtlety and empathy the honest reality of mental illness The TimesThere are stories that save us, and stories that trap us, and in the midst of an illness it can be very hard to know which is which Strangers to Ourselves shares the experiences of five people who have come up against the limits of psychiatric explanations for who they are.
Psychology is of interest to academics from many fields, as well as to the thousands of academic and clinical psychologists and general public who can't help but be interested in learning more about why humans think and behave as they do.
This is one of the first volumes to examine the interface between research undertaken in sexuality and that in close relationships from a social psychological perspective.
Through a series of specific questions that cut to the core of conspiracism as a global social and cultural phenomenon this book deconstructs the logic and rhetoric of conspiracy theories and analyses the broader social and psychological factors that contribute to their persistence in modern society.
The major goal of this book is to explore and integrate all that is scientifically known about the utility of magical plans and strategies for coping with life's inevitable absurdities.
Most literature on business, communication and success is focused on extroverts, who feel comfortable networking, talking and being the centre of attention.
Das Handbuch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über grundlegende theoretische und methodische Ansätze in der Persönlichkeitspsychologie und der Differentiellen Psychologie.
Originally published in 1960, the two volumes of Experiments in Personality report a number of experiments in psychogenetics, psychopharmacology, psychodiagnostics, psychometrics and psychodynamics, all of which formed part of the programme of research which had been developing from the late 1940s at the Maudsley Hospital.
This monograph presents various approaches to understanding the multiple levels, layers, and definitions of culture, cross-cultural research, cross-cultural competence, the role of culture in organizations, organizational culture, and the role of multiple culture layers in individual workers' workplace attitudes, performance, and general experiences.
2018 Readers' Favorites Book Awards Bronze Medal in Non-Fiction—Motivational National Indie Excellence Awards Winner - Personal Growth Body, Mind and Spirit Awards Finalist - Spiritual Psychology and Self-help categories Are you looking for more personal growth or feel like you want something more from life, but you’re not sure where to start?
This Handbook brings together an international cast of experts to explore the social nature and context of creativity studies, focusing on methodology as a key component in advancing the social study of creativity.
Prompted by the 'affective turn' within the entire spectrum of the social sciences, this books brings together the twin disciplines of political psychology and the political sociology of emotions to explore the complex relationship between politics and emotion at both the mass and individual level with special focus on cases of political tension.
For over thirty years, discursive psychology has offered a robust challenge to cognitivist approaches to psychology, demonstrating the relevance of discursive practices for understanding psychological topics and social interaction.
This volume looks at human aging from a positive perspective, examining how older adults can exploit psychological strengths to enhance life satisfaction.
A workbook for crafting your personal mission statement - with previously unpublished writing, case studies, food for thought, checklists and practical exercises from celebrated author Stephen R.
Learn how to build resilience by using your strengthsA tried and tested 14-module positive psychology programLearn skills you can integrate into daily lifeClearly structuredFull of resources and activitiesMore about the bookIn a world full of stress and uncertainty, pursuing resilience becomes increasingly important.
Offering the broadest review of psychological perspectives on human expertise to date, this volume covers behavioral, computational, neural, and genetic approaches to understanding complex skill.
Macrostructures are higher-level semantic or conceptual structures that organize the 'local' microstructures of discourse, interaction, and their cognitive processing.
Originally published in 1960, the two volumes of Experiments in Personality report a number of experiments in psychogenetics, psychopharmacology, psychodiagnostics, psychometrics and psychodynamics, all of which formed part of the programme of research which had been developing from the late 1940s at the Maudsley Hospital.
This book focuses on the social psychological aspects of gay men's lives and provides a cutting-edge examination of topics including sexual orientation, sexual behavior, identity, relationships, prejudice, and health.