Psychology: the self, ego, identity, personality

This book studies the variety of organizational strategies selected to cope with critical uncertainties during crises.

What does modern warfare, as fought by liberal societies, have in common with our human evolution?

Beginning with the assumption that a justice motive exists, the author posits that belief in a just world influences the behavior of most people most of the time.

In volume 1 of Gandhi and the Psychology of Nonviolence the authors advanced a scientific psychology of nonviolence, derived from principles enunciated by Gandhi and supported by current state-of-the-art research in psychology.

The sexual revolution, oft discussed in the journalistic literature of recent years, has brought in its wake a host of questions that are only beginning to be addressed.

This book seeks to re-examine John Major's leadership using techniques developed through Presidential Studies: namely using Fred Greenstein's seminal study of Presidential Leadership, The Presidential Difference, and its six criteria for leadership (public communicator, organisational capacity, political skill, public policy vision, cognitive style, and, finally, emotional intelligence).

How do we come to be who we are?

How the classic mirror test served as a portal for scientists to explore questions of self-awarenessSince the late eighteenth century, scientists have placed subjects-humans, infants, animals, and robots-in front of mirrors in order to look for signs of self-recognition.

'Hugh Mackay is one of this country s most perceptive social commentators' - Sydney Morning HeraldInsightful and engaging, What Makes Us Tick?

This book argues that human factor development is the key to organizational success.

In this groundbreaking volume, Vezzali and Stathi present their research program within the larger contact literature, examining classic theories and current empirical findings, to show how they can be used to reduce prejudice and negative attitudes.

The definitive guide to developing and managing a successful career in the information profession: Information Professionals and Knowledge Managers deal with significant challenges in building successful careers for a number of reasons associated with common misperceptions of their expertise and roles.

This book is about explanation and experiment in a science of human action.

This book provides you with a unique, simple method for getting to know yourself honestly, objectively and without prejudice and thus developing a more peaceful way of dealing with yourself and your environment.

Character traits may be used as defenses, or, 'coping mechanisms' that may be developed by individuals in an exaggerated fashion in order to conceal psychological conflicts.

This volume presents cutting-edge theory and research on emotions as constructed events rather than fixed, essential entities.

This groundbreaking volume explores the concept of self-censorship as it relates to individuals and societies and functions as a barrier to peace.

The examination of personality and individual differences is a major field of research in the modern discipline of psychology.

Psychologies of liberation are emerging on every continent in response to the collective traumas inflicted by colonialism and globalization.

Vor dem Hintergrund ihrer therapeutischen Erfahrung und jeweiligen Lebensgeschichte beschreiben Wilfried Nelles, Thomas Geßner und Malte Nelles seelische Heilung als einen Vorgang, der nicht durch Kampf, sondern durch Hingabe geschieht.

Have you ever had a daydream?

Personal Project Pursuit is the first book to feature Brian Little's highly respected personal projects analysis (PPA), one of the pioneering theories in contemporary personality and motivational psychology.

As financial markets expand globally in response to economic and technological developments of the twenty-first century, our understanding and expectations of the people involved in these markets also change.

This book presents an original discussion and analysis of epistemic peer disagreement.

Ken Sheldon's comprehensive new book addresses two questions: how can individuals best integrate the different facets of themselves to achieve "e;optimal human being"e;, and how can researchers best integrate the different levels of analysis within the human sciences to understand "e;optimal human being"e; in general?

This eye-opening text brings together research from behavioral science, neuroscience, and other fields to make a cogent case for emotions acting as a practical framework for living our lives.

What is "e;the artist type"e;?

Over the past two centuries, many aspects of criminal behavior have been investigated.

A practical manual for understanding why you live the way you doand how to transform your life into your highest vision.

The wide-ranging scope of the Handbook of Life-Course Criminology covers genetics and environment, child offenders and late bloomers, the impact of school and peers, lifelong and time-limited criminal careers, and qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

Soul initiation is an essential spiritual adventure that most of the world has forgotten or not yet discovered.

This collection of transcripts from sessions by certified Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapists gives therapists, educators, and child welfare and residential treatment professionals a detailed understanding of how Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy is used to help children who have a history of neglect, abuse, orphanage care, or other experiences that may interfere with the normal development of attachment between parent and child.

Creativity is like an iceberg - the resulting new idea, or novel solution is only 10% of the effort.

Aggression usually involves a sequence of behaviors, reflecting escalations and de-escalations in the form or intensity of the actions taken, which play out over time.

Leverage insights from a century of academic research to master self control to attain personal and professional goals.

Foreword by Elaine WelterothIn this stunningly illustrated essay collection inspired by the popular podcast Life, I Swear, prominent Black women reflect on self-love and healing, sharing stories of the trials and tribulations theyve faced and what has helped them confront pain, heal wounds, and find connection.

This book explores the intersection of clinical and social aspects of traumatic experiences in postdictatorial and post-war societies, forced migration, and other circumstances of collective violence.

Are our efforts to help others ever driven solely by altruistic motivation, or is our ultimate goal always some form of self- benefit (egoistic motivation)?

This book provides a feminist psychological analysis of contemporary resistance to sexual harassment in and around #MeToo.

Henrik Fexeus uses his expert psychology knowledge to teach the reader how to hone their social skills, perfect for fans of Dale Carnegie.

Dieses erfolgreiche Lehrbuch über die Psychologie der Kommunikation erklärt – hier in der dritten aktualisierten sowie überarbeiteten Auflage – alltagsnah und sehr verständlich, wie menschliche Kommunikation funktioniert.

For 25 years, Florence Littauer's bestselling Personality Plus has been required reading for employees of major companies.

The Development of Persistent Criminality addresses one of the most pressing problems of modern criminology: Why do some individuals become chronic, persistent offenders?

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In the American South at the turn of the twentieth century, the legal segregation of the races and psychological sciences focused on selfhood emerged simultaneously.

The greatest discovery you'll ever make.