Social, group or collective psychology

A unique blend of theory and practice within the world of group psychotherapy, this text discusses diversity issues in group contexts within the realm of teaching, consulting, and facilitating psychotherapy groups.

Originally published in 1928, this volume, by a world authority on the subject, sums up our knowledge of the social insects.

In the past twenty years or so, research on support processes in relationships has emerged as a distinct development in the field.

Martijn van Zomeren develops ''selvations theory'', and proposes that human motivation is based around changes in social relationships.

At least since Hippocrates, human beings have been trying to describe and analyze the behavioral and cognitive consistencies now referred to as personality.

Bringing together key theories and research in a unique integrative approach, Karen Rosen guides the reader through the fascinating and interrelated themes of attachment and the self.

The sciences philosophy, psychology and neuroscience share the basis that all refer to the human being.

This comprehensive text explores the relationship between identity, subjectivity and digital communication, providing a strong starting point for understanding how fast-changing communication technologies, platforms, applications and practices have an impact on how we perceive ourselves, others, relationships and bodies.

The notion of one day disappearing from the earth forever is contrary to many of America's defining cultural values, with death and dying viewed as ';un-American' experiences.

This distinctive volume combines synthetic theoretical essays and reports of original research to address the interrelations of communication and community in a wide variety of settings.

Frontiers in Developmental and Life-Course Criminology advances the field of developmental and life-course criminology (DLC) by highlighting some recent methodological innovations, and exploring the ways in which DLC criminologists are helping to bridge the gap between science and service by their engagement with policymakers and government and non-government agencies.

Motivation provides an accessible introduction to motivation and emotion, combining classic studies with current research and uses numerous real-world examples to engage the student and make, often difficult, theoretical concepts come to life.

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to criminological theory for students taking courses in criminology at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Research is increasingly showing the effects of family, school, and culture on the social, emotional and personality development of children.

The 19th century was a defining era for psychology, rich with an intellectual diversity that shaped modern thought but which remains largely overlooked.

This volume examines minimality in cooperation and shared agency from various angles.

When was the last time you spoke to your spouse or wrote an email to a colleague but didn't feel like they understood your point?

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Originally published in 1960.

Women have unintentionally become their own worst enemies through their engagement in "e;fat talk"e;--critical dialogue about one's own physical appearance, and "e;body snarking"e; or criticism towards other women's bodies.

Anyone who has ever competed in a sport, taken an exam, or appeared on stage understands the importance of performing at the right time.

Clinical Perspectives on Reflective Parenting: Keeping the Child's Mind in Mind describes the Center for Reflective Parenting and techniques developed at the Center for helping parents to be able to understand and reflect on their children's emotional states, as a way of helping them to be more effective parents.

Tavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences.

For over two centuries, psychopathy has stood as perhaps the most formidable risk factor for antisocial behavior, crime, and violence.

TItis volume is the first effort to compile representative work in the emerging research area on the relationship of disability and physical environment since Barrier-Free Environments, edited by Michael Bednar, was published in 1977.

The significance of identity and psychology in determining moral choiceWhat causes genocide?

First published in 1986.

A common question posed to PhD students from friends and family is, "e;What will you do after?

In recent years, the assumption that there is a significant connection between normal psychological and biological differences and the development of psychological disorders has grown and research in this area has developed rapidly.

Featuring in-depth interviews of attorneys, judges, and seasoned forensic experts from multiple disciplines including psychology, medicine, economics, history, and neuropsychology, The Art and Science of Expert Witness Testimony highlights and offers bridges for the areas where the needs and expectations of the courtroom collide with experts' communication habits developed over years of academic and professional training.

The General Factor of Personality improves our understanding of the personality structure and the relations between major personality dimensions, as well as major dimensions of the entire non-cognitive sphere of psychological variables.

The Routledge International Handbook of Legal and Investigative Psychology explores contemporary topics in psychological science, applying them to investigative and legal procedures.

A gripping narrative that interweaves the story of fieldwork with the drama of life in a tribal society in extremis.

Cross-cultural differences have many important implications for social identity, social cognition, and interpersonal behavior.

The Handbook of Communication Skills is recognised as one of the core texts in the field of communication, offering a state-of-the-art overview of this rapidly evolving field of study.

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Finding ways to reduce prejudice and discrimination is the central issue in attacking racism in our society.

Women's Mental Health Across the Lifespan examines women's mental health from a developmental perspective, looking at key stressors and strengths from adolescence to old age.

In recent years, rapid innovations in generative AI and social media technologies have enabled fake news to explode across our social media accounts and TV screens.

Now in its eleventh edition, Family Communication: Cohesion and Change continues to provide students with a foundational, accessible, and inclusive overview of the family communication field.

This book offers a socio-cultural and interdisciplinary understanding of the impact of political violence on youth behaviour.

The Handbook of the Psychology of Communication Technology offers an unparalleled source for seminal and cutting-edge research on the psychological aspects of communicating with and via emergent media technologies, with leading scholars providing insights that advance our knowledge on human-technology interactions.

For more than a century, property rights to land in Molo in the Kenyan highlands have been subjected to diverse reforms and desires.

Discover cutting-edge advances in the scientific study of workplace moods and emotions: how our feelings impact our work.

"e;Reflecting the breath of love's myriad effects and possible causes, as well as the relatively recent volume of systematic scientific inquiry into these, the love literature is sprawling and unruly.

Language development, and the challenges it can present for individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, have long been a focus of research, theory, and practice in D/deaf studies and deaf education.

This book explores diverse parent-child relationships from around the world, drawing on connections between culture and parenting values and challenges.

Mysteries of the Social Brain describes the scientific underpinnings of human behavior and values.

This analysis of political speeches and televised political interviews in the UK, based on the Annual Party Conferences (1996-2000) and the last five general elections (1983-2001), evaluates the interview skills of politicians and political interviewers, investigates how and why politicians equivocate and handle interruptions and examines the nature of applause, both invited and uninvited, in political speeches.