Название: Psychology of Denial (Psychology of Emotions, Motivations and Actions Series)
Автор: Sofia K. Ogden, Ashley D. Biebers
Издательство: Nova Science Publishers
Год: 2010
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 204
Размер: 2 MB
Язык: English

In psychology, denial is a concept originating with the psychodynamic theories of Sigmund Freud. According to Freud, three mental dynamics, or motivating forces, influence human behaviour: the id, ego, and superego. These three forces all have different goals (id, pleasure; ego, reality; superego, morality) and continually strive for dominance, resulting in internal conflict. This conflict produces anxiety. The ego, which functions as a mediator between the two extremes of the id and the superego, attempts to reduce this anxiety by using defence mechanisms. Defence mechanisms are indirect ways of dealing or coping with anxiety, such as explaining problems away or blaming others for problems. Denial is one of many defence mechanisms. It entails ignoring or refusing to believe an unpleasant reality. Defense mechanisms protect one's psychological well-being in traumatic situations, or in any situation that produces anxiety or conflict. This book presents original research in this exciting and thought-provoking field.

Название: Buying Trances: A New Psychology of Sales and Marketing
Автор: Vitale J.
Издательство: Wiley
Год: 2007
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 209
Размер: 682 kB
Язык: English

''For daring salespeople who want to make the sale every time, these cutting-edge techniques in persuasion offer the key to incredible success.''

Название: The Social Psychology of Good and Evil
Автор: Arthur G. Miller
Издательство: The Guilford Press
Год: 2004
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 513
Размер: 2 MB
Язык: English

This compelling work brings together an array of distinguished scholars to explore key concepts, theories, and findings pertaining to some of the most fundamental issues in social life: the conditions under which people are kind and helpful to others or, conversely, under which they commit harmful, even murderous acts. Covered are such topics as the complex interaction of individual, societal, and situational factors underpinning good or evil behavior; the role of guilt and the self-concept; and issues of responsibility and motivation, including why good people do bad things. The volume also examines whether aggression and violence are inescapable aspects of human nature, and how cooperative interaction can break down stereotyping and discrimination.

Название: Epistemology and the Psychology of Human Judgment
Автор: Michael A Bishop, J. D. Trout
Издательство: Oxford University Press
Год: 2005
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 218
Размер: 1 MB
Язык: English

This effort is a good offering for naturalistic epistemology as it wishes for the impossible (reasonable and practical modern epistemic outlook). Bishop & Trout begs the moral question as they assert that improper reasoning leads to bad results forasmuch as "bad" presupposes a standard that the authors, as naturalists, cannot provide. Epistemic tests to determine good or bad presuppose a fixed moral ground.
They offer fine critical judgments on a variety of epistemic approaches and if one doesn't guard one's pre-commitments too closely, one will be converted to their view.
This is an enjoyable read, even for non-philosophers, and it will expand anyone's epistemic horizons even if one disagrees with their rational (empirical) approach.

Название: Oxford Handbook of Deaf Studies, Language, and Education (Psychology)
Автор: Marc Marschark, Patricia Elizabeth Spencer
Издательство: Oxford University Press, USA
Год: 2003
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 522
Размер: 3 MB
Язык: English

The book was as described and sending the purchase was fast and professinonal. I would like to do business later on with this company.

Название: Space, Objects, Minds and Brains (Essays in Cognitive Psychology)
Автор: Lynn C. Robertson
Издательство: Psychology Press
Год: 2003
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 320
Размер: 8 MB
Язык: English

Lynn Robertson has been studying how brain lesions affect spatial abilities for over 20 years, and her work has revealed some surprising facts about space and its role in visual perception. In this book she combines evidence collected in her laboratory with findings from others to explore the cognitive and neural basis of spatial representations and their contributions to spatial awareness, object formation, attention, and binding.

Название: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law (2 volume set)
Автор: Brian L. Cutler
Издательство: Sage Publications, Inc
Год: 2007
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 948
Размер: 15 MB
Язык: English

The Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law addresses the interface of psychology and law and draws from the related discipline of criminal justice. These two volumes represent an outstanding collection of entries describing a wide array of contemporary and historical psychology and law topics. With more than 400 entries, this comprehensive resource is perfect to fill the substantial gap in the holdings of academic, professional, and personal libraries on this topic.Key Themes Criminal CompetenciesCriminal ResponsibilityDeath PenaltyEducation and Professional DevelopmentForensic Assessment in Civil and Criminal CasesJuvenile OffendersMental Health LawPolice and Investigative PsychologyPsychological and Forensic Assessment InstrumentsPsychology of Criminal BehaviorSentencing and IncarcerationSymptoms and Disorders Relevant to Forensic AssessmentTrial ProcessesViolence Risk AssessmentThe Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law allows individual students, scientists, and practitioners to keep abreast of the growing knowledge base outside their individual areas of expertise, making it a must-have resource for any academic library.

Название: Your Psychology Project: The Essential Guide
Автор: Jennifer Evans
Издательство: Sage
Год: 2007
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 288
Размер: 3 MB
Язык: English

"This guide will serve well as a handbook for undergraduate psychology students working on senior projects or theses. Clear, concise, and well organized, the book instructs the student from the beginning of the project to the final draft and offers advice both specific and general."-J. Bailey, CHOICEAnxious about your final year Psychology Project? Having trouble getting started? Your Psychology Project: The Essential Guide for Success clearly maps out all the requirements of a project in psychology. Acting as a definitive survival manual it guides students through every aspect of a psychology project from conception of an idea, to writing up the final draft. It will help students think through the whole research process by bridging the relationship between the research question, the design, and the use of statistical and qualitative analyses. By using clear practical examples this book provides an invaluable insight into applying theory to practice and will equip students with the knowledge, skills and abilty to carry out and write up their thesis project. Written in a clear and engaging manner Your Psychology Project: The Essential Guide for Success should be essential reading for all students undertaking a psychology research project.

Название: Collateral Damage: The Psychological Consequences of America's War on Terrorism (Contemporary Psychology)
Автор: Paul R. Kimmel
Издательство: Praeger
Год: 2006
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 240
Размер: 842 kB
Язык: English

Color-coded terrorism alerts are issued, then lifted with no explanation. False alarms can, like crying wolf, desensitize people to a real need to be on alert. And that psychic numbing is just one effect discussed in this book by fifteen psychologists teamed up to take a critical look at the U.S. war on terrorism.

Название: Risk, Communication & Health Psychology
Автор: Dianne Berry
Издательство: Open University Press
Год: 2004
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 184
Размер: 1 MB
Язык: English

"...this text...will become a reference for years to come." Health Expectations This is the first book to clearly assess the increasingly important area of communication of risk in the health sector. We are moving away from the days when paternalistic doctors managed healthcare without involving patients in decision making.