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Career Psychology describes the theory, science, and practice of career counseling, a field that serves as the foundation for career planning, occupational exploration, career decision-making, vocational choice, job entry, work adjustment, and retirement. This book usefully consolidates and advances knowledge about the scientific foundations and practical applications of vocational psychology and career counseling, a field that serves as the basis for career planning, occupational exploration,...

Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work, 2/e is the first HSBE text to approach the subject from a comparative theory perspective, providing coverage of the most current and contemporary theories as well as traditional theories. A consistent framework for analysis is provided for all of the theoretical systems that are covered. This text encourages students to develop critical thinking skills in analyzing and comparing theories, and includes contemporary devel...

The APA Educational Psychology Handbook reflects the broad nature of the field today, with state-of-the-science reviews of the diverse critical theories driving research and practice; in-depth investigation of the range of individual differences and cultural/contextual factors that affect student achievement, motivation, and beliefs; and close examination of the research driving current assessment, decision making, teaching skills and content, teacher preparation, and the promotion of learning a...

This volume features some of the best articles from the "APA Monitor". Aimed at students taking their first psychology class, the book is consists of easy-to-read articles describing important research in non-technical terms, chosen to reflect the interests of young adults, and corresponding to the standard layout of most introductory textbooks. Topics range as widely as psychological research iteslf: what causes violence, what top athletes are thinking during a tough performance, how to spot a...

Criminal psychology should be the form of psychology used in dealing with crime; not merely, the psychopathology of criminals. This book was the first really objective Criminal Psychology manuscript which dealt with the mental states of judges, experts, jury, witnesses, etc., as well as with the mental states of criminals.

An incredibly influential figure in child psychology, Jean Piaget's (1896-1980) career was dominated by a fascination with how knowledge is imparted, and a quest to discover precisely how it is accumulated by individuals. This in turn led to important work specializing in child and educational psychology. A fascinating and highly useful resource, this collection gathers together many of his most respected writings, as well as prestigious accounts of his work from other leading academics in the f...

“The interpretation of dreams is the via regia to a knowledge of the unconscious element in our physical life.”—Sigmund Freud Freud’s discovery that the dream is the means by which the unconscious can be explored is undoubtedly the most revolutionary step forward in the entire history of psychology. Dreams, according to his theory, represent the hidden fulfillment of our unconscious wishes. Through them the inhibitions are released and tensions relaxed. The ability to interpret these manifestat...

A follow-up to the 2001 award-winning second edition, the Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, and Addictive Behavior, 3rd edition, will update and expand upon the social, medical, legal, and political issues related to drugs and alcohol and associated behaviors. The rapid pace of research in the fields of substance abuse and non-substance abuse addictions since publication of the 2nd edition warrants a new exploration of the field. In the MacMillan Reference USA tradition, a board of noted scholars...

Foundations of Islamic Psychology: From Classical Scholars to Contemporary Thinkers examines the history of Islamic psychology from the Islamic Golden age through the early 21st century, giving a thorough look into Islamic psychology's origins, Islamic philosophy and theology and key developments in Islamic psychology. In tracing psychology from its origins in early civilizations, ancient philosophy, and religions to the modern discipline of psychology, this book integrates overarching psychol...

Presents an educational model based on humanistic psychology which stresses the development of the whole person. Based in part on the author's personal participation in the founding of the experimental Johnston College in California where person-centered learning was the goal. Emphasizes confluent learning processes in which the affective and cognitive elements are merged.

In reasoned progression he outlined core psychoanalytic concepts, such as repression, free association and libido. Of the various English translations of Freud's major works to appear in his lifetime, only one was authorized by Freud himself: The Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud under the general editorship of James Strachey. Freud approved the overall editorial plan, specific renderings of key words and phrases, and the addition of valuable notes, from bi...

An exploration of organism-environment interactions in behavioural research. This study probes the problems and discusses the methodological and conceptual parameters of study, including environmental and organismic contributions as well as design/analytic strategies.

A fascinating collection of essays by top Israeli sociology and psychology scholars that examines the impact of Soviet socialization on the personality, attitudes, and modes of behavior of immigrant children in Israel. The studies indicate that the children internalized the norms and values of the 'Soviet Man' found in their new environment.