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This value-priced paperback combines brevity, clarity, rigor and relevance to adeptly cover the core topics in psychology. Continuing with the character and spirit of previous editions, Don Baucum and Carolyn Smith join Jerome Kagan and Julius Segal to create a streamlined text with a free integrated study guide. The text follows a developmental theme, with an emphasis on diversity coverage and critical thinking. In many chapters, the developmental theme is highlighted by a Life Span Perspective feature that shows students the relevance of chapter topics to the development of a human life, and that helps them make connections between themes discussed in different chapters. Personal applications and real-life examples are included throughout the text to engage students in every key topic area.

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Written by renowned experts in the field, <i><b>Introduction to Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice</i> </b>, by Bruce Compas and Ian Gotlib, provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of clinical psychology. Based on sound empirical research, this text presents a broad range of the theoretical perspectives while integrating special topic areas throughout. Introduced in the first chapter are four detailed case studies that are revisited in subsequent chapters, providing students with a sense of continuity as they explore these cases in the context of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Students will appreciate the current, real-life examples used to illustrate key concepts.

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Dennis Coon presents psychology in a way readers will find fascinating, relevant, and above all, accessible. The first author to integrate the proven SQ4R active learning system (survey, question, read, recite, relate, and review) into a psychology textbook, Coon helps readers grasp major concepts, develop a broad understanding of psychology's diversity, and see for themselves how psychology relates to the challenges of everyday life. The author delights in sparking readers' curiosity, insights, imagination, and interest, and makes his investment in the subject of psychology apparent on every page. Coon effectively presents the latest research, the most vital controversies, and key scientific content in an involving way that gets students "hooked" on psychology and eager to read on. Because readers become actively involved with the material, they develop a basic understanding of psychology that they take with them into their future courses and careers. In a course where professors are frequently confronted by students who haven't actually read their textbooks, Coon's text offers a solution that students will want to read.

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Experience the story of a lifetime<br> <br> <br> When you want to truly get to know a person, dates and facts about their life will only tell you so much. You need to look at the stories that define that person's life, as well as their individual traits and characteristics, as defined by human nature and culture.<br> <br> <br> When it comes to studying personality, the larger story matters most of all. In The Person: An Integrated Introduction to Personality Psychology, Fourth Edition, Dan McAdams presents a bold and integrative vision for personality psychology that puts many different ideas into a meaningful structure. With this text, you can understand the larger story, and discover how powerful and useful studying personality psychology is today.<br> <br> <br> The text begins with fundamental evolutionary, social, and cultural contexts for understanding personality, followed by an examination of the three different levels of an individual's personality:<br> <br> - Dispositional traits, a person's general tendencies.<br> <br> - Characteristic adaptations, a person's desires, beliefs, concerns, and coping mechanisms.<br> <br> - Life stories, the stories that give a life a sense of unity, meaning, and purpose.<br> <br> <br> Key Features:<br> * New streamlined paperback format.<br> * Updated with recent research findings to engage professors and students alike.<br> * Presents a clear unifying vision for the field of personality psychology.<br> * Brings together the best from traditional personality theories and contemporary research.<br> * Addresses the most important questions that people can ask about their own lives and about human life in general.

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MT, 11/18/03, coded; ISBN: 0-205-27774-8 Priority: B Discount Code: NK Introduction to Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Ethics Jeffrey E. Hecker, University of Maine Geoffrey L. Thorpe, University of Maine Publication Data: 2005 ¿ 7 x 9 1/4 ¿ 624 pg ¿ Hardcover Course Codes: SP0434 <P> <P><B><U> Appropriate Courses</U></B> <P> Designed as a main text for use in undergraduate courses in Clinical Psychology. <P><B><U> Summary</U></B> <P> <B>This text provides a broad overview of Clinical Psychology that introduces students to this interesting, diverse, and expanding discipline.</B> <P> The text approaches clinical psychology in 4 main ways: <UL><LI> Emphasis upon science-the text examines and critiques research and practice in clinical psychology from a scientific perspective. </LI><LI> Emphasis upon controversies-The field of psychology was shaped by controversies; this text examines the conflict and controversies that continue to shape the discipline. </LI><LI> Emphasis upon contemporary clinical psychology-the text examines the field of contemporary clinical psychology. </LI><LI> Emphasis upon ethics-every chapter discusses ethical dilemmas faced by clinical psychologists. </LI></UL><P><B><U> Features </U></B> <UL><LI> Integrates discussion of the science and practice of clinical psychology throughout the text. </LI><LI> "Focus on Ethics" sections appear in every chapter and the "2002 Ethics Code" is reprinted in the appendix, giving this text a stronger emphasis on ethics than any other Clinical Psychology text available. </LI><LI> Chapter 4, "Biological Models in Psychology," is entirely devoted to discussing biological models and their influence on clinical psychology. </LI><LI> Chapter 10, "Psychotherapy: Research issues and Efficacy," discusses research methods in psychotherapy, since an understanding on how evidence is gathered is crucial to understanding the workings of contemporary clinical psychology. </LI><LI> Case examples are used throughout the text and help students develop an appreciation of clinical psychology as an applied science. </LI></UL> <P><B><U> Contents </U></B> <P><B> 1. Introduction and Foundations. </B><P><B> 2. History and Recent Developments. </B><P><B> 3. Psychological Models in Clinical Psychology. </B><P><B> 4. Biological Models in Clinical Psychology. </B><P><B> 5. General Issues in Psychological Assessment. </B><P><B> 6. Clinical Interviewing. </B><P><B> 7. Intellectual and Educational Assessment. </B><P><B> 8. Personality Assessment. </B><P><B> 9. Behavioral Assessment. </B><P><B> 10. Psychotherapy: Research Issues and Efficacy. </B><P><B> 11. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy </B><P><B> 12. Humanistic, Experimental, and Family Therapies. </B><P><B> 13. Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions. </B><P><B> 14. Clinical Neuropsychology. </B><P><B> 15. Clinical Health Psychology. </B><P><B> 16. Forensic Psychology. </B><P><B> Epilogue: Conclusion and Future Directions. </B><P><B> Appendix A: American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct. </B><P><B> Appendix B: A Review of Statistical and psychometric Concepts. </B><P><B> References. </B><P><B> Author Index. </B><P><B> Subject index. </B> <P>

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The book that changed the way many of us think about intelligence and education.

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Dr. Jung never took time out from his pioneering work and psychology to make a concise presentation of the elements of his psychological theories. Dr. Jacobi's synthesis, which Jung applauds in his Foreword, offers the reader a comprehensive review of the central content of his system by a student and colleague who worked closely with him for many years.For this definitive, new edition, Jolande Jacobi has written a new introduction and revised the footnotes to refer to the complete works of C.G Jung. The book also includes the complete bibliography of the many journal articles and books written by Jung during his long and productive lifetime there are eight color plates among the 'pictures from the unconscious' and other illustrations which give a better idea of the intrapsychic process than can be conveyed in words.

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This brief paperback presents in-depth coverage of the relatively new area of positive psychology. Topically organized, it looks at how positive psychology relates to stresses and health within such traditional research areas as developmental, clinical, personality, motivational, social, and behavioral psychology. The text is a perfect supplement for Introductory Psychology, Psychology of Adjustment, Health Psychology, or Social Psychology courses. It can also be used as a primary text in upper level courses, such as the Psychology of Happiness.

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This excellent Study Guide has been specifically designed to accompany Kolb & Wishaw's best-selling introductory text.

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Written by renowned experts in the field, <i><b>Introduction to Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice</i> </b>, by Bruce Compas and Ian Gotlib, provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of clinical psychology. Based on sound empirical research, this text presents a broad range of the theoretical perspectives while integrating special topic areas throughout. Introduced in the first chapter are four detailed case studies that are revisited in subsequent chapters, providing students with a sense of continuity as they explore these cases in the context of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Students will appreciate the current, real-life examples used to illustrate key concepts.