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In a society preoccupied with thinness and quick-fix dieting, it is no surprise that more and more people-especially girls and young women-suffer from various types of eating disorders and different forms of obesity. Long misunderstood, eating disorders have become commonplace and widely recognized ... More

This book focuses on the key ideas of the most important modern psychologists. Nineteen classic great ideas in psychology are critically assessed in their cultural and historical context.... More

Gestalt is a German word meaning form or shape. Gestalt Therapy takes a holistic approach to healing and personal growth.It is a form of experiential psychology that focusses on the elements of the here and now .The purpose of Gestalt Therapy is to teach people to work through and complete unresolve... More

While the war on drugs continues to attract world attention, often overlooked is that alcoholism remains a major worldwide health concern. This handbook provides the necessary skills to treat problems drinkers and alcohol-dependent patients, addressing the underlying psychological problems inherent ... More

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work, and justice administration and for other disciplines in which effective communi... More

'Jung... made the occult and the paranormal respectable areas of enquiry.' - The IndependentA fifteen year old girl who claimed regular communications with the spirits of her dead friends and relatives was the subject of the very first published work by the now legendary Psychoanalyst C.G. Jung. Col... More

An award-winning instructor and practicing therapist, Ronald Comer brings an unmatched range of experience and depth of understanding to the teaching of abnormal psychology. It is that firsthand knowledge of the concerns of students, the complexities of the field, and the real struggles of people wi... More

Using its powerful beak, a lorikeet gently preens its mate s feathers; young cheetahs rest together in the shade; fireflies semaphore to each other across a darkened landscape and a mongoose deftly bites its prey to death. The study of animal behaviour is about all these things and more. It involves... More

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Based on solid research in social psychology and communication, this volume looks ahead to the future of the Internet and explores how the online world affects our behavior. Diagrams.This timely volume explores the psychological aspects of cyberspace, a virtual world in which people from around the ... More

"SPSS Explained" provides students with all that they need to undertake statistical analysis using SPSS, guiding them from the basic rationale behind the statistics, through detailed explanations of the procedures, and finally to all aspects of the SPSS output. Uniquely, the explanation of the outpu... More

"SPSS Explained" provides students with all that they need to undertake statistical analysis using SPSS, guiding them from the basic rationale behind the statistics, through detailed explanations of the procedures, and finally to all aspects of the SPSS output. Uniquely, the explanation of the outpu... More

The first part of this handy resource is devoted completely to important, commonly asked questions and brief, to-the-point answers that bring students up to speed on the basics of the entire process - from getting started, choosing a program, and taking the GRE, and applying, to making a good impres... More

Psychology is often considered to be a science. However, it is unique among the sciences as it is not governed by a single set of principles or beliefs. Instead, psychologists can draw upon a range of alternative approaches, each of which views the person and the study of the person in very differen... More

'This is an updated, expanded version of a book which had already established a secure place among the best written, most informative, critically sound texts on psychiatric diagnosis.... Obligatory reading for any serious student or worker in the field.'Well known for providing a thorough yet concis... More

Immigration and globalization, combined with new civil rights laws and changes in public opinion have resulted in vastly increased workplace diversity in the last half-century. "The Psychology and Management of Workplace Diversity" represents a timely addition to current offerings on this growing su... More

The DSM-IV Training Guide assists thousands of mental health professionals in their understanding and application of the multiaxial evaluation system. Whether used by clinicians as a step-by-step guide in understanding and applying the DSM-IV, or as a training resource for individuals, groups, or st... More

Dreaming The Myth Onwards shows how a revised appreciation of myth can enrich our daily lives, our psychological awareness, and our human relationships. Lucy Huskinson and her contributors explore the interplay between myth, and Jungian thought and practice, demonstrating the philosophical and psych... More