Founded in 1973, Guilford Press has built an international reputation as a publisher of books in mental health, education, geography, and research methods. We pride ourselves on teaming up with authors who are recognized experts, and who translate their knowledge into vital, needed resources for practitioners, academics, and general readers. Our dedicated editorial professionals work closely on each title to produce high-quality content that readers can rely on.
Building on pioneering animal studies, and making use of noninvasive techniques for studying the human brain, research on the human amygdala has blossomed over the years. This volume brings together leading authorities to synthesize the knowledge on the amygdala and its role in psychological function and dysfunction.
Reviews the knowledge about goals and their key role in human behavior. This work presents theories and findings that shed light on the ways people select and prioritize goals; how they are pursued; factors that lead to success or failure in achieving particular aims; and, consequences for individual functioning and well-being.
Explores the complexities of immigrant family life in North America and analyzes the individual and contextual factors that influence health and well-being. Synthesizing research from a range of disciplines, this book addresses such key topics as child development, school achievement, and the cultural and religious contexts of parenting.
Reviews the knowledge about developmental disabilities: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and, effective educational and clinical practices. This handbook analyzes what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy through the school years and the transition to adulthood.
Introduces the techniques and concepts of statistics in human and physical geography. This book explains not only how to apply quantitative tools but also why and how they work. It helps students gain important skills for utilizing conventional and spatial statistics in their own research, as well as for critically evaluating the work of others.
Offers guidance for using neurobiological methods in the study of human social behavior, personality, and affect. This book provides various chapters that cover neuroimaging techniques, genetic measurement, hormonal methods, lesion studies, facial electromyography, autonomic nervous system responses, and modeling based on neural networks.
Grounded in research and extensive experience in schools, this book describes practical ways to combat bullying at the school, class, and individual levels. It presents strategies for developing school- and district-wide policies, coordinating team-based prevention efforts, and implementing targeted interventions with students at risk.
Meeting a crucial need, this book offers recommendations for authentic developmental assessment of children from infancy to age 6, including those with developmental delays and disabilities.
Presents knowledge on adult attachment and explores the implications for day-to-day clinical practice. This book offers recommendations for incorporating attachment ideas and tools into specific treatment approaches, with separate chapters on psychoanalytic, interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, and emotion-focused therapies.
