Provides a model for the important role that psychologists can play in ensuring that end-of-life care balances physical care with psychosocial and spiritual care, and deals with the psychological and interpersonal issues that arise. This volume brings multiple perspectives to bear on the topic and lays out a blueprint for future research and care.
Practical Guidance on Work Performance and Technology
A helpful resource for industrial - organizational psychologists and others working to make teams more effective through technology. Leaders in science and industry explore the state-of-the-art in technology and teamwork. They provide the reader with a review of the most prevalent tools and how to apply them in a number of industries.
Brings together highly experienced reviewers who explain what a good scholarly review should do. They share their experiences, and take the reader step-by-step through the review process. Stressing the importance of constructive criticism, they discuss how to review various types of journal articles, book chapters, grants, and contract proposals.
A compendium of original contributions that focus on developments and applications for the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI - 2), a widely researched and broadly used personality assessment instrument. Specifically geared for clinicians and graduate students, this volume is illustrated with case examples and chapter highlights.
Featuring Females analyzes the portrayals of women in a variety of outlets including reality television shows, films, print and electronic news programming, magazines, video games, and commercial advertising. And how aging, race/ethnicity, body image, gender roles, sexual orientation and relationships, and violence are treated in the media.
A comprehensive, concise, resource outlining the legal obligations and responsibilities of mental health professionals. It addresses a range of legal topics, including licensing; privacy of professional information; practice laws related to families, juveniles, civil matters, and criminal matters; and limitations on and liability for practice.
Integrating Multicultural and Feminist Theories in the Classroom
Provides psychologists and educators with a foundation to create their own multicultural feminist pedagogy. The volume challenges them with self reflection and thought-provoking questions.
Critiques the current treatment of sex offenders in an effort to determine how best to prevent reoffending without infringing on the rights of citizens. The book offers the latest data about sex offenders and the legal measures enacted to prevent sexual violence.
In this work, contributors examine the unquestioned givens of psychology and suggest other ways of looking at them. It covers six major psychology subdisciplines, ranging from clinical psychology to neuropsychology.
