A fundamental aspect of being human is knowing that one day we will die. In this thought-provoking addition to the Herzliya Series on Personality and Social Psychology, a group of international theorists and clinicians investigates a variety of existential concerns.
Robert E. McGrath offers a comprehensive survey of quantitative methods and concepts in psychology that covers everything needed at the graduate level and beyond.
Children vary in their response to the death of a loved one. With a literature review on bereavement in childhood, extensive case examples and dialogues to illustrate therapeutic techniques, and over 20 activity handouts that therapists can photocopy and use in sessions, this book provides what is needed to treat bereaved children.
Takes an interdisciplinary look at cognitive aging - how it happens and how to study it. This book explores methods for measuring cognitive change, including how to study cohort effects. It also explores the social and psychological factors associated with cognitive aging.
Organized to advise the researcher from the beginning of a project through to the end, this volume looks at initiating and nurturing relationships with school stakeholders. It is suitable for researchers in educational and school psychology and school psychologists, social workers, and schools administrators.
Research and Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies
Presents a comprehensive overview of research on intimate partner violence (IPV). This book covers a large range of topics, including theory, risk factors, health effects, surveillance, prevention, and intervention. It emphasizes understanding the development of IPV perpetration by itself and in the context of other risk factors.
A Resource for Researchers, Practitioners, and Policymakers
Presents an overview of the key areas of research, from primary prevention, to early cancer detection, to the clinical treatment of cancer, to survivor experience and bereavement, to future directions for research. This book is suitable for researchers, health care providers, and mental health professionals in the fight against cancer.
Helps practicing psychologists and professional graduate students in developing expertise in clinical health psychology. This volume provides an overview of the roles and functions of clinical health psychologists as well as the education, training, personal, and professional issues involved. It includes discussion of psychometric instruments.
Psychological Implications for Democracy in Global Context
Applies psychological themes and theories on intergroup relations to a variety of cultures and conflicts across the globe. This book focuses on the implications of psychological research and theory for democracy and policies for managing diversity.
