The psychology of men and masculinities is a broad, interdisciplinary field devoted to the study of how men's and boys' lives are shaped by biopsychosociocultural influences as well as the constellation of meanings associated with the male biological sex. The use of the term ""masculinities"" reflects the editors' belief that there are diverse ......
Volume 1: Theory and Research Volume 2: Applications and Training
Consistent with the goals for the APA Handbooks in Psychology series, the purpose of the two-volume APA Handbook of Multicultural Psychology is to present the best science and best practice within this subfield of psychology. The first volume covers theory and research in the foundational areas of psychology as it pertains to multicultural ......
Volume 1: Neurobehavioral Disorders and Conditions: Accepted Science and Open Questions Volume 2: Neuroscience and Neuromethods
The two-volume APA Handbook of Neuropsychology provides foundational information on neuropsychology, identifies research questions related to neuropsychological disorders and conditions, offers updates on methods to investigate these issues, and aims to shape the field's future development. Broad coverage areas include neurobehavioral ......
Volume 1: Developmental Science and Developmental Origins of Risk and Resilience in Childhood and Adolescence Volume 2: Pediatric Psychology and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics: Clinical Applicati
This vital two-volume handbook summarizes current and emerging research and clinical evidence to provide a working knowledge of the contributions of pediatric psychology, developmental-behavioral pediatrics, and developmental science, and promote the integration of these disciplines to improve child and adolescent health and well-being. In a ......
Volume 1: Attitudes and Social Cognition Volume 2: Group Processes Volume 3: Interpersonal Relations Volume 4: Personality Processes and Individual Differences
Summarizes the current state of knowledge on major topics within the fields of personality and social psychology. Coverage is contemporary, from social cognition, to emotional experience, from religious beliefs to interpersonal relations. The chapters reflect a wide range of theoretical perspectives at different levels of analysis, including ......
Consolidates and advances knowledge about the legal, scientific, and applied foundations of the juvenile justice system. In addition to an overview of the area, it contains coverage of relevant law; human development; patterns of offending; risk factors for offending; forensic assessment; interventions; and training and ethics.
Volume 1: Context, Theory, and Research Volume 2: An Applied Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
This two-volume handbook presents the most comprehensive coverage of the current state of the psychology of religion and spirituality. It introduces a new integrative paradigm for this rapidly growing and diverse field. This paradigm sheds light on the many purposes religion serves, the rich variety of religious and spiritual beliefs and ......
Volume 1: Psychopathology: Understanding, Assessing, and Treating Adult Mental Disorders Volume 2: Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Provides a broad perspective on new scientific developments in the study of mental disorders. In addition to providing an overview of symptoms and classification of disorders, the handbook discusses the history of psychopathology, behavioural genetics, cognitive research methodology, brain imaging, behavioural observation, and developments in ......
Provides a comprehensive working knowledge of basic pharmacology and psychopharmacology, examines the utility of pharmacotherapy for addressing different dimensions of human suffering, and highlights the broader professional and social issues surrounding this work in a language that is suitable for a broad readership.