Renowned experts in adult development and aging, Manfred Diehl and HansWerner Wahl synthesize decades of psychological research into a comprehensive volume that considers later life in the context of lifespan development, social and physical environmental factors, and historicalcultural influences.
Research on juries once served as a pillar of psychological scholarship, but publication of such research has slowed considerably in recent years. In an attempt to reinvigorate scholarship on this important topic, this volume summarizes what is known about the psychology of juries and makes a strong call to arms for more research.
Developing Human Potential Into Domain-Specific Talent
Explores how early potential develops into high performance in five domains: sport, the professions, academics, the performing arts, and the producing arts. The Psychology of High Performance examines similarities and differences within and between domains and includes several personal interviews.
The Intersection of Social Psychology and Psychotherapy Research
Researchers in group psychology and group psychotherapy rarely consider each other's work, despite their clear areas of common interest. This book demonstrates how these separate but related lines of research can be used to inform and enrich each other.
Explores political development through the lens of psychological science. Fathali Moghaddam examines the psychological factors influencing whether and how democracy develops within a society, identifies several conditions necessary for democracy (such as freedom of speech, minority rights, and universal suffrage), and explains how psychological ......
Building a Win-Win Environment for Organizations and Employees
How can a psychologically healthy workplace be created and maintained? This book focuses on the complex interplay between employee and organisational outcomes across five key intervention areas: employee involvement; work-life balance; employee growth and development; employee recognition; and health and safety.
A comprehensive and practical guide on conducting rigorous, ethical, and impactful psychobiographical research. Psychobiography is the intensive psychological study of an individual within their unique socio-cultural-historic context. This engaging and exciting approach challenges researchers to apply psychological theories and knowledge of ......
There are many different, yet equally effective, evidence-supported therapies for most psychological problems today. Yet, if different, how can they be equally effective? How can therapists integrate them in practice? In this video, J. Scott Fraser discusses the process paradigm, which proposes that all problems are vicious cycles, shaped by ......
The Next Frontier for Psychologists in Hospitals and Clinics
A survey of innovative programs that integrate health psychology into primary health care in the Department of Defense, VA hospitals, and selected specialty settings, offering a view of what lies ahead for psychologists in the expanding world of behavioural health care.
