Bringing together cognition and the construc tionist point of view, this text applies the insights of mod ern cognitive science to problems of sensemaking and decisio n making in organisations. '
This volume provides a unique perspective on the use of cognitive-behavioural therapy: rather than focusing on different forms or models of the approach, it examines its uses with a range of conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, agoraphobia and chronic pain. Integrating clinical applications with empirical research, contributors also ......
Research on Socially Shared Cognition in Small Groups
Cognition research has become a major area within psychology - particularly social psychology. However, social cognitive research tends to focus on the individual, neglecting the impact of social interaction on the individual's cognitive processes, while group process research tends to neglect the cognitive processes of individual group members and their influence on the group. This volume fills these gaps in the literature and brings the two research areas together: contributions from key scholars in both fields offer empirical research that moves beyond the traditional boundaries of social cognition and small group research.
Research on Socially Shared Cognition in Small Groups
What''s Social About Social Cognition? brings together the research areas of social cognitive research an d group process research to provide empirical research that moves beyond the boundaries of social cognition and small gr oup research. '
Integrates the motivational and cognitive approaches to shed new light on the control of goal-directed action, presenting new findings and suggesting strategies for future research. An introduction outlines themes in the field, and chapters examine issues such as sources and contents, affective inf
Written for students as well as for mental health practitioners, the book provides extensive overviews of the research areas and includes experiments for the reader to complete that illustrate the main point of the text.
This text explains how new counsellors - and those with more experience - can develop and improve their skills within the cognitive-behavioural approach. The authors examine areas such as: refining assessments and planning strategies accordingly; monitoring and sustaining the client's motivation; using emotive and further cognitive techniques; and making progress with personality disorder clients. The book also contains various practical hints showing how counsellors can improve their counselling skills.
Helps to explain what we mean when we say that an issue, a question, or a situation is a matter of "judgement". This book features an examination of the overlooked place of judgement in the everyday world. It tells that the exercise of judgement is a defining characteristic of professionalism.
