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The World of Psychology

Samuel E. Wood, Ellen Green Wood

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great Book 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

I had to use this book for my intro to psychology class. I planned on just skimming it to find the answeres, but I ended up reading it all. It is a great book with great stories. It is easy of follow and the definition of new words are listed on the side of the page, not in the back of the book like most textbooks. Great Book!

Very good 4 out of 5 stars.
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This purchase was very good. i got it in great time and on time. i would definately buy from this seller again.

World of Psychology Review 4 out of 5 stars.
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This book is very easy to navigate through and is being used in my class in addition to the powerpoint presentations we view during class.
I am very happy with my purchase.

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The World of Psychology introduces an accurate and clear view of psychology in a highly interactive format. The book is a clear result of the authors' combined 30 years of teaching introductory psychology; it is intended to be accessible to the readers by making psychology both relevant and lively. Careful, thorough explanations that readers can understand, research based on primary sources and thoroughly integrated coverage of diversity make this book a great read. For anyone interested in learning the basics of psychology.

The Red Shoes: On Torment and the Recovery of Soul Life (Cassette)

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Excellent 5 out of 5 stars.
33 of 34 people found this review helpful.

Clarissa Pinkola Estes has a remarkable ability to teach through storytelling. She weaves a story that is vivid, beautiful, and powerful. Her insights that are shared through her interpretation of the classic story of the Red Shoes were very helpful to me in understanding more about the nature of addiction. The tape helped me to envision a way out of the spiral of addiction and I found it very comforting and helpful.

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The Red Shoes Clarissa Pinkola Estes

The Roots of Obsession - With a gift for penetrating the shadows that darken our lives, Dr. Estés helps us grasp how the starvation for inner life corresponds with disastrous outer choices, and the way to recover and restore your critical inner balance. Using a fairy tale deeply rooted in our psyches – "The Red Shoes" – Dr. Estés illuminates how people are driven to excessive behaviors. In our culture, she begins, we may travel life’s path in one of two ways: in hand-made shoes – crafted with love and care according to the unique needs of the individual soul; or in red shoes – initially promising instant fulfillment, but ultimately leading to a hollow, painful, split existence. Drawing from real-world examples, Dr. Estés analyzes the deep-seated hunger that leads to addictions and explains how to tap instinctual forces that offer strength and life direction.

A Primer of Jungian Psychology

Calvin S. Hall, Vernon J. Nordby

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Very cursory introduction 3 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

It's a waste of money. Get it at the library, instead. The informational contents are minimal. The paper is of the lowest quality causing the contrast to be very low and very difficult to read. A much better introduction is "What Jung Really Said" by E.A. Bennet, ISBN: 0805210466.

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The contributions of Carl Jung to understanding of the human psyche are immense. Starting as Freud's most famous disciple, Jung soon broke away from his mentor to follow his own lines of investigation and discovery. Many of Jung's ideas are now considered fundamentals in the study of the mind, but other, more controversial theories dealing with the psychological relevance of alchemy, ESP, astrology, and occultism are only now being seriously examined. This condensation and summary of Jung's life and work by two eminent psychology professors is written with deep understanding and extraordinary clarity and, along with its companion volume, A Primer Of Jungian Psychology is essential reading for anyone interested in the hidden depths of the mind.

Behaviorspeak: A Glossary of Terms in Applied Behavior Analysis

Bobby Newman, Kenneth F. Reeve, Sharon A. Reeve, Carolyn S. Ryan

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Behaviorspeak: A must have for parents of children with autism 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Behaviorspeak is an excellent book for everyone involved in the lives of children with autism. The authors take the technical terminology of Applied Behavior Analysis and make it accessible and understandable to the layperson. The authors also provide professionals in the field of ABA with a deeper understanding of common terms and procedures. As both a parent of a child with autism and a professional in the field, I find the book indispensible.

EDUCATING PARENTS 5 out of 5 stars.
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DR. NEWMAN'S ABILITY TO RELATE TO PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER PROFESSIONAL I HAVE MET IN THIS FIELD. HIS IN DEPTH KNOWLEDGE RELAYED TO US IN HIS MANY BOOKS BREAK DOWN THE COMPLEX WORLD OF TEACHING AND UNDERSTANDING AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND ADULTS, TO THE LEVEL IN WHICH MOST CAN RELATE. AS THE PARENT OF AN AUTISTIC CHILD I FIND ALL OF HIS WORKS EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE. THERE IS CERTAINLY NOTHING FUNNY ABOUT AUTISM BUT WHAT DR. NEWMAN PRESENTS TO US IS A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE THAT HAS BROUGHT SMILES TO MY FACE TIME AND TIME AGAIN DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME IN MY LIFE.

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Behaviorspeak is a glossary of terms in common usage in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the autistic-spectrum disorders. Deliberately written in a humorous and easily understood style, this will be an invaluable resource for parents and direct care service providers. ABA is a technically precise discipline, where a misunderstanding of a term can lead to a misapplied technique. Behaviorspeak will give readers the tools necessary to understand articles in professional journals, presentations, and books.

Introduction to the Profession of Counseling

Frank A. Nugent

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Introducing the field of counseling in a complex, multicultural society, this text is based on a phenomenological, psychosocial, life-span developmental approach, whereby counselors help persons work through situational, developmental transitions and conflicts within a multicultural, social context. Ageism. Productive aging. Grief. Loss. Intergenerational issues. Needs of caretakers. Feminist approaches. Life-span cognitive development. Emotional intelligence. Spiritual development. Substance abuse clients. Joint school-community crises prevention and intervention programs. Depression. Addictions. Theories and techniques. Practice and process. Appropriate as an introduction to counseling.

The Everything Psychology Book: Explore the Human Psyche and Understand Why We Do the Things We Do (The Everything Series)

Lynda L. Warwick, Lesley Bolton

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In years past, psychology has been criticized as the stuff of "head-shrinkers" and "quacks." Now the study of human behavior is universally accepted as a means for better understanding one’s self and achieving inner peace and happiness.

The Everything® Psychology Book is an easy-to-follow guide to the experiments, theories, and principles that have shaped modern psychology and given us insights into human behavior. From learning and personality development to dreams and the unconscious, this straightforward primer explains how the brain works and how our environment affects thinking and behavior. In addition to the scientific information, readers learn how to apply what we know about psychology to improve their everyday lives.

Dr. Don Baucum walks readers through the complexities of:

· Desires and the unconscious
· Senses and emotions
· Perception and learning
· Language and communication
· Personality and intelligence

Complete with plain-English explanations and helpful illustrations, The Everything® Psychology Book provides readers with a new window into the complexities of human thought and emotion.

The Handbook of Mentalization-Based Treatment

Jon G. Allen, Peter Fonagy

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Pioneering research has been carried out over the last decade on mentalization and the promotion of mentalizing capacity - the ability to interpret the behavior of oneself and others as based on intentional mental states, such as needs, desires, feelings, and beliefs. This book is a consolidation of current knowledge and clinical applications, bringing together a group of international experts who have been on the ground floor of theory and research to clarify the concept, review pertinent neurobiological and psychosocial research, and explore its diverse clinical applications.

Four sections will cover Conceptual Foundations, Developmental Psychopathology, Intervention and Prevention. A biopsychosocial approach will be used, integrating new research in neuroimaging with psychodynamic and cognitive perspectives. Clinical issues covered will include parent–child interactions, personality disorders, traumatic brain injury, bullying and at-risk children.

Dsm IV: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

American Psychiatric Association

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Quite a good read, despite a reputation for being dry. 4 out of 5 stars.
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV referring to the 4th edition) is often called "the psychiatrist's bible." Like a certain other Bible, DSM-IV is not holy writ (and indeed, in the introduction it explicitly states that the criteria contained therein are intended to be used only as guidelines), but it does provide an interesting look at Western culture. The evolution of the DSM has been fascinating, and I'm sure that when the next edition comes out, those of us who weren't involved in the writing will look upon the changes with curiosity and interest. (Those who were involved in the construction of this book may no longer be on speaking terms! It's an incredibly political undertaking, and I admire them for having the courage and the persistence to carry it through.)

Some of the disorders defined in DSM-IV, such as the Substance-Related Disorders and the relatively new diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, bear a razor! -sharp specificity and resemblance to reality. The well-established Psychotic Disorders, often considered the most severe type of mental illness, and the Mood and Personality Disorders, which the meat and potatoes of psychiatry, will no doubt continue to evolve, and I will look forward to seeing the next edition of this exciting book.

Not to be missed are the delightful appendices, which include such gems as the Defensive Functioning Scale and a number of tentative "investigational criteria sets - descriptions of disorders which are not presently diagnosed (officially) but which may be in the future.

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Long awaited new edition of the standard reference on the classification of mental disorders, commonly called DSM. For psychiatrists, psychologists, libraries, coding and reimbursement personnel. DNLM: Mental Disorders classifications.

The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions

Brian N. Baird

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Internship 5 out of 5 stars.
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Baird cuts to the chase. The overwhelming issues facing interns and professionals in psychology and the helping professionsis are presented in a neat, crisp, easy to navigate form. Wwith a light heart, he blends the old standards with new healing models. He has done the work. I will use this many times in the life of my career.

Only Book On Internships. 3 out of 5 stars.
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I had to purchase this book for a psychology practicum class. There simply isn't anything else around to fill it's shoes. That means we are stuck with it.

That said, the book does what it sets ot to do. I will keep it, as I will prabably have to use it in grad school, and it will be a lot more relevant to me as a full intern working in a clinic.

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A core text/reference for Internships, Practicums, and Field Placements in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, and related helping disciplines. Acknowledging, anticipating, and addressing the everyday questions, anxieties, fears, and concerns of interns, this practical handbook bridges the gap between academic coursework and the knowledge, skills, and emotional challenges that are found in the "real world" of the helping professions. Organized both chronologically and topically, the text begins with practical suggestions for how one finds an internship and concludes with how one terminates cases and looks ahead to career options.

Moodswing: Dr. Fieve on Depression: The Eminent Psychiatrist Who Pioneered the Use of Lithium in America Reveals a Revolutionary New Way to Prevent Depression

Ronald Fieve

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Fifteen years ago, this groundbreaking book provided new hope for those whose lives were devastated by moodswings and depression.  Now, in this newly revised and updated edition, Dr. Ronald R. Fieve, the pioneer in the treatment of depression in America, offers an even brighter prognosis.  Major advances in drug therapy have provided dramatic chemical "cures" that alleviate symptoms faster, more efficiently, and at a lower cost that ever before.



In this revised and expanded Moodswing, Dr. Fieve sheds new light on the causes and symptoms of specific mood disorders, including manic depression, seasonal depression, and PMS.  Then, through case studies, he illustrates the effective use of the latest diagnostic methods and drug treatments.  He also provides fascinating information on:



Why creative types are often prone to manic-depressive disorders--the results of a fifteen-year follow-up study.



How manic depression, alcoholism, and substance abuse go hand in hand.



How presidents, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrights, and Wall Street wizards can benefit from "manic advantage," but crumble when their moods crash.



The revolutionary uses of one of psychiatry's greatest wonder drugs: lithium, as well as new material on the latest antidepressant drugs.



Why teenage and adult suicide is on the upswing and what friends and family can do to prevent it.



Why traditional psychoanalysis in the treatment of depression is, in many cases, no longer necessary.