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Psychotherapy for Psychosis Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic Treatment

Psychotherapy for Psychosis Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic Treatment

In this innovative book master clinician Michael Garrett shows how to weave together cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy to support the recovery of persons suffering from psychosis. This integrated framework builds on the strengths of both methods to achieve lasting gains even for patients with severe chronic mental illness. The therapist is guided to use CBT to help the patient recognize the literal falsity of delusions while employing psychodynamic strategies to explore the figurative truth and personal meaning of psychotic symptoms. Extended case presentations and numerous clinical vignettes illustrate Garrett’s compassionate empowering approach. Winner (Second Place)-American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Category | Psychotherapy for Psychosis Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic Treatment

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Brief Interventions for Adolescent Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Brief Interventions for Adolescent Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Bringing together leading experts this book demonstrates the unique value of brief motivational interventions for addressing adolescent alcohol and other substance use in a range of clinical contexts. It presents cutting-edge knowledge on the etiology and developmental context of adolescent addictive behaviors and reviews exemplary treatment approaches. Effective strategies are described for intervening with diverse populations such as college students youth in the justice system and in foster care those with co-occurring substance abuse and psychiatric problems LGBT youth and Latino and American Indian adolescents. This book replaces the editors' influential earlier work Adolescents Alcohol and Substance Abuse with an expanded focus on practical applications. Most of the chapters are completely new. | Brief Interventions for Adolescent Alcohol and Substance Abuse

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Emotional Development across the Lifespan

Emotional Development across the Lifespan

Unique in its dual focus on emotion and lifespan development this text weaves together theory research and practical clinical implications for fostering children's emotional well-being. The author examines how emotions are experienced expressed understood and regulated from infancy through later adulthood surveying both typical and atypical development. For each stage chapters highlight the interrelated influences of temperament neurobiology and the social environment and distinguish universal processes from those that vary across cultures. The book presents current knowledge about specific emotions probes the causes and consequences of emotional maladjustment and reviews evidence-based and promising interventions. Innovative methods examples and meta-analyses are described; key terms are defined within chapters and in an end-of-book glossary. | Emotional Development across the Lifespan

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Building Motivational Interviewing Skills A Practitioner Workbook

Building Motivational Interviewing Skills A Practitioner Workbook

Many tens of thousands of mental health and health care professionals have used this essential book-now significantly revised with 70% new content reflecting important advances in the field-to develop and sharpen their skills in motivational interviewing (MI). Clear explanations of core MI concepts are accompanied by carefully crafted sample dialogues exercises and practice opportunities. Readers build proficiency for moving through the four processes of MI-engaging focusing evoking and planning-using open-ended questions affirmations reflective listening and summaries (OARS) plus information exchange. In a large-size format for easy photocopying the volume includes more than 80 reproducible worksheets. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Fully revised and restructured around the new four-process model of MI. *Chapters on exploring values and goals and "finding the horizon. " *Additional exercises now with downloadable worksheets. *Teaches how to tailor OARS skills for each MI process. *Integrates key ideas from positive psychology. Winner (First Place)-American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award Adult Primary Care Category This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series edited by Stephen Rollnick William R. Miller and Theresa B. Moyers. | Building Motivational Interviewing Skills A Practitioner Workbook

GBP 45.99
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Attachment Theory Applied Fostering Personal Growth through Healthy Relationships

Attachment Theory Applied Fostering Personal Growth through Healthy Relationships

In this compelling book prominent investigators Mario Mikulincer and Phillip R. Shaver review the state of the science of attachment-based interventions in psychotherapy and beyond. They critically evaluate a range of programs that aim to strengthen parent–child couple and therapist–client relationships. The theoretical and empirical underpinnings of each intervention are examined as are specific techniques used to enhance felt security and foster personal growth. The book also looks at evidence-based interventions outside the mental health domain including programs that target teacher–student relationships and academic performance. Looking to the future the authors discuss emerging applications of attachment theory in medicine and health care management and organizational behavior and group and intergroup processes. See also the related work from Mikulincer and Shaver Attachment Theory Expanded: Security Dynamics in Individuals Dyads Groups and Societies. | Attachment Theory Applied Fostering Personal Growth through Healthy Relationships

GBP 49.99
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Psychometric Methods Theory into Practice

Psychometric Methods Theory into Practice

Grounded in current knowledge and professional practice this book provides up-to-date coverage of psychometric theory methods and interpretation of results. Essential topics include measurement and statistical concepts scaling models test design and development reliability validity factor analysis item response theory and generalizability theory. Also addressed are norming and test equating topics not typically covered in traditional psychometrics texts. Examples drawn from a dataset on intelligence testing are used throughout the book elucidating the assumptions underlying particular methods and providing SPSS (or alternative) syntax for conducting analyses. The companion website presents datasets for all examples as well as PowerPoint slides of figures and key concepts. Pedagogical features include equation boxes with explanations of statistical notation and end-of-chapter glossaries. The Appendix offers extensions of the topical chapters with example source code from SAS SPSS IRTPRO BILOG-MG PARSCALE TESTFACT and DIMTEST. | Psychometric Methods Theory into Practice

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Handbook of Arts-Based Research

Handbook of Arts-Based Research

Bringing together interdisciplinary leaders in methodology and arts-based research (ABR) this comprehensive handbook explores the synergies between artistic and research practices and addresses issues in designing implementing evaluating and publishing ABR studies. Coverage includes the full range of ABR genres including those based in literature (such as narrative and poetic inquiry); performance (music dance playbuilding); visual arts (drawing and painting collage installation art comics); and audiovisual and multimethod approaches. Each genre is described in detail and brought to life with robust research examples. Team approaches ethics and public scholarship are discussed as are innovative ways that ABR is used within creative arts therapies psychology education sociology health sciences business and other disciplines. The companion website includes selected figures from the book in full color additional online-only figures and links to online videos of performance pieces. See also Dr. Leavy's authored book Method Meets Art Third Edition an ideal course text that provides an accessible introduction to ABR. | Handbook of Arts-Based Research

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Longitudinal Structural Equation Modeling with Mplus A Latent State-Trait Perspective

Longitudinal Structural Equation Modeling with Mplus A Latent State-Trait Perspective

An in-depth guide to executing longitudinal confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) in Mplus this book uses latent state–trait (LST) theory as a unifying conceptual framework including the relevant coefficients of consistency occasion specificity and reliability. Following a standard format chapters review the theoretical underpinnings strengths and limitations of the various models; present data examples; and demonstrate each model's application and interpretation in Mplus with numerous screen shots and output excerpts. Coverage encompasses both traditional models (autoregressive change score and growth curve models) and LST models for analyzing single- and multiple-indicator data. The book discusses measurement equivalence testing intensive longitudinal data modeling and missing data handling and provides strategies for model selection and reporting of results. User-friendly features include special-topic boxes chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading. The companion website features data sets annotated syntax files and output for all of the examples. | Longitudinal Structural Equation Modeling with Mplus A Latent State-Trait Perspective

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Machine Learning for Social and Behavioral Research

Machine Learning for Social and Behavioral Research

Today's social and behavioral researchers increasingly need to know: "What do I do with all this data?" This book provides the skills needed to analyze and report large complex data sets using machine learning tools and to understand published machine learning articles. Techniques are demonstrated using actual data (Big Five Inventory early childhood learning and more) with a focus on the interplay of statistical algorithm data and theory. The identification of heterogeneity measurement error regularization and decision trees are also emphasized. The book covers basic principles as well as a range of methods for analyzing univariate and multivariate data (factor analysis structural equation models and mixed-effects models). Analysis of text and social network data is also addressed. End-of-chapter "Computational Time and Resources" sections include discussions of key R packages; the companion website provides R programming scripts and data for the book's examples. | Machine Learning for Social and Behavioral Research

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Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders in Children and Adolescents A Step-by-Step Treatment Manual

Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders in Children and Adolescents A Step-by-Step Treatment Manual

Bringing together leading authorities this volume synthesizes the breadth of current research on child and adolescent treatment into a practical handbook for students and clinicians. The book was inspired by the preeminent work on adult disorders Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders (now in its sixth edition) edited by David H. Barlow. It provides a concise overview of the disorders most commonly encountered in clinical practice and details evidence-based treatment approaches largely grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Procedures for assessment diagnosis case formulation intervention and progress monitoring are illustrated with rich extended case examples including session transcripts. The book addresses nuts-and-bolts issues such as how to set up each session what to cover and how to broach difficult topics with children and parents. See also Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders Sixth Edition (on adults) edited by David H. Barlow. | Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders in Children and Adolescents A Step-by-Step Treatment Manual

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Composite-Based Structural Equation Modeling Analyzing Latent and Emergent Variables

Composite-Based Structural Equation Modeling Analyzing Latent and Emergent Variables

This book presents powerful tools for integrating interrelated composites-such as capabilities policies treatments indices and systems-into structural equation modeling (SEM). Jörg Henseler introduces the types of research questions that can be addressed with composite-based SEM and explores the differences between composite- and factor-based SEM variance- and covariance-based SEM and emergent and latent variables. Using rich illustrations and walked-through data sets the book covers how to specify identify estimate and assess composite models using partial least squares path modeling maximum likelihood and other estimators as well as how to interpret findings and report the results. Advanced topics include confirmatory composite analysis mediation analysis second-order constructs interaction effects and importance–performance analysis. Most chapters conclude with software tutorials for ADANCO and the R package cSEM. The companion website includes data files and syntax for the book's examples along with presentation slides. | Composite-Based Structural Equation Modeling Analyzing Latent and Emergent Variables

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Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception

Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception

Widely used by practitioners researchers and students-and now thoroughly revised with 70% new material-this is the most authoritative comprehensive book on malingering and other response styles. Leading experts translate state-of-the-art research into clear usable strategies for detecting intentional distortions in a wide range of psychological and psychiatric evaluation contexts including forensic settings. The book examines dissimulation across multiple domains: mental disorders cognitive impairments and medical complaints. It describes and critically evaluates evidence-based applications of multiscale inventories other psychological measures and specialized methods. Applications are discussed for specific populations such as sex offenders children and adolescents and law enforcement personnel. New to This Edition *Many new authors and topics. *Thoroughly updated with current data research methods and assessment strategies. *Chapters on neuropsychological models culturally competent assessments psychopathy and conversion disorder. *Chapters on psychological testing in child custody cases and in personnel selection/hiring. | Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception

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Reading Instruction That Works Fifth Edition The Case for Balanced Teaching

Reading Instruction That Works Fifth Edition The Case for Balanced Teaching

Now in a revised and updated fifth edition this gold-standard text and K-8 practitioner resource provides a roadmap for comprehensive literacy instruction informed by the science of reading. Rather than advocating one best approach the book shows how to balance skills- and meaning-focused instruction to support all students' success. Chapters describe specific ways to build word recognition fluency vocabulary and comprehension especially for learners who are struggling. The book explains the conceptual underpinnings of recommended strategies and techniques and shows how exemplary teachers actually put them into practice. New to This Edition *Updated throughout with new coauthor Tim Pressley; incorporates the latest research about reading development and difficulties. *Chapter on instruction for emergent bilingual learners (EBs) plus an appendix on selecting texts for EBs. *Expanded discussions of dyslexia and the role of executive function in reading. *Application tables that translate key concepts into recommended classroom strategies. | Reading Instruction That Works Fifth Edition The Case for Balanced Teaching

GBP 69.99
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Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Children and Adolescents

Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Children and Adolescents

Widely regarded as the standard reference and text on evidence-based therapies-and now substantially revised-this book has introduced tens of thousands of clinicians and students to exemplary treatments for social emotional and behavioral problems in children and youth. Concise chapters focus on specific psychotherapy models. The developers of the respective approaches review their conceptual underpinnings describe how interventions are delivered on a session-by-session basis and summarize what the research shows about treatment effectiveness. The book explores important questions and challenges facing the field and identifies best practices for treatment dissemination in real-world clinical contexts. New to This Edition: *Existing chapters significantly revised with the latest treatment research. *Chapters on assessment personalizing evidence-based therapies clinical implications of developmental psychopathology and advances in neuroscience. *Coverage of additional clinical problems (self-injury and suicidal ideation bulimia nervosa encopresis) and treatments (Early Start Denver Model for autism spectrum disorder Internet-assisted and technology-enhanced interventions). *Chapters on implementation in complex mental health systems as well as international models. | Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for Children and Adolescents

GBP 70.99
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Social Psychology Third Edition

Social Psychology Third Edition

This definitive work-now extensively revised with virtually all new chapters-has introduced generations of researchers to the psychological processes that underlie social behavior. What sets the book apart is its unique focus on the basic principles that guide theory building and research. Since work in the field increasingly transcends such boundaries as biological versus cultural or cognitive versus motivational systems the third edition has a new organizational framework. Leading scholars identify and explain the principles that govern intrapersonal interpersonal intragroup and intergroup processes in chapters that range over multiple levels of analysis. The book's concluding section illustrates how social psychology principles come into play in specific contexts including politics organizational life the legal arena sports and negotiation. New to This Edition *Most of the book is entirely new. *Stronger emphasis on the contextual factors that influence how and why the basic principles work as they do. *Incorporates up-to-date findings and promising research programs. *Integrates key advances in such areas as evolutionary theory and neuroscience. | Social Psychology Third Edition

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Motivational Interviewing Fourth Edition Helping People Change and Grow

Motivational Interviewing Fourth Edition Helping People Change and Grow

Now in a fully rewritten fourth edition this is the authoritative presentation of motivational interviewing (MI) the powerful approach to facilitating change. It has been updated and streamlined to be even more user-friendly as a practitioner guide and course text. MI originators William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick elucidate the four tasks of MI-engaging focusing evoking and planning-and vividly demonstrate what they look like in action. A wealth of vignettes and interview examples illustrate the dos and don'ts of successful implementation in diverse contexts. The book reviews the evidence base for the approach and covers ways to assess the quality of MI. The companion website provides reflection questions annotated case material and additional helpful resources. New to This Edition *Most of the book is entirely new. *Addresses the breadth of MI applications not only in counseling and psychotherapy but also in health care education coaching management and other contexts. *Discusses delivering MI remotely simple versus complex affirmations strategic use of directional questions ethical considerations and other new or expanded topics. *Increased emphasis on using MI throughout a client's process of change and growth not just in the preparatory stage. Pedagogical Features *New or updated online materials including reflection questions and annotated cases. *Key points at the end of each chapter. *"Personal Perspective" and "For Therapists" boxes in every chapter. *Extensive glossary. *New self-assessment tool that targets the component skills of MI. This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series edited by Stephen Rollnick William R. Miller and Theresa B. Moyers. | Motivational Interviewing Fourth Edition Helping People Change and Grow

GBP 54.99
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Individualized Supports for Students with Problem Behaviors Second Edition Designing Positive Behavior Plans

Individualized Supports for Students with Problem Behaviors Second Edition Designing Positive Behavior Plans

Noted for providing everything needed to develop individualized positive behavior support (PBS) plans for students with pervasive behavioral challenges this authoritative guide has been revised and expanded to reflect 15 years of changes in the field. The book walks practitioners through the PBS process emphasizing a team-based approach and presenting assessment procedures intervention strategies and guiding questions. Detailed case examples illustrate ways to meet the diverse needs of students across abilities grade levels (PreK-12) and problem behaviors. In a convenient large-size format the book follows the sequence of a typical PBS course making it ideal for use in teaching and training. New to This Edition *Incorporates current tools and practices within an expanded whole-school PBS approach. *Chapters on multi-tiered systems of support and the fundamentals of classroom management. *Chapter on writing monitoring and evaluating a complete PBS plan. *Two extended case examples that run through many of the chapters. *“Commentaries from the Field” in which leading experts reflect on the contributions challenges and future directions of PBS. | Individualized Supports for Students with Problem Behaviors Second Edition Designing Positive Behavior Plans

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Cognitive Therapy Techniques Second Edition A Practitioner's Guide

Cognitive Therapy Techniques Second Edition A Practitioner's Guide

This indispensable book has given many tens of thousands of practitioners a wealth of evidence-based tools for maximizing the power of cognitive therapy and tailoring it to individual clients. Leading authority Robert L. Leahy describes ways to help clients identify and modify problematic thoughts core beliefs and patterns of worry self-criticism and approval-seeking; evaluate personal schemas; cope with painful emotions; and take action to achieve their goals. Each technique includes vivid case examples and sample dialogues. Featuring 123 reproducible forms the book has a large-size format for easy photocopying; purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Numerous additional techniques and reproducible tools including 48 new or revised forms. *Chapters on decision-making problems intrusive thoughts and anger management issues. *Incorporates the latest theory and research as well as cutting-edge techniques drawn from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) behavioral activation dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emotional schema therapy and the metacognitive model. *Significantly revised chapters on emotion regulation and worries. *Filled-out examples for many of the forms. | Cognitive Therapy Techniques Second Edition A Practitioner's Guide

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Quasi-Experimentation A Guide to Design and Analysis

Quasi-Experimentation A Guide to Design and Analysis

Featuring engaging examples from diverse disciplines this book explains how to use modern approaches to quasi-experimentation to derive credible estimates of treatment effects under the demanding constraints of field settings. Foremost expert Charles S. Reichardt provides an in-depth examination of the design and statistical analysis of pretest–posttest nonequivalent groups regression discontinuity and interrupted time-series designs. He details their relative strengths and weaknesses and offers practical advice about their use. Comparing quasi-experiments to randomized experiments Reichardt discusses when and why the former might be a better choice than the latter in the face of the contingencies that are likely to arise in practice. Modern methods for elaborating a research design to remove bias from estimates of treatment effects are described as are tactics for dealing with missing data and noncompliance with treatment assignment. Throughout mathematical equations are translated into words to enhance accessibility. Adding to its discussion of prototypical quasi-experiments the book also provides a complete typology of quasi-experimental design options to help the reader craft the best research design to fit the circumstances of a given study. | Quasi-Experimentation A Guide to Design and Analysis

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Handbook of Competence and Motivation Theory and Application

Handbook of Competence and Motivation Theory and Application

Now completely revised (over 90% new) this handbook established the concept of competence as an organizing framework for the field of achievement motivation. With an increased focus on connecting theory to application the second edition incorporates diverse perspectives on why and how individuals are motivated to work toward competence in school work sports and other settings. Leading authorities present cutting-edge findings on the psychological sociocultural and biological processes that shape competence motivation across development analyzing the role of intelligence self-regulated learning emotions creativity gender and racial stereotypes self-perceptions achievement values parenting practices teacher behaviors workplace environments and many other factors. As a special bonus purchasers of the second edition can download a supplemental e-book featuring several notable highly cited chapters from the first edition. New to This Edition *Most chapters are new reflecting over a decade of theoretical and methodological developments. *Each chapter now has an applied as well as conceptual focus showcasing advances in intervention research. *Additional topics: self-regulation in early childhood self-determination theory challenge and threat appraisals performance incentives achievement emotions job burnout gene-environment interactions class-based models of competence and the impact of social group membership. *Supplemental e-book featuring selected chapters from the prior edition. | Handbook of Competence and Motivation Theory and Application

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Handbook of Psychodynamic Approaches to Psychopathology

Handbook of Psychodynamic Approaches to Psychopathology

Authoritative and comprehensive this volume provides a contemporary psychodynamic perspective on frequently encountered psychological disorders in adults children and adolescents. Leading international authorities review the growing evidence base for psychoanalytic theories and therapeutic models. Chapters examine the etiology and psychological mechanisms of each disorder and thoroughly describe effective treatment strategies. Highly accessible the book is richly illustrated with clinical case material. It demonstrates ways in which psychodynamic theory and therapy are enhanced by integrating ideas and findings from neuroscience social and personality psychology cognitive-behavioral therapy and other fields. Winner—Goethe Award for Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Scholarship | Handbook of Psychodynamic Approaches to Psychopathology

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Internal Family Systems Therapy for Shame and Guilt

Internal Family Systems Therapy for Shame and Guilt

Rich in clinical examples this book offers a fresh perspective on the roles of shame and guilt in psychological distress and presents a step-by-step framework for treatment. Martha Sweezy explains how the principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy are ideally suited to helping trauma survivors and other clients who struggle with debilitating shame to understand and heal psychic parts wounded in childhood. Annotated case illustrations show and explain IFS techniques in action. Other useful features include boxed therapeutic exercises decision trees and pointers to help therapists avoid or overcome common pitfalls. | Internal Family Systems Therapy for Shame and Guilt

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Applied Missing Data Analysis

Applied Missing Data Analysis

The most user-friendly and authoritative resource on missing data has been completely revised to make room for the latest developments that make handling missing data more effective. The second edition includes new methods based on factored regressions newer model-based imputation strategies and innovations in Bayesian analysis. State-of-the-art technical literature on missing data is translated into accessible guidelines for applied researchers and graduate students. The second edition takes an even three-pronged approach to maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) Bayesian estimation as an alternative to MLE and multiple imputation. Consistently organized chapters explain the rationale and procedural details for each technique and illustrate the analyses with engaging worked-through examples on such topics as young adult smoking employee turnover and chronic pain. The companion website (www. appliedmissingdata. com) includes data sets and analysis examples from the book up-to-date software information and other resources. New to This Edition *Expanded coverage of Bayesian estimation including a new chapter on incomplete categorical variables. *New chapters on factored regressions model-based imputation strategies multilevel missing data-handling methods missing not at random analyses and other timely topics. *Presents cutting-edge methods developed since the 2010 first edition; includes dozens of new data analysis examples. *Most of the book is entirely new. | Applied Missing Data Analysis

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Handbook of Self-Regulation Third Edition Research Theory and Applications

Handbook of Self-Regulation Third Edition Research Theory and Applications

From leading authorities this significantly revised and expanded handbook is a highly regarded reference in a rapidly growing field. It thoroughly examines the conscious and unconscious processes by which people manage their behavior and emotions control impulses and strive toward desired goals. Chapters explore such vital issues as why certain individuals have better self-control than others; how self-regulation shapes and is shaped by social relationships; underlying brain mechanisms and developmental pathways; and which interventions can improve people’s self-control. The volume also addresses self-regulatory failures and their consequences with chapters on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder criminality addictions and money management challenges. As a special bonus purchasers of the third edition can download a supplemental e-book featuring two notable highly cited chapters from the second edition. New to This Edition *Incorporates current topic areas theories and empirical findings. *Updated throughout with 21 new chapters and numerous new authors. *Cutting-edge topics: implicit self-regulation processes the role of physical needs and processes (such as the importance of sleep) the benefits of dampening positivity the frequency and consequences of emotional control in the workplace and self-regulation training. *Expanded coverage of motivational factors romantic relationships and lapses of self-control. *Supplemental e-book featuring selected chapters from the prior edition. | Handbook of Self-Regulation Third Edition Research Theory and Applications

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Health and Medical Geography

Health and Medical Geography

Why are rainfall carcinogens and primary care physicians distributed unevenly over space? The fourth edition of the leading text in the field has been updated and reorganized to cover the latest developments in disease ecology and health promotion across the globe. The book accessibly introduces the core questions and perspectives of health and medical geography and presents cutting-edge techniques of mapping and spatial analysis. It explores the intersecting genetic ecological behavioral cultural and socioeconomic processes that underlie patterns of health and disease in particular places including how new diseases and epidemics emerge. Geographic dimensions of health care access and service provision are addressed. More than 100 figures include 16 color plates; most are available as PowerPoint slides at the companion website. New to This Edition: *Chapters on the political ecology of health; emerging infectious diseases and landscape genetics; food diet and nutrition; and urban health. *Coverage of Middle East respiratory syndrome Ebola and Zika; impacts on health of global climate change; contaminated water crises in economically developed countries including in Flint Michigan; China's rapid industrial growth; and other timely topics. *Updated throughout with current data and concepts plus advances in GIS. Pedagogical Features: *End-of-chapter review questions and suggestions for further reading. *Section Introductions that describe each chapter. *Quick Reviews-within-chapter recaps of key concepts. *Bold-faced key terms and an end-of-book glossary.

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