Voor iedereen die last heeft van stress, vermoeidheid of leegte in zijn leven, presenteert April Healey hier de meest toegankelijke vorm van mindfulness die er is. Deze bloemlezing staat vol met wijze lessen in verhaalvorm en leert je alles wat je weten moet over hoe je je leven zin kunt geven en meer ontspanning kunt bereiken. Eindelijk is er tijd en ruimte om even rustig te gaan zitten en alleen te luisteren naar je eigen gevoel, zodat je altijd, ook in stressvolle situaties, de beste versi...

This book describes the outcomes of the project Skills in Psychodiagnostics. These outcomes consist of seven digital modules that can be used by students in psychology and pedagogy to acquire the professional skills for adequate psychodiagnostics.

With this book you hold the key to enter the interactive programme on www.diskitpsy.com. In this programme students have to do exercises with increasing complexity, often after the observation of videotaped interactions between a helper and a client....

Why in the late 1980s and early '90s did Los Angeles become the bank robbery capital of the world? What is the magic third and what does it have to do with racial equity? What do big cats and clusters of teen suicide have in common? These are just some of the questions Malcolm Gladwell addresses in this new work, which revisits the phenomenon of epidemics and examines when, how, and above all where ideas, viruses, and trends spread.

Gladwell shows that - whether in neighbourhoods, schools, zo...

Written three years before his death, The Undiscovered Self combines acuity with concision in masterly fashion and is Jung at his very best. Offering clear and crisp insights into some of his major theories, such as the duality of human nature, the unconscious, human instinct and spirituality, Jung warns against the threats of totalitarianism and political and social propaganda to the free-thinking individual. As timely now as when it was first written, Jung's vision is a salutary reminder of...

Greek philosophers were among the first to contemplate how the world outside of us is represented inside of us. Henley's HERGENHAHN'S AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY, 9th Edition, examines the philosophical questions about the influence of nature and nurture -- experience and environment -- and the nature and existence of the human mind and brain. It explains that most of the "big questions" that still concern psychologists today are manifestations of themes that have recurred fo...

Richly illustrated in attractive full-colour and contains pedagogical features such as essay questions, summary and key points, and further reading suggestions is supported by a fully updated companion website, featuring student resources including lecture recordings, multiple choice questions and useful web links, as well as PowerPoint slides for lecturers. The only dedicated textbook on social neuroscience providing a much needed resource for lecturers and students. Suitable for both underg...

Over a century ago, psychologists who were fascinated with religion began to study and write about it. People with a background in psychology often lack a solid understanding of the religious traditions they wish to study, and theologians may not be up to date on the latest developments in psychology.

For courses in English Composition. The gold standard of handbooks - unmatched in accuracy, currency, and reliability The Little, Brown Handbook is an essential reference tool and classroom resource designed to help students find the answers they need quickly and easily. While keeping pace with rapid changes in writing and its teaching, it offers the most comprehensive research and documentation available-with grammar coverage that is second to none. With detailed discussions of critical read...

If you have ever felt at a disadvantage when joining in a conversation on a subject that you aren't confident about, this new series is for you. Each book features definitions of two hundred words frequently used to describe and discuss a smart subject. Psychology can be baffling, as well as fascinating, to the best of us. Let Michael Britt guide you through gestalt theory, the placebo effect, prejudice, critical thinking and so much more.

Innovative engagement. Enduring retention. The most effective way to explore psychological science.

Exploring Psychology offers creative ways to help students retain psychology’s key principles, and do better in all their classes, not just psychology. The authors combine market-leading currency, fresh teaching ideas, fascinating applications, effective new study tools and technologies, with a compassionate and compelling storytelling voice. The result is a text which not only supports stud...