Psychology And Social Problems Psychology Revivals

Author : Michael Argyle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135040765

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Psychology and Social Problems (Psychology Revivals) by Michael Argyle Pdf

First published in 1964, Psychology and Social Problems looks at a changing society and research into problems of the time. Many of the themes in the book, such as delinquency, mental health and racial conflict, are still familiar and current topics of discussion today. Social scientists had carried out extensive research into problems of urgent public concern, yet their findings were not widely known or understood and they had often been diffident in advocating policies based on their conclusions. Michael Argyle discussed the recent psychological and social research bearing on the origins of aggression, delinquency, mental disorder, racial and international prejudice, and industrial discontent; he went on to consider the implications of these studies for prevention and control and for the guidance of social change. This sophisticated and well-documented critique is presented with such lucidity and verve that it will appeal equally to laymen and to students and professional workers and can now be enjoyed in its historical context.

Author : Hans Toch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317970491

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The Social Psychology of Social Movements (Psychology Revivals) by Hans Toch Pdf

The social movements that Professor Toch examines in this book, originally published in 1966, range from the Black Muslims to food faddists, and the founders of these movements range from Hitler to Joan of Arc. Why do people join social movements? How do such movements serve the needs of their members, and what unique social problems do they cause? What are the typical consequences of membership? What gives rise to social movements, and how can we evaluate them? In The Social Psychology of Social Movements Hans Toch provides answers to these questions. It is impossible to avoid in a study of this sort the universal human implications of social movements, the latent tragedy and despair which involvement in such collective action implies. The humour, adversity and pathos is equally evident in many of the examples which Professor Toch describes. But he provides a sympathetic objectivity, and is at pains to provide a systematic psychological survey of large, ideologically orientated groups and their members in general.

Author : Kenneth Gergen,Mary Gergen
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134608881

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Historical Social Psychology (Psychology Revivals) by Kenneth Gergen,Mary Gergen Pdf

The vast majority of research in social psychology focuses on momentary events: an attitude is changed, dissonance is reduced, a cognition is primed, and so on. Little attention is a paid to the unfolding of events over time, to social life as an ongoing process in which events are related in various ways as life unfolds. Originally published in 1984, Historical Social Psychology opens a space for theory and research in which temporal process is central. Contributors to this broad-ranging work provide a rich range of perspectives, from the theoretical to the methodological, from micro-sequences to the life-span, and from contemporary history to the long durée. Together, these authors set the stage for a major shift in the focus of social psychological inquiry.

Author : Michael Argyle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135040758

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Psychology and Social Problems (Psychology Revivals) by Michael Argyle Pdf

First published in 1964, Psychology and Social Problems looks at a changing society and research into problems of the time. Many of the themes in the book, such as delinquency, mental health and racial conflict, are still familiar and current topics of discussion today. Social scientists had carried out extensive research into problems of urgent public concern, yet their findings were not widely known or understood and they had often been diffident in advocating policies based on their conclusions. Michael Argyle discussed the recent psychological and social research bearing on the origins of aggression, delinquency, mental disorder, racial and international prejudice, and industrial discontent; he went on to consider the implications of these studies for prevention and control and for the guidance of social change. This sophisticated and well-documented critique is presented with such lucidity and verve that it will appeal equally to laymen and to students and professional workers and can now be enjoyed in its historical context.

Author : Michael Argyle,Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135041496

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The Social Psychology of Religion (Psychology Revivals) by Michael Argyle,Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi Pdf

Originally published in 1975, this book is a completely rewritten, revised version of Michael Argyle’s standard work, Religious Behaviour, first published in 1958. A great deal of new research had appeared since that date, which threw new light on the nature and origins of religious behaviour, beliefs and experience. Trends in religious activity in Britain and the United States since 1900, and the state of religion in these two countries at the time, are examined. Evidence is presented on the origins of religious activity – including the effects of stress, drugs, meditation, evangelistic meetings, personality variables, and social class. Other studies examine the effects of religion, for example on mental and physical health, political attitudes, racial prejudice, sexual behaviour, morals, and the relation between religion and scientific and other achievements. The findings are used to test the main theories about religion which have been put forward by psychologists and other social scientists, such as Freud’s father-projection theory, cognitive need theories, and deprivation-compensation theories.

Author : Peter Collett,Adrian Furnham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134095834

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Social Psychology at Work (Psychology Revivals) by Peter Collett,Adrian Furnham Pdf

Social psychology has much to offer real world problems, especially in industrial and organizational settings. Originally published in 1995, in Social Psychology at Work leading researchers in their respective fields discuss recent findings and their implications for the commercial world of work. All the contributors have been greatly influenced by the late Michael Argyle, to whom this book is dedicated. They examine aspects of the workplace from the perspectives of personality and individual difference, social psychology and organizational psychology. Subjects covered include the effects of age on work, leadership, productivity, how we are socialized for work, stress and anxiety, and the effect of the physical environment on working behaviour. Social Psychology at Work is a rich source book of ideas, research findings and reviews at the interface of pure and applied psychology. It will be important and rewarding reading for all those such as students, consultants and managers and trainers who are interested in psychology at work.

Author : Michael Argyle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135041618

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Social Skills and Health (Psychology Revivals) by Michael Argyle Pdf

The efficiency of an organization and the well-being of those working within it are often dependent to a large extent on the social skills deployed by certain key personnel. The analysis of these skills and the training of people in their use had reached a stage of considerable sophistication. Originally published in 1981, this volume, edited by the foremost authority in the field, presents a wealth of ideas and information on how best to employ social skills training in health and welfare agencies that are still relevant today. The introduction describes the processes of social interaction in which social skills consist, introduces the social-skill model and shows how social competence is assessed and how the most effective social skills are discovered. Subsequent chapters deal with the social skills required of nurses, doctors, psychotherapists, social workers and those charged with child-rearing. There is a chapter which gives an account of the social skill problems of mental patients and the extent to which social inadequacy is responsible for their other problems. The final chapter discusses the main techniques of social skills training, and reviews their success in the light of follow-up studies. The book will be of historical value to all those concerned with the training and performance of personnel within the health related professions and to those with an academic interest in the psychology of human relations.

Author : Michael J. Scott
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317512646

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A Cognitive-Behavioural Approach to Clients' Problems (Psychology Revivals) by Michael J. Scott Pdf

The most useful therapy is one that can be applied to a wide range of client problems, is easy to learn, and produces lasting results following a brief intervention. The cognitive-behavioural approaches described in this volume probably come nearest to this ideal. Originally published in 1989, this book begins with a description of the cognitive-behavioural revolution that had taken place in the decade prior to publication and provides therapists with the specifics of helping in four major areas: child behaviour problems, emotional disorders (depression and anxiety), interpersonal problems and addictive disorders. Coverage of the major areas of concern begins in each case with an overview of theory and research in the specific domain, followed by detailed guidance for practice. The volume represents a synthesis of the author’s research and practice with patients in inner city Liverpool and with employees referred by major employers. The strategies described have been devised to take account of a wide variety of client social contexts and service delivery settings, and the strengths, pitfalls and practicalities of group cognitive-behavioural approaches are also discussed. The reader is finally led into largely uncharted waters, the application of cognitive-behavioural approaches to schizophrenia, people with learning difficulties and the elderly. Back in print, this title will still be of interest to students and practitioners in social work, clinical psychology, and community psychiatry.

Author : Morris Ginsberg
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781040013854

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The Psychology of Society by Morris Ginsberg Pdf

First published in 1964, The Psychology of Society deals with the idea of building up a social psychology or the science of human nature. The author confines himself to a discussion of certain of its fundamental problems and offers a critical account of the theories as to the nature of the social mind. This edition includes a new introduction and new material brought into the appendices, but the central themes remain valid and therefore unaltered. This book will be of interest to students of psychology and sociology.

Author : Alfred Adler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136702211

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The Science of Living (Psychology Revivals) by Alfred Adler Pdf

Originally published in 1930 The Science of Living looks at Individual Psychology as a science. Adler discusses the various elements of Individual Psychology and its application to everyday life: including the inferiority complex, the superiority complex and other social aspects, such as, love and marriage, sex and sexuality, children and their education. This is an important book in the history of psychoanalysis and Adlerian therapy.

Author : Peter Collett,Adrian Furnham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134095902

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Social Psychology at Work (Psychology Revivals) by Peter Collett,Adrian Furnham Pdf

Social psychology has much to offer real world problems, especially in industrial and organizational settings. Originally published in 1995, in Social Psychology at Work leading researchers in their respective fields discuss recent findings and their implications for the commercial world of work. All the contributors have been greatly influenced by the late Michael Argyle, to whom this book is dedicated. They examine aspects of the workplace from the perspectives of personality and individual difference, social psychology and organizational psychology. Subjects covered include the effects of age on work, leadership, productivity, how we are socialized for work, stress and anxiety, and the effect of the physical environment on working behaviour. Social Psychology at Work is a rich source book of ideas, research findings and reviews at the interface of pure and applied psychology. It will be important and rewarding reading for all those such as students, consultants and managers and trainers who are interested in psychology at work.

Author : Hans Toch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1315869705

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The Social Psychology of Social Movements by Hans Toch Pdf

The social movements that Professor Toch examines in this book, originally published in 1966, range from the Black Muslims to food faddists, and the founders of these movements range from Hitler to Joan of Arc. Why do people join social movements? How do such movements serve the needs of their members, and what unique social problems do they cause? What are the typical consequences of membership? What gives rise to social movements, and how can we evaluate them? In The Social Psychology of Social Movements Hans Toch provides answers to these questions. It is impossible to avoid in a study of this sort the universal human implications of social movements, the latent tragedy and despair which involvement in such collective action implies. The humour, adversity and pathos is equally evident in many of the examples which Professor Toch describes. But he provides a sympathetic objectivity, and is at pains to provide a systematic psychological survey of large, ideologically orientated groups and their members in general.

Author : Peter Trower,Bridget Bryant,Michael Argyle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317937197

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Social Skills and Mental Health (Psychology Revivals) by Peter Trower,Bridget Bryant,Michael Argyle Pdf

In the 10 years or so prior to original publication in 1978 new theories and discoveries in the social sciences had given a scientific basis and new impetus to the development of social skills training as a form of therapy. This book explores the progress made with this idea and gives practical guidance for therapists based on several years’ experience with the technique. The book provides an account of the latest ideas at the time, about the analysis of social behaviour – non-verbal communication, social skill, rules, analysis of situations, etc. The different techniques for training and modifying social behaviour – some old, some very new – are described and compared, with detailed accounts. There is a careful critical review of follow-up studies of social skills training and other forms of social therapy on in-patients, out-patients and volunteer subjects. The second part of the book consists of a manual for assessing deficits and difficulties, and for training in ten main areas of social deficiency such as observation, listening, speaking, asserting and planning. A rating scale, questionnaire and user’s booklet of training exercises is included. The book should be of interest, not only to psychiatric professionals – psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists – but to many others, such as social and community workers, teachers, prison officers, and lay people who may be interested in forming self-help groups, either on their own or with professional guidance.

Author : Josephine Klein
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317636342

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Working with Groups by Josephine Klein Pdf

Originally published in 1963, this book was one of the first to explore group process and working with groups. The introductory chapter tells us that working with groups requires three skills: and understanding of theory, a knowledge of its application, and trained experience in its use. It goes on to discuss these points, helping the reader towards an understanding of group processes and making decisions in groups. This title is an early example of author’s explorations of groups and group work, which were to be a major factor in the establishment of group-work practice in Britain over the following years.

Author : Michael Argyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Social psychology
ISBN : LCCN:sit07010636

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Psychology and Social Problems by Michael Argyle Pdf