Psychology In Context

Author : Stephen Michael Kosslyn,Robin S. Rosenberg
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 956 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : PSU:000058863794

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Psychology in Context by Stephen Michael Kosslyn,Robin S. Rosenberg Pdf

To be the most comprehensive neuroscience introductory psychologybook, every chapter contains much new research and cutting-edgecoverage, all accessibly presented with engaging real-world examplesthat make the material relevant and interesting to students. Studentslearn the connections between the various fields of psychology in theirintroductory course by using Kosslyn /Rosenberg 3e. They alsounderstand the science behind psychology while being motivated tolearn with student-friendly pedagogy and real world examples.Students will understand the scientific method, how to think criticallyabout research, and how to draw inferences from the results.

Author : Wade Pickren,Alexandra Rutherford
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470586013

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A History of Modern Psychology in Context by Wade Pickren,Alexandra Rutherford Pdf

A fresh look at the history of psychology placed in its social, political, and cultural contexts A History of Modern Psychology in Context presents the history of modern psychology in the richness of its many contexts. The authors resist the traditional storylines of great achievements by eminent people, or schools of thought that rise and fall in the wake of scientific progress. Instead, psychology is portrayed as a network of scientific and professional practices embedded in specific temporal, social, political, and cultural contexts. The narrative is informed by three key concepts—indigenization, reflexivity, and social constructionism—and by the fascinating interplay between disciplinary Psychology and everyday psychology. The authors complicate the notion of who is at the center and who is at the periphery of the history of psychology by bringing in actors and events that are often overlooked in traditional accounts. They also highlight how the reflexive nature of Psychology—a science produced both by and about humans—accords history a prominent place in understanding the discipline and the theories it generates. Throughout the text, the authors show how Psychology and psychologists are embedded in cultures that indelibly shape how the discipline is defined and practiced, the kind of knowledge it creates, and how this knowledge is received. The text also moves beyond an exclusive focus on the development of North American and European psychologies to explore the development of psychologies in other indigenous contexts, especially from the mid-20th-century onward.

Author : Richard Gross
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134839186

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Psychology in Historical Context by Richard Gross Pdf

Psychology, the study of mind and behaviour, has developed as a unique discipline in its brief history. Whether as it currently takes place, or how it has been conducted over the past 140 years or so since it became recognized as a separate field of study, there has been constant debate on its identity as a science. Psychology in Historical Context: Theories and Debates examines this debate by tracing the emergence of Psychology from parent disciplines, such as philosophy and physiology, and analyzes key topics such as: the nature of science, itself a much misunderstood human activity often equated with natural science; the nature of the scientific method, and the relationship between data gathering and generalization; the nature of certainty and objectivity, and their relevance to understanding the kind of scientific discipline Psychology is today. This engaging overview, written by renowned author Richard Gross, is an accessible account of the main conceptual themes and historical developments. Covering the core fields of individual differences, cognitive, social, and developmental psychology, as well as evolutionary and biopsychology, it will enable readers to understand how key ideas and theories have had impacts across a range of topics. This is the only concise textbook to give students a thorough grounding in the major conceptual ideas within the field, as well as the key figures whose ideas have helped to shape it.

Author : Harry Heft
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2001-07-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135689582

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Ecological Psychology in Context by Harry Heft Pdf

In this book Harry Heft examines the historical and theoretical foundations of James J. Gibson's ecological psychology in 20th century thought, and in turn, integrates ecological psychology and analyses of sociocultural processes. A thesis of the book is that knowing is rooted in the direct experience of meaningful environmental objects and events present in individual-environment processes and at the level of collective, social settings. Ecological Psychology in Context: *traces the primary lineage of Gibson's ecological approach to William James's philosophy of radical empiricism; *illuminates how the work of James's student and Gibson's mentor, E.B. Holt, served as a catalyst for the development of Gibson's framework and as a bridge to James's work; *reveals how ecological psychology reciprocally can advance Jamesian studies by resolving some of the theoretical difficulties that kept James from fully realizing a realist philosophy; *broadens the scope of Gibson's framework by proposing a synthesis between it and the ecological program of Roger Barker, who discovered complex systems operating at the level of collective, social processes; *demonstrates ways in which the psychological domain can be extended to properties of the environment rendering its features meaningful, publicly accessible, and distributed across person-environment processes; and *shows how Gibson's work points the way toward overcoming the gap between experimental psychology and the humanities. Intended for scholars and students in the areas of ecological and environmental psychology, theoretical and historical psychology, cognitive science, developmental psychology, anthropology, and philosophy.

Author : Michael E. Addis,Ethan Hoffman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780429958724

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The Psychology of Men in Context by Michael E. Addis,Ethan Hoffman Pdf

What does it really mean to say that boys will be boys, men are from Mars, or that contemporary men are in crisis? Does modern psychology support or refute these notions? And how is psychological theory and research about boys and men used in society? The Psychology of Men in Context is an essential introduction to the field which challenges readers to examine psychological research on men, masculinity, and gender, and consider its impact on daily life, through everyday speech, popular media, political rhetoric, and more. The authors offer a range of lenses for studying masculinity, including biology, social learning, social constructionism, feminism, and intersectionality. Demonstrating how these frameworks can be used to understand research on pressing topics such as violence, health, and relationships, the book also considers masculinity in its broader philosophical and historical contexts, equipping readers with the tools needed to connect the psychology of men with other areas of social science. Exercises and prompts to help students relate the research to their own lives are included throughout. Designed for students at undergraduate and graduate level, but suitable for anyone curious about understanding the field from a more critical social scientific perspective, The Psychology of Men in Context is a valuable introduction to the history, current scholarship, and social implications of the psychological study of men and masculinity.

Author : Bruce A. Marlowe,Alan S. Canestrari
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412913881

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Educational Psychology in Context by Bruce A. Marlowe,Alan S. Canestrari Pdf

Educational Psychology in Context: Readings for Future Teachers takes an exciting new approach to educational psychology by addressing the questions that real teachers in real schools ask about real students. This book's purpose is to provide a stimulating alternative to traditional texts by helping teachers develop a strong theoretical and research-based understanding of how their students learn and develop. Unlike other texts, this book of major readings is an anthology of primary-source readings selected for students entering the teaching profession and for teachers interested in examining learning and development.

Author : Nadine Pelling
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107499775

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Abnormal Psychology in Context by Nadine Pelling Pdf

Abnormal Psychology in Context focuses on Australian and New Zealand perspectives, showcasing local research, statistics and resources.

Author : Ziel C. Bergh,Antoinette L. Theron
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2001-08-01
Category : Organizational behavior
ISBN : 0195718453

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Psychology in the Work Context by Ziel C. Bergh,Antoinette L. Theron Pdf

Author : Peter Homans
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1995-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0226351122

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Jung in Context by Peter Homans Pdf

This provocative account of the origins, influences, and legacy of Jungian psychology is perhaps even more relevant today than it was when first published in 1979. By delineating the social, personal, religious, and cultural contexts of Jung's system of psychology, Homans identifies the central role of depth psychology in the culture of modernity. In this new edition, Homans has added an extensive foreword linking the core of Jungian psychology to contemporary works it has shaped—such as those of M. Scott Peck and Clarissa Pinkola Estes—that proclaim the power of Jungian concepts and theories to heal the alienated and isolated self in today's world. "Jung in Context is an intellectual triumph. . . . Utilizes the resources of biography, psychology, sociology, and theology to probe the genesis of a psychological system which is currently enjoying a wide following. . . . A splendid job."—Lewis R. Rambo, Psychiatry "Anyone seeking an introduction to Jung's thought will find a masterful précis here."—Jan Goldstein, Journal of Sociology "An unusually perceptive and clearly written book. . . . An important advance in the understanding of Jung, and Homans's methodology sets the stage for all future efforts to understand psychological innovators."—Herbert H. Stroup, Christian Century

Author : P.A. Granhag
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781351566889

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Forensic Psychology in Context by P.A. Granhag Pdf

Academics and researchers from the Nordic countries (Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Finland) have made a particularly strong contribution internationally to the rapidly developing disciplines of forensic and legal psychology. This book brings together the leading authorities in the field to look systematically at the central issues and concerns of their subject, looking at both investigative psychology and psychology in court. Forensic Psychology in Context reflects the results of research in the Nordic countries themselves, but each chapter situates this work within a broader comparative and international context. The book is a major contribution to the subject, and will be essential reading for anybody with interests in this field.

Author : Tony Cassidy
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135472108

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Environmental Psychology by Tony Cassidy Pdf

This text contains an up-to-date survey of theory, research and practice in environmental psychology, drawing on international literature. It adopts the perspective that physical and social factors are inextricably linked in their influence on human behaviour and experience and that the world in which we live is changed and often damaged by human action.; Throughout the text, the issues which are important in contemporary psychology, such as levels of explanation, methodological diversity and the relationship between psychology and other disciplines, are brought to the fore. The text covers established areas of environmental concern and also brings together research on rarely covered topics, such as the effects of smell, colour and light, and the way in which physical environments influence social identity.

Author : Uichol Kim,Kuo-Shu Yang,Kwang-Kuo Hwang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-09-03
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780387286624

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Indigenous and Cultural Psychology by Uichol Kim,Kuo-Shu Yang,Kwang-Kuo Hwang Pdf

Indigenous psychology is an emerging new field in psychology, focusing on psychological universals in social, cultural, and ecological contexts - Starting point for psychologists who wish to understand various cultures from their own ecological, historial, philosophical, and religious perspectives

Author : John Adamopoulos,Yoshihisa Kashima
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1999-07-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781452221205

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Social Psychology and Cultural Context by John Adamopoulos,Yoshihisa Kashima Pdf

"Individually and collectively, the pieces balance cross-cultural psychology′s interest in the large scale community with psychology′s traditional emphasis on small groups, interpersonal processes, and individual thought, feeling, and action. The chapters range in topic, in level of analysis, and in emphasis on theory and application, but they harmonize to map the field - identifying where it has been and how it might develop. The central theme is that culture and individual psychology are inseparable and that understanding both will lead to a more comprehensive understanding of human behavior than either perspective in isolation. The book delivers: It offers important insights on the commonalties, universality, and uniqueness of human behavior. The book is dedicated to Harry C. Triandis and is truly a tribute to his work." — John F. Dovidio, Department of Psychology, Colgate University "In this book, cross-cultural psychologists from around the world honor the discipline′s founding father, Harry C. Triandis. The book has become a perfect overview of the state of the art in cross-cultural psychology." — Geert Hofstede, Tilburg University, The Netherlands "The past 10 years or so have seen a sharp increase in the number of college and university courses throughout the world that focus on culture as a powerful force that shapes the thought and behavior of all humans. It would be most difficult to organize and teach one of these courses without mentioning Triandis′s influence numerous times. I am extremely pleased that this book has been added to the cross-cultural literature." — from the Foreword by Walter J. Lonner, Western Washington State University This book celebrates Harry Triandis′s overall contribution to culture and social psychology in general, and his most original and significant contribution to this area, the concept of subjective culture. In this volume, top cross-cultural researchers who are deeply familiar with Triandis′s work critically examine the concept of subjective culture from a number of perspectives and extend it in many new directions of basic and applied social psychology. The result is an up-to-date examination of various topics and areas of social psychology from the unique perspective of subjective culture. One significant feature of this book is an attempt at framing and situating the concept of subjective culture within the current theoretical discourse on culture and psychology. Social Psychology and Cultural Context is the first survey of social psychology to integrate cross-cultural issues. This book not only utilizes several variants of the construct of subjective culture but also reflects the current state of affairs in the social domain of cross-cultural psychology. Written by world-renowned specialists, the chapters reflect valuable insights to students and researchers in both cross-cultural and social psychology.

Author : Robin S. Rosenberg,Stephen Michael Kosslyn,Anthony J. Lambert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1442557923

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Psychology in Context by Robin S. Rosenberg,Stephen Michael Kosslyn,Anthony J. Lambert Pdf

Author : David Carson,Ray Bull
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470862223

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Handbook of Psychology in Legal Contexts by David Carson,Ray Bull Pdf

The second edition of this popular international handbook highlights the developing relationship between psychology and the law. Consisting of all-new material and drawing on the work of practitioners and academics from the UK, Europe, North America and elsewhere, this volume looks not only at the more traditional elements of psychology and the law - the provision of psychological assessments about individuals to the courts - but also many of the recent developments, such as the interaction between psychologists and other professionals, decision-making by judges and juries, and the shaping of social policy and political debate. Contemporary and authoritative in its scope, the second edition of The Handbook of Psychology in Legal Contexts will again prove to be a valuable resource for scholars and students, as well as being a vital tool for all professionals working in the field. * Well known editors and an international list of authors, most of whom are leaders in their field * Focus on psychological concepts and knowledge that will enlighten best practice and research * The focus on process and issues ensures that the book is not limited in interest by specific legal codes or legislation, it is international * More than an updating of the old chapters, really a rethinking of the field and what is now important and emerging