Abnormal Psychology In A Changing World |
|
This introduction to abnormal psychology is designed to make the material more accessible and inviting to a new generation in a changing world. Noteworthy for its clear and engaging writing style that is accessible to readers, superior pedagogy, many engaging case examples and user-oriented applications, and integration of sociocultural material throughout. The authors adopt an interactionist approach in viewing abnormal behavior in terms of a complex interplay of factors representing psychological, biological, and sociocultural domains. Features personal accounts spanning a wide range of disorders, including depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, autism, panic disorder, and other mental health problems. The free CD-ROM offers fifteen new segments from the 'Speaking Out' series, including interviews with persons who have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, anorexia, bulimia, PTSD, alcoholism, schizophrenia, autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, social phobia, hypochondriasis, and personality disorders. Highlights controversial issues in the field (e.g., Recovered Memory Controversy, EMDR: A Fad or a Find), and applications (e.g., How To Cope with a Panic Attack; Suicide Prevention; Rape Prevention; and Anger Management). A comprehensive reference for professionals in the psychology and/or medical fields.
Abnormal Psychology In A Changing World
|
Applied Animal Reproduction |
|
Comprehensive, up-to-date, and readable, this book offers unique coverage of both basic physiology as related to reproduction AND the application of physiology to the management of reproduction in livestock species. KEY TOPICS' A five-part presentation covers anatomy, function, and regulation; reproductive processes; artificial insemination; management for improved reproduction; and causes of reproductive failure. For animal scientists, reproductive psychologists, animal caretakers, and herd managers.
Applied Animal Reproduction
|
Educational Psychology: Windows on Classrooms |
|
Long recognized for its groundbreaking innovations in placing educational psychology firmly within the classroom context, this new edition of the best-selling book examines every educational psychology theory (learning, motivation, and development) and every relevant concept from the teacher's viewpoint. Hallmark cases, in both written and videotape format, introduce real-life into the book, giving readers a 'window' on today's classrooms. With its focus on teaching 'in the real world,' this book covers such topics as: learners (cognitive and language development) and their differences; learning (behaviorism, cognitive theory, constructing understanding, and complex cognitive processes); and classroom processes (theories of motivation, creating productive learning environments, and assessments). For those interested in educational psychology, including teachers, administrators for educational institutions, therapists, and guidance counselors.
Educational Psychology: Windows on Classrooms
|
Educational Research CD-ROM Tutorial |
|
This CD-ROM defines the basic concepts of quantitative and qualitative research and provides interactive activities to help readers understand and apply these concepts. The CD presents topics in quantitative and qualitative research using state of the art interactive technology. There are three competency tests on the CD: 30 questions on Research elements; 20 questions on Qualitative Research and 60 questions on quantitative research. A self-testing CD-ROM for those in the educational research field.
Educational Research CD-ROM Tutorial
|
Hematology |
|
The Regents/Prentice Hall Medical Assistant Kit is the only textbook series written for students of Medical Assisting, which integrates the study of anatomy and physiology with diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Hematology
|
Knowledge Now Experiment Biol |
|
Knowledge Now in Experimental Biology: Model Organisms is six 20-30 minute video programs presenting up-to-date research principles and techniques for biomedical experimentation. The videos demonstrate t@e compelling human benefits of genetic research using simpler organisms. They show vivid animations and lab demonstrations, including rarely shown microscopic techniques, making the latest breakthroughs in genetic research accessible and exciting to a wide range of students and their teachers, from advanced high schools to graduate school. Each video is beautifully produced and narrated by one of the world's top scientists and begins with a discussion of fundamental concepts, before expanding into more advanced content and real-world applications. This new series will be a perfect course supplement for use in a lab, lecture, or seminar. Not only are the techniques themselves clearly shown but the rationale for the research approach and the application of scientific principles eloquently elucidated. The organisms selected have been the most widely studied to r
Knowledge Now Experiment Biol
|
Natural Born Winners: How to Achieve Hainess and Personal Fulfilment |
|
Everyone is born with the potential to be a winner. So why are some people successful and others not? Why are some people happy and optimistic and others miserable? It's not down to luck: the answer lies in principles of mental conditioning, attitude and self-belief. These principles can be taught and followed.
Natural Born Winners: How to Achieve Hainess and Personal Fulfilment
|
Psychology: Brief Edition |
|
Based on the extensively revised Santrock's 'Psychology 6e, Psychology Brief Edition is a highly readable, practical and research oriented introduction to the discipline. The Brief Edition was developed to satisfy the demand for a shorter text that could easily be covered in one semester. Chapters were rewritten to maintain the continuity and pedagogy that has made Santrock a student and market favorite. Memory, Language, and Intelligence have been combined to form one cohesive chapter and the health psychology and statistics coverage has been moved into an appendix. Santrock provides faculty and students with the most relevant introduction to psychology available, no other Introductory text provides a better balance of research vs. pedagogy, content vs. applications, depth vs. breadth, and theoretical vs. practical information. All of this is presented in the clearly understandable and straightforward prose that Santrock is renowned for and in a highly visual design that is pedagogically sound and engaging without being distracting.
Psychology: Brief Edition
|
Social Environment and Human Behavior: A Diversity Perspective |
|
This is the first Human Behavior and Social Environment (HBSE) book to truly integrate and emphasize multicultural material throughout the chapters, and to provide readers with an introduction to the realities of practice with diverse populations. It provides comprehensive, balanced, and in-depth coverage of the subject matter rather than using a single theoretical approach.
Social Environment and Human Behavior: A Diversity Perspective
|
Social Psychology: An Applied Perspective |
|
This introductory Social Psychology book examines the basic theories within the field of social psychology and illustrates some of the many ways in which these theories have been used to understand and solve real-world problems. Focuses on a class of social psychological theories, and applies them to a current social issue. Grouped into sections on social cognition, social relations, and social influence, these issues include school failure, bilingual education, Head Start, stereotypes and prejudice, AIDS, teenage pregnancy, divorce, aggression and violence in schools, environmental issues, and welfare reform. For anyone interested in an introduction to social psychology.
Social Psychology: An Applied Perspective
|
