Books in Psychology

Elsevier's Psychology collection is vital for students and psychologists, providing a thorough understanding of the mind and behavior. Covering human thought, development, personality, emotion, and motivation, it offers insights into both theoretical and practical aspects. Through topics like cognitive, developmental, and clinical psychology, it equips researchers and students to address real-world challenges and advance their understanding of the field.

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Advances in Experimental Social Psychology

1st Edition
Volume 69
March 4, 2024
Bertram Gawronski
English
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The Advances in Experimental Social Psychology series is the premier outlet for reviews of mature, high-impact research programs in social psychology. Contributions to the series provide defining pieces of established research programs, reviewing and integrating thematically related findings by individual scholars or research groups. Topics discussed in Volume 69 include misinformation and inoculation, coherence of emotional response systems, environmental influences on behavior, human creativity, and social perception

Change in Emotion and Mental Health

1st Edition
February 15, 2024
Andrea C. Samson + 2 more
English
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Change in Emotion and Mental Health provides conceptual, experimental, and methodological advances concerning the multiple roles of "change" in affective sciences, and also in developmental psychology, psychopathology, and psychotherapy, by adopting a focus on emotion and mental health. The volume is organized in three parts: 1) Fundamental mechanisms of change in emotion, 2) Developmental changes, and 3) Changes in psychotherapy. Each part includes five chapters on five functional domains:1. Emotion awareness and understanding2. Appraisal and reappraisal3. Emotion regulation4. Emotion memories5. Emotion competencies and transformation

An Evolutionary Approach to Understanding and Treating Anorexia Nervosa and Other Eating Problems

1st Edition
January 30, 2024
Shan Guisinger
English
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An Evolutionary Approach to Understanding and Treating Anorexia Nervosa and Other Eating Problems embarks on an enlightening exploration of the intricate web that intertwines human evolution and the complex world of eating disorders. This book delves deep into the enigmatic realm of anorexia nervosa (AN), revealing the underlying mechanisms that have confounded clinicians for years. Drawing upon the latest research in neuroscience and genetics, Dr. Guisinger challenges conventional notions, contending that eating disorders are not simply psychological aberrations but rather adaptive responses forged by our ancestors' historical struggle against famine. This groundbreaking book unravels the neuroendocrine transformations that take place in genetically susceptible individuals when faced with starvation, shedding light on the bewildering juxtaposition of extreme hunger and the relentless fear of food.Each chapter guides readers through the intricate phases of treatment, offering a comprehensive roadmap for clinicians and caregivers. From the initial stages of treatment amidst starvation to the challenging journey of restoring patients to a healthy weight, this book provides a vital understanding of the physiological changes that must occur for a full recovery. This book also addresses the inherent flaws in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and showcases the outcomes of psychotherapy research. But beyond anorexia nervosa, Dr. Shan Guisinger extends her expertise to encompass a broader perspective on the evolutionary roots of various eating disorders, ultimately emphasizing the pressing need to acknowledge and accommodate the universal influence of culture's stringent beauty standards. An Evolutionary Approach to Understanding and Treating Anorexia Nervosa and Other Eating Problems is a paramount guide for clinicians and researchers alike, offering a fresh and illuminating approach that bridges the gap between science and compassion, ultimately leading us toward more effective treatments and greater empathy for those afflicted by these complex conditions.

Handbook of Social Media Use Online Relationships, Security, Privacy, and Society Volume 2

1st Edition
December 5, 2023
Vladlena Benson + 1 more
English
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Handbook of Social Media Use: Online Relationships, Security, Privacy, and Society explores the determinants of social media use in individuals. This book investigates the ways in which individuals use social media to engage with their social world. This multi-contributed book also discusses the challenges and individual and social risks that may arise from social media, including addiction. Social media platforms provide us with opportunities to engage in our social worlds in ways that are unprecedented.Social media enhances and transforms how we interact with our social world, both online and offline. With this increase in available individual information and interconnectedness, new avenues for the exploitation and influences of individuals are discovered, hence this book is an ideal resource on the topics covered.

Handbook of Social Media in Education, Consumer Behavior and Politics, Volume 1

1st Edition
December 4, 2023
Vladlena Benson
English
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Handbook of Social Media in Education, Consumer Behavior and Politics explores the impact of social media within these systems. The book covers who contributes to social media, from social influencers to everyday people, how that information is disseminated in shares and likes, and the impact social media has on perception, opinion and behavior. Education coverage includes influences on pedagogy, class participation, e-learning, academic performance, and it’s use and influence on teachers, parents and students. Coverage in economics and commercialization includes different types of digital marketing and social media, the rise of social influencers, and impacts on consumer behavior. Coverage in politics includes the impact on political awareness, participation and its impact on election outcomes. Coverage on design and innovation includes the design of social media and tools and approaches for maximizing impact.

The Psychology and Neuroscience of Impulsivity

1st Edition
December 1, 2023
Yuliya Richard + 1 more
English
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The Psychology and Neuroscience of Impulsivity is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of impulsivity and related psychological and neural substrates. The book is divided into four sections that provide the readers with a general overview of impulsivity, neural and cognitive substrates of impulsive behaviors, and the relationship between impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors. The second section discusses the links between impulsivity and erroneous behaviors, such as anger and aggressive behaviors and interpersonal violence. The third section reviews how impulsive behaviors are key features of several clinical disorders, such as pathological gambling, drug abuse, and antisocial personality disorder.The last section presents possible treatment options for impulsivity, including a number case studies.

Educational Practices in Human Services Organizations

1st Edition
November 23, 2023
Helena Maguire + 4 more
English
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Educational Practices in Human Services Organizations: EnvisionSMART™: A Melmark Model of Administration and Operation covers these HSO groups, both public and private, who have one main goal, to enhance human well-being. These organizations provide a variety of services for both children and adults, including mental health care and educational programs. With decreases in federal funding, many private HSOs have been created to supplement the void. To ensure adequate services to their patients, it is vital that HSOs adopt an effective model. Each volume in this series highlights key concepts and applications pertinent to each division of HSOs. This book demonstrates how to develop an educational program within HSOs while adhering to state and federal guidelines. It then reviews various evidence-based instructional methodologies, including discrete trial training, errorless learning, and incidental teaching. Finally, the authors provide instructions and templates on how to record students’ progress helping to drive data informed decisions.

International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities

1st Edition
Volume 65
November 4, 2023
Robert M. Hodapp + 2 more
English
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International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities, Volume 64 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

Consumer Neuroscience

1st Edition
October 24, 2023
Cathrine Jansson-Boyd + 1 more
English
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Consumer Neuroscience: Theory and Application presents a clear overview of the fundamentals of neuroscience and applies the principles to understanding consumer behaviors. The initial chapters introduce the topic to ensure that even those with a limited knowledge of neuroscience will be able to grasp the more advanced content. The book moves on to review methods, the field of affective neuroscience, mechanisms and applications of neuroimaging methods and fundamentals of visual neuroscience. Final sections provide a collection of case studies that allow readers to analyze actual results of different cases in which brain activity was used to answer marketing and business questions.

New Directions in Addiction Science

1st Edition
Volume 79
October 17, 2023
Kara D. Federmeier + 1 more
English
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New Directions in Addiction Science, Volume 79 in The Psychology of Learning and Motivation series, features empirical and theoretical contributions in cognitive and experimental psychology, ranging from classical and instrumental conditioning, to complex learning and problem-solving.

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