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Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Philosophy & theory of psychology > Behavioural theory (Behaviourism)
This is a practical examination of the behaviours that people with
autism may exhibit that other people may find challenging. In order
to help the autistic person to move on from these behaviours, it is
important to understand their causes. The authors describe those
characteristics of autism - sensitivity to environmental stimuli
and difficulties with communication, problem solving, physical
movement and emotional well being - which contribute to behaviours
which other people may find unacceptable and which in some cases
may be harmful to themselves. Drawing on research and on their own
clinical experience, Clements and Zarkowska provide practical
advice for dealing with challenging behaviour and for looking
beyond it to solve the problem it manifests. They include useful
tips on how to avoid reinforcing challenging behaviours and
creating situations which might give rise to them, and principles
for implementing strategies for change.
In business, politics, marriage, indeed in any significant relationship, trust is the essential precondition upon which all real success depends. But what, precisely, is trust? How can it be achieved and sustained? And, most importantly, how can it be regained once it has been broken? In Building Trust, Robert C. Solomon and Fernando Flores offer compelling answers to these questions. They argue that trust is not something that simply exists from the beginning, something we can assume or take for granted; that it is not a static quality or "social glue." Instead, they assert that trust is an emotional skill, an active and dynamic part of our lives that we build and sustain with our promises and commitments, our emotions and integrity. In looking closely at the effects of mistrust, such as insidious office politics that can sabotage a company's efficiency, Solomon and Flores demonstrate how to move from naive trust that is easily shattered to an authentic trust that is sophisticated, reflective, and possible to renew. As the global economy makes us more and more reliant on "strangers," and as our political and personal interactions become more complex, Building Trust offers invaluable insight into a vital aspect of human relationships.
Be ambitious; find everlasting love; look after your health ...
There are countless stories about how we ought to live our lives.
These narratives can make our lives easier, and they might
sometimes make us happier too. But they can also trap us and those
around us. In Happy Ever After, bestselling happiness expert
Professor Paul Dolan draws on a wealth of evidence to bust the
common myths about our sources of happiness and shows that there
can be many unexpected paths to lasting happiness. Some of these
might involve not going into higher education, choosing not to
marry, rewarding acts rooted in self-interest and caring a little
less about living forever. By freeing ourselves from the myth of
the perfect life, we might each find a life worth living.
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