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Stop Obsessing! - How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions (Paperback, Rev ed): Edna B. Foa, Reid Wilson Stop Obsessing! - How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions (Paperback, Rev ed)
Edna B. Foa, Reid Wilson; Foreword by David H. Barlow
R461 R428 Discovery Miles 4 280 Save R33 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Newly Revised and Updated!

Are you tormented by extremely distressing thoughts or persistent worries?

Compelled to wash your hands repeatedly?

Driven to repeat or check certain numbers, words, or actions?

If you or someone you love suffers from these symptoms, you may be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from some form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.

Once considered almost untreatable, OCD is now known to be a highly treatable disorder using behavior therapy. In this newly revised edition of Stop Obsessing! Drs. Foa and Wilson, internationally renowned authorities on the treatment of anxiety disorders, share their scientifically based and clinically proven self-help program that has already allowed thousands of men and women with OCD to enjoy a life free from excessive worries and rituals.

You will discover:
• Step-by-step programs for both mild and severe cases of OCD
• The most effective ways to help you let go of your obsessions and gain control over your compulsions
• New charts and fill-in guides to track progress and make exercises easier
• Questionnaires for self-evaluation and in-depth understanding of your symptoms
• Expert guidance for finding the best professional help
• The latest information about medications prescribed for OCD

The Cultural Animal - Human Nature, Meaning, and Social Life (Hardcover, New): Roy F Baumeister The Cultural Animal - Human Nature, Meaning, and Social Life (Hardcover, New)
Roy F Baumeister
R1,306 R748 Discovery Miles 7 480 Save R558 (43%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

What makes us human? Why do people think, feel, and act as they do? What is the essence of human nature? What is the basic relationship between the individual and society? These questions have fascinated both great thinkers and ordinary humans for centuries. Now, at last, there is a solid basis for answering them, in the form of the accumulated efforts and studies by thousands of psychology researchers. We no longer have to rely on navel-gazing and speculation to understand why people are the way they are - we can instead turn to solid, objective findings. This book, by an eminent social psychologist at the peak of his career, not only summarizes what we know about people - it also offers a coherent, easy-to-understand, through radical, explanation. Turning conventional wisdom on its head, the author argues that culture shaped human evolution. Contrary to theories that depict the individual's relation to society as one of victimization, endless malleability, or just a square peg in a round hole, he proposes that the individual human being is designed by nature to be part of society. Moreover, he argues that we need to briefly set aside the endless study of cultural differences to look at what most cultures have in common - because that holds the key to human nature. Culture is in our genes, although cultural differences may not be. This core theme is further developed by a powerful tour through the main dimensions of human psychology. What do people want? How do people think? How do emotions operate? How do people behave? And how do they interact with each other? The answers are often surprising, and along the way the author explains how human desire, thought, feeling, and action are connected.

Psychobiology of Personality (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Marvin Zuckerman Psychobiology of Personality (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Marvin Zuckerman
R1,595 Discovery Miles 15 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Personality is now understood to be a function of both biological and environmental influences. This revised and updated edition of Psychobiology of Personality describes what is currently known about the biological basis of the primary personality traits, including genetic, neurological, biochemical, physiological, and behavioral influences. Emphasis is placed on understanding the connections between phenomena at these levels. The research discussed makes use of animal models, based on experimental brain research, as well as human clinical and normal personality research. Chapters are devoted to temperament and personality trait structure, psychobiological methods, and each of four major personality traits: extraversion, impulsive, sensation seeking, and aggression. Recent advances in psychobiological methods, such as molecular genetics and brain imaging have enabled us to begin to unravel the genetic and neurological sources of behavior and personality. These advances are discussed in this new edition, making it essential reading for advanced students of psychology and psychiatry.

You're Not Crazy - Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes (Paperback): Laurie Singer You're Not Crazy - Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes (Paperback)
Laurie Singer
R394 Discovery Miles 3 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Researching Visual Arts Education in Museums and Galleries - An International Reader (Paperback, 2003 ed.): M. Xanthoudaki, L.... Researching Visual Arts Education in Museums and Galleries - An International Reader (Paperback, 2003 ed.)
M. Xanthoudaki, L. Tickle, V. Sekules
R4,662 Discovery Miles 46 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Researching Visual Arts Education in Museums and Galleries brings together case studies from Europe, Asia and North America, in a way that will lay a foundation for international co-operation in the future development and communication of practice-based research. The research in each of the cases directly stems from educational practice in very particular contexts, indicating at once the variety and detail of practitioners' concerns and their common interests.

Sexual Selection in Primates - New and Comparative Perspectives (Paperback): Peter M. Kappeler, Carel P. van Schaik Sexual Selection in Primates - New and Comparative Perspectives (Paperback)
Peter M. Kappeler, Carel P. van Schaik
R1,473 Discovery Miles 14 730 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Sexual Selection in Primates provides an up-to-date account of all aspects of sexual selection in primates, combining theoretical insights, comprehensive reviews of the primate literature and comparative perspectives from relevant work on other mammals, birds and humans. Topics include sex roles, sexual dimorphism in weapons, ornaments and armaments, sex ratios, sex differences in behaviour and development, mate choice, sexual conflict, sex-specific life history strategies, sperm competition and infanticide. The outcome of the evolutionary struggle between the sexes, the flexibility of roles and the leverage of females are discussed and emphasised throughout. Sexual Selection in Primates is aimed at graduates and researchers in primatology, animal behaviour, evolutionary biology and comparative psychology.

The Psychology of Economic Decisions - Volume One: Rationality and Well-Being (Paperback): Isabelle Brocas, Juan D. Carrillo The Psychology of Economic Decisions - Volume One: Rationality and Well-Being (Paperback)
Isabelle Brocas, Juan D. Carrillo
R1,833 Discovery Miles 18 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume brings together contributions to the burgeoning research area of behavioural economics from a number of well-known international scholars in the field. Topics covered include 'irrational' conducts; imperfect self-knowledge; imperfect memory; time and utility; and experimental practices in psychology, economics, and finance. The book will provide a point of entry to anyone wishing to investigate the intellectual terrain between economics and psychology.

Be Kind Kids (Paperback): Renne Gore Be Kind Kids (Paperback)
Renne Gore
R197 Discovery Miles 1 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Humangee 101 (Paperback): Frank Sharkey Humangee 101 (Paperback)
Frank Sharkey
R393 Discovery Miles 3 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
All About Change - How To Successfully Make Personal Life Changes: How to Successfully Make Personal Life Changes (Paperback):... All About Change - How To Successfully Make Personal Life Changes: How to Successfully Make Personal Life Changes (Paperback)
Sarah Carter
R328 R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Save R20 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Your Magnetic Energy - Finding The Power To Become More (Paperback): Dan Hoeger Your Magnetic Energy - Finding The Power To Become More (Paperback)
Dan Hoeger
R518 Discovery Miles 5 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Alchemies of the Mind - Rationality and the Emotions (Paperback): Jon Elster Alchemies of the Mind - Rationality and the Emotions (Paperback)
Jon Elster
R1,180 Discovery Miles 11 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Jon Elster has written a comprehensive, wide-ranging book on the emotions in which he considers the full range of theoretical approaches. Drawing on history, literature, philosophy and psychology Elster presents a complete account of the role of the emotions in human behavior. Combining methodological and theoretical arguments with empirical case studies and written with Elster's customary verve and economy, this book will have a broad appeal to those in philosophy, psychology, economics, political science, as well as literary studies, history, and sociology.

Behavioral Interventions in Schools - Evidence-Based Positive Strategies (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Steven G. Little,... Behavioral Interventions in Schools - Evidence-Based Positive Strategies (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Steven G. Little, Angeleque Akin-Little
R2,388 R2,217 Discovery Miles 22 170 Save R171 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The emotional and behavioral problems of students in the classroom are a major concern for teachers, parents, and administrators. Fifty years of scientific research supports the efficacy of behavioral interventions in the classroom, yet school psychologists and teachers are often unaware of this evidence or of how to apply it. As diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continue to rise, school psychologists today must have the theoretical and practical knowledge to assess, treat, and intervene on behalf of all children, including those with ASD. This fully updated second edition includes new chapters on screening and diagnosis of ASD, discrete trials training, pivotal response training, verbal behavior interventions, and structured teaching approaches. Contributors also describe interventions for using cognitive behavior therapy with children and families to treat a variety of symptoms and behaviors. This book provides school psychologists, counselors, social workers, school administrators, and teachers with the primary, secondary, and tertiary intervention and prevention strategies they need to succeed in today's classroom.

The Naked Ape - A Zoologist's Study of the Human Animal (Paperback, Reissue): Desmond Morris The Naked Ape - A Zoologist's Study of the Human Animal (Paperback, Reissue)
Desmond Morris
R327 R295 Discovery Miles 2 950 Save R32 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

First published in 1967, this work has become a benchmark of popular anthropology and psychology. Morris considers humans as being simply another animal species.

The Garden of Priapus - Sexuality and Aggression in Roman Humor (Paperback, Revised edition): Amy Richlin The Garden of Priapus - Sexuality and Aggression in Roman Humor (Paperback, Revised edition)
Amy Richlin
R1,397 Discovery Miles 13 970 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Statues of the god Priapus stood in Roman gardens to warn potential thieves that the god would rape them if they attempted to steal from him. In this book, Richlin argues that the attitude of sexual aggressiveness in defense of a bounded area serves as a model for Roman satire from Lucilius to Juvenal. Using literary, anthropological, psychological, and feminist methodologies, she suggests that aggressive sexual humor reinforces aggressive behavior on both the individual and societal levels, and that Roman satire provides an insight into Roman culture. Including a substantial and provocative new introduction, this revised edition is important not only as an in-depth study of Roman sexual satire, but also as a commentary on the effects of all humor on society and its victims.

Explaining Buyer Behavior - Central Concepts and Philosophy of Science Issues (Hardcover): John O'Shaughnessy Explaining Buyer Behavior - Central Concepts and Philosophy of Science Issues (Hardcover)
John O'Shaughnessy
R4,775 R3,670 Discovery Miles 36 700 Save R1,105 (23%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

With the globalization of markets, heightened competition within various market sectors, and more demands on companies to increase profits, it is of great importance to understand the most effective manner in which marketing managers can reach the appropriate consumer. It is also necessary to use effective systems and tools to study the actions and inactivity of potential buyers. Explaining Buyer Behavior provides the fundamentals needed to understand the various explanatory systems and methodologies used in the behavior sciences and to evaluate their findings, in particular the literature and findings on buyer behavior. The work also shows how to evaluate various findings on buyer behavior and how to discuss the strengths and weaknesses, as well as the applicability of these findings to marketing. In clear prose, John O'Shaughnessy discusses the key issues in modern philosophy, psychology, and sociology and their relevance for the student of marketing and buyer behavior. He exploits insights from many disciplines as to the many ways to derive understanding of behavioral phenomena, making it accessible not only to academics and students of marketing, but to professionals as well.

Aggression and Peacefulness in Humans and Other Primates (Hardcover): James Silverberg, J. Patrick Gray Aggression and Peacefulness in Humans and Other Primates (Hardcover)
James Silverberg, J. Patrick Gray
R7,089 R5,373 Discovery Miles 53 730 Save R1,716 (24%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book explores the role of aggression in primate social systems and its implications for human behavior. Many people look to primate studies to see if and how we might be able to predict violent behavior in humans, or ultimately to control war. Of particular interest in the study of primate aggression are questions such as: how do primates use aggression to maintain social organization; what are the costs of aggression; why do some primates avoid aggressive behavior altogether. Students and researchers in primatology, behavioral biology, anthropology, and psychology will read with interest as the editors and contributors to this book address these and other basic research questions about aggression. They bring new information to the topic as well as an integrated view of aggression that combines important evolutionary considerations with developmental, sociological and cultural perspectives.

Advances in Behaviour Analysis (Paperback): Karola Dillenburger Advances in Behaviour Analysis (Paperback)
Karola Dillenburger
R695 Discovery Miles 6 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Organized in three parts, conceptual issues, applied issues and experimental issues, this book focuses on advanced topics in behaviour analysis and the psychology of learning. It is a joint venture with the Behaviour Analysis in Ireland Group.

Adolescence and Puberty (Hardcover): John Bancroft, June Machover Reinisch Adolescence and Puberty (Hardcover)
John Bancroft, June Machover Reinisch
R4,183 R1,554 Discovery Miles 15 540 Save R2,629 (63%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This wide-ranging volume presents an in-depth picture of adolescent sexuality and behavior. As perhaps the most vital period in human development, adolescence is a time of complex, often difficult interactions between diverse influences. Here, nineteen scientists representing ten disciplines explore the biological, psychological, and cultural factors involved in the onset of puberty and its associated emotional changes. Patterns of adolescent sexual behavior are viewed in cross-cultural perspective, psychiatric disorders are considered, and trends in adolescent sexual activity, contraception, and pregnancy are described. Key legal and social dilemmas are also explored. This is the third volume in a groundbreaking series from the Kinsey Institute, which has as its aim the study of topics relating to sex, gender, and reproduction that require an interdisciplinary approach. Previous volumes in the series include Homosexuality/Heterosexuality and Masculinity/Femininity.

The Pandemic of Fear - Know the Truth (Paperback): Bryon W Killen The Pandemic of Fear - Know the Truth (Paperback)
Bryon W Killen
R365 Discovery Miles 3 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
How to Analyze People - Analyzing the Narcissistic Mother, Energy Vampire and Manipulative People. 3 Manuscripts (Paperback):... How to Analyze People - Analyzing the Narcissistic Mother, Energy Vampire and Manipulative People. 3 Manuscripts (Paperback)
Jason Browne
R634 Discovery Miles 6 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dealing with Failure - How to Learn from mistakes - How to Harness The Power of Failure to Grow - Why Science Is So Successful... Dealing with Failure - How to Learn from mistakes - How to Harness The Power of Failure to Grow - Why Science Is So Successful _Vol.3 (Paperback)
William Cannon
R250 Discovery Miles 2 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Anger Management - KEEP YOUR COOL - Secrets to Staying Calm and Collected in Difficult, Challenging, and Triggering Situations... Anger Management - KEEP YOUR COOL - Secrets to Staying Calm and Collected in Difficult, Challenging, and Triggering Situations (Paperback)
Luke Blake
R532 R492 Discovery Miles 4 920 Save R40 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Verbal Behavior (Paperback): B.F. Skinner Verbal Behavior (Paperback)
B.F. Skinner
R902 R791 Discovery Miles 7 910 Save R111 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Philosophy of Devotion - The Longing for Invulnerable Ideals (Hardcover): Paul Katsafanas Philosophy of Devotion - The Longing for Invulnerable Ideals (Hardcover)
Paul Katsafanas
R2,405 Discovery Miles 24 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Why do people persist in commitments that threaten their happiness, security, and comfort? Why do some of our most central, identity-defining commitments seem to resist the effects of reasoning and critical reflection? Drawing on real-life examples, empirical psychology, and philosophical reflection, Paul Katsafanas argues that these commitments involve an ethical stance called devotion, which plays a pervasive-but often hidden-role in human life. Devotion typically involves sacralizing certain values, goals, or relationships. To sacralize a value is to treat it as inviolable (trade-offs with ordinary values are forbidden), incontestable (even contemplating such trade-offs is prohibited), and dialectically invulnerable (no rational considerations can disrupt the agent's commitment to the value). Philosophy of Devotion offers a detailed philosophical account and defense of these features. Devotion and the sacralization of values can be reasonable; indeed, a life involving meaningful, sustained commitment depends on these stances. Without devotion, we risk an existential condition that Katsafanas describes as normative dissipation, in which all of our commitments become etiolated. Yet devotion can easily go wrong, deforming into the individual and group fanaticism that have become pervasive features of modern social life. Katsafanas provides an alternative to fanaticism, investigating the way in which we can express non-pathological forms of devotion. We can be devoted through affirmation and through what Katsafanas calls the deepening move, which treats the agent's central commitments as systematically inchoate. Each of these stances enables a wholehearted form of devotion that nevertheless preserves flexibility and openness, avoiding the dangers of fanaticism on the one hand and normative dissipation on the other. But this is inevitably a fragile and precarious achievement: affirmation can slide into a focus on rejecting what isn't affirmed, and the deepening move can ossify into rigidity. Only the perpetual quest to maintain a form of existential flexibility, which may require oscillation between affirmation and deepening, can stave off these dangers

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