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Books > Social sciences > Psychology
A study of verbal interaction and development in families with
adolescents. Topics covered include: the transformation of
mother-daughter relationships in late childhood; the development of
adolescent autonomy; and experiments with the role-playing method
in the study of interactive behaviour.
"Aging and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder" (PTSD) explores the
psychological sequelae of severe trauma in elderly patients and the
manifestations in old age of psychological symptoms secondary to
trauma experienced earlier in life. Although methodological issues
have made the scientific study of PTSD difficult, a number of
well-designed research projects have begun to identify some of the
key factors of aging and PTSD.
Do elderly patients respond differently to stress than younger
people, and do the effects of early stress change over time? These
questions are the focus of the book's 22 contributors. Research
with World War II combat veterans, Holocaust survivors, elderly
victims of trauma, and abused elderly persons provides new insight
into why they might experience trauma differently than younger
individuals. Longitudinal data collected over a 14-year period
provide a fascinating comparison of psychological distress and PTSD
among older and younger people.
This volume focuses on the challenges faced by Black children in
the post-modern age. The authors integrate clinical and
developmental psychology with history and culture to address
contemporary issues in the field. The issues confronting African
American children and parents are unique to this era of
unparalleled prosperity. Simultaneous patterns of racial inequality
and disparities continue to exist in almost all areas of human
activity despite these prosperous times. This book offers an
in-depth look at issues and challenges affecting African American
children in the 21st century. Topics addressed include quantifying
normal behavior, racial identity, racial socialization, acting
white, teen fatherhood, poverty, violence, and Black males and
sports. This book will be of interest to both academics and
professionals in clinical development and family psychology and
those involved with legal and social services for Black
children.
The emotional effect of losing a brother or sister can result in
severe trauma for a child. Many children find it difficult to mourn
a lost sibling, and parents can have a hard time helping their
children while they themselves are mourning. Written from personal
experience, this book insists that there is no `right' way for
parents to behave towards surviving children. It looks at the many
and various effects of sibling bereavement as it bears upon the
whole family: the repercussions of lack of support; surviving
children who act as comforters to their parents; guilt; projections
of anger; unresolved conflicts; consequent family relationships;
and children who can't or won't mourn. The author uses real-life
case studies to illustrate her points, and clarification of the
issues involved is provided throughout by the views of an
experienced psychologist who has worked with disturbed children.
While remaining non-prescriptive, the book is a guide to achieving
a `healthy' mourning process, enabling individuals to move forward,
even though life can never be the same again. Ann Farrant is a
freelance journalist, writer and researcher. She has worked in many
branches of the media - newspaper, magazines and BBC Television. In
the 1970s she was a founder member of Cruse Bereavement Care in
Norwich; she has also worked as a volunteer fund-raiser for the
children's charity UNICEF.
Utilizing extensive research in economics, psychology, political
science, neuroscience and evolutionary theory, Ananish Chaudhuri
provides a critical perspective on the role of cognitive biases in
decision-making during the Covid-19 pandemic. The extensive use of,
and support for, stringent social distancing measures in particular
is explored in depth. Nudged into Lockdown? provides clear
explanations of complex scientific information regarding Covid-19,
vaccines, and policy responses, to highlight issues at the center
of policy-making during the pandemic. With a comprehensive overview
of the policy debates around Covid-19, the book offers an
alternative thought-provoking perspective on the topic, as well as
suggestions for policy-making during future pandemics and other
crises. It further highlights applications of a range of concepts
from heuristics and biases literature, including priming, framing,
anchoring, Prospect Theory, and loss aversion. Providing directions
for future research in the area, this book will be an invigorating
read for established academics, as well as postgraduate students
looking to undertake research in Covid-19 related decision-making.
It will also be a critical read for economics, political science,
and public policy scholars seeking a deeper understanding of the
topic.
An international business expert helps you understand and navigate
cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide,
perfect for both your work and personal life. Americans precede
anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch,
Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point; Latin Americans
and Asians are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians think the best
boss is just one of the crowd. It's no surprise that when they try
and talk to each other, chaos breaks out. In The Culture Map,
INSEAD professor Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle,
sometimes treacherous terrain in which people from starkly
different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together.
She provides a field-tested model for decoding how cultural
differences impact international business, and combines a smart
analytical framework with practical, actionable advice.
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