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Books > Social sciences > Psychology > The self, ego, identity, personality
An extended introduction into the universal human capacity for
attention and awareness through what the author calls
'mindFullness'--the practice of being filled with the awareness of
the presence of God.In this second edition of A Book of Sparks,
Shaun Lambert offers an extended introduction into the universal
human capacity for attention and awareness, known in the world of
psychology as 'mindfulness.' Shaun shows how biblical awareness and
attention overlaps with secular mindfulness, and has distinctives.
Transformation comes through what Shaun calls 'mindFullness'--the
practice of being filled with the awareness of the presence of
God.This new edition contains a more detailed introduction and a
thought-provoking, practical study guide. It enables us to go
deeper on our spiritual journey of transformation through a 40-day
study examining the watchfulness modelled by Jesus in Mark's
gospel. The writer demonstrates how God can transform us as we
develop our own watchfulness, and highlights key contemplative
practices such as the Jesus Prayer and Lectio Divina. It is an
invitation to mindful reading and living.
From the host of award-winning podcast On the Edge with Andrew Gold comes The Psychology of Secrets, a bizarre, surprising and thrilling deep dive into the psychology of secrecy.
We all keep secrets. 97 per cent of us are hiding a secret right now, and on average we each hold thirteen at any one time. There’s a one-in-two chance that those secrets involve a breach of trust, a lie or a financial impropriety. They are the stuff of gossip, of novels and of classic dramas; secrets form a major part of our hidden inner lives.
Podcaster Andrew Gold knows this better than anyone. A public persona, he found himself the (unwitting) recipient of hundreds of strangers' most private revelations. This set him on a journey to understand this critical part of our societies and lives. Why do we keep secrets? Why are we fascinated by those of others? What happens to our mind when we confess?
Drawing from psychology, history, social science, philosophy and personal interviews, The Psychology of Secrets is a rollicking journey through the history of secrecy, bringing us in touch with cult leaders, murderers, psychopaths – and even you.
How can we create more meaningful and intimate connections with our
loved-ones? By using moments of discord to strengthen our
relationships, explains this original, deeply researched book. You
might think that perfect harmony is the defining characteristic of
a good relationship, but the truth is that human interactions are
messy, complicated, and confusing. The good news, however, is that
we are wired to deal with this from birth - and even to grow from
it and use it to strengthen our relationships, according to
renowned psychologist Ed Tronick and paediatrician Claudia Gold.
Scientific research - including Dr Tronick's famous 'Still-Face
Experiment' - has shown that working through mismatch and repair in
everyday life helps us form deep, lasting, trusting relationships;
resilience in times of stress and trauma; and a solid sense of self
in the world. This refreshing and original look at our ability to
relate to others and to ourselves offers a new way for us to think
about our relationships, and will reassure you that conflict is
both normal and healthy, building the foundation for stronger
connections.
Jonathan Mooney blends anecdote, expertise, and memoir to present a
new mode of thinking about how we live and learn - individually,
uniquely, and with advantages and upshots to every type of brain
and body. As a neuro-diverse kid diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD
who didn't learn to read until he was twelve, the realisation that
that he wasn't the problem - the system and the concept of normal
were - saved Mooney's life and fundamentally changed his outlook.
Here he explores the toll that being not normal takes on kids and
adults when they're trapped in environments that label them, shame
them, and tell them, even in subtle ways, that they are the
problem. But, he argues, if we can reorient the ways in which we
think about diversity, abilities, and disabilities, we can start a
revolution. A highly sought after public speaker, Mooney has been
inspiring audiences with his story and his message for nearly two
decades. Now he's ready to share what he's learned from parents,
educators, researchers, and kids in a book that is as much a
survival guide as it is a call to action. Whip-smart, insightful,
and utterly inspiring - and movingly framed as a letter to his own
young sons, as they work to find their ways in the world - this
book will upend what we call normal and empower us all.
How does using FaceBook affect your personality? Do selfies show
the real you? You'll find the answers in THEORIES OF PERSONALITY,
11th Edition, which gives you a clear and cogent introduction to
this dynamic field. Updated with new research and findings, this
popular text discusses major theorists who represent
psychoanalytic, neopsychoanalytic, lifespan, trait, humanistic,
cognitive, behavioral, and social-learning approaches, while
demonstrating the influence of events in theorists' lives on the
development of their theories. It reviews current work on selected
facets of personality including locus of control, sensation
seeking, learned helplessness, optimism-pessimism, and positive
psychology, and explores how race, gender, and cultural issues play
a part in the study of personality and in personality assessment.
The final chapter integrates topics explored in previous chapters
and suggests conclusions that can be drawn from the many theorists'
work.
Psychology in Your Life, Fourth Edition, provides instructors and
students with new research-based, inclusive solutions to today's
teaching challenges. A new IMPACT learning scaffold guides students
on how to best learn and retain course material and new content
addresses diversity both historically and in the field today. The
content, pedagogy and digital tools reflect the new learning
outcomes and themes of the APA IPI. InQuizitive evidence-based
assessment helps students build their comprehension of core
concepts, while new Testmaker helps instructors create customised,
outcome-driven summative assessments. A new interactive 3D brain,
new interactive neuron animations and new ZAPS 3.0 interactive labs
make the psychological concepts interactive and accessible for
students.
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