The goal of this new Handbook of Closeness and Intimacy is to bring together the latest thinking on the scientific study of closeness and intimacy from the most active and widely recognized relationship scholars in social and clinical psychology, communication studies, and related disciplines. The chapters address six general questions: What are closeness and intimacy? How can they be measured? What are the general processes? What individual differences play a role in closeness and intimacy? What situational factors play a role? Is there a dark side to closeness and intimacy? Each chapter in the Handbook of Closeness and Intimacy follows a similar format so as to provide continuity for the reader. Each contributing author: defines their understanding of the meaning of closeness and intimacy; summarizes an existing program of research and provides a clear overview of a particular theoretical framework; presents a plethora of new ideas, applications, and previously unstated theoretical connections; and provides applicable cross-references to other chapters to further integrate the material presented. What stands out in this volume is its specific focus on the pivotal phenomena of clo

The goal of this new Handbook of Closeness and Intimacy is to bring together the latest thinking on the scientific study of closeness and intimacy from the most active and widely recognized relationship scholars in social and clinical psychology, communication studies, and related disciplines. The chapters address six general questions: What are closeness and intimacy? How can they be measured? What are the general processes? What individual differences play a role in closeness and intimacy? What situational factors play a role? Is there a dark side to closeness and intimacy? Each chapter in the Handbook of Closeness and Intimacy follows a similar format so as to provide continuity for the reader. Each contributing author: defines their understanding of the meaning of closeness and intimacy; summarizes an existing program of research and provides a clear overview of a particular theoretical framework; presents a plethora of new ideas, applications, and previously unstated theoretical connections; and provides applicable cross-references to other chapters to further integrate the material presented. What stands out in this volume is its specific focus on the pivotal phenomena of clo

Emphasizing meaning and concepts, not just symbols and numbers Statistics for Psychology, 6th edition places definitional formulas center stage to emphasize the logic behind statistics and discourage rote memorization. Each procedure is explained in a direct, concise language and both verbally and numerically. MyStatLab is an integral part of the Statistics course. MyStatLab gives students practice with hundreds of homework problems. Every problem includes tools to help students understand and solve each problem - and grades all of the problems for instructors. MyStatLab also includes tests, quizzes, eText, a Gradebook, a customizable study plan, and much more. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: * Know both definitional and numerical formulas and how to apply them * Understand the logic behind each formula * Expose students to the latest thinking in statistical theory and application * Prepare students to read research articles * Learn how to use SPSS

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