Bøger udgivet af American Psychological Association

Examines challenges that arise for educators teaching social justice and diversity-related courses and offers best practices for addressing them. Contributors cover issues such as incorporating current events related to social justice into classroom discussion, navigating one's own stigmatized or privileged identities, and dealing with bias.

Using vivid examples of both historical and current events, Thomas Pettigrew's compelling book advocates for a robust contextual social psychology, maintaining that far more attention should be paid to the social context of various phenomena relevant in the world today.

Provides one of the first in-depth examinations of women age 65 and older who have delayed retirement, exploring personal and career identity, social roles, and quality of life concerns. This volume presents a rich array of qualitative and quantitative research on older women's experiences in the workplace.

Effectively measuring and communicating the risk of domestic assault recidivism is an essential part of curbing domestic violence. This book for professionals involved in assessing and managing offenders presents a risk assessment system comprised of the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment and the Domestic Violence Risk Appraisal Guide.

Crises that erupt in the midst of a psychotherapy session can be overwhelming not just for the client but also for the therapist. Yet every crisis also can be a therapeutic breakthrough. With this book, therapists learn how to transform such critical moments in psychotherapy into powerful and positive turning points.

Summarises promising, evidence-based strategies clinicians can implement in their work with morally injured persons. Through the use of case examples, the authors discuss theoretical models for conceptualizing moral injury, conceptual and clinical concerns for addressing such injuries in clinical practice, and intervention approaches.

Now in a second edition, this groundbreaking investigation into the nature of cognitive reality explores various manifestations of consciousness, including more familiar states such as sleeping and dreaming, as well as hypnosis, trance, dissociation, and near-death experiences.

Presents an integrated healthcare team approach that helps patients manage opioid use in a structured, safe, and supportive environment while also exploring all of the factors that impact the patients' pain experience. This whole-person approach to care allows for cross-cutting strategies to be applied and maximizes the reduction of suffering.

Provides psychologists with information for conducting an evidence-based forensic consultation. The authors acquaint readers with the clinical and social scientific literature on sexual harassment, and apply these findings to issues that psychologists must consider in preparing ethically sound and well-substantiated forensic reports and testimony.

Provides in-depth coverage of APA's 2017 Multicultural Guidelines, teaching students and professionals how to apply them in clinical practice, education, research, and consultation. The authors expand the scope of the original document to create an even more thorough and easy-to-read advice for developing cultural competence.

Kids will figure out what they want out of their friendships, how to be a good friend, resolve conflicts, and much more in this upbeat book meant to help forge lasting relationships. Full of practical tips, insightful quizzes, and relatable examples, this is a unique resource to help kids understand friendships.

Provides an in-depth and engaging overview of community psychology, including its theoretical underpinnings and methods for conducting research and promoting change within communities. This book aims to get students, including nonpsychology majors, excited about the field and being agents of social change.

Heroes take chances, do hard things, and sometimes even change the world. To become a hero, kids can surround themselves with supportive people, boost their self-esteem and self-awareness, find their passion, and have the courage make things happen. This book shows them how to be the hero of their own story and discover their own hero journey.

Offers concrete skills for holding meaningful conversations that cut across today's intense political divide, showing readers how to connect to the people in their lives. Chapters show readers how to develop and use the scientifically-proven skills that are the foundation of constructive conversation.

Why do girls tend to earn better grades in school than boys? Why are men still far more likely than women to earn degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics? And why are men on average more likely to be injured in accidents and fights than women? This title explains human sex differences.

An activity book that offers activities to help kids get along with their brothers and sisters. Kids think that they are expected to love their brothers and sisters unconditionally, but sibling relationships can be really complicated. This book covers jealousy, fairness, sharing, parent-relationship, and tons more.

A not-so-scary activity book that helps kids understand why they get fearful and reassure them that everyone feels afraid sometimes. Using the fun activities plus DIY crafts, stickers, and more this book will help kids face their fears and learn to take chances, have fun, and be a less afraid kid.

An activity book to help kids understand that getting angry is a normal part of life. It may be a bit uncomfortable at times, but it's OK if kids need to be mad! Children explore anger through fun activities coupled with humorous illustrations and will discover what it means to be angry, why it happens to everyone, and how to better handle it.

A clever activity book that is a fun-filled tool for kids to discover self-expression and awareness. It offers kids all sorts of information to nourish and appreciate their emotional life. Young readers will learn how to name their emotions, understand and accept their feelings, and develop emotional self-awareness.

Shows researchers how to use the American Psychological Association's Journal Article Reporting Standards for Qualitative Research (JARS-Qual), Mixed Methods Article Reporting Standards (MMARS), and Qualitative Meta-Analysis Reporting Standards (QMARS).

Offers guidance for understanding and implementing Journal Article Reporting Standards and MetaAnalysis Reporting Standards for quantitative research. These standards lay out the essential pieces information researchers need to report, including detailed accounts of the methods they followed, data results and analysis, interpretations of their findings, and implications for future research.

Ani's stuck in a dark cloud. His friends and family try to brighten his mood, but nothing helps. When his mother finally comes home, missing her hair, Ani's light gets brighter and brighter, chasing away his dark cloud. The unconditional love between Ani and his mother shines through as the two enjoy their precious time together.

Duck loves the peace and solitude of his beachside home, strumming his ukulele. After helping Bear, Fox, and Seagull fix their broken-down tour van, he has tons of fun playing songs and hanging out with his new friends. Maybe he could ask the Band if they want to play with him again. But why would they want to be friends with Duck?

Superheroes, princesses, firemen, and basketball players all have to poop, just like you! A Feel Better Book for Little Poopers can help children who struggle with using the potty or pooping. It provides concrete strategies on how to overcome the worry associated with pooping.

Riley is Papa's princess and Daddy's dragon. She loves her two fathers! When Riley's classmate asks her which dad is her real one, Riley is confused. She doesn't want to have to pick one or the other. Families are made of love in this heartwarming story that shows there are lots of ways to be part of one.

Lulu loves her family, but people are always asking, "What are you?" Lulu hates that question. Her brother inspires her to come up with a power phrase so she can easily express who she is, not what she is.

Most mommies are girls. Most daddies are boys. But lots of parents are like my Maddy. My Maddy has hazel eyes which are not brown or green. And my Maddy likes sporks because they are not quite a spoon or a fork. The best things in the world are not one thing or the other. They are something in between and entirely their own.

Shows experienced educators and mental health practitioners who work with young children (2-5 years of age) how to implement programs and interventions based on the latest scientific research in day care centers, preschools, special education settings, and kindergartens.

Author Jeremy D. Safran discusses this uniquely influential theory and set of approaches that has been developed and refined by a number of key theorists, researchers and clinicians over the past century. He charts the major turning points in the development of theory and practice, corrects common misconceptions about the tradition, and highlights the most important contemporary developments.

Shows clinical health psychologists how to assess and treat adults suffering from chronic respiratory disease. This primer provides basic medical information for practitioners, especially those performing in outpatient settings who may be unfamiliar with these conditions.