"The idea that man has no nature," Malson begins, "is now beyond dispute. He has or rather is a history." In these provocative words, which form the theme of this essay, Malson carries one step further the assumption of behaviorists, structural functionalists, cultural anthropologists, and evolutionists that "human nature" is a constant. If the ......
In a resource that explores the rich diversity of personality as both a virtue and a vice, the editors argue that a more balanced perspective of personality may help prevent biased or unbalanced profiles and, in contrast, may help foster a genuine empathetic connection with clients and students.
Tantrums, resistance to chores, negativity - occasional clashes between parents and children are not uncommon. This DVD program illuminates the nature of ODD and presents real-life scenes of family interactions and commentary from parents. It provides information about how to distinguish ODD from milder forms of misbehavior; and more.
This hands-on manual teaches the nuts and bolts of practising short-term dynamic psychotherapy. It shows how such proven behavioural techniques as systemic desensitization can be applied effectively within a psychodynamic framework, and offers clear guidelines for when and how to intervene.
The Sword of Laban examines the Mormon prophet's enigmatic life in light of current understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder and the dissociation that accompanies it. Dr. Morain traces the repetitive patterns of behavior and fantasies of Smith's adult life.
How Courtroom Behavior Affects Jury Decision Making
Reviews the scientific support for popular advocacy recommendations. It first summarises trial commentators' recommendations, then reviews the scientific support for these recommendations, and finally evaluates the recommendations in light of the scientific support. Topics include attorney demeanour, verbal and nonverbal communications, the ......
Despite notable contributions in eyewitness identification and jury selection, most legal research done by psychologists has had a minimal impact upon law and public policy in the US. In this carefully-reasoned and compelling text, the authors explain how psychologists have failed to understand the law and the context in which it operates.
This volume includes chapters from nearly every major contributor to the psychological literature on jealousy and envy as well as from several creative new investigators. The authors provide coherent accounts of their theoretical perspectives and describe their particular contributions to research
Integrates the motivational and cognitive approaches to shed new light on the control of goal-directed action, presenting new findings and suggesting strategies for future research. An introduction outlines themes in the field, and chapters examine issues such as sources and contents, affective inf
This practical volume brings together distinguished clinicians and policymakers who focus on the operational aspects of developing state-of-the-art integrated delivery systems, from concept and structural foundations to critical administrative and management structures.
The Emergence of Male Heterosexuality in Modern America
This work draws on a wide range of sources (movies, advertisements, sex confession magazines, letters, diaries, social hygienists, sex manuals and Freudian popularisers) to examine the ideology that has defined modern American manhood in sexual terms.
The Emergence of Male Heterosexuality in Modern America
This work draws on a wide range of sources (movies, advertisements, sex confession magazines, letters, diaries, social hygienists, sex manuals and Freudian popularisers) to examine the ideology that has defined modern American manhood in sexual terms.
Murder, rape, and atrocity are serious social problems. This work uses case studies of apparently irredeemable and dangerous people from different walks of life to demonstrate that even those who have led destructive lives can escape evil and be restored to more hopeful, compassionate, and responsible lives.
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Who constitutes the mentally ill who behave violently? Which criminal offenders are disturbed? Using case histories that serve as depictions of disturbed offenders and their offences, this book addresses these and other questions on the relationship between emotional disorders and violence.
People who helped exterminate Jews during the shoah (Hebrew for "holocaust") often claimed that they only did what was expected of them. Intrigued by hearing the same response from individuals who rescued Jews, the author proposes that the notion of ordinariness used to characterize Nazi evil is equally applicable to goodness.
Explains that some of our counterproductive and self-destructive tendencies are the result of humans spending over a million years foraging through the African savannah for food, grubbing for edible roots, and chasing other scavengers away from the kills of abler predators.
Offers a framework for understanding and treating intimate partner violence. Integrating a variety of theoretical and empirical perspectives, this book demonstrates that male abusiveness is more than just a learned pattern of behavior - it is the outgrowth of a particular personality configuration.