Offers an explanation of religious experience from the perspectives of neuroscience and developmental psychology. This book argues that belief in God and the assent to the reality of the supernatural are produced by the mind/brain's inherent tendency to discover in religious narrative an echo of its own biological development.
Evidence law is meant to facilitate trials that are fair, accurate, and efficient, and that encourage and protect important societal values and relationships. In pursuit of these often-conflicting goals, common law judges and modern drafting committees have had to perform as amateur applied psychologists. Their task has required them to employ ......
Evidence law is meant to facilitate trials that are fair, accurate, and efficient, and that encourage and protect important societal values and relationships. In pursuit of these often-conflicting goals, common law judges and modern drafting committees have had to perform as amateur applied psychologists. Their task has required them to employ ......
This volume presents cutting-edge theory and research on emotions as constructed events rather than fixed, essential entities. It provides a thorough introduction to the assumptions, hypotheses, and scientific methods that embody psychological constructionist approaches. Leading scholars examine the neurobiological, cognitive/perceptual, and ......
Renshon (political science, City U. of New York) traces the increasing importance of character as an issue in political campaigns, detailing two approaches to the issue of presidential psychology involving the mental health of candidates and personal qualities such as honesty and motivation. He pre
This bestselling classic continues to be the most comprehensive and diverse text available on the psychosocial aspects of illness and disability. It is substantially revised to reflect the growing disparity between the haves and the have-nots and incorporates social justice issues throughout the text. The book provides a practical, real-life ......
Reflects the most significant and fundamental shifts in the experience of disability in human history With the release of its eighth edition, this bestselling text remains the most comprehensive and current text addressing the psychological and social issues dealt with by persons with disabilities. The new edition is almost completely rewritten ......
Psychoanalyst and organizational consultant Czander asserts the importance of applying in-depth psychology to the organization and its employees by adding to a deeper understanding of the workplace than traditional industrial psychology has offered. He further details a means of intervention in the
A comprehensive and practical guide on conducting rigorous, ethical, and impactful psychobiographical research. Psychobiography is the intensive psychological study of an individual within their unique socio-cultural-historic context. This engaging and exciting approach challenges researchers to apply psychological theories and knowledge of ......
