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Buy the Paperback Version of this Book and get the Kindle Book version for FREE Do you want to understand the basic principles of psychology and to know how you can use them to improve your life and your relationships? In that case, Introducing Psychology by David Goleman is a must-read for you. In this book, you will learn everything you need to know to have a basic understanding of psychology, in general, and you will be equipped with the tools you need to succeed whenever you take up a self-improvement project that requires a lot of motivation and mental strength. Unlike other books in the area of psychology, Introducing Psychology doesn't waste your time with a lot of long winding anecdotal stories. It goes straight to the point to explain the concepts that you need to understand, and it does so in a clear and precise way. Here are a few reasons why this book is worth both your time and money: It describes the history of psychology in details so that you can understand why the knowledge of psychology is so important in our lives today. It explains how the human brain works from a psychological standpoint, and it explains how we process our thoughts and memories. It describes in detail how and why we feel certain emotions, and it shows us what we can do to regulate those emotions. It explains what you can do to increase your own emotional intelligence so that you can master yourself, get along with others, and increase your chances of success in all areas of life. It explains how you can use psychological principles to improve your romantic relationships and to live a more fulfilled life. It describes various psychological disorders and mental illnesses, and it provides actionable information that you can use to deal with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger management, eating disorders, etc. It describes some of the most common techniques that are used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and it shows how you can apply some of those techniques when dealing with your own personal issues. It explains how you can use positive psychology to improve yourself continually and how you can create a strong mindset and train yourself to be an optimist. It teaches you how to think like a champion when dealing with academic or career challenges. It explains dark psychology techniques that are used to manipulate people, and it teaches you how to identify and guard against being manipulated. If you aren't an expert in psychology but want to gain a quick working knowledge of the subject so that you can apply it in your life, scroll up and click the buy now button!

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In this profound work, Vittorio Guidano expands upon his earlier seminal contributions on the application of cognitive and developmental principles to individuals struggling with various forms of psychopathology. Here, he fully develops the idea that individuals' experience, both positive and negative, are powerfully influenced by their personal ``psychological organizations.'Focusing primarily on the eating disorders, the phobias (with agoraphobia as the prototype) obsessive-compulsive patterns, and depression, Guidano illustrates how early developmental experiences and ongoing psychological processes may collude to perpetuate dysfunctional patterns and personal distress. The central and perhaps most exciting thesis in this new expression of Guidano's thinking is that the ``deep structure' or ``core organizing processes`` that constrain human psychological experience may be at the heart of successful intervention as well as the classical problems of resistance, relapse, and refractory behaviors. Guidano's contention is at once simple and powerful: those psychological processes involved in the development and maintenance of personal identity, or ``self' that should be the primary foci of research and intervention in psychological disorders. The meaning of Guidano's perspective for clinical practice is perhaps best expressed in the author's own words: ``Knowing the basic elements of the personal cognitive organization that underlie the pattern of disturbed behavior and emotions, the therapist can behave, from the beginning, in such a way as to build a relationship as effective as possible for that particular client. In other words, the therapist should be able to establish a relationship that respects the client's personal identity and systemic coherence and that, at the same time, does not confirm the basic pathogenic assumptions. For example, in working with agoraphobics, the therapist has to respect their self-images centered on the need to be in control. He/she can do this by avoiding any direct attack on their controlling attitudes and by leaving them a wide margin of control in the relationship. At the same time the therapist should avoid confirming their assumptions about the somatic origin of their emotional disturbances or about their inborn fragility. In short, the therapist who can anticipate the models of self and reality tacitly entertained by the client is surely better able to help the development of a cooperative and secure therapeutic relationship than the therapist who cannot make such anticipations. This timely and provocative volume offers exciting new ideas about how to conceptualize and facilitate change in the ``self system.' With the rare combination of his Renaissance intellect and integrative practical expertise, Guidano has been able to draw together many disparate themes from object relations theory, ego psychology, attachment theory, constructivist models of human cognition, and lifespan developmental psychology. It is must reading for the practicing professional, the helping apprentice, and anyone interested in glimpsing the cutting edge at the growing interface between cognitive and clinical science.

Reports on a broad spectrum of alternative therapies--such as alien-abduction, channeling, inner-child work, flower essence therapy, and karmic astrology--all of which the authors contend are doing more harm than good to those who are hoping for help. 15,000 first printing.

The authors, both professors of psychology, explain the causes of musical performance anxiety and suggest ways to deal with them effectively. Drawing on cognitive and behavioural psychology, they discuss techniques to prepare for performance, including learning experiments, relaxation training, tension management, and graded exposure to groups of various sizes.

Introductory psychology book with an attention to both the biological basis of psychology and the role of culture in shaping basic biological processes. Theories are provided in a conceptual framework that captures the excitement and tensions of the field.

`Rofé's book is a unique scientific contribution to the understanding of psychopathological phenomena. He does more to unravel the mystery of the underlying causes of psychological disorders than we've seen in a long time. His book The Rationality of Psychological Disorders is a `true endeavor that presents a definite challenge to the scientific community of Psychology'. This book is a must-read for scientists, mental health professionals and others who search for the logic and rationale in the irrational and bizarre.' Elizabeth F. Loftus, University of Washington, Past President, American Psychological Society. `The notion of repression is crucial to many psychological theories, but serious questions have been raised about it. Indeed, some investigators have questioned whether repression even exists. In this book, Professor Rofé offers provocative ideas concerning repression and its role in psychopathology in general. His ideas merit attention and I can highly recommend his book for both researchers and clinicians.' David S. Holmes, Chancellor and Distinguished Professor, University of Kansas.

Provides an overview of human musical behavior viewed from a psychological perspective, with chapters on music as a phenomenon of society and culture, psychoacoustical and rhythmic foundations, performance and composition, affective behaviors and music, and musical ability and its development. Includes chapter summaries. This third edition reflects recent research in music cognition and physiology. Of interest to psychologists, musicians, and educators. Paper edition (unseen), $44.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This new edition retains the book's engaging and innovative systems approach, integrating the biological, psychological, and social perspectives in one concurrent story. Scientific methods are presented in a clear and non-threatening manner, and are based on the most current research. Chapter topics include personality disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders, schizophrenic disorders, mood disorders and suicide, treatment of psychological disorders, and more.For psychologists, psychiatrists, and professionals in the mental health field.

Winner of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Seal of Merit! Every couple has arguments, but what happens when recurring battles begin to feel like full-scale war? Do you retreat in hurt and angry silence, hoping that a spouse who "just doesn't get it" will eventually see things your way? Spend the time between skirmishes gathering evidence that you're right? Demand some immediate changes--or else? Whether due to innate personality traits or emotional vulnerabilities, there are some aspects of our behaviour that are difficult to alter. But these differences do not have to get in the way of healthy, happy, and long-lasting romance. This practical guide offers new solutions for couples frustrated by continual attempts to make each other change. Aided by thought-provoking exercises and lots of real-life examples, readers will learn why they keep having the same fights again and again; how to keep small incompatibilities from causing big problems; and how true acceptance can restore health to their relationships.

The first part of the book covers the theories of the emotions of Plato and Aristotle and later ancient views from Stoicism to Neoplatonism (Ch. 1) and their reception and transformation by early Christian thinkers from Clement and Origen to Gregory of Nyssa, Cassian and Augustine (Ch. 2). The basic ancient alternatives were the compositional theories of Plato and Aristotle and their followers and the Stoic judgement theory. These were associated with different conceptions of philosophical therapy. Ancient theories were employed in early Christian discussions of sin, Christian love, mystical union, and other forms of spiritual experience. The most influential theological themes were the monastic idea of supernaturally caused feelings and Augustine's analysis of the relations between the emotions and the will. The first part of Ch. 3 deals with the twelfth-century reception of ancient themes through monastic, theological, medical, and philosophical literature. The subject of the second part is the theory of emotions in Avicenna's faculty psychology, which, to a great extent, dominated the philosophical discussion of emotions in early thirteenth century. This approach was combined with Aristotelian ideas in later thirteenth century, particularly in Thomas Aquinas' extensive taxonomical theory. The increasing interest in psychological voluntarism led many Franciscan authors to abandon the traditional view that emotions belong only to the lower psychosomatic level. John Duns Scotus, William Ockham and their followers argued that there are also emotions of the will. Chapter 4 is about these new issues introduced in early fourteenth-century discussions, with some remarks on their influence on early modern thought.

From Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice to Anne Tyler's The Accidental Tourist, one of the most appealing themes in a novel is that of personal transformation through a relationship. In this volume, the Almonds show how this message is also that of successful psychotherapy or psychoanalysis.