After a period of economic success and high regard in society, clinical psychology has fallen onto hard times, assert authors Nicholas Cummings and William O'Donohue. In the 1960s, clinical psychologists with doctorates were well paid in relation to comparable professions; today, starting salaries are lower than many jobs that require only a bachelor's degree. Clinical psychology in the 1960s was preferred and valued over other fields as a profession; today it is not even on the list of top 20 fields for graduates to enter.
Blackwell Handbooks of Social Psychology This authoritative new series of handbooks provides a cutting-edge overview of classic and current research and future trends in social psychology.
Each handbook draws together 25-30 newly commissioned chapters from the areas of intraindividual, interpersonal, intergroup and group processes. Taken together they provide unparalleled coverage of the whole field of social psychology.
The handbooks' international team of contributors were specially chosen for their expertise and knowledge of the subject.
Each chapter has been fully referenced and includes annotated bibliographies for easy access to further study.
With more than 1,300 entries, this edition of The Concise Dictionary of Psychology is comprehensive, clear, concise and user-friendly. With extensive cross-referencing to related entries, it includes many additional entries as well as entries from peripheral fields, such as Bibinski reflex, Doppler effect, Little Albert and Murphy's Law. Updated to take account of recent developments in psychology, it is a lean and efficient source of information, written in a straightforward and readable manner.
Body Language For Dummies (For Dummies (Psychology & Self Help)) If you’re puzzled by other people, or want to change the way others respond to you, having an insight into body language is key. With this book you’ll discover how the body reveals what people really mean, and how you can use your gestures and expressions to make a positive impact. It also shows you how to take your knowledge of body language to the next level, and use it to transform your personal and professional relationships.
Study Skills for Psychology has been shaped around a typical psychology student’s journey. Beginning with an overview of the nature of the degree and advice about what needs to be sorted out in the first few weeks of the course, this book tackles how to get the most from your lectures, exam preparation and project development, right through to contemplating and investigating future career options.
This highly accessible guide is designed to help you meet the challenges and reap the rewards of your degree by introducing a range of study skills and providing you with ways to practice those skills. This book should accompany you throughout your degree course as a resource that you can use whenever you need help.
