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"This book has been written for use as a text in college courses in social psychology. Basically, the field is conceived to be the study of those aspects of human personal behavior which are developed and controlled by the interaction which takes place between the individual and his small intimate circle of associations known as the primary group. Recent years have witnessed a significant expansion of the content of social psychology. Because of the diverse views of experimenters and the contribution of different fields of study, the increase in knowledge has sometimes proved to be an embarrassment of riches. A major purpose of this book is to show the essential unity of the knowledge that has been acquired and to emphasize the areas of fundamental agreement in the field rather than one particular school of thought. Moreover, materials from the subject fields of either sociology or psychology which do not bear directly on this conception of the subject have been excluded in the interest of a clear and integral organization. Although designed primarily as an introduction to social psychology, this discussion also includes a review of the latest scholarship in the field and an analysis of the methods by which new knowledge has been acquired. The constant emphasis on the experimental background should lead the student to an understanding of the present research frontiers of social psychology. It has been intended, finally, that the discussion of human behavior presented here will provide a direct and meaningful application by the reader to situations encountered in everyday living. It is recommended as a valuable exercise, in fact, that the student analyze his own life history or the experiences of the subject of a good fictional or biographical work in the light of the principles brought out in this volume"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved).

"Forensic psychology is a broad and growing area which, at its best, draws on a wide range of psychological theories, concepts and research at the interface between law and psychology. This text sets out to reflect the increasing breadth and depth of this work and the challenges inherent in it. It is intended to be a high-quality international textbook for advanced undergraduate students, postgraduates, practitioners and academics from a range of disciplines. A number of key aims are central to this 3rd edition of the text. Firstly, to strike a balance in covering theory, research and practice, making this useful to students, qualified psychologists and those in other professions who draw on forensic psychology in their practice. Each of the authors has sought to provide the highest quality reviews addressing current theory and practice. Secondly there is a stress throughout on new and emerging perspectives on forensic psychology and the role of research in driving these. In this spirit current controversies have not been over simplified or shied away from. Critiques from within and outside forensic psychology have been included, some of which suggest the need for fundamental changes. As with any other intellectual endeavor using scientific methods it also requires the, sometimes painful, discipline of discarding theories, policies and practices that fail when tested (Kuhn, 2012). In the absence of this discipline, practice in forensic psychology ceases to be part of 'science'. A third theme that runs through this book is the importance of ethical practice and respect for human rights, diversity and inclusion. Forensic psychology generally involves the application of psychology in the context of marked difference in power, where ethical and legal concerns may be acute. Scientific approaches alone are therefore not enough. Major areas of forensic psychology in correctional settings, secure hospitals and social care settings, necessarily involve coercion: involving work with those imprisoned in a variety of settings or facing the risk of punishment within legal systems. Here the power imbalances between different groups are starkly exposed and a good understanding of these ethical issues is essential as a starting point in avoiding abuses of the past. The nature of ethical practice and the need to protect human rights is a theme woven through this text and tackled directly by a number of the authors"--

"The approach to this textbook is interactionist. It is hoped that this framework permeates the entire substantive area of the book. While the major part of this book is thus dedicated to presenting the subject matter of social psychology with this interactionist viewpoint, a minor part (quantitatively speaking) is devoted to an account of the scope and method of social psychology, its long history as a social philosophy, and its short history as a social science. There is included a critique of postulates and values in social science which, it is hoped, is sufficiently developed so that it is not necessary to offer negative and reproachful comments on modern viewpoints dealing with empirical evidence. In fact, the effort has been to reduce to a minimum the polemic approach to the subject and simply present that large and fascinating field which envelops parts of sociology, psychology, psychiatry, and anthropology as a scientific body of knowledge in its own right. With the anchoring points of the historical backgrounds and the philosophical discussion confined to one chapter, the Catholic college student should suffer no adverse reaction from his exposure to the remainder of the text, which is purely social-psychological as distinct from, say, a sectarian bias. Can it be hoped that this volume will contribute to the development of this subject in the Catholic college? It is the author's expectation that a large measure of the reward for this undertaking will be in the satisfaction that would result from such a development"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved).

Unfortunately, criminal behavior surrounds us in our societyâ€"from petty theft and vandalism to multimillion-dollar white-collar crime to shocking terrorism attempts and school killings. Invariably, one of the first questions is, ""Why did they do it?"" Criminal psychology seeks to solve this complex puzzle.||In this four-volume reference work, a unparalleled team of leading experts offer an exhaustive look at the history, developments, emerging and classic research issues, controversies, and victories in the expanding field of criminal psychology. The first volume examines the general theori

Social psychology : the science of the social side of life -- Social cognition : how we think about the social world -- Social perception : perceiving and understanding others -- The self : answering the question "Who am I?" -- Attitudes : evaluating and responding to the social world -- The causes, effects, and cures of stereotying, prejudice and discrimination -- Interpersonal attraction, close relationships, and love -- Social influence : changing others' behavior -- Prosocial behavior : helping others -- Aggression : its nature, causes, and control -- Groups and individuals : the consequences of belonging -- Social psychology : a guide to dealing with adversity and achieving a happy life

Introducing social psychology -- Social thinking -- The self in a social world -- Social beliefs and judgments -- Behavior and attitudes -- Social influence -- Genes, culture, and gender -- Conformity and obedience -- Persuasion -- Group influence -- Social relations -- Prejudice: disliking others -- Aggression: hurting others -- Attraction and intimacy: liking and loving others -- Helping -- Conflict and peacemaking -- Applying social psychology -- Social psychology in the clinic -- Social psychology in court -- Social psychology and the sustainable future -- Epilogue -- References R-1 -- Name index Ni-1 -- Subject index/glossary Si-

This 1936 essay, critiquing many aspects of psychology of the early 1900s, is presented in an English translation. Anticipating topics in the sociology of medicine, Gerth refuted neo-Lombrosianism & experimental & behavioristic psychology, reviewed the limited therapeutic potential of Freudian psychotherapy, as well as other psychology-based therapies, & suggested that the behaviorist principle denying self-understanding is invalid. Further, behaviorists who are biased toward objectivity, & observation of the other, & who emulate the natural sciences are misguided. Gestalt psychology was proposed as an alternative. The characterology of Ernst Kretschmer is discussed, in which three bodily types are associated with general character profiles, which was used to trace biological development over time. Friedrich Nietzsche's depth psychology, including his ideas on dreams, is explored. The influences of Nietzsche's construction of the psyche on Freud's developing psychoanalytic theory are traced, showing how psychoanalysis evolved in response to hysteria, then neuroses, & finally psychoses. It is Gerth's contention that Freud failed by reducing all conflict to the libidinal level, devoid of sociohistoric reality. Although animal psychology's achievements are applauded, the proliferation of specialty, "dash" psychologies are questioned. 29 References. J. Sadler

Social Psychology, Twelfth Edition, engages students with the dynamic field of social psychology, encouraging exploration of personal passions-from sports to politics-while providing insights into the scientific principles that underpin daily interactions and behaviors, dispelling misconceptions, and demonstrating social psychology's real-world relevance

This carefully revised third edition of Criminal Psychology offers a vital, up-to-date account of the wide range of psychological contributions to the understanding of criminals and crime, its investigation, the legal processes of dealing with offenders, and helping victims.

Wilhelm Wundt is known today as one of the founding figures of modern psychology. The first person to ever call himself a Psychologist, he is also widely regarded as the ""father of experimental psychology"", having established the first laboratory in the world dedicated to psychological research. This paved the way for psychology as an independent field of study. A prolific writer, this title contains 30 lectures on human and animal psychology given in the latter half of the nineteenth century. This edition was originally published in 1912, a translation of the second German edition, the earl