This edited collection presents seven recent studies in contemporary cognitive neuroscience which have come to be viewed as classic experiments. The contributing authors are renowned in their field for producing intelligent and innovative research, and together they cover each of the main sub-discip…
What is the psychological contract? How do the psychological contracts of professional workers change over time?Do professional workers feel more committed to their profession or to their employing organization? Can psychological contracts be 'managed'?These are some of the key questions addressed b…
This book, a collection of key papers for students of health psychology, follows the structure of the same author's Health Psychology: A Textbook, which has made a major contribution to the teaching and study of this rapidly expanding discipline. This text has additional chapters on methodology; the…
What is the place of ethics in organizational culture?What constitutes good leadership?How do different cultures define ethical leadership?Ethical Leadership is the first book to rigorously explore the value of ethics in a business climate overwhelmingly driven by the need to generate profits and cu…
The principal objectives of this book are to enable childcare workers to understand and deal more effectively with cases of emotional and psychological abuse. The concepts of emotional development, emotional abuse, psychological development, and psychological abuse are fully explored and clearly def…
Praise for the first edition: "An excellent textbook which is well planned, well written, and pitched at the correct level for psychology students. I would not hesitate to recommend Greene and d'Oliveira to all psychology students looking for an introductory text on statistical methodology." Bulleti…
Why do people say one thing and do another? Why do people behave inconsistently from one situation to another? How do people translate their beliefs and feelings into actions? This thoroughly revised and updated edition describes why and how beliefs, attitudes and personality traits influence human…
Appearance-related concerns and distress are experienced by a significant proportion of people with visible disfigurements, and are also reaching epidemic proportions in the general population. In the light of these developments, this book includes:A comprehensive summary and critical evaluation of …
What are the benefits of conducting research while practising?Which research methods are most suitable for busy practitioners? How can practitioners weave research into their everyday practice without it becoming a burdensome add-on?What practical and ethical considerations should counsellors and th…
