Abnormal psychology (6th ed.)
Comer, Ronald J. (2007)
Call #: RC454 .C6343 2007
Subject: Psychology, Pathological.
From the Publisher: Expanded multicultural coverage including new sociocultural landscape boxes
Expanded coverage of key disorders and topics such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD, Pervasive Developmental Disorders like Asperger’s Disorder. Expanded coverage of prevention and of the promotion of mental health. Updated coverage of recent theories, research, and events—including thousands of new references from the years 2004-2006, as well as hundreds of new photos, tables, and figures.
An introduction to theories of personality (7th ed.)
Hergenhahn, B. R. (2007)
Call #: BF698 .H45 2007
Subject: Psychology--History--Textbooks.
From the publisher: This introduction to the theories of personality introduces readers to the rich history of psychology and practical information that helps students understand their own lives and their relationships with others. Using a theorist-by-theorist approach, this text summarizes the major theories of personality and emphasizes that the best understanding of personality comes from a variety of viewpoints. Theories representing the psychoanalytic, sociocultural, sociological, and existential-humanistic paradigms are offered as different--yet equally valid--ways of approaching the study of personality.
Theorists covered include: Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, Karen Horney, Erik H. Erikson, Gordon Allport, Raymond B. Cattell and Hans J Eyserick, B.F. Skinner, John Dollard and Neal Miller, Albert Bandura and Walter Mischel, David M. Buss, George Kelly, Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, and Rollo Reese May. For anyone wanting a comprehensive understanding of personality and individual differences.
Biopsychology (6th ed.)
Pinel, John P. J. (2007)
Call #: QP360 .P463 2007
Subject: Psychobiology.
From the publisher : Biopsychology clearly presents the fundamentals of the study of the biology of behavior and makes the topics personally and socially relevant to the reader.
The defining feature of Biopsychology is its unique combination of biopsychological science and personal, reader-oriented discourse. Rather than introducing biopsychology in the usual textbook fashion, it interweaves the fundamentals of the field with clinical case studies, social issues, personal implications, and humorous anecdotes. It tries to be a friendly mentor that speaks directly to the reader, enthusiastically relating recent advances in biopsychological science.
Cognition : theory and applications (7th ed.)
Reed, Stephen K. (2007)
Call #: BF311 .R357 2007
Subject: Cognition.
From the publisher: Dr. Reed's Seventh Edition of COGNITION: THEORY AND APPLICATIONS focuses on the theories that underlie cognitive phenomena as well as empirical data that establishes a traditional, information processing approach to cognitive psychology. This structure allows undergraduates to discover the direct relevance of cognitive psychology to many of their daily activities. The features of the text incorporate unparalleled scholarship with a distinctive clear voice that allows for the emphasis of both contemporary and classical research through real-life examples and experiments. The author incorporates the ever-evolving field and makes the material relevant to students' lives by including popular articles from current well-known magazines and newspapers. As in past editions, all of these materials have been revised to maintain a high degree of currency and accuracy. Three criteria were used to create the Seventh Edition: first, the material has to make an important contribution to cognitive psychology; second, the material has to be accessible to the reader; and third, the material needs to be understandable and interesting. Through the incorporation of these three criteria, the text becomes an invaluable tool in learning cognitive psychology.
Cognitive psychology : connecting mind, research and everyday experience (2nd ed.)
Goldstein, E. Bruce (2007)
Call #: BF201 .G65 2008
Subject: Cognitive psychology.
From the publisher: Connect the study of cognition to everyday life with COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY. Covering both the landmark studies and the cutting-edge research that define this fascinating field, this textbook includes concrete examples and illustrations to help you understand the theories of cognition -- driving home both the scientific importance of the theories and their relevance to your daily life. You'll leave this text with a true understanding of the "behind the scenes" activity that happens in the mind when humans do such seemingly simple activities as perceiving, remembering, or thinking.
Community psychology : linking individuals and communities (2nd ed.)
Dalton, James H. (2007)
Call #: RA790.5 .D35 2007
Subject: Community psychology.
From the publisher: Dalton, Elias, and Wandersman have answered the challenge of transforming an abstract, theoretical topic into a lively and understandable subject for students. Through concrete examples and consistent pedagogy, this text helps students understand the concepts and then provides opportunities for students to apply them. After introducing community psychology and its history, the authors describe methods of community research and discuss how to understand communities from the perspectives of sense of community, coping, and social support. The focus then shifts to community programs and actions: preventing problem behavior and promoting social competence, citizen participation, organizing for community and social change, and program evaluation and development.
Criminal justice today : an introductory text for the twenty-first century (10th ed.)
Schmalleger, Frank. (2008)
Call #: HV9950 .S35 2008
Subject: Criminal justice
From the publisher: The most widely used criminal justice textbook in America today.
Criminal justice today : an introductory text for the twenty-first century (9th ed.)
Schmalleger, Frank (2007)
Call #: HV9950 .S35 2007
Subject: Criminal justice, Administration of--United States.
From the publisher: Themes underlying this book/CD-ROM text for beginning students in criminal justice include the contrast between the rights of individuals versus the need for public order, the role of technology in fighting crime and in crime itself, and the challenges of multiculturalism and diversity. A variety of boxed readings give insight on professional issues, news stories, and the future of criminal justice. The included CD-ROM contains interactive scenarios based on real cases, key term review, games, quizzes, a glossary, and Web links. The author is professor emeritus at the University of North Carolina-Pembroke, where he chaired the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Criminology : explaining crime and its context (6th ed.)
Brown, Stephen Eugene (2007)
Call #: HV6025 .B76 2007
Subject: Criminology.
Critical thinking (8th ed.)
Moore, Brooke Noel (2007)
Call #: B105.T54 M66 2007
Subject: Critical thinking.
From the publisher: This popular text integrates logic, both formal and informal, with useful skill and topics for making sound decisions about claims, actions, and practices.
Current perspectives in forensic psychology and criminal behavior (2nd ed.)
Curt R. Bartol (2008)
Call #: HV6080 .C87 2008
Subject: Forensic psychology.
From the publisher: This text is a dynamic reader that provides cutting-edge research in police and correctional psychology, the psychology of crime and victimization, and psychology as applied to criminal and civil courts. Addressing key topics in each of three major course areas--criminal behavior, forensic psychology, and psychology and law--the book highlights how forensic psychology has contributed to the understanding of criminal behavior and crime prevention. Editors Curt R. Bartol and Anne M. Bartol have assembled published journal articles, as well as commentaries written specifically for this book by forensics experts, to provide an overview of the wide array of prevalent theories in this field.
Includes updated articles and will feature a study site that includes relevant articles and old articles (that were replaced by the new ones) from the first edition
Provides students and instructors with first-hand reports from the fields of research
An introductory chapter opens the book, followed by Part introductions; all written by the book's editors.
The reader is designed to complement a variety of criminal justice, forensic psychology, and psychology and law textbooks.
Also available bundled with Bartols Forensic Psychology 2/e
Drugs, society, and human behavior (12th ed.) not in Barnes & Noble, no synopsis in Amazon( R.A.)
Ksir, Charles. (2008)
Call #: RM315 .R37 2008
Subject: Psychotropic drugs.
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Gender : psychological perspectives (5th ed.)
Brannon, Linda (2008)
Call #: BF692.2 .B73 2008
Subject: Sex differences (Psychology)
From the publisher: This undergraduate-level textbook provides a critical review of the psychological and related research into sex, gender, and gender- related behaviors. Brannon (McNeese State U.) organizes her material into chapters on the impact of hormones and chromosomes, intelligence and cognitive abilities, theories of gender development, gender stereotypes, emotion, relationships, sexuality, school, careers and work, health and fitness, stress and coping, mental disorders, and gender differences. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Human communication in society
Alberts, Jess K. (2007)
Call #: HM1206 .A43 2007
Subject: Communication --Social aspects.
From the publisher: Human Communication in Society is the only text to show how the interplay between the individual and society impacts communication.
Interviewing: principles and practices (12 ed.)
Stewart, Charles J. (2008)
Call #: BF637.I5 S74 2008
Subject: Interviewing.
From the publisher: The most widely-used text for the interviewing course, Interviewing: Principles and Practices offers comprehensive coverage of a wide range of interviews, as well as the most thorough treatment of the basics of interviewing (including the complex interpersonal communication process, types and uses of questions, and the structuring of interviews from opening to closing). Relevant theory is carefully integrated as a foundation for the practical aspects of interviewing--for both the interviewer and the interviewee. The 11th edition continues to reflect the growing sophistication with which interviewing is being approached, the ever-expanding body of research on all types of interview settings, recent interpersonal communication theory, and the effect of equal opportunity laws on interviewing practices.
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Interviewing in action : in a multicultural world (3rd ed.)
Murphy, Bianca Cody. (2008)
Call #: RC480.7 .M87 2008
Subject: Interviewing in psychiatry.
From the publisher: You can learn best when you read about skills; view seasoned clinicians using the skills with clients; and practice the skills through role-plays and skill application exercises, while receiving feedback from instructors and peers. That's the complete package that you get with INTERVIEWING IN ACTION IN A MULTICULTURAL WORLD, Third Edition. The authors give you the clinical wisdom and hands-on practice to fully develop your clinical interviewing skills. INTERVIEWING IN ACTION illustrates how you can promote change over time using the client-clinician relationship as momentum for growth. When you use all elements of this integrated learning package together--the text, the DVD with video clips, and the companion website with self-exploration activities and essay questions--you'll learn quickly, easily, and you'll be able to see and do just like working clinicians.
Issues and ethics in the helping professions (7th ed.)
Corey, Gerald (2007)
Call #: RC455.2.E8 C66 2007
Subject: Psychotherapists--Professional ethics.
From the publisher: Up-to-date and comprehensive, this practical best-selling text now available with an online personalized study plan, helps students learn how to deal with and apply ethical standards. The authors provide readers with the basis for discovering their own guidelines within the broad limits of professional codes of ethics and divergent theoretical positions. They raise what they consider to be central issues, present a range of diverse views on these issues, discuss their position, and provide readers with many opportunities to refine their own thinking and to actively develop their own position. The authors explore such questions as: What role do the therapist's personal values play in the counseling relationship? What ethical responsibilities and rights do clients and therapists have? And, what considerations are involved in adapting counseling practice to diverse client populations?
Life-span development (11th ed.)
Santrock, John W. (2008)
Call #: BF713 .S26 2008
Subject: Developmental psychology --Textbooks.
From the Publisher: Driven by learning goals, previous editions of this text have been widely adopted for their accurate, complete, and up-to-date coverage. While maintaining these hallmarks, this revision includes increased coverage of adulthood and aging, a new “Interlude” feature on applications, and updated research with more 21st-century citations than ever before.
Our sexuality (10th ed.).
Crooks, Robert (2008)
Call #: HQ21 .C698 2008
Subject: Sex.
From the Publisher: The integration of psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality in this text is facilitated by the blending of the authors' academic and professional backgrounds. Robert Crooks has a Ph.D. in psychology, and his graduate training stressed clinical and physiological psychology. In addition, he has considerable background in sociology, which served as his minor throughout his graduate training. His involvement with teaching human sexuality classes at the university and college level spans two decades. Karla Baur has a master's degree in social work; her advanced academic work stressed clinical training. She is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice with a specialty in sex therapy. Karla has been certified as a sex educator, therapist, and sex therapy supervisor by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. She has instructed sexuality classes at several colleges and universities and provides training for other mental health professionals.
Social psychology : goals in interaction (4th ed.)
Kenrick, Douglas T. (2007)
Call #: HM1033 .K46 2007
Subject: Social psychology.
From the Publisher: Opening mysteries: Each chapter begins with a mystery of social behavior, designed not only to grab student interest, but also to organize the ensuing discussion of scientific research: Why would a poor black washerwoman give away her hard-earned life-savings? What psychological forces led the Dalai Lama, the most exalted personage in Tibet, to forge a lifelong friendship with a foreign vagabond openly scorned by Tibetan peasants? Why would a boy falsely confess to murdering his own mother?
Substance abuse counseling : theory and practice (4th ed.)
Stevens, Patricia (2009)
Call #: RC564 .S765 2009
Subject: Substance abuse --Treatment.
From the Publisher: Known for clarity, accessibility, and practicality, this widely-used book thoroughly examines substance abuse in the population, addressing both ways to measure the problem and how to treat individuals and families who seek assistance. It educates prospective clinicians and counselors by guiding them, step-by-step, through the process of working with substance-abuse clients. Chapter content builds in sequence; however, each chapter can be taken as a stand-alone source of valuable information. Individual chapters on special populations add substantial depth to the text's treatment of its subject.
Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (8th ed.)
Corey, Gerald. (2008)
Call #: BF637.C6 C574 2009
Subject: Counseling.
From the Publisher: Helps readers apply theory to practice through summary charts, open-ended questions and cases, structured exercises, self-inventories, and a variety of activities. The manual also contains a glossary for each of the theories, chapter quizzes for assessing the level of student mastery of basic concepts, and suggestions for working with a single case (Ruth) using each theory.
Thinking for yourself : developing critical thinking skills through reading and writing (7th ed.)
Mayfield, Marlys (2007)
Call #: PE1408 .M3933 2007
Subject: Critical thinking.
From the publisher: THINKING FOR YOURSELF: DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS THROUGH READING AND WRITING offers a unique integration of composition, reading, and critical thinking. As you complete the book's writing assignments, you'll see how your writing reflects your thinking and how self-directed improvement in thinking also improves writing. The book offers step-by-step nstruction, humor, cartoons, Internet research exercises, and up-to-date social and political examples.
Uppers, downers, all arounders : physical and mental effects of psychoactive drugs (6th ed.)
Inaba, Darryl. (2007)
Call #: RM315 .I515 2007
Subject: Psychotropic drugs.
From the publisher: Uppers, Downers, All Arounders by Darryl S. Inaba & William Cohen is an up-to-date user-friendly textbook about psychoactive drugs. Wide-ranging research & extensive citations enable the textbook to also be used as a comprehensive reference source. The content relies on the most recent research, surveys & clinical experience. The practical information & interviews drawn from 130 staff members & thousands of clients of the Haight-Asbury Detox Clinic give perceptive insights into the complex fields of drug abuse, addiction, treatment, recovery & prevention. An interactive website with testing abilities, links to other sites, articles from the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs & case studies has been developed specifically for use with this edition (visit cnsproductions.com). Supplementary materials including a PowerPoint Presentation on CD-ROM, a video Supplement of 3-9 minutes additional information per chapter & an Instructor's Manual with an author-prepared test bank, are also available to those schools or organizations adopting the Fourth Edition
Wrightsman's psychology and the legal system (6th ed.)
Greene, Edie (2007)
Call #: KF8700 .W75 2007
Subject: Forensic psychology.
From the publisher: The author team for WRIGHTSMAN'S PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM, Sixth Edition combines complementary expertise, active research, writing careers, and real world experience (as consultants working within the legal system) to produce a comprehensive text that is unparalleled in scholarship and writing style. The authorship, research base and comprehensive coverage make this text popular with instructors and students. This text demonstrates the importance of psychology to understanding the legal system and the impact on individuals' everyday lives through the use of real cases and questions formed to create discussions of these cases.
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