psychology

"At the first sign of trouble, Amelia frets she's a failure. But she soon learns that success has many definitions. "Mindset Matters" teaches children how to see problems and dilemmas as opportunities to learn and grow and reveals why failing doesn't make them failures"--Provided by publisher.

Argues that rare and controversial states of consciousness are being used by Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALS, and maverick scientists to boost information and inspiration and to solve critical challenges.

Washington, DC has a long, spooky past. Is that why dead presidents still walk the halls of the White House? Uncover the city?s haunted history, cursed buildings, and its many ghastly ghosts.

"This two-volume, accessible resource covers the entire spectrum of psychology, including: notable people, theories and terms; 40 landmark case studies and experiments; over 30 primary source materials; applications of psychology in advertising, medicine and sports; and career information. More than 800 articles--150 of those are entirely new and 650 are updated since the last edition. Each article ranges from 25 to 1,500 words, covering the topics researchers want to know about, including: Advertising psychology, Alzheimer's disease, Autism, Deep brain stimulation, Sigmund Freud, Meditation, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PSTD), Benjamin Spock, Sports psychology, Stanford Prison experiment, Test anxiety, Unconscious motivation, and Workplace violence. In addition to that there are more than 200 photographs, charts and graphs. Students will also find Key Terms and Further reading sections, as well as an expanded glossary, an updated organizations appendix and an in-depth two-level index"--From the publisher's web site.

This updated edition of the Mental Health Resource Directory includes comprehensive coverage of 22 major mental health disorder categories, from ADHD to Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders, with over 100 subcategories and specific disorders. Users will find a variety of disorder-specific resources, including associations, books, periodicals, research centers, and support groups. -- Adapted from publisher's website.

A resource for students participating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme that provides content and activities which enhance knowledge and encourage thinking and reflection about topics in psychology.

Provides study tools for preparing to take the Advanced Placement Psychology exam.

Presents a crash course in psychology, with targeted reviews of material that appears on the Advanced Placement exam, and strategies for answering different types of questions.

Interactive games and intricate experiments designed to leave viewers rethinking how much faith they are willing to put in everything from memory to multitasking. Host Jason Silva and Deception Specialist Apollo Robbins are teaming up with some of the world's foremost neuroscientists to reveal the incredible inner-workings of the brain.