psychology

A guide to writing clearly and effectively in American Psychological Association (APA) style.

An introduction to the study of psychology; simplifies some key theories by tracking their origins in the writings of prominent thinkers; and poses thought-provoking questions.

Provides an overview of the field of psychology, with descriptions of the various settings in which psychologists work; features information on educational requirements and contact information for accredited doctoral programs; and includes tips on getting started on a psychology career.

Presents tips for psychology majors on self-assessment, job searching, and career paths.

"Provides practical support and guidance to help ... prepare for [the] IB Diploma Programme psychology standard level and higher level end-of-course exams"--Back cover.

Contains over 1,500 entries, arranged alphabetically in eight volumes, that provide information on the topics, methods, findings, advances, applications, and key people in the field of psychology; and includes bibliographies, cross-references, and a comprehensive index.

Digital technologies that utilize the Internet have made communicating and finding information fast and simple, but this very convenience has also made it easy for online predators to target and prey on Internet users. Various types of online sexual, financial, identity theft, and cyberbullying predators, along with the methods they employ, the effects on their victims, efforts to contain these illegal activities, and associated controversies are discussed.

People are finding innumerable ways to entertain themselves online. Many of these options are enjoyable and even rewarding but concerns about violence, addiction, and isolation also exist.

Reliance on digital technology becomes a problem when a pleasurable, relatively harmless and even beneficial activity turns into an addictive behavior. The scope of this growing problem, the causes, the consequences, and efforts to address it are discussed.

A workbook for use with the fifth edition of the "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association," featuring exercises for learning APA style as it pertains to references and citations, grammar, headings, capitalization, and other aspects of writing.