psychology

"[A] reference resource--created not only for psychologists, clinicians, students, and professionals from allied mental health disciplines, but for all interested readers--offers definitive information on the lexicon of the field"--Back cover.

A simply guide to APA writing style that covers in-text citations, general formatting, books, journals, reports, reviews, dissertations, electronic media, and more; and includes a sample paper.

"This book traces the development of psychology from its origins as a branch of philosophy to the present day, when it is a discipline in its own right, closely allied with neurology and physiology. Taking in aspects of religious thought and belief, philosophy, anthropology, medical science, psychology, and psychotherapy, the book takes as its subject matter the understanding of the mind. Topics include the study of the soul, how the mind was perceived in the ancient world, and altered consciousness"--Amazon.com.

Examines the issue of ethics while using the Trolley problem in which a person has to decide between saving five people and killing one person.

Torn paper collages and simply, rhyming text portray children experiencing various emotions, from greed over jelly doughnuts to fear nighttime shadows. Includes word list.

Discover how to cope with life's surprises. Some people like surprises. They may seek out experiences where they're likely to encounter the unexpected. Others, are uncomfortable with surprise. It makes them feel anxious or stressed. Psychologists say that people who are comfortable with surprise are more emotionally flexible than people who aren't.

We all feel sad sometimes. Maybe your best friend moved away. Maybe you failed to do as well as you had hoped at something. Maybe it's just one of those gray days when everything seems sad! Those sad feelings come from chemical reactions inside your brain. Find out what triggers sadness and why. Discover how you can cope with sadness.

Romantic attraction has a powerful effect on our bodies and brains. It floods us with chemicals designed to make us connect with other people in a very special way. They are opportunities to get to know others--and at the same time, learn about ourselves. They teach us to see outside ourselves. They can build our self-esteem and confidence.

Envy and jealousy are both unpleasant emotions. They're also perfectly normal human emotions. Scientists tell us that all our emotions trigger responses inside our bodies and minds. We may need to make some changes. We don't have to let these feelings control us and make us miserable! Instead, we can learn from them--and take action.