psychology

A study guide for the Advanced Placement exam in psychology that includes a diagnostic test, full-length practice tests with explained answers, topic reviews, and test-taking tips.

Describes teen anxiety, how it affects individuals and society, and how it is being addressed.

"In [this book], students will learn about guided visual exercises and meditation. Readers are provided with . . . exercises, tips, and activities to better manage their thoughts and feelings. The book is written with a high-interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and with a lower level of complexity and considerate text to help struggling readers. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index"--Provided by publisher.

"An illustrated handbook that teaches boys to accept their own vulnerability and trust their heads, hearts, and souls"--Provided by publisher.

"The Greek philosopher Socrates . . . declared, 'The unexamined life is not worth living.' Reflection is a vital element of an examined life. Even for students, reflecting on situations and their own thoughts and feelings can lead to meaningful connections, greater self-awareness, and stronger decision-making skills. Readers will find a guide to healthy reflection. Primary sources provide . . . examples of reflection in action. Photographs and descriptions of familiar situations remind students that they can reflect on their own thoughts and feelings every day"--Provided by publisher.

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, nursing, education, business, and related disciplines.

"Many people are familiar with the growing effects of climate change on the environment and the physical health of the world's inhabitants. Occurrences like severe storms, temperature shifts, and droughts are making it harder for many people to grow food or live safely. Now the effects of an unstable climate on the mental health of people around the world is also an increasing concern. Psychologists have created a new term for this: ecoanxiety. This . . . resource will enlighten readers about what ecoanxiety is, where it comes from, and what can be done to recognize, treat, and cope with it"--Provided by publisher.

"Anxiety disorders are a serious mental health concern for millions of people, including children. Readers who know a friend or family member who struggles with anxiety or who deal with anxiety in their own life can find suggestions for support and . . . facts in this age-appropriate overview of anxiety disorders"--Provided by publisher.

Moonbeam, seventeen, survives a devastating confrontation between government forces and the cult she grew up in, but will need a lot of help to heal mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Examines the causes of distracted driving, including texting, navigation systems, and eating in the car, and their repercussions.