Category Archives: Behavioral Psychology

Info-Psychology (Furure History Series)

Posted on February 26, 2009 by singleton

Dr. Leary explores the real issues of our time–Space Migration, Intelligence Increase and Life Extension–in this “Manual on the Use of the Human Nervous System according to the Instructions of the Manufacturers.” “The Info-Worlds our species will discover, create, explore … Continue reading →

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Cognitive Biology: Evolutionary and Developmental Perspectives on Mind, Brain, and Behavior (Vienna Series in Theoretical Biology)

Posted on February 25, 2009 by singleton

In the past few decades, sources of inspiration in the multidisciplinary field of cognitive science have widened. In addition to ongoing vital work in cognitive and affective neuroscience, important new work is being conducted at the intersection of psychology and … Continue reading →

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Mental Reality, Second Edition, with a new appendix (Representation and Mind)

Posted on February 25, 2009 by singleton

In Mental Reality, Galen Strawson argues that much contemporary philosophy of mind gives undue primacy of place to publicly observable phenomena, nonmental phenomena, and behavioral phenomena (understood as publicly observable phenomena) in its account of the nature of mind. It … Continue reading →

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Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness

Posted on February 26, 2008 by singleton

Every day, we make decisions on topics ranging from personal investments to schools for our children to the meals we eat to the causes we champion. Unfortunately, we often choose poorly. The reason, the authors explain, is that, being human, … Continue reading →

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The Placebo Response and the Power of Unconscious Healing

Posted on February 26, 2008 by singleton

Placebo responses are automatic and unconscious and cannot be predicted based on conscious volition. Instead, they reflect complex interactions between the innate reward system of the nervous system and encoded procedural memories and imaginal fantasies. The placebo response contributes inextricably … Continue reading →

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Thinking with Cases

Posted on February 26, 2007 by singleton

Case studies fascinate because they link individual instances to general patterns and knowledge to action without denying the priority of individual situations over the generalizations derived from them. In this volume, an international group of senior scholars comes together to … Continue reading →

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Developmental Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Adults

Posted on February 25, 2007 by singleton

Developmental Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Adults outlines a new cognitive approach that combines existing CBT theory and strategies with a lifespan developmental psychopathology perspective. The major focus is on the relationship between mastery of normative psycho-social developmental tasks and mental … Continue reading →

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Genes, Behavior, and the Social Environment: Moving Beyond the Nature/Nurture Debate

Posted on February 26, 2006 by singleton

Over the past century, we have made great strides in reducing rates of disease and enhancing people’s general health. Public health measures such as sanitation, improved hygiene, and vaccines; reduced hazards in the workplace; new drugs and clinical procedures; and, … Continue reading →

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Comprehensive Handbook of Personality and Psychopathology , 3 Volume Set

Posted on February 26, 2005 by singleton

The Comprehensive Handbook of Personality and Psychopathology presents the foundations of major theories of personality. Volume 1 describes specialized theoretical models and demonstrates the impact that personality has on functioning. Volumes 2 and 3 describe the major classifications of psychological … Continue reading →

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Living with Coyotes: Managing Predators Humanely Using Food Aversion Conditioning

Posted on February 25, 2005 by singleton

The coyote may well be North America’s most adaptable large predator. While humans have depleted or eliminated most other native predators, the coyote has defied all attempts to exterminate it, simultaneously expanding its range from coast to coast and from … Continue reading →

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