Communication and Social Cognition represents the explosion of work in the field of social cognition over the past 25 years. Expanding the contribution made by Social Cognition and Communication, published in 1982, this scholarly collection updates the study of communication from a social cognitive…

ISBN: 9780415541084

Published May 14, 2012 by Routledge

The European Review of Social Psychology (ERSP) is an e-first journal published under the auspices of the European Association of Social Psychology. ERSP is an international journal which aims to further the international exchange of ideas by providing an outlet for substantial accounts of…

ISBN: 9781848727663

Published May 14, 2012 by Psychology Press

Today more than ever, our understanding of ourselves, others and the world around us is described in psychological terms. Psychologists deeply influence our society, and psychological-discourse has invaded companies, advertising, culture, politics, and even our social and family life. Moreover,…

ISBN: 9780415682022

Published May 13, 2012 by Routledge

The collapse of Barings’ Bank was a commercial catastrophe that resonated worldwide, showing what kind of secrets can lie behind an apparently successful organization. Following Nick Leeson’s arrest and subsequent conviction for fraud, investment banks anxiously reviewed their risk management…

ISBN: 9780415542708

Published May 09, 2012 by Routledge

Applied Statistics for the Social and Health Sciences provides graduate students in the social and health sciences with the basic skills that they need to estimate, interpret, present, and publish statistical models using contemporary standards. The book targets the social and health science…

ISBN: 9780415875363

Published May 08, 2012 by Routledge

Following different kinds of brain damage, including stroke, head injury, carbon monoxide poisoning, and degenerative change, people can experience a range of cognitive problems, in addition to any difficulties in motor function. These problems strongly influence a patient’s ability to recover, but…

ISBN: 9781848720992

Published May 07, 2012 by Psychology Press

ISBN: 9781848721074

Published May 07, 2012 by Psychology Press

ISBN: 9781848721081

Published May 06, 2012 by Psychology Press

ISBN: 9781848721104

Published May 06, 2012 by Psychology Press

The Handbook of Intergroup Communication brings together research, theory and application on traditional as well as innovative intergroup situations, exploring the communication aspect of these groups. The volume is organzied into four domains – cross-disciplinary approaches to intergroup study;…

ISBN: 9780415889650

Published May 03, 2012 by Routledge

This book examines the phenomena of how individuals experience work stress and coping in both developed and developing countries in the world. Rabi Bhagat, known for his cross-cultural scholarship in this area, and his co authors, help us recognize the causes and consequences of work stress.…

ISBN: 9780805848472

Published Apr 25, 2012 by Routledge Academic

The study of discourse has spanned many disciplines and is of particular interest to aphasiologists. In recent years, discourse abilities in aphasia have garnered more attention. Within this issue, different methods for evaluating discourse production in adults with aphasia to better…

ISBN: 9781848727540

Published Apr 25, 2012 by Psychology Press

Social media (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Groupon, Twitter) have changed the way consumers and advertisers behave. It is crucial to understand how consumers think, feel and act regarding social media, online advertising, and online shopping. Business practitioners, students and marketers are trying…

ISBN: 9781848729698

Published Apr 24, 2012 by Routledge Academic

Not all memories are created equal. Our memories for some very exceptional events seem to stand out in our minds, and as such they may form the very core of who we are. Perhaps you have a vivid recollection of a fateful day, an unforgettable face, or a hilarious joke. This book summarizes theories…

ISBN: 9781848729155

Published Apr 24, 2012 by Psychology Press

We know that positive, fulfilling and satisfying relationships are strong predictors of life satisfaction, psychological health, and physical well-being. This edited volume uses research and theory on the need to belong as a foundation to explore various types of relationships, with an emphasis on…

ISBN: 9780415876476

Published Apr 23, 2012 by Routledge Academic

Sex/Gender presents a relatively new way to think about how biological difference can be produced over time in response to different environmental and social experiences. This book gives a clearly written explanation of the biological and cultural underpinnings of gender. Anne Fausto-Sterling…

ISBN: 9780415881463

Published Apr 15, 2012 by Routledge

This is the first workbook that introduces the multilevel approach to modeling with categorical outcomes using IBM SPSS Version 20. Readers learn how to develop, estimate, and interpret multilevel models with categorical outcomes. The authors walk readers through data management, diagnostic tools,…

ISBN: 9781848729568

Published Apr 15, 2012 by Routledge Academic

In the last two decades there has been a flourishing research carried out jointly by economists, psychologists and neuroscientists. This meltdown of competences has lead towards original approaches to investigate the mental and cognitive mechanisms involved in the way the economic agent collects,…

ISBN: 9780415678438

Published Apr 15, 2012 by Routledge

Cosmetic surgery represents an extreme form of modern grooming. It is the fastest growing medical specialty, yet misconceptions abound about those who undertake it and their reasons for doing so. With a grounded approach, engaging 30 women through in-depth interview, this study explores how they…

ISBN: 9780415521390

Published Apr 15, 2012 by Routledge

This new handbook, with contributions from experts around the world, is the most comprehensive treatise on work design and job analysis practice and research in over 20 years. The handbook, dedicated to Sidney Gael, is the next generation of Gael’s successful Job Analysis Handbook for Business…

ISBN: 9781848728707

Published Apr 11, 2012 by Routledge Academic

The "litigation explosion" in the 21st century workplace means increasing costs and risks of lawsuits. Negotiation appears the attractive alternative to litigation. This new volume, with contributions from experts in psychology, management and other disciplines, bridges the gap between management…

ISBN: 9780415871150

Published Apr 11, 2012 by Routledge Academic

This work seeks to chart what happens in the embodied minds of engaged readers when they read literature. Despite the recent stylistic, linguistic, and cognitive advances that have been made in text-processing methodology and practice, very little is known about this cultural-cognitive process and…

ISBN: 9780415520683

Published Apr 11, 2012 by Routledge

This is the first book to provide a comprehensive review of the burgeoning literature on theory of mind (TOM) after the preschool years and the first to integrate this literature with other approaches to the study of social understanding. By highlighting the relationship between early and…

ISBN: 9781848729285

Published Apr 05, 2012 by Psychology Press

Agrammatic aphasia (agrammatism), resulting from brain damage to regions of the brain involved in language processing, affects grammatical aspects of language. Therefore, research examining language breakdown (and recovery) patterns in agrammatism is of great interest and importance to linguists,…

ISBN: 9781848720558

Published Apr 04, 2012 by Psychology Press

The nature of mental images and their relation to language has caused controversy amongst psychologists for years, and the so-called "imagery debate" is still unresolved. Fresh light is now being shed on this topic using recent findings in neuroscience and the development of behavioural studies.…

ISBN: 9781848720497

Published Apr 01, 2012 by Psychology Press

This text introduces readers to military families, their resilience, and the challenges of military life. Personal stories from active duty, National Guard, reservists, veterans, and their families, from all branches and ranks of the military, and those who work with military personnel, bring their…

ISBN: 9780415880664

Published Apr 01, 2012 by Routledge Academic

This volume examines communication processes within the grandmother-mother-daughter relationship, emphasizing an intergenerational perspective. Using observations of and extensive interviews with six sets of middle-income, Caucasian female family members, this book offers a heuristic account of…

ISBN: 9780415536202

Published Mar 31, 2012 by Routledge

This new reader provides a selection of both classic and current articles on research about human memory. The reading are intended for courses in Human Memory at the undergraduate or graduate level, or possibly for a course in Memory and Cognition. Nine sections are included, as listed below, with…

ISBN: 9780863775765

Published Mar 30, 2012 by Psychology Press

This volume covers key readings that have inspired and advanced a social psychological understanding of the intricate relationships between language, thinking, and communication. These readings also trace the way in which our understanding of this relationship has changed over time and provide an…

ISBN: 9780863775864

Published Mar 30, 2012 by Psychology Press