The Psychology of Underachievement
The Psychology of Underachievement

Author: Harvey P. Mandel

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1991-01-16

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 9780471848554

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An integrated approach to the psychology of underachievement, unifying theory and practice. Examines different types of underachievers, explores the relationship between personality and underachievement, and provides useful guidelines for clinical practice. Provides an outline and summary of the voluminous (and often contradictory) literature, then presents theoretical models of the underachiever that are grounded in mainstream diagnostic and therapeutic theory. Offers examples of each personality type, so practitioners can easily recognize and treat them.

Bulletin
Bulletin

Author: United States. Office of Education

Publisher:

Published: 1961

Total Pages: 986

ISBN-13:

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Encyclopedia of Education and Human Development
Encyclopedia of Education and Human Development

Author: Stephen J. Farenga

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-07-17

Total Pages: 1065

ISBN-13: 1317471830

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This comprehensive and exhaustive reference work on the subject of education from the primary grades through higher education combines educational theory with practice, making it a unique contribution to the educational reference market. Issues related to human development and learning are examined by individuals whose specializations are in diverse areas including education, psychology, sociology, philosophy, law, and medicine. The book focuses on important themes in education and human development. Authors consider each entry from the perspective of its social and political conditions as well as historical underpinnings. The book also explores the people whose contributions have played a seminal role in the shaping of educational ideas, institutions, and organizations, and includes entries on these institutions and organizations. This work integrates numerous theoretical frameworks with field based applications from many areas in educational research.