The Philosophy of Trust
The Philosophy of Trust

Author: Paul Faulkner

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 0198732546

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Trust is central to our social lives. We know by trusting what others tell us. We act on that basis, and on the basis of trust in their promises and implicit commitments. So trust underpins both epistemic and practical cooperation and is key to philosophical debates on the conditions of its possibility. It is difficult to overstate the significance of these issues. On the practical side, discussions of cooperation address what makes society possible-of how it is that life is not a Hobbesian war of all against all. On the epistemic side, discussions of cooperation address what makes the pooling of knowledge possible-and so the edifice that is science. But trust is not merely central to our lives instrumentally; trusting relations are themselves of great value, and in trusting others, we realise distinctive forms of value. What are these forms of value, and how is trust central to our lives? These questions are explored and developed in this volume, which collects fifteen new essays on the philosophy of trust. They develop and extend existing philosophical discussion of trust and will provide a reference point for future work on trust.

LeadeReliability
LeadeReliability

Author: Jeff Dudley

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2013-08

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1491701692

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Has an unplanned event ever prevented you from capitalizing on an opportunity? If you're like most people, this probably happens to you at least once a week. At times, it may seem impossible to accomplish what you planned on doing. What's more, this doesn't just hurt you-it can have serious consequences for your employer, colleagues, or business partners. Author Jeff Dudley, a longtime business executive and the founder and president of LeadeReliability, reveals what you can do to consistently meet your commitments and make time for those things you never get to do. He can help you - develop leadership skills; - prioritize tasks and processes; - monitor, evaluate, and sustain progress; and - inspire others to follow your example. Creating a culture of reliability at your organization can help you achieve goals that once seemed unreachable. In fact, reliability is the answer to many of the problems that may be plaguing your organization today. Make the choice to help yourself and your organization, and reap the rewards-customer loyalty, employee satisfaction, and increased profitability. It starts with changing how you approach your life as an individual and starting a journey that leads toward LeadeReliability.

Reason, Bias, and Inquiry
Reason, Bias, and Inquiry

Author: Nathan Ballantyne

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 0197636918

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Philosophers and psychologists routinely explore questions surrounding reasoning, inquiry, and bias, though typically in disciplinary isolation. What is the source of our intellectual errors? When can we trust information others tell us? This volume brings together researchers from across the two disciplines to present ideas and insights for addressing the challenges of knowing well in a complicated world in four parts: how to best describe the conceptual and empirical terrain of reason and bias; how reasoning and bias influence basic perception of the physical world; how to assess knowledge and expertise in ourselves and others; and how people approach reasoning and knowledge among and about groups. Together, the chapters show what philosophers and psychologists can do together when they shine light on the challenges of reaching the truth and avoiding errors. Reason, Bias, and Inquiry is a multidisciplinary meditation for readers who are awash in information but are uncertain how to manage it to make informed decisions.

The Social Psychology of Groups
The Social Psychology of Groups

Author: John W. Thibaut

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-09-29

Total Pages: 527

ISBN-13: 1351473883

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This landmark theory of interpersonal relations and group functioning argues that the starting point for understanding social behavior is the analysis of dyadic interdependence. Such an analysis portrays the ways in which the separate and joint actions of two persons affect the quality of their lives and the survival of their relationship. The authors focus on patterns of interdependence, and on the assumption that these patterns play an important causal role in the processes, roles, and norms of relationships. This powerful theory has many applications in all the social sciences, including the study of social and moral norms; close-pair relationships; conflicts of interest and cognitive disputes; social orientations; the social evolution of economic prosperity and leadership in groups; and personal relationships.

Understanding Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice in Health, 2nd Edition
Understanding Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice in Health, 2nd Edition

Author: Trisha M. Greenhalgh

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-01-21

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 0730369269

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Greenhalgh’s award-winning Understanding Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice in Health is back. In this second edition, you will gain a complete overview of the most common topics covered in a standard 12-week evidence-based practice unit for Nursing and Allied Health courses. Throughout the text, you will find engaging and insightful content, which has a unique focus on consumers of research – keeping students focused on the skills most relevant to them. Features include videos that help students connect the theoretical with the practical, interactivities and animations that help bring course concepts to life and knowledge check questions throughout the text that provide guidance for further study. This title enables students to master concepts and succeed in assessment by taking the roadblocks out of self-study, with features designed so they get the most out of learning.

Finance for the People
Finance for the People

Author: Paco de Leon

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-02-01

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 0143136259

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An illustrated, practical guide to navigating your financial life, no matter your financial situation "a potent mix of deeply practical and wonderfully empathetic" —Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial "one of the most approachable financial books I've ever read." —Refinery 29 We are all weird about money. Whether you have a lot or a little, your feelings and beliefs about money have been shaped by a combination of silence (or even shame) around talking about money, personal experiences, family and societal expectations, and a whole big complex system rigged against many of us from the start. Begin with that baseline premise and it’s no surprise so many of us find it so difficult to save enough money (but way too easy to get trapped in ballooning credit card debt), emotionally draining to deal with student loans, and nearly impossible to understand the esoteric world of investing. Unlike most personal finance books that focus on skills and behaviors, FINANCE FOR THE PEOPLE asks you to examine your beliefs and experiences around money—blending extremely practical exercises with mindfulness, and including more than 50 illustrations and diagrams to make the concepts accessible (and even fun). With deep insider expertise from years spent in many different corners of the financial industry, Paco de Leon is a friendly, approachable, and wise guide who invites readers to change their relationship with money. With her holistic approach you’ll learn how to: • root out your unconscious beliefs about money • untangle the mental and emotional burden of student loans to pay them off • use a gratitude practice to help you think differently about spending • break out of the debt cycle and begin building wealth This book is for anyone who feels unseen, ignored, or bored to death by the way personal finances are approached and taught, and is ready to go on a journey of self-discovery and step into their financial power.

Applied Social Research
Applied Social Research

Author: Timothy P. Hilton, PhD, MSW

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2019-05-28

Total Pages: 597

ISBN-13: 0826172849

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Praise for earlier editions: “I have been using this textbook as a required reading for my research class since 2004 because I found the text’s coverage of research concepts to be in-depth, and easy to read without the technicalities.” - Ziblim Abukari, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Westfield State University “Applied Social Research... is thorough, well organized, and clear, making it highly appreciated by my students.” -Barry Loneck, PhD, School of Social Welfare, SUNY Albany The tenth edition of this classic text demonstrates how research skills are developed and used to facilitate best social work practices and improve client outcomes. New to this edition are additional examples and practitioner profiles demonstrating research-based practice, problem-solving extended vignettes, and broad inclusion of the 2015 CSWE competencies. The tenth edition also delivers directives for incorporating evidence-based practices into daily practice. Additional highlights include greater emphasis on conducting practice-informed research with minority and other disadvantaged populations. This engaging text for MSW and BSW students helps readers develop logic-based research skills that prepare them to be scientific practitioners who can use research-informed practice to improve clients’ lives. Emphasized throughout is the application of research methods in assessing and monitoring client functioning and outcomes. Additional features include robust instructor resources. The print version of the book includes free, searchable, digital access to the entire contents! New to the Tenth Edition: Practitioner Profiles recounting interviews with actual practitioners Evaluating Competency boxes highlighting the connections between text concepts and CSWE competencies Emphasis on conducting research with disadvantaged populations Enhanced instructor resources including updated test bank with multiple-choice, short answer, and essay questions, and PowerPoints Key Features: Demonstrates the crucial connection between research and practice to improve client outcomes Develops critical thinking and logic-based research skills Helps students to measure and monitor client functions and outcomes and critically evaluate practices, programs, and services Emphasizes scaling measures to assess client functioning Includes unique chapter on preparing and presenting data

Cross-cultural Anxiety
Cross-cultural Anxiety

Author: Charles Donald Spielberger

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9780891169406

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First Published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination
Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2015-06-29

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 0309370930

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The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two disability programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), for disabled individuals, and their dependent family members, who have worked and contributed to the Social Security trust funds, and Supplemental Security Income (SSSI), which is a means-tested program based on income and financial assets for adults aged 65 years or older and disabled adults and children. Both programs require that claimants have a disability and meet specific medical criteria in order to qualify for benefits. SSA establishes the presence of a medically-determined impairment in individuals with mental disorders other than intellectual disability through the use of standard diagnostic criteria, which include symptoms and signs. These impairments are established largely on reports of signs and symptoms of impairment and functional limitation. Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination considers the use of psychological tests in evaluating disability claims submitted to the SSA. This report critically reviews selected psychological tests, including symptom validity tests, that could contribute to SSA disability determinations. The report discusses the possible uses of such tests and their contribution to disability determinations. Psychological Testing in the Service of Disability Determination discusses testing norms, qualifications for administration of tests, administration of tests, and reporting results. The recommendations of this report will help SSA improve the consistency and accuracy of disability determination in certain cases.