Foundations of Psychological Thought
Foundations of Psychological Thought

Author: Barbara F. Gentile

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 692

ISBN-13:

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"Through carefully selected and extensively annotated original sources, Foundations of Psychological Thought: A History of Psychology deals with some of the most important issues and ideas in the history of psychological thought. Defining questions such as "How do we distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior?" and "How much of our behavior is biologically determined?" are posed throughout the book."--BOOK JACKET.

Foundations of Psychology
Foundations of Psychology

Author: Nicky Hayes

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 1117

ISBN-13: 9780415015615

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A comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles, theories and research in modern psychology. This is an introductory textbook for all psychology students, including undergraduates, A level students and others on pre-degree courses.

The Foundations of Mind
The Foundations of Mind

Author: Jean Matter Mandler

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2004-05-06

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 0198038399

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In The Foundations of Mind, Jean Mandler presents a new theory of cognitive development in infancy, focusing on the processes through which perceptual information is transformed into concepts. Drawing on her extensive research, Mandler explores preverbal conceptualization and shows how it forms the basis for both thought and language. She also emphasizes the importance of distinguishing automatic perceptual processes from attentive conceptualization, and argues that these two kinds of learning follow different principles, so it is crucial to specify the processes required by a given task. Countering both strong nativist and empiricist views, Mandler provides a fresh and markedly different perspective on early cognitive development, painting a new picture of the abilities and accomplishments of infants and the development of the mind.

Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology
Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology

Author: Martin Farrell

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-06-19

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 110700599X

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For students of the history of psychology, this textbook connects the big ideas and key thinkers of psychology and philosophy in a cohesive theoretical narrative. Students are led to understand the relations between different schools of thought, and to connect the various thinkers, theories and facts in psychology's history.

Wundt and the Philosophical Foundations of Psychology
Wundt and the Philosophical Foundations of Psychology

Author: Saulo de Freitas Araujo

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-12-23

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 3319266365

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This book reassesses the seminal work of Wilhelm Wundt by discussing the history and philosophy of psychology. It traces the pioneering theorist’s intellectual development and the evolution of psychology throughout his career. The author draws on little-known sources to situate psychological concepts in Wundt’s philosophical thought and address common myths and misconceptions relating to Wundt’s ideas. The ideas presented in this book show why Wundt’s work remains relevant in this era of ongoing mind/brain debate and interest continues in the links between psychology and philosophy. Featured topics include: Theoretical and philosophical foundations of Wundt’s early work in scientific psychology. Wundt’s conception of scientific philosophy in relation to his theory of knowledge. The epistemological dimensions of Wundt’s final project in scientific psychology. Wundt and the Philosophical Foundations of Psychology is a valuable resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students in cognitive and related psychology and philosophy disciplines.

Social Psychological Foundations of Clinical Psychology
Social Psychological Foundations of Clinical Psychology

Author: James E. Maddux

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2010-08-03

Total Pages: 555

ISBN-13: 9781606236796

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Uniquely integrative and authoritative, this volume explores how advances in social psychology can deepen understanding and improve treatment of clinical problems. The role of basic psychological processes in mental health and disorder is examined by leading experts in social, clinical, and counseling psychology. Chapters present cutting-edge research on self and identity, self-regulation, interpersonal processes, social cognition, and emotion. The volume identifies specific ways that social psychology concepts, findings, and research methods can inform clinical assessment and diagnosis, as well as the development of effective treatments. Compelling topics include the social psychology of help seeking, therapeutic change, and the therapist–client relationship.

Social Foundations of Thought and Action
Social Foundations of Thought and Action

Author: Albert Bandura

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 644

ISBN-13:

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Models of human nature and causality; Observational learning; Enactivelearning; Social diffusion and innovation; Predictive knowledge and forethought; Incentive motivators; Vicarious motivators; Self-regulatory mechanisms; Self-efficacy; Cognitive regulators.

How and Why People Change
How and Why People Change

Author: Ian M. Evans

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2013-01-17

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0199917272

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In How and Why People Change Dr. Ian M. Evans revisits many of the fundamental principles of behavior change in order to deconstruct what it is we try to achieve in psychological therapies. All of the conditions that impact people when seeking therapy are brought together in one cohesive framework: assumptions of learning, motivation, approach and avoidance, barriers to change, personality dynamics, and the way that individual behavioral repertoires are inter-related.

The Health Psychology Reader
The Health Psychology Reader

Author: David F Marks

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2002-06-06

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 9780761972716

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The Health Psychology Reader is designed to complement and support the recent textbook Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice by David F. Marks, Michael Murray, Brian Evans and Carla Willig (SAGE, 2000). It can also be used as a stand-alone resource given its didactic nature. The Reader explores key topics within the health psychology field with incisive introductions to each section by the Editor and includes a selection of the most important theoretical and empirical published work.