Structured around ten pivotal questions, this book explores significant historical movements in psychology, including psychoanalysis and behaviorism. It is designed for undergraduate psychology students, making complex concepts accessible and engaging. Ideal for those studying history of psychology modules, it provides a comprehensive overview of the field's evolution and key developments.
Bodies can suffer stress even when a person is happy. Find out about the stresses you know about, the ones you don't, how they affect your body, how they make you ill, and what to do about it. In some cultures the concept of stress doesn't exist. But people in those cultures still experience stress. What is stress, how can we understand it, and how can we strip away the myths that surround it? These are the questions that leading health psychologist Michael E. Hyland addresses in Stress: All That Matters. He explains, among other things: - Why some get more stressed than others - How stress causes disease - Relaxation techniques that reduce stress - The place of stress in the story of human evolution and in society today. This is a rigorous yet compassionate introduction which will resonate with anyone experiencing the pressures of the twenty-first century.
Designed for practice nurses and doctors who run asthma clinics, this text will act as a practical guide to the psychological aspects of treatment which are crucial to the success of treatment regimens. Easily accessible and clinically relevant, this is a core text for the Asthma Training Council (ATC) course for practice nurses. A practical guide for doctors and nurses who run asthma clinics in the community Doctors and nurses minds are focused on the problems of asthma due to current professional and political debate
Although this book refers to marriage. It can be used to enhance any relationship. Easy to read,part (1) takes you on a detailed journey through the downward spiraling marriage of Tom and Mary and their two children, John and Lucy. It demonstrates in a clear and precise way how poor communication can lead to an impoverished relationship and at time's to the death of the marriage itself. You will recognize the anger,frustration and sense of disillusionment experienced by the couple in their struggle to save their failing marriage. In part(2) the author discuss's different aspects of relationship dynamics, and suggest ways in which you can begin to turn the tide of a troubled relationship. As you do so you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself,your partner and your life as a couple. This book is jargon free. There are no lengthy exercises, just some plain commonsense suggestions. The author fully acknowledges the complexities of relationship issue's and would encourage any couple to seek professional help when necessary.
Utilizing the history of psychology, this student-friendly book offers insights into significant historical developments and contemporary challenges. It prompts readers to engage with pressing questions that influence modern life, fostering critical thinking about the evolution of psychological thought and its relevance today.