Diane F Halpern Books

Major principles and contemporary themes drive this narrative overview of the field touching on the latest ideas and findings in biological, cognitive, social, developmental, personality, and clinical psychology. Gazzaniga and Heatherton provide the latest insights on a wide array of topics and issues including the growth of children's minds, the ways we learn, the impact of serious head injuries on behavior, the reasons why we discriminate against one another, the possibility of changing our personalities, and the causes and treatments of psychological disorders.

The fourth edition critically examines research on cognitive sex differences, aiming to clarify where these differences exist and where they do not. Since the last edition, advancements in neuroscience have reshaped our understanding of the mind and behavior, particularly regarding cognitive sex differences. However, neuroscience is still developing and has sometimes been misapplied to support sex role stereotypes. The book addresses the prevalence of exaggerated and unreplicated claims about cognitive differences, emphasizing the need for rigorous research and a healthy skepticism towards evidence. It acknowledges the complexity of cognitive sex differences and the necessity of viewing issues from multiple perspectives, distinguishing well-supported claims from politicized pseudoscience. The author presents and interprets relevant data fairly, revealing strong support for various viewpoints. The exploration includes factors such as abilities, education, stereotypes, culture, and hormones, while cautioning readers to "mind the gap" between brain structures and behaviors. Ultimately, readers gain insights into how nature and nurture shape our identities, leading to both similarities and differences linked to gender. This edition serves as a valuable textbook or reference for various courses and aims to inspire future researchers. It is essential reading for parents, teachers, and policymakers interested in understanding psychol

Conciliar lar e carreira, além de cuidar de si mesma, é uma tarefa que exige dedicação, paciência e sabedoria. Por este motivo, a maioria das mulheres decide seguir apenas um dos caminhos. Com o intuito de revolucionar este paradigma, as autoras Diane F. Halpern e Fanny M. Cheung reuniram depoimentos de profissionais influentes, que enfrentaram desafios e superaram diversas limitações culturais, a fim de mostrar que é possível a conciliação de maneira bem-sucedida. A partir de suas trajetórias, o livro constrói um olhar extremamente inspirador sobre o espaço da mulher na era atual, oferecendo-lhe valiosas sugestões. Mulheres no topo mostra como é possível superar um dos principais dilemas vividos pelas mulheres na sociedade contemporânea: ser uma boa mãe e esposa e, ao mesmo tempo, conquistar o sucesso profissional.