Psychology and related studies: Books

This text offers an integrated treatment of the central themes in the contemporary study of adolescence - development, diversity, context, and application. Specifically, it enables students to understand the bases of the developmental changes young people experience during the adolescent period; to appreciate the important instances of diversity to recognize the important role played in adolescent development of the different instances of the context, or ecology, of human development, and to understand the ways in which knowledge about adolescent development, diversity, and context may be applied to promote positive development among young people. This integration of themes helps students appreciate the dynamic character of the field of adolescent development today.

Developmental psychology is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas of scientific enquiry to be found. Provides the key readings in developmental psychology in one volume. Introduces and contextualises each reading for ease of use and reference. Presents an excellent reference and study tool for students and academics alike. Includes postscripts to classic papers i. e. newly commissioned articles by the papers' original author updating their research.

Traditional analyses of domestic battery often point to the batterer's need for power and control to explain patterns of violent behavior. Offers a nonjudgmental and compassionate view of the interior life of the batterer, moving beyond this explanation and transforming the understanding of the psychic origins of abuse- Amazon.com

This modular version of Myers's full-length text, Psychology, reflects the author's research-supported belief that many students learn better using a text comprised of brief modules, as opposed standard-length chapters.