Books from American Psychological Association
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What Psychology Majors Could (and Should) be Doing: An Informal Guide to Research Experience and Professional Skills
By Paul J. Silvia, Peter F. Delaney, Stuart MarcovitchMore students are majoring in psychology than ever before - over 85,000 students graduate with psychology degrees each year - so competition for grad-school spots and good jobs is fierce....
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Favorite Activities for the Teaching of Psychology
By Ludy T. BenjaminThe most popular activities from APA's successful Activities Handbooks for the Teaching of Psychology are gathered together and updated in this book of teachers' favorites. The lesson plans, which encourage...
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Cognitive Schemas and Core Beliefs in Psychological Problems: A Scientist-practitioner Guide
By Dan J. Stein, Jeffrey E. Young, Lawrence P. RisoCognitive approaches to psychopathology have evolved from a primary focus on superficial cognition and automatic thoughts to an increased interest in more deeply rooted aspects of cognition, namely, cognitive schemas...
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Clinical Neuropsychology: A Pocket Handbook for Assessment
By Peter J. Snyder, Paul David Nussbaum, Diana L. Robins"The initial goal that had led to the first edition of this book remains unchanged. That is, we hope to provide a ready reference to assist the busy clinician or...
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Handbook of Bereavement Research and Practice: Advances in Theory and Intervention
By Margaret S. StroebeIn this state-of-the-art volume, leading international scholars and clinicians provide a comprehensive and cross-disciplinary overview of how rigorous research on bereavement translates into practice. They identify new developments and controversies...
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Ethical Practice in Forensic Psychology: A Systematic Model for Decision Making
By Shane S. Bush, Mary A. Connell, Robert L. Denney"While most psychologists working in forensic contexts aspire to practice in a manner consistent with the highest ideals of ethical practice, they face numerous and complex concerns and may be...
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Performance Psychology in Action: A Casebook for Working with Athletes, Performing Artists, Business Leaders, and Professionals in High-risk Occupations
By Kate F. HaysExpert athletes understand the mind-body connection. For years, they have learned mental skills from coaches, consultants, and other practitioners in order to optimize physical performance. Now, these same mental skills...
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Spirituality and the Therapeutic Process: A Comprehensive Resource from Intake to Termination
By Mark M. Leach, Jamie D. Aten"This book is for therapists who want to enhance their effectiveness with clients whose spirituality is a salient part of their worldview. Whether or not the therapist has a spiritual...
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Applying to Graduate School in Psychology: Advice from Successful Students and Prominent Psychologists
By Amanda C. Kracen, Ian J. WallaceApplying to Graduate School in Psychology provides prospective graduate students with the insider knowledge needed to bolster their confidence and gain a competitive edge. This comprehensive resource shares personal accounts...
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Surviving Graduate School in Psychology: A Pocket Mentor
By Tara L. KutherWhat happens after you've been accepted into a psychology graduate program? How can you best prepare for the challenges ahead and make the most of your graduate school career?In ""Surviving...
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Dissertations and Theses from Start to Finish: Psychology and Related Fields
By Sharon L. Foster, John D. ConeThis publication helps graduate students in psychology and other related fields to plan the thesis and dissertation process from beginning to end. The authors mentor students by advising them, answering...
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APA Style Guide to Electronic References
Expanded and updated from the Electronic Resources section of the Fifth Edition of the Publication Manual, this comprehensive yet succinct style guide offers up-to-date information on formatting electronic references in...
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Behavioral Emergencies: An Evidence-based Resource for Evaluating and Managing Risk of Suicide, Violence, and Victimization
By Phillip M. Kleespies"Virtually every mental health clinician has faced or will face a situation that requires an immediate response: A client or patient presents who is suicidal, potentially violent, or at risk...
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Psychology as a Major: Is it Right for Me and what Can I Do with My Degree?
By Donna E. Palladino SchultheissA guide to the field of psychology for those thinking of studying the subject at undergraduate level. Drawing heavily on the vocational psychology literature, the books presents self-exploration tools and...
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The Insider's Guide to the Psychology Major: Everything You Need to Know about the Degree and Profession
By William Buskist, Amira Rezec WegenekPsychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors. To gain an edge and get ahead, current and prospective psychology majors need access to insider knowledge. This book provides an...
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The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide: Guidance for Working with Suicidal Clients
By Thomas E. Joiner"The purpose of this book is to demystify clinical work with suicidal patients by grounding this work within a model of suicidal behavior, the interpersonal theory of suicide (Joiner, 2005)....
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Graduate Study in Psychology
Graduate Study in Psychology
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Assessing Hispanic Clients Using the MMPI-2 and MMPI-A
By James Neal Butcher"Persons of Hispanic origin are the largest ethnic minority group in the United States. Practitioners involved in personality assessment will undoubtedly work with Hispanic clients who may be grappling with...
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Scientific Jury Selection
By Bruce Dennis Sales, Joel D. Lieberman"Given the importance of trial consultants to the modern-day practice of law, Scientific Jury Selection is designed to be informative for psychologists, other professionals interested in trial consulting (e.g., sociologists,...
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APA Handbook of Psychopathology: Vol. 2 Child and adolescent psychopathology
By Jill M. Hooley, James Neal Butcher, Philip C. KendallVolume 1: "There is much more to understanding psychopathology than a mere description of symptoms can provide. This book provides a comprehensive overview of different aspects of psychopathology in adult...