2051 results for "Psychology"

The archeology of the frivolous: reading Condillac

Derrida, Jacques
'The Archeology of the Frivolous is a brilliant essay by an original, historically knowledgeable and fascinating thinker of great importance to our understanding of the metaphysics which, he claims, has dominated Western thought from Plato to Hegel... John Leavey has done an heroic job by translating into English a writer who plays in Joycean fashion on the nuances of French words.' - Philosophical Topics
University of Nebraska Press 1987-01-01 143 pages

The psychologist's guide to an academic career

Rheingold, Harriet L.
[This book] offers a realistic yet encouraging and optimistic look at the academic profession, from preparation in graduate school through to tenured service. Professor Emeritus Rheingold . . . shares with the reader a wealth of experience from a long, varied, and distinguished career. . . . The reader will profit from several supplemental readings that introduce other professional voices and complementary advice on a variety of pertinent topics. /// Undergraduate and graduate students as well as professors in the early stages of their careers will benefit greatly from the comprehensive overview of the academic life presented in these pages. Mid-career and tenured academicians will find renewed inspiration as they enter upon ever-evolving tasks and responsibilities to the individuals, institutions, and society that they serve. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)
American Psychological Association 1994 203 pages

Wider than the sky: the phenomenal gift of consciousness

Edelman, Gerald M.
A neuroscientist demystifies the subject of consciousness in this up-to-date discussion of mind-body connections. How does the firing of neurons give rise to subjective sensations, thoughts, and emotions? How can the disparate domains of mind and body be reconciled? The quest for a scientifically based understanding of consciousness has attracted study and speculation across the ages. In this direct and non-technical discussion of consciousness, Dr. Gerald M. Edelman draws on a lifetime of scientific inquiry into the workings of the brain to formulate answers to the mind-body questions that intrigue every thinking person. Concise and understandable, the book explains pertinent findings of modern neuroscience and describes how consciousness arises in complex brains. Edelman explores the relation of consciousness to causation, to evolution, to the development of the self, and to the origins of feelings, learning, and memory. His analysis of the brain activities underlying consciousness is based on recent remarkable advances in biochemistry, immunology, medical imaging, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology, yet the implications of his book extend farther--beyond the worlds of science and medicine into virtually every area of human inquiry.
Yale University Press 2004-01-01 201 pages

What Do Women Want? Bread, Roses, Sex, Power

Erica Jong
What do women want? is a book of inspiration, humor, and provocation - an intimate conversation between the reader and Erica Jong. In these personal statements Jong addresses many of the questions that concern women and men today: Are women better off today than they were twenty-five years ago? What was Princess Diana's importance to women? Has Hillary Clinton prepared us for a woman president? Why do powerful women evoke ambivalence? Why do mothers continue to be blamed for working outside the home? How does the mother-daughter dialectic influence cycles of feminism and backlash? What is the relationship of pornography to the creative spirit? Who is the perfect man? What constitutes sex appeal?
HarperCollins Publishers 1998 202 pages

Sincerity and Other Works Collected Papers of Donald Meltzer

Donald Meltzer
Among the subjects this volume touches on are adult psychopathology, psychoanalytic technique, developmental theory, the training of psychoanalysts, child and adolescent psychopathology, and the appraisal and application of the work of W. Bion and of R. Money-Kyrle. This is a good introduction to the author's work but it is those readers with clini
Taylor & Francis 2019-09-27 608 pages

A woman's unconscious use of her body: a psychoanalytical perspective

Pines, Dinora
Drawing on Dinora Pines’ lifetime of clinical experience this classic book provides a psychoanalytic understanding of women’s relationships with their bodies, focusing on key moments in women’s lives. With chapters organised to follow the female life-cycle, topics covered include: the turbulence of adolescence pregnancy and childbirth infertility and abortion menopause and old age the traumatic effects of surviving the Holocaust. With a foreword from Susie Orbach, this book will be of interest to mental health professionals including counsellors, psychotherapists and psychoanalysts.
Routledge 2010 206 pages

The Measurement of Adult Intelligence

David Wechsler
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Creative Media Partners, LLC 2022-10-27 276 pages

The Art Of Thinking

Dagobert D. Runes
The Art of Thinking by Dagobert D. Runes is a comprehensive guide to developing critical thinking skills. The book covers a wide range of topics, including logic, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, and creativity. Runes explores the importance of clear and concise communication, and provides practical techniques for improving one's ability to express ideas effectively.The Art of Thinking is divided into three main sections. The first section focuses on the foundations of critical thinking, including the nature of thought and the principles of logic. The second section delves into specific thinking skills, such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. The final section explores the practical applications of critical thinking in various contexts, including business, education, and personal relationships.Throughout the book, Runes provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers develop and apply their critical thinking skills. He also emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and continuous learning, encouraging readers to regularly evaluate their own thinking processes and seek out new information and perspectives.Overall, The Art of Thinking is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their critical thinking skills and become a more effective and thoughtful communicator.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Literary Licensing, LLC 2011-05 96 pages

The Man of Genius

Cesare Lombroso
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Creative Media Partners, LLC 2022-10-26 404 pages