Showing papers in "Psyccritiques in 1994"
TL;DR: The Nature and Origins of Mass Opinion by John Zaller (1992) as discussed by the authors is a model of mass opinion formation that offers readers an introduction to the prevailing theory of opinion formation.
Abstract: Originally published in Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, 1994, Vol 39(2), 225. Reviews the book, The Nature and Origins of Mass Opinion by John Zaller (1992). The author's commendable effort to specify a model of mass opinion formation offers readers an introduction to the prevailing vi
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TL;DR: The Validation Breakthrough: Simple Techniques for Communicating with People With Alzheimer's Type Dementia by Naomi Feil (1993) as mentioned in this paper describes Feil's technique of working with people suffering from dementia or early onset Alzheimer's, which relies on viewing behavior in what Feil calls "old-old age" as a function of anatomic changes in the brain, but also as a combination of physical, social, and psychological changes that take place over the life span.
Abstract: Originally published in Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, 1994, Vol 39(4), 438. Reviews the book, The Validation Breakthrough: Simple Techniques for Communicating With People With “Alzheimer's-Type Dementia” by Naomi Feil (1993). This sensitive book describes Feil's technique of working with people suffering from dementia or early onset Alzheimer's. The validation technique is based on empathy for the patient and relies on viewing behavior in what Feil calls “old-old age” as not merely a function of anatomic changes in the brain, but also as a combination of physical, social, and psychological changes that take place over the life span. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the social structure and psychosocial dimensions of youth unemployment and the social roles for youth: interventions in unemployment, social consequences and interventions for research.
Abstract: Contributors Foreword Klaus J. Jacobs Introduction Jeylan T. Mortimer Part I. Investment in Youth: 1. Youth, unemployment and marginality: the problem and the solution Laura E. Hess, Anne C. Petersen and Jeylan T. Mortimer 2. Social capital, human capital and investment in youth James S. Coleman 3. When may social capital influence children's school performance? John Modell Reply to John Modell James S. Coleman Reply to James S. Coleman John Modell Part II. Macrosocial Perspectives: 4. The historical context of transition to work and youth unemployment Helmut Fend 5. The causes of persistently high unemployment Michael White and David J. Smith Part III. Individual Perspectives: 6. Concepts of causation, tests of causal mechanisms and implications for intervention Michael Rutter 7. Individual differences as precursors of youth unemployment Jeylan T. Mortimer 8. The psychosocial consequences of youth unemployment Adrian Furnham Part IV. Social Consequences and Interventions: 9. Societal consequences of youth unemployment Hannie te Grotenhuis and Frans Meijers 10. Social roles for youth: interventions in unemployment Stephen F. Hamilton Part V. Implications for Research: 11. Youth: work and unemployment - a European perspective for research Hans Bertram 12. Conclusions: social structure and psychosocial dimensions of youth unemployment Walter R. Heinz Index.
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TL;DR: The APA Review of Books, 1994, Vol 39(2), 226-227 as mentioned in this paper reviewed the book, Television Advertising and Children by Brian M. Young (1990), which is a useful compendium of psychological studies and content analyses conducted in the United States and Great Britain.
Abstract: Originally published in Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, 1994, Vol 39(2), 226–227. Reviews the book, Television Advertising and Children by Brian M. Young (1990). In his useful compendium of psychological studies and content analyses conducted in the United States and Great Britain duri
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TL;DR: The Sourcebook of Family Theories and Methods: A Contextual Approach edited by Pauline Boss, William Doherty, Ralph La Rossa, Walter Schumm, and Suzanne Steinmetz as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Originally published in Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, 1994, Vol 39(2), 231. Reviews the book, Sourcebook of Family Theories and Methods: A Contextual Approach edited by Pauline Boss, William Doherty, Ralph La Rossa, Walter Schumm, and Suzanne Steinmetz (1993). This sourcebook provide
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the difference between people with open minded and closed mind when they decide what they want to do and need to do, and what kind of person will need some women girls and psychotherapy references.
Abstract: Well, someone can decide by themselves what they want to do and need to do but sometimes, that kind of person will need some women girls and psychotherapy references. People with open minded will always try to seek for the new things and information from many sources. On the contrary, people with closed mind will always think that they can do it by their principals. So, what kind of person are you?
TL;DR: Inmates and their wives: Incarceration and Family Life by Bonnie E. Carlson and Neil Cervera (1992) as mentioned in this paper, the authors' purposes in their research were (a) to gain more knowledge about the conse
Abstract: Originally published in Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, 1994, Vol 39(1), 30–31. Reviews the book, Inmates and their Wives: Incarceration and Family Life by Bonnie E. Carlson and Neil Cervera (1992). The authors' purposes in their research were (a) to gain more knowledge about the conse
TL;DR: This is a good time to think about why you choose to coach, to align your desires and vision with the attitude and behaviors you will have with your client in a first session.
Abstract: This is a good time to think about why you choose to coach, to align your desires and vision with the attitude and behaviors you will have with your client in a first session. Perhaps you want to help others discover – or rediscover – their greatness. Or to give them support during their painful times. Or to teach them some important skills so they can be more effective personally and professionally – and feel good about themselves in the process. You may wish to share your vision with your clients during your first session or have it in the first materials they see.