Theories of Development introduces students to the most influential theorists who have contributed to our understanding ......more

Theories of Development introduces students to the most influential theorists who have contributed to our understanding ......more

There is a power lying hidden in man, by the use of which he can rise to higher and better things. There is in man a gre......more

The Element examines ethical and conceptual issues about conscientious objection in medicine. Concepts analyzed include ......more

The Element examines ethical and conceptual issues about conscientious objection in medicine. Concepts analyzed include ......more

The author of The Defining Decade explains why the twenties are the most challenging time of life and reveals essential ......more

Evolution and Psychology is a critical exploration of how evolutionary approaches can be used to understand the human mi......more

For decades now, Adam Gopnik has been one of our most beloved writers, a brilliantly perceptive critic of art, food, Fra......more

"The Creative Process in the Individual" is a seminal work by Thomas Troward, a British author and judge who was influen......more

The Mama Sutras is a practical, spiritual, psychological and emotional toolbox for modern mothering. Threaded with ancie......more

Identity Orchestration demonstrates the particular importance of identity balance in behavioral health....more

This is the very first authoritative book on the role of Carl Gustav Carus (1789-1869) in the history of psychology. Car......more

This Element considers current legal, ethical, metaphysical, and medical controversies concerning brain death. It examin......more

The second edition of this book examines the numerous research and practice advances with regard to adolescents and adul......more

This Element provides an exploration of antinatalism, the view that assigns a negative value to reproduction. First, the......more

This book shows how to use discussions of moral dilemmas as a strategy to develop moral competence in children and youth......more

This book offers opportunities for better understanding teachers’ unique challenges when planning teaching sessions for ......more

The Psychology of Time considers how we define, describe, and experience time. From a discussion of how our language aro......more

The possibilities of personal growth and change are embedded in American cultural values that center individual autonomy......more

In the journey of life, we often find ourselves at crossroads, facing choices that define not just our paths but who we ......more

​This book renews the concept of the symbolic function, exploring human capacity to create and utilize symbols, semiotic......more

In this sacred space, you are challenged to take off the mask we so often wear in the outside world. It is here that you......more

This book presents the results of an ethno-psychological study of Mexican siblings which aims to contribute to the study......more

This Element offers a framework for exploring the methodological challenges of neuroethics. The aim is to provide a road......more

Time, as a separate entity, has not yet been defined in language. Definitions will be found to be merely explanations of......more

This book synthesizes research on language development and communication disability in Sub-Saharan Africa and highlights......more

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This book examines ways in which families’ physical environments have implications for their relationships and the healt......more

Bringing together diverse theoretical and empirical contributions from the fields of social and cognitive psychology, ph......more

Giftedness often is defined in a transactional way: individuals give something in return for getting something from auth......more

Latent variable models are a powerful tool for measuring many of the phenomena in which developmental psychologists are ......more

Latent variable models are a powerful tool for measuring many of the phenomena in which developmental psychologists are ......more

Placebo effects raise some fundamental questions concerning the nature of clinical and medical research. This Element be......more

The thought of writing a book was somewhere there in the recesses of my mind, but I never took it seriously. I noticed t......more

This book examines the intermediate level of mental health services with a focus on partial hospitalization program (PHP......more

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The Second Edition of the handbook incorporates notable research advances throughout its comprehensive, up-to-date exami......more

"The Deepness of Imagination: Navigating its Light and Shadows" invites readers on a transformative journey through the ......more

This book examines the multifaceted nature of gender-based violence (GBV) and the many forms it can take. It explores th......more

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This handbook examines the psychology of fatherhood throughout the lifespan and across multiple contexts. It synthesizes......more

This book reflects on the various ways in which intelligence can manifest itself in the wide range of diverse contexts i......more

This sourcebook is an unparalleled resource in the field of family science. It provides a comprehensive overview of both......more

This book examines the ways in which families can address racial and ethnic inequalities and racism and the impacts of t......more

The +Point: The Power of Positive Thinking for Everyone Ready for a life-changing journey filled with self-discovery, pe......more

This is a book about spirituality and religion, written from the perspective of a psychologist, not a theologian. Psycho......more

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This book adopts a multidisciplinary approach to try to answer the question of how do we, as human beings, go from the s......more

Exploring Cross-Cultural Psychology is an accessible text that provides material for generating interactive discussion o......more

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Reformulates the notion of the ego and provides a new perspective for understanding ego development and the role of the ......more

This book has two main objectives. The first is to identify and adequately describe the phenomenon of empathy. This esse......more

This book has two main objectives. The first is to identify and adequately describe the phenomenon of empathy. This esse......more

Thriving Amidst Life’s Challenges" is a title that encapsulates the concept of not just surviving but flourishing in the......more

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a type of developmental disability caused by brain differences. ASD patients fr......more

This book provides an in-depth overview of the current research on sexual grooming. It explores the process by which an ......more

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This book summarizes more than four decades of research on imitation in infancy and its relation to early learning and s......more

This book examines strengths-based approaches to understanding and celebrating diverse populations. It centers on unders......more

This book examines the science and practice of character strengths as the backbone for understanding, studying, and appl......more

This volume asks, what is it like to be a child in a country where 25% of the population is under the age of 14? Handlin......more

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Written for a non-specialist audience, From Birth to Late Adulthood: An Introduction to Lifespan Development explores hu......more

The biopsychosocial study of Arab Americans yields compelling insights into innovative theoretical and applied initiativ......more

"In Reclaim, expert forensic and clinical psychologist Dr Ahona Guha explores complex traumas, how survivors can recover......more

Throughout its evolution, Piaget’s theory has placed meaning at the center of all attempts to understand the nature and ......more

This engaging and accessible textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of human development, from infanc......more

An interdisciplinary exploration of the complex and fascinating process of human development, from infancy to old age. T......more

This engaging and accessible textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of human development, from infanc......more

An interdisciplinary exploration of the complex and fascinating process of human development, from infancy to old age. T......more

Unlock the secrets of human growth and development with this comprehensive overview of the field. Covering topics such a......more

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A groundbreaking exploration of the psychological and emotional development of children. Drawing on the latest research ......more

A groundbreaking work in the field of developmental psychology, this book explores the social, emotional, and psychologi......more

Davidson’s book offers a fascinating look into the theories surrounding human infancy and development. The recapitulatio......more