News 11/2011 Psychology.
P. Bob, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic M. Borgo, BioSiLab, Padova, Italy; A. Soranzo, S. L. Christenson, University of Minnesota, University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, UK; M. Grassi, Minneapolis, MN, USA; A. L. Reschly, University of Brain, Mind and Consciousness BioSiLab, Padova, Italy Georgia, Athens, GA, USA; C. Wylie, New Zealand Advances in Neuroscience Research Council of Educational Research, Wellington, New MATLAB for Psychologists Zealand (Eds) Neuropsychological research on the neural basis The matrix laboratory interactive computing of behavior generally asserts that brain mecha- Handbook of Research on environment—MATLAB—has brought creativity nisms ultimately suffice to explain all psycho- to research in diverse disciplines, particularly in Student Engagement logically described phenomena. This assumption designing and programming experiments. More stems from the idea that the brain consists entirely Contents commonly used in mathematics and the sciences, of material particles and fields, and that all causal Preface; S. L. Christenson, A. L. Reschly, and it also lends itself to a variety of applications across mechanisms relevant to neuroscience can be C. Wylie.- SECTION I: WHAT IS STUDENT the field of psychology. For the novice looking formulated solely in terms of properties of these ENGAGEMENT?.- Jingle, Jangle, and Concep- to use it in experimental psychology research, elements. Contemporary basic physical theory dif- tual Haziness: Evolution and Future Directions though, becoming familiar with MATLAB can be fers from classic physics on the important matter of the Engagement Construct; A. L. Reschly and a daunting task. of how consciousness of human agents enters into S. L. Christenson.- Developmental Dynamics of the structure of empirical phenomena. The new Features Student Engagement, Coping, and Everyday Resil- principles contradict the older idea that local me- 7 Presents examples and terminology that ad- ience; E. A. Skinner and J. R. Pitzer.- Engagement chanical processes alone account for the structure dress the specific information needs of psycholo- across Developmental Periods; D. Mahatmya, B. of all empirical data. gists 7 Not only supplies MATLAB routines J. Lohman, J. L. Matjasko, and A. Feldman Farb.- that can be used in psychology, it also provides a Ethnicity and Student Engagement; G. E. Bingham Features conceptual frame of reference for readers to design and L. Okagaki.- Student Engagement: What is 7 Provides neuroscientists and psychologists their own experiments in psychology 7 Ex- it? Why does it matter?; J. D. Finn and K. Zim- with an alternative conceptual framework for plores connections to such external programs as mer.- Section I Commentary: So What is Student describing neural processes. 7 First competitive Excel 7 Is useful for both expert and less-expe- Engagement Anyway: Commentary on Section I; book focused on the issue of consciousness in rienced computer programmers 7 Examines the J. Eccles and M. Wang.- SECTION II: ENGAGE- connection with theory of chaos, complexity, dis- use of specific toolboxes dedicated to psycholo- MENT AS LINKED TO MOTIVATIONAL VARI- sociation, and relativity 7 Develops the problem gists 7 Uses psychological vocabulary combined ABLES.- A Self-Determination Theory Perspective of consciousness briefly discussed at the end of with real-case examples on Student Engagement; J. Reeve.- Achievement the author’s previous book Brain and Dissociated Goal Theory, Conceptualization of ability/Intel- Mind, with a focus on the issue of consciousness Contents ligence, and Classroom Climate; E. M. Ander- in connection with dissociation theory, complexity Preface.- Introduction.- Data Handling.- Plotting man and H. Patrick.- School Identification; K. E. theory, and other physical theories Data.- Programming.- A Better Sound.- Imagine.- Voelkl.- Self-Efficacy as an Engaged Learner; D. H. Statistical Analysis and Signal Detection Theory Schunk and C. A. Mullen.- A Cyclical Self-Regula- Contents Indexes.- The Graphical User Interface.- The tory Account of Student Engagement: Theoretical 1. Brain structures and consciousness.- 2. Binding Psychophysics Toolbox (PTB) – Part One.- The Foundations and Applications; T. J. Cleary and B. problem of consciousness.- 3.Consciousness and Psychophysics Toolbox – Part Two. J. Zimmerman.- Academic Emotions and Student functional connectivity.- 4. Binding problem and Engagement; R. Pekrun and L. Linnenbrink- dissociated mind.- 5. The unconscious mind.- 6. Fields of interests Garcia.- Students’ Interest and Engagement in Mind and space.- 7. The universe within. Psychological Methods/Evaluation; Programming Classroom Activities; M. Ainley. [...] Techniques; Statistics and Computing/Statistics Fields of interests Programs Fields of interests Neuropsychology; Psychiatry; Neurosciences Child and School Psychology; Educational Psy- Target groups Target groups chology; Public Health/Gesundheitswesen Graduate Research Target groups Product category Product category Research Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook Monograph Product category Handbook
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R. R. Dholakia, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, E. A. Dornelas, University of Connecticut School of M. H. Podd, National Naval Medical Center, RI, USA Medicine, Hartford, CT, USA (Ed.) Bethesda, MD, USA Technology and Consumption Stress Proof the Heart Cognitive Remediation for Understanding Consumer Choices and Behavioral Interventions for Cardiac Patients Brain Injury and Neurological Behaviors Features Illness Technology and Household Consumption is a 7 This book provides in-depth descriptions Real Life Changes comprehensive text that provides insights into of behavioral treatments for distressed cardiac technology’s impact on consumer behavior and patients 7 Contributors are drawn from interna- The purpose of this book is to teach psychologists the household environment. Consumption and tionally eminent leaders in behavioral cardiol- with a neuropsychology background about cogni- consumer behavior has become a very important ogy 7 Focuses on how to integrate behavioral tive remediation, the evidence in the research subject of study that is now covered in many disci- treatments into a comprehensive treatment model literature, and how to develop and conduct a treat- plines including family economics, culture studies, ment plan and evaluate the effectiveness of the Contents and feminist/women studies. interventions. The approach is illustrated using the Part I. Psychological Challenges of Heart Disease.- computer-assisted cognitive remediation program Features 1. Introduction.- 2. Psychological Challenges of developed by the author (NeurXercise). Twenty- 7 Uniquely focused on the transformation Coping with Coronary Artery Disease.- 3. Sudden nine different cases are presented in depth, follow- of consumer behaviors due to innovations in cardiac arrest: a biopsychosocial approach to ing the outline presented in the earlier portions of technology 7 Examines the major areas of patient management of ventricular fibrillation and the book. Treatment planning emphasizes Luria’s consumer interactions with technologies such as implantable cardioverter defibrillators.- 4. Atrial concepts of alternate functional systems and shopping, payment, and entertainment 7 Pro- Fibrillation: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Pa- double dissociation. vides up-to-date information on changes from tient Management.- 5. Psychological Management both the supply and demand sides 7 Features a of the Patient with Heart Failure.- 6. Psychiatric Features critical perspective analyzing causes and effects symptoms, personality profile and Takotsubo 7 Identifies commonly used neuropsychological of behavioral transformations currently taking syndrome: Clinical considerations.- 7. Psychologi- test instruments for evaluating cognitive deficits, place 7 Provides examples to relate to everyday cal Aspects of Cardiac Transplantation.- Part II. with emphasis on their input and output char- life of consumers in class discussions Psychological Interventions for Cardiac Patients.- acteristics 7 Contrasts these with NeurXercise 8. Anxiety and depression: Risk Factors for computer-based exercises to highlight connection Contents Cardiovascular Disease.- 9. Interventions in the between testing and treatment 7 Appendices are I.Overview of household technologies and con- Context of the Distressed (Type D) Personality.- a quick reference for the input and output charac- sumer behaviors.-Technology in the Household: 10. Stress Management with Cardiac Patients.- 11. teristics of common neuropsychological tests Looking Back, Looking Forward.-Changing De- The Effects of Meditation and Yoga on Cardiovas- mographics, Changing Roles, and The Consump- cular Disease.- 12. Job Stress and Overcommit- Contents tion Experiences in Households.-Technology tment in Cardiac Patients.- 13. Managing Sleep 1. Introduction.- History of Cognitive Remedia- in the Household: A Framework.-II.Specific Problems Among Cardiac Patients.- 14. Exercise tion.- Role Assessment in Treatment.- 4. Treat- Household Technologies and Consumption as Medicine for Cardiac Patients.- 15. Approaches ment Strategies.- 5. Cognitive Remediation with Experiences.-Shop Till We Drop.-Entertainment.- to Smoking Cessation in a Cardiovascular Popula- NeurXerxise.- 6. Treatment Generalization and Reach Out and Touch Someone.-Buy Now Pay tion.- Advances in Cardiac Psychology: Comput- Ecological Validity.- 7. A NeuroXercise Case- Later: Financing the Future.-Bringing Work erized Therapies.- Behavioral Cardiology: Toward book.- 8. Conclusions. Home.-III.Marketing in the Brave New World. the Development of Integrated Treatment Models. Fields of interests Fields of interests Fields of interests Neuropsychology; Rehabilitation; Health Psychol- Psychotherapy and Counseling; Sociology, general Health Psychology; Primary Care Medicine; ogy Cardiology Target groups Target groups Research Target groups Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Product category Product category Monograph Product category Professional book Professional book
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F. R. Volkmar, Yale University School of Medicine, R. L. Wanlass, University of California Davis, New Haven, CT, USA (Ed.) Sacramento, CA, USA Encyclopedia of Autism The Neuropsychology Toolkit Spectrum Disorders Guidelines, Formats, and Language
Contents Features Acquired autism.- Acuity.- Affective Develop- 7 Concise, practical manual for improv- ment.- Agraphia.- Antigluten Therapy.- Apha- ing the quality of neuropsychological evalua- sia.- Articulation.- Autistic Savants.- Behavior tions 7 Long and short report formats and sam- Plan.- Behavioral Assessment.- Birth Com- ple wording are tremendous time savers 7 Fills plications.- Body Mapping.- Boraker autism the gap between academic neuropsychology in- Phenotype.- Bruxism.- Capgras Syndrome.- struction and real-world practice 7 Appendices Carnosine.- Ceiling Effect.- Circle Of Commu- include neuropsychological questionnaire, short- nication.- Cluster Analysis.- Consequence-Based and long-report formats, and sample statements Interventions.- Deaf-Blind.- Decoding Skills.- for sections of the neuropsychological report that Dendrite.- Desensitization.- Developmental are especially challenging to write Disabilities.- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR).- Diazepam.- Contents Dichotic Listening.- Direct Instruction.- Discourse Part I: NeuRules: Guidelines for Improving As- Management.- Dopamine.- Dual Diagnosis.- Dys- sessment and Reporting.- Chapter 1: Pre-Test.- biosis.- Dystoria.- Early Development.[...] Chapter 2: Interacting with Others.- Chapter 3: Managing Environmental Considerations.- Chap- Fields of interests ter 4. Obtaining and Reporting Background Infor- Child and School Psychology; Psychiatry; Sociol- mation.- Chapter 5: Selecting Tests and Categoriz- ogy of Education ing Performance.- Chapter 6: Testing, Interpreting, and Reporting Results.- Chapter 7: Reporting Target groups Conclusions, Diagnoses, and Recommenda- Research tions.- Chapter 8: Writing Effectively.- Chapter 9: Controlling Quality.- Chapter 10: Post-Test.- Part Product category II: Formats: Questionnaires and Reports.- Chapter Encyclop(a)edia 11 : Neuropsychological Questionnaire--Self- Report Version.- Chapter 12 : Neuropsychological Questionnaire--Family Report Version.- Chapter 13: Short Report Format.- Chapter 14: Long Report Format.- Part III: Language.- Chapter 15: Validity.- Chapter 16: Test Results.- Chapter 17: Conclusions.- Chapter 18: Recommendations.- Due September 2012 Appendix: Scoring Key.- Index.
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