Book description
Learn the most up-to-date developments in applied psychology with one authoritative collection
The Handbook on the State of the Art in Applied Psychology delivers 19 state-of-the-art addresses on a selected topic in applied psychology. Together, they constitute an up-to-date and authoritative reference that describes the most cutting-edge material in the most prominent domains of applied psychology. The accomplished academics and editors Dr. Peter Graf and Dr. David Dozois put the focus on areas where the most profound recent progress has been made. They also emphasize the link between science and practice, showcasing basic science research that has practical implications for real world problems.
Readers will benefit from up-to-date research on topics as varied as occupational commitment and organizational productivity, forgiveness, shared cultural spaces, environmental decision making, and the early identification of reading problems.
In addition to the papers included in the collection, the Handbook on the State of the Art in Applied Psychology features:
- An insightful preface focused on the theme of connecting basic research to practical solutions in the real world
- An overview of the chapters and their arrangement in the collection
- An author and subject index to assist readers in finding the information they seek
- A focus on the most cutting-edge advancements in the field of applied psychology, with an emphasis on the impact of technological innovation and increased recognition of cultural determinants of behavior
Perfect for applied psychology researchers, workers, teachers, and students around the world, Handbook on the State of the Art in Applied Psychology also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone looking for an efficient way to get up to speed on the latest developments on a wide variety of relevant topics in applied psychology.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- List of Contributors
- Preface
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PART I: Optimal Health and Functioning at Work and Home
- CHAPTER 1: Chasing the Dream
- CHAPTER 2: Commitment at Work
- CHAPTER 3: How Psychologists Can Contribute to Individual Well‐Being, Organizational Productivity, and Saving the Planet Through Better Buildings
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CHAPTER 4: Key Challenges to Understanding Environmental Decision‐Making
- Background in the Environmental Movement
- Assessing the Strength of Evidence
- Focusing on What Matters
- Expanding Our Theories of Altruism
- Unifying the Grand Traditions
- Understanding Contexts
- Considering Social Influences and Network Effects
- Examining Emerging Technologies
- Engaging Normative Theories
- Incorporating Sustainability
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
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PART II: Mental and Physical Health
- CHAPTER 5: On the Role of Passion in Optimal Functioning
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CHAPTER 6: Effects, Mechanisms, and Implementation
- Does It Work: Frameworks and Taxonomies for Evaluation and Monitoring of Effects of Interventions and Policies Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Diet
- Approaches Focused on Implementation Evaluation
- Evidence‐Based Taxonomies of Good Practices in Evaluation and Monitoring
- How It Works: Models, Frameworks, and Taxonomies Focusing on the Content of Interventions/Policies and Change Mechanisms
- Behavior Change Techniques as Change Mechanisms
- Under What Conditions It Works: Models, Frameworks, and Taxonomies Focusing on Implementation of Interventions and Policies Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Diet
- Conclusions on Models, Frameworks, and Taxonomies Elucidating Implementation
- General Discussion
- References
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CHAPTER 7: Epigenetic Processes Mediating Environments, Experiences, and Mental Health
- DNA Methylation: A Mechanism for Diversifying the Information Content of DNA
- Evidence for Epigenetic Programming by Maternal Care
- Reversal of Behavioral Programming by Maternal Care with Epigenetic Modulating Agents
- Early Experience Elicits a Signaling Pathway that Results in Epigenetic Reprogramming
- Early‐Life Adversity Triggers DNA Methylation Changes in Candidate Genes in Rodent Brains
- Evidence for Effects of Early‐Life Adversity on DNA Methylation in Humans
- Changes in DNA Methylation in Response to Early‐Life Adversity Involve Many Genes
- Changes in DNA Methylation That Associate With Early Social Experiences Occur in the Immune System as Well as the Brain
- Associations of Early‐Life Experience and DNA Methylation Changes in Peripheral White Blood Cells
- DNA Methylation Alterations in Brain‐Specific Candidate Genes in Peripheral Tissues That Are Associated with Early Adversity and Neuropsychiatric Conditions
- The Developmental Dynamics of DNA Methylation in Response to Early‐Life Social Experiences
- Causal Relationship Between Early‐Life Adversity and DNA Methylation Alterations
- Challenges and Prospectives
- Acknowledgments
- References
- CHAPTER 8: Cardiac‐Disease‐Induced‐PTSD
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CHAPTER 9: Mental Health Consequences of Terrorist Attacks in Adults
- Overview: Terrorism and Mental Health Consequences
- Research on the Impact of Terrorist Attacks on Mental Health
- How Many Victims of Terrorist Attacks Develop a Psychological Disorder?
- What Type of Mental Disorder Is the Most Frequent Among Terrorism Victims?
- What Type of Victims Develop More Mental Disorders?
- What Is the Course of Mental Disorders in Victims?
- Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Note
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CHAPTER 10: Are Forgiveness and Unforgiveness Two Extremes of the Same Continuum?
- Philosophical and Religious Antecedents
- Conceptualization of Forgiveness
- Positive and Negative Dimensions on Forgiveness Scales
- Does Culture Play a Role in the Conceptualization and Operationalization of Forgiveness and Unforgiveness?
- Measuring Forgiveness and Resentment
- Social Cognition Correlates of Forgiveness and Resentment
- Conclusions and Prospective on the Understanding of the Post‐Transgression Dynamics
- References
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PART III: Issues in Education
- CHAPTER 11: Five Decades of Research on School Bullying
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CHAPTER 12: Early Identification and Prevention of Reading Problems
- What Is Known About Early Neural Predictors of Dyslexia
- Discussion of the Early and Predictive Brain ResponsesRelated to Dyslexia
- Preventative Training of Basic Reading Problems
- Continuing from the Application Under Research Conditions to Its Distribution to All in Need: Potential Business Models for Commercialization
- GraphoLearning International Development and Exports Project Public Summary
- Pilot Studies for Preparation of Commercialization
- Experimentation of Potential Business Models
- Public Procurement—The Finnish Model
- NGO Collaboration and Country‐Specific Context
- Academic Networks and Research Collaboration
- Discussion Associated With the Distribution Model
- References
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CHAPTER 13: Psychological Literacy in Undergraduate Psychology Education and Beyond
- What Is Psychological Literacy?
- How Can Educators Explicitly Support the Development of Psychological Literacy in Their UG Psychology Students?
- How Can Psychology Be Given Away in Higher Education Beyond Psychology Programs?
- The Psychological Science of Curricular Design and Delivery for Optimal Learning
- Curricular Development of Self‐Management Capacity in Mainstream Units Across Diverse Disciplines and Educational Levels
- Reflections and Conclusion
- References
- Note
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PART IV: What's Trending in Research?
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CHAPTER 14: Assessing Personality from a Cultural Perspective
- Assessing Personality from a Cultural Perspective
- Etic and Emic Approaches in Personality Assessment
- Issues in Transporting Tests Across Cultures
- Guidelines on Test Translation and Adaptation
- Combined Emic–Etic Approach
- Development of the CPAI and Its Later Versions
- Contributions of the Emic IR Factor
- Beyond Universal versus Indigenous Factors
- Future Directions
- References
- CHAPTER 15: Un‐Othering of the Other
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CHAPTER 16: Loneliness
- Jo Cox: Murder and the Appointment of a Minister of Loneliness
- Early Attention to Loneliness
- Four Foundational Developments of the 1970s and Beyond
- The Rise of Loneliness Research
- Loneliness: Minor Malady or Serious Problem?
- Loneliness Can Be Combatted
- Putting the Pieces Together with One More Element
- References
- Notes
- CHAPTER 17: Response Processes Validity Evidence
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CHAPTER 14: Assessing Personality from a Cultural Perspective
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PART V: The State of Psychology as a Science and Profession
- CHAPTER 18: Internationalization and Training of Psychologists in a Globalized World
- CHAPTER 19: Intellectual Humility
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CHAPTER 20: Psychological Ethics in a Changing World: How Ethics Documents in Psychology
- Some Definitions
- The Development of Ethics Documents in Psychology
- Recognizing Fundamental Ethical Principles through a Universal Declaration
- Key Features of the Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles
- Impact of the Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles
- Relevance of the Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles to Today's World
- Author’s Note
- References
- Index
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Handbook on the State of the Art in Applied Psychology
- Author(s):
- Release date: January 2021
- Publisher(s): Wiley-Blackwell
- ISBN: 9781119627692
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