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Analyzing Rater Agreement: Manifest Variable Methods
Par Alexander Von Eye, Eun Young Mun. 2005
Agreement among raters is of great importance in many domains. For example, in medicine, diagnoses are often provided by more…
than one doctor to make sure the proposed treatment is optimal. In criminal trials, sentencing depends, among other things, on the complete agreement among the jurors. In observational studies, researchers increase reliability by examining discrepant ratings. This book is intended to help researchers statistically examine rater agreement by reviewing four different approaches to the technique.The first approach introduces readers to calculating coefficients that allow one to summarize agreements in a single score. The second approach involves estimating log-linear models that allow one to test specific hypotheses about the structure of a cross-classification of two or more raters' judgments. The third approach explores cross-classifications or raters' agreement for indicators of agreement or disagreement, and for indicators of such characteristics as trends. The fourth approach compares the correlation or covariation structures of variables that raters use to describe objects, behaviors, or individuals. These structures can be compared for two or more raters. All of these methods operate at the level of observed variables.This book is intended as a reference for researchers and practitioners who describe and evaluate objects and behavior in a number of fields, including the social and behavioral sciences, statistics, medicine, business, and education. It also serves as a useful text for graduate-level methods or assessment classes found in departments of psychology, education, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, communication, advertising and marketing, and sociology. Exposure to regression analysis and log-linear modeling is helpful.Social Intelligence and Cognitive Assessments of Personality: Advances in Social Cognition, Volume II (Advances in Social Cognition Series)
Par Robert S. Wyer, Jr. Thomas K. Srull. 1989
Working With Alienated Children and Families: A Clinical Guidebook
Par Amy J. L. Baker, S. Richard Sauber. 2013
This edited volume is written by and for mental health professionals who work directly with alienated children and their parents.…
The chapters are written by leaders in the field, all of whom know how vexing parental alienation can be for mental health professionals. No matter how the professional intersects with families affected by alienation, be it through individual treatment, reunification therapy, a school setting, or support groups, he or she needs to consider how to make proper assessments, how to guard against bias, and when and how to involve the court system, among other challenges. The cutting edge clinical interventions presented in this book will help professionals answer these questions and help them to help their clients. The authors present a range of clinical options such as parent education, psycho-educational programs for children, and reunification programs for children and parents that make this volume a useful reference and practical guide.Ceremonies for Spiritual Healing and Growth
Par Henry Close. 2006
Ceremony as therapyFormal ceremonies seem to be universal in human experience, addressing something very deep and basic in the human…
psyche. They tap into that vast subconscious reservoir of wisdom and strength that every human being possesses. To these qualities ceremonies add their own understandings of life and of God. They emphasize the presence of God in all things. The important transitions in our lives inevitably create anxietyeven happy transitions, such as weddings. We move from the familiar to the unknown. Our role in the community may change, which means that we will be treated differently. Sometimes it is our own sense of who we are that changes. We seek to live differently. All of these changes have an anxiety of their own.Ceremonies use the languages of the heartmetaphor, poetry, meditation, music, liturgy, and dramato address those anxieties. Bypassing the sterility of logic and analysis, a ceremony evokes the power to affirm and to heal that straightforward rational communication cannot touch. A ceremony has the quality of set-apartness. Something special is happening! Words spoken in a ceremony will have much more impact than those same words would have in a more ordinary context. A ceremony brings new perspective to things with which we struggle. Many ceremonies enlist the support of one&’s community. The leader often represents one&’s spiritual tradition, and other members of the community may be present. Even if the ceremony is done in the privacy of one&’s home or of a therapist&’s or pastor&’s office, others are present in the participant&’s imagination. Ceremonies also involve God, whose presence is acknowledged and whose blessing and support are assured. The ceremonies presented here are down-to-earth and practical. They can easily be adapted to many situations, and can stimulate the reader to create his/her own ceremonies to meet the unique needs of the persons to whom he/she ministers.Some of the ceremonies in this book are for use in a public place: weddings funerals a ceremony for grievingOthers are more private, for use in a pastor&’s/therapist&’s office or in one&’s home: adoption funeral for an aborted baby support for a rape survivor the commitment to stop smoking addressing children&’s phobias leaving home forgiving another person forgiving oneself and moreThis book is a first! Not just a discussion about ceremonies, but a collection of ceremonies addressing a wide variety of situations! It will be innovative and insightful reading for pastors, therapists, and others for whom the languages of analysis and logic are not enough.Relational Psychoanalysis, Volume 14: The Emergence of a Tradition (Relational Perspectives Book Series #14)
Par Stephen A. Mitchell, Lewis Aron. 1999
Over the course of the past 15 years, there has been a vast sea change in American psychoanalysis. It takes…
the form of a broad movement away from classical psychoanalytic theorizing grounded in Freud's drive theory toward models of mind and development grounded in object relations concepts. In clinical practice, there has been a corresponding movement away from the classical principles of neutrality, abstinence and anonymity toward an interactive vision of the analytic situation that places the analytic relationship, with its powerful, reciprocal affective currents, in the foreground. These developments have been evident in virtually all schools of psychoanalysis in America, from the most traditional to the most radical. The wellspring of these innovations is the work of a group of psychoanalysts who have struggled to integrate aspects of interpersonal psychoanalysis, various British object relations theories, and psychoanalytic feminism. Although not self-selected as a school, these theorists have generated a distinct tradition of psychoanalytic thought and clinical practice that has become extremely influential within psychoanalysis in the United States. Relational Psychoanalysis: The Emergence of a Tradition brings together for the first time the seminal papers of the major authors within this tradition. Each paper is accompanied by an introduction, in which the editors place it in its historical context, and a new afterward, in which the author suggests subsequent developments in his or her thinking. This book is an invaluable resource for any clinical practitioner, teacher or student of psychoanalysis interested in exploring the exciting developments of recent years.Surviving Identity: Vulnerability and the Psychology of Recognition (Concepts for Critical Psychology)
Par Kenneth McLaughlin. 2012
Today, political claims are increasingly made on the basis of experienced trauma and inherent vulnerability, as evidenced in the growing…
number of people who identify as a "survivor" of one thing or another, and also in the way in which much political discourse and social policy assumes the vulnerability of the population. This book discusses these developments in relation to the changing focus of social movements, from concerns with economic redistribution, towards campaigns for cultural recognition. As a result of this, the experience of trauma and psychological vulnerability has become a dominant paradigm within which both personal and political grievances are expressed. Combining the psychological, social, and political aspects of the expression of individual distress and political dissent, this book provides a unique analysis of how concepts such as "vulnerability" and "trauma" have become institutionalised within politics and society. It also offers a critical appraisal of the political and personal implications of these developments, and in addition, shows how the institutionalisation of the survivor identity represents a diminished view of the human subject and our capacity to achieve progressive political and individual change. This book will be of interest to researchers, postgraduate and undergraduate students of critical psychology, sociology, social policy, politics, social movements and mental health.Retelling Violent Death
Par Edward Rynearson. 2001
Understanding Jung Understanding Yourself (Routledge Library Editions: Jung)
Par Peter O'Connor. 2015
First published in 1985 this was the first introduction to Jung which related his theories to our everyday lives. Discover…
through this highly readable book that Jung’s views provide a full understanding of the concerns and anxieties of today. Sigmund Freud spoke to the generations who experienced the anxiety of sexual guilt and repression. Carl Jung speaks to our generation, who seek self-knowledge and a deeper understanding of life. This book outlines Jung’s theories and how we experience them in our personal relationships, marriages and dreams. It describes Jung’s eight psychological types and his thinking on the Self, alchemy, archetypes and the collective unconscious. Imperative for those who wish to gain insight into Jung and their own psyche.Humor and Children's Development: A Guide to Practical Applications
Par Paul E Mcghee, Mary Frank. 1989
Here is the first book that is geared toward practical applications of humor with children. Health care professionals, counselors, social…
workers, students, and parents will find this to be a fascinating, instructive volume that illustrates how to effectively incorporate humor into children’s lives to produce enormously positive results. With a strong “how to” focus, this enlightening volume addresses the use of humor in the classroom--to promote learning and to foster higher levels of creative thinking. Experts who are on the cutting edge of humor and its benefits for children examine the importance of humor in fostering social and emotional development and in adapting to stressful situations. And for the scholarly reader, Humor and Children’s Development documents the major research trends focusing on humor and its development. This excellent resource--certain to spark further debate and research--offers an unrivaled opportunity to further understand children’s behavior and development.Humor and Children’s Development was featured in the February 1990 issue of Working Mother magazine in article titled “Let Laughter Ring!” by Eva Conrad.The chapter entitled “Humor in Children’s Literature” by Janice Alberghene was one of the finalists for the Children’s Literature Association’s Literary Criticism Award for the best critical article of 1988 on the subject of children’s literature.Family Therapy as an Alternative to Medication: An Appraisal of Pharmland
Par Msw, Phoebe S. Prosky, David V. Keith. 2003
Practice Of Supportive Psychotherapy
Par David S. Werman. 1989
The Handbook of Mental Health and Space: Community and Clinical Applications
Par Paula Reavey, Laura McGrath. 2019
The Handbook of Mental Health and Space brings together the psychosocial work on experiences of space and mental distress, making…
explicit the links between theoretical work and clinical and community practice. The change from an institutional to community care model of mental health services can be seen as a fundamental spatial change in the lives of service users, and the book aims to to stimulate discussion about mental healthcare spaces and their design.With contributions from those involved in theorizing space, those drawing on their own experiences of distress and space, as well as practitioners working on the ground,the book will be of interest to mental health practitioners and academics.Psychology and Dentistry: Mental Health Aspects of Patient Care
Par William Ayer Jr.. 2005
Learn to build successful working relationships with your patientsPsychology and Dentistry: Mental Health Aspects of Patient Care is a practical…
guide to an often-neglected aspect of dentistry-the contributions of the behavioral sciences to dental research and practice. Dr. William A. Ayer, Professor of Behavioral Sciences at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, presents a comprehensive textbook that&’s an essential study aid for students preparing for their National Dental Board Examinations and a valuable classroom resource for dental school faculty. This unique book identifies the everyday concerns of dentists, dental students, and dental hygienists, offering proven strategies for patient management and for buildingand maintaininga successful dentist-patient relationship.Psychology and Dentistry examines the contributions of the behavioral sciences to the practice of dentistry, drawing subject matter from a wide range of disciplines that include psychology, sociology, education, anthropology, economics, epidemiology, health services, and public health. The book is a practical guide to developing the necessary skills to conduct effective patient interviews, for teaching patients to manage their dental fears and anxieties, and for dealing with patients who need counseling from mental health professionals. It also addresses special issues that have become relevant to dentists and their staffs in recent years, including child abuse and neglect, spousal violence, elder abuse, aging and changes associated with age, death and dying, and bereavement. Psychology and Dentistry examines: behavior therapies behavioral interventions management techniques for patients with acute and/or chronic pain how to train patients to manage their oral habits how to get patients to comply with health care recommendations pain perception and pain expression the therapeutic use of hypnosis how to make psychological referrals for patients the effect of stress on dentists and dental students and much more!Psychology and Dentistry: Mental Health Aspects of Patient Care is an essential resource for anyone working in the dental field. The book&’s practical approach and unique insights are invaluable for helping you develop healthy relationships with your patients.Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities (Society and Aging Series)
Par Kenneth J. Doka, Claire Lavin. 1999
Assesses the needs and lives of the first generation of people with developmental disabilities who have survived into later life.…
Describes the challenges facing practitioners in gerontology and developmental disabilities to modify programs designed for mid-life adults, and notes that senior services will need to incorporate the needs of the new poThe Weak Interaction in Nuclear, Particle, and Astrophysics
Par K. Grotz. 1990
This book provides insight into concept of the weak interaction and its integration into the conceptual structure of elementary particle…
physics. It exhibits the important role of the weak interaction in nuclear, particle and astrophysics together with the close connection between these areas.Single Particle Detection And Measurement
Par R S Gilmore. 1992
This book provides a summary of the state of science in teh field of single particle detection and measurement. The…
text delineates between those low performance detectors, capable of registering only a large number of particles and those complex, highly designed systems capable of detecting and measuring single interactions or events. The author describes the problems associated with detection, measurement and subsequent interpretation of such quantum processes. He also evolves the subject from its roots in nuclear and particle physics into latter day applications such as probes for investigation of materials and objects. The different nature and use of high-energy particles compared with photons is highlighted.Biological-Psychosocial Interactions in Early Adolescence (Psychology Revivals)
Par Richard M. Lerner; Terryl T. Foch. 1987
First published in 1987, Biological-Psychosocial Interactions in Early Adolescence explores the mutually - influential relations between biological and psychosocial variables…
as the basis for development in the early portions of the adolescent period and, in fact, across the entire life span. The volume introduces key conceptual and methodological issues that are raised by the study of biological-psychosocial interrelations. It provides key foundations for the research conducted in major laboratories in USA back in 1980s. It also provides the results from these laboratories and their progress at that time. This book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of psychology, behavioural science, and sociology.At Home In The Language Of The Soul: Exploring Jungian Discourse and Psyche’s Grammar of Transformation
Par Josephine Evetts-Secker. 2021
Language has a primary importance in Jungian psychology and its practice. C. G. Jung saw every act of speech as…
a psychic event. Even the "worker" words in language, like prepositions or conjunctions, carry particular archetypal energies, working dynamically and daimonically in the conduct of transformational narrative and realizing both personal and collective purposes. This book aims to deepen our consciousness of psyche’s speech as it occurs in our professional discourses, in the psychoanalytic encounter, in dreams, fairy tales, myths and poetry. Vividly exploring the grammar of psyche, we are urged to constantly kindle and rekindle our engagement with language.Quantum Dynamics of Simple Systems: Proceedings of the Forty Fourth Scottish Universities Summer School in Physics, Stirling, August 1994 (Scottish Graduate Ser.)
Par G-L Oppo; S M Barnett; E Riis; M Wilkinson. 1997
The present level of experimental sophistication in quantum physics allows physicists to explore domains unimaginable just a decade ago and…
to test the most fundamental laws of quantum mechanics. This has led to renewed interest in devising new tests, experiments, and devices where it is possible to observe the interaction and localization of just a few atoms or photons. These techniques have been used to reveal new nonclassical effects, to question the limit of the principle of correspondence, and to force quantum behavior in semiconductors.With contributions from leading experts in quantum systems, Quantum Dynamics of Simple Systems provides an overview of the present range of quantum dynamics, exploring their use and exotic behaviors. It covers specific subjects of quantum dynamics in a competent and detailed way with emphasis on simple systems where few atoms or electrons are involved. This volume will prove to be a useful tool for graduate students as well as experienced physicists.Introduction to Arnold’s Proof of the Kolmogorov–Arnold–Moser Theorem
Par Achim Feldmeier. 2022
This book provides an accessible step-by-step account of Arnold’s classical proof of the Kolmogorov–Arnold–Moser (KAM) Theorem. It begins with a…
general background of the theorem and proves the famous Liouville-Arnold theorem for integrable systems and introduces Kneser’s tori in four-dimensional phase space. It then introduces and discusses the ideas and techniques used in Arnold’s proof, before the second half of the book walks the reader through a detailed account of Arnold’s proof with all the required steps. It will be a useful guide for advanced students of mathematical physics, in addition to researchers and professionals. Key features: Applies concepts and theorems from real and complex analysis (e.g. Fourier series; implicit function theorem) and topology in the framework of this key theorem from mathematical physics. Covers all aspects of Arnold’s proof, including those often left out in more general or simplified presentations. Discusses, in detail, the ideas used in the proof of the KAM theorem and puts them in historical context (e.g. mapping degree from algebraic topology).