Books published by American Psychological Association

Explores neuropsychological considerations in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of sports-related concussions and their after effects. Expert contributors in neuropsychology and sports medicine describe treatment for persistent postconcussive symptoms, and explore genetic factors that can impact symptoms and diagnosis.

Edited and authored by leaders in the field, this comprehensive three-volume set lays a solid foundation for integrating theory, research, practice, and policy in contemporary family psychology.

Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be challenging, particularly for parents who do not have access to psychological treatment. This book presents parent training as a unique approach that is not only more accessible but is also one of the most promising methods for promoting long-term behavioural improvements.

Discusses the history and theory behind earlier approaches to vocational guidance and then presents a postmodern, 21st century theory of career counselling, a therapeutic form completely different from traditional vocational guidance or career education.

While experienced neuropsychologists may be well-versed in the standard process of conducting a neuropsychological evaluation, they may still have difficulty determining a client's current functioning. Daryl Fujii helps neuropsychologists enhance their cultural competence by providing readers with a broad framework for cultivating an ethnorelative - instead of an ethnocentric - view of clients.

Introduces the science of interviewing children by explaining the problems that can arise when adults talk to children and how a forensic perspective mitigates these problems. Debra Poole discusses child development considerations and presents a flexible approach to interviewing children.

Drawing on research in social, personality, and evolutionary psychology that examines the crucial roles of attachment theory and ""dark"" personality traits such as narcissism and low empathy, Lawrence Josephs offers a complex but intuitive model that explains how and when intimate relationships work, and don't work.

In this compelling book, Joan Chrisler and Ingrid Johnston-Robledo examine how women relate to their bodies and how attitudes toward the body affect women's sense of self. In particular, they document the disturbing, never-ending barrage of standards used to judge women's bodies.

Picture yourself sitting down to read the latest issue of your favourite journal. Are you prepared? Will you identify crucial defects in methodology? This volume provides methods for reviewing research from any area in the social sciences.

A princess named Jacqueline is surrounded by overprotective knights at all times. They want to protect her from danger, but they're not even sure if there is any! When Jacqueline climbs up a beanstalk, she meets a giant who is just as afraid of the unknown. This modern retelling of a classic fairy tale aims to help kids face and live with their fears so they don't miss out on the fun!

Gathers experts to discuss how researchers can impact a broader audience, by lending their scientific expertise to pressing social issues, current events, and public debates. With pointers on talking to the media, testifying as an expert witness, working with schools, and influencing public policy, this volume helps social scientists forge the vital link between scholarship and social engagement.

Parenting is a delicate dance. One of the hardest parts of parenting is knowing when to let your child struggle, in order to learn and grow, and when to intervene. In this book, child development experts Wendy Moss, PhD, and Donald Moses, MD, examine the key skills parents need to help their kids emerge as confident, and capable adults.

Dive into this accessible primer on history, current events and essential issues through the lens of feminist theory and perspective. Not only will you learn something about yourself, your community, your people and your world, you will also discover call-to-action suggestions and resources to take your feminism to a higher level.

In the behavioral sciences today, there is increasing emphasis on transparency, and the need for research studies to be made replicable. This book presents a straightforward approach to managing and documenting one's data so that other researchers can repeat the study. This book will foster a vital career skill for students and promote transparency and replicability of research.