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Applied Psychology: New Frontiers and Rewarding Careers book cover

1st Edition

Applied Psychology New Frontiers and Rewarding Careers

Edited By Stewart I. Donaldson, Dale E. Berger, Kathy Pezdek Copyright 2006
358 Pages
by Psychology Press

358 Pages
by Psychology Press

360 Pages
by Psychology Press
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Applied Psychology demonstrates the power of applied psychology to promote human welfare and optimal human functioning as well as the vast career opportunities that exist for those with a psychology education. Some of the most eminent psychologists in the world today examine how psychological science is and can be used to prevent and ameliorate pressing human problems to promote positive social... Read more
Contents: Preface. Part I: Introduction. S.I. Donaldson, D.E. Berger, The Rise and Promise of Applied Psychology in the 21st Century. Part II: Foundations and Frontiers in Applied Psychological Science. P.G. Zimbardo, Does Psychology Make a Significant Difference in Our Lives? A. Bandura, Going Global With Social Cognitive Theory: From Prospect to Paydirt. S. Oskamp, P.W. Schultz, Using Psychological Science to Achieve Ecological Sustainability. R. Rosenthal, Applying Psychological Research on Interpersonal Expectations and Covert Communication in Classrooms, Clinics, Corporations, and Courtrooms. S. Sue, Research to Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mental Health: Some Lessons Learned. P.M. Greenfield, Applying Developmental Psychology to Bridge Cultures in the Classroom. S.J. Tan, D.F. Halpern, Applying the Science of Psychology to a Public That Distrusts Science. Part III: Rewarding Careers Applying Psychological Science. D. Davis, E.F. Loftus, Psychologists in the Forensic World. H.S. Friedman, Applying Psychology to Promote Health. K. Pezdek, K.A. Deffenbacher, S. Lam, R.R. Hoffman, Cognitive Psychology: Applications and Careers. S.I. Donaldson, C.A. Christie, Emerging Career Opportunities in the Transdiscipline of Evaluation Science. W.D. Crano, Social Psychology: Applications and Careers. S.I. Donaldson, M.C. Bligh, Rewarding Careers Applying Positive Psychological Science to Improve Quality of Work Life and Organizational Effectiveness. D.E. Berger, Preparing for a Rewarding Career Applying the Science of Psychology.

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Kathy Pezdek, Stewart I. Donaldson, Dale E. Berger

"It is powerful, both in its content and in its list of authors, who in many cases developed much of the seminal scientific research in their areas of study."
—PsycCRITIQUES

"This is a wonderful book that shows students that psychology can make a difference to their own lives, to the lives of others, and to the world...This book helps right that balance. I recommend it most highly."
—Robert J. Sternberg, Ph.D.
Yale University

"This book has the potential, for the first time, to offer prospective and current psychology students a systematic overview of career opportunities in applied psychology..."
—Icek Ajzen, Ph.D.
University of Massachusetts Amherst

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