Three Seductive Ideas
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Three Seductive Ideas
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Author : Jerome Kagan
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2000-04-07
Three Seductive Ideas written by Jerome Kagan and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-04-07 with Psychology categories.
Do the first two years of life really determine a child's future development? Are human beings, like other primates, only motivated by pleasure? And do people actually have stable traits, like intelligence, fear, anxiety, and temperament? This book, the product of a lifetime of research by one of the founders of developmental psychology, takes on the powerful assumptions behind these questions--and proves them mistaken. Ranging with impressive ease from cultural history to philosophy to psychological research literature, Jerome Kagan weaves an argument that will rock the social sciences and the foundations of public policy. Scientists, as well as lay people, tend to think of abstract processes--like intelligence or fear--as measurable entities, of which someone might have more or less. This approach, in Kagan's analysis, shows a blindness to the power of context and to the great variability within any individual subject to different emotions and circumstances. "Infant determinism" is another widespread and dearly held conviction that Kagan contests. This theory--with its claim that early relationships determine lifelong patterns--underestimates human resiliency and adaptiveness, both emotional and cognitive (and, of course, fails to account for the happy products of miserable childhoods and vice versa). The last of Kagan's targets is the vastly overrated pleasure principle, which, he argues, can hardly make sense of unselfish behavior impelled by the desire for virtue and self-respect--the wish to do the right thing. Written in a lively style that uses fables and fairy tales, history and science to make philosophical points, this book challenges some of our most cherished notions about human nature.
Darwin S Pious Idea
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Author : Conor Cunningham
language : en
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 2010-12-03
Darwin S Pious Idea written by Conor Cunningham and has been published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-03 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
According to British scholar Conor Cunningham, the debate today between religion and evolution has been hijacked by extremists: on one side stand fundamentalist believers who reject evolution outright; on the opposing side are fundamentalist atheists who claim that Darwin s theory rules out the possibility of God. Both sides are dead wrong, argues Cunningham, who is at once a Christian and a firm believer in the theory of evolution. In Darwin s Pious Idea Cunningham puts forth a trenchant, compelling case for both creation and evolution, drawing skillfully on an array of philosophical, theological, historical, and scientific sources to buttress his arguments.
Thinking Critically About Child Development
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Author : Jean Mercer
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Release Date : 2019-02-12
Thinking Critically About Child Development written by Jean Mercer and has been published by SAGE Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-12 with Psychology categories.
With a unique focus on inquiry, Thinking Critically About Child Development presents 74 claims related to child development for readers to examine and think through critically. Author Jean Mercer and new co-authors Stephen Hupp and Jeremy Jewell use anecdotes to illustrate common errors of critical thinking and encourage students to consider evidence and logic relevant to everyday beliefs. New material in the Fourth Edition covers adolescence, adverse childhood experiences, genetics, LGBT issues for both parents and children, and other issues about sexuality, keeping readers up to date on the latest scholarship in the field.
Professional Publications Of An Ol Psychology Professor
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Author : Mark W. Durm, Ph.D.
language : en
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Release Date : 2024-05-20
Professional Publications Of An Ol Psychology Professor written by Mark W. Durm, Ph.D. and has been published by Dorrance Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-20 with Psychology categories.
This book is not like most books. Whereas, most books will quote research to prove or disprove a point, this book offers you the actual research. In the peer-reviewed section, you have the actual research study that asks, “Is the Belief in a Just World Rational?”; a study about the relationship between “Children of Divorce and its Effect on their Self Esteem”; one about “Relation of Self-acceptance and Acceptance of Others”; another about the moon “Lunar Phase and Acting Out Behavior,” and many more. In another section named “Book Appendices,” there are two actual studies that answer the question “Psychics! Do Police Departments Really Use Them?” In the “Book Review” section are published critiques on books entitled: “The Drunkard’s Walk: How Randomness Rules our Lives” by Leonard Mlodinow; “Crimes Against Logic: Exposing the Bogus Arguments of Politicians, Priests, Journalists, and other Serial Offenders” by Jamie Whyte; C. John Sommerville’s “How the News Makes us Dumb: The Death of Wisdom in an Information Society”. Ennis C. Almer’s “Statistical Tricks and Traps: An Illustrated Guide to the Misuses of Statistics”; “The Myth of Repressed Memory” by Elizabeth Loftus and Katherine Ketcham; Marilyn Vos Savant’s and Leonore Fleischer’s “Brain Building; Exercising Yourself Smarter”; and many more. In the section entitled “Non- Peer Reviewed Journal Articles” there is one entitled, “The Four R’s of a College Education: A Rubber Band, A Rubber Ball, A Razor, and The Pearson R;” One of the Durm family; one on the size of schools entitled “Is Bigger Better”; and others. Finally in the “Magazine Publications Section” there are four publications on the debunking of ghosts and one concerning the military, “Testing Tomorrow’s Tacticians: A Survey of the States’s Military Academies.” About the Author Mark W. Durm, Ph.D. is a Professor Emeritus of Athens State University in Athens, Alabama where he taught 38 years of his 47 years in higher education. His primary areas of instruction were critical thinking, statistics and physiological psychology. Dr. Durm has over 50 professional publications and has authored approximately 100 newspaper columns. His research has been quoted in books, peer-reviewed journals, magazines and national newspapers such as the New York Times and the Washington Post. He has been interviewed by different television stations in the Alabama area and his research (co-authored by Jane Sweat) concerning the use of psychics by police departments was the centerpiece of a documentary on Japanese television. Furthermore, he has received requests for copies of his research from over 15 foreign countries and many universities in the United States. Dr. Durm served in the Tennessee Army National Guard primarily at the Tennessee Military Academy and the 300th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital. He is a veteran of Desert Storm. Mark now heads his own company that invests in real estate in Alabama and other states. He resides on his farm in Athens and continues to research and write. Mark is the father of three children who are the joys of his life: Spencer, Sydni, and Sophia.
How Customers Think
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Author : Gerald Zaltman
language : en
Publisher: Harvard Business Press
Release Date : 2003
How Customers Think written by Gerald Zaltman and has been published by Harvard Business Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Business & Economics categories.
Despite the time and money spent on market research, 60% to 80% of new offerings fail.
Child Development
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Author : Jean Mercer
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2012-11-02
Child Development written by Jean Mercer and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-02 with Family & Relationships categories.
In Child Development: Myths and Misunderstandings 2e, Jean Mercer uses intriguing vignettes and questions about children and families to guide readers in thinking critically about 59 common beliefs.
Psychology Gone Wrong
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Author : Tomasz Witkowski
language : en
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
Release Date : 2015-01-29
Psychology Gone Wrong written by Tomasz Witkowski and has been published by Universal-Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-29 with Psychology categories.
Psychology Gone Wrong: The Dark Sides of Science and Therapy explores the dark sides of psychology, the science that penetrates almost every area of our lives. It must be read by everyone who has an interest in psychology, by all those who are studying or intend to study psychology, and by present and potential clients of psychotherapists. This book will tell you which parts of psychology are supported by scientific evidence, and which parts are simply castles built on sand. This is the first book which comprehensively covers all mistakes, frauds and abuses of academic psychology, psychotherapy, and psycho-business.
Three Big Bangs
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Author : Holmes Rolston III
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2010-10-11
Three Big Bangs written by Holmes Rolston III and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-11 with Science categories.
By dividing the creation of matter, energy, life, and mind into three big bangs, Holmes Rolston III brings into focus a history of the universe that respects both scientific discovery and the potential presence of an underlying intelligence. Matter-energy appears, initially in simpler forms but with a remarkable capacity for generating heavier elements. The size and expansion rate of the universe, the nature of electromagnetism, gravity, and nuclear forces enable the the explosion of life on Earth. DNA discovers, stores, and transfers information generating billions of species. Cognitive capacities escalate, and with neural sentience this results in human genius. A massive singularity, the human mind gives birth to language and culture, increasing the brain's complexity and promoting the spread of ideas. Ideas generate ideals, which lead life to take on spirit. The nature of matter-energy, genes, and their genesis therefore encourages humans to wonder where they are, who they are, and what they should do.
Touchpoints Three To Six
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Author : T. Berry Brazelton
language : en
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Release Date : 2008-03-17
Touchpoints Three To Six written by T. Berry Brazelton and has been published by Da Capo Lifelong Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-17 with Psychology categories.
For decades, new parents have relied on Dr. Brazelton's wisdom. But all "Brazelton babies" grow up. Now at last, the internationally famous pediatrician, in collaboration with an eminent child psychiatrist, has brought his unique insights to the "magic" preschool and first-grade years.Through delightful profiles of four very different children, the authors apply the touchpoints theory (following the pattern of growth-new challenge-reegression-recharging-and renewed growth) to each of the great cognitive, behavioral, and emotional leaps that occur from age three to six. In the second, alphabetical, half of the book they offer precious guidance to parents facing contemporary pressures and stresses, such as how to keep a child safe without instilling fear, countering the electronic barrage of violent games and marketing aimed at children, coping successfully with varied family configurations, over-scheduling, competition, and many other vital issues today. A Merloyd Lawrence Book
The First Three Years And Beyond
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Author : Edward F. Zigler
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2008-10-01
The First Three Years And Beyond written by Edward F. Zigler and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-01 with Psychology categories.
How much do children’s early experiences affect their cognitive and social development? How important is the parent’s role in child development? Is it possible to ameliorate or reverse the consequences of early developmental deficits? This vitally important book draws on the latest research from the social sciences and studies on the brain to answer these questions and to explore what they mean for social policy and child and family development. The authors affirm that sound social policy providing for safe and appropriate early care, education, health care, and parent support is critical not only for the optimal development of children, but also for strengthening families, communities, and the nation as a whole. Offering a wealth of advice and recommendations, they explain: • the benefits of family leave, child care, and home visitation programs; • the damage that child abuse inflicts; • the vital importance of nutrition (and breast feeding) for pregnant women and young children; • the adverse effects that occur in misguided efforts to disseminate research too early; • and more. Written by experts in the field of early child development, care, and education, the book is essential reading for parents and policymakers alike.
