Kinderen die zich niet veilig voelen, raken beschadigd in hun vermogen om lief te hebben, te vertrouwen en te gedijen. Wanneer zij geen veilige relaties hebben of worden getroffen door emotioneel, medisch of fysiek trauma, kunnen ze fysieke, geestelijke en gedragsproblemen ontwikkelen. De polyvagaaltheorie beschrijft het proces dat zich hierbij in de hersenen en het autonome zenuwstelsel afspeelt.

In dit boek delen kinderarts en neonatoloog Marilyn R. Sanders en kinderpsychiater George S. Thom...

A fascinating rollercoaster through human psychology, outlining, explaining and exploring the masterplot narratives that we use to help us interpret and manipulate the world around us.

Behavior Modification is a comprehensive, practical presentation of the principles of behavior modification and guidelines for their application. It introduces forms of behavior modification ranging from helping children learn necessary life skills, to training pets, to solving personal behavior problems. It teaches practical “how-to” skills, including discerning long-term effects; designing, implementing, and evaluating behavioral programs; interpreting behavioral episodes; observing and...

In the Third Edition of The Psychology Research Handbook expert researchers provide graduate students and research assistants with a comprehensive framework for conducting psychology research. The book is organized around the idea of a "research script," following the step-by-step process of planning, design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

Everything a student needs to learn statistics starting from the basics and progressing onto sophisticated statistical modelling. A genuine one-off that uses humour, and the quirks of the everyday, to bring statistics to life and to make it accessible. Â

Written to complement employability modules but also as a standalone guide, this book will leave you feeling career-ready by informing you about the world of opportunities in the media and creative industries. Spanning topical issues, from working from home and freelancing to advice on avoiding burnout, this introduction to your media career is both current and comprehensive.

Integrating evolutionary psychology with behavioural ecology, anthropology, genetics, and neuroscience, this textbook is a critical exploration of how evolutionary approaches can be used to understand the human mind and behaviour.