In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the triggers, short and long-term consequences and prevention methods of physica...

The main goal of this volume is to analyse human adaptation to life situations using examples of work and sport contexts, topics related to stress,...

The main goal of this volume is to analyse human development through the life cycle. Using examples of life skills and exercise practice, topics re...

The main goal of this volume is to analyse human training to achievement contexts. Using examples of developmental and high performance contexts, t...

This book reviews risk factors, consequences and treatment of problem behaviors in individuals. Chapter One proposes and describes a model of the i...

This ground-breaking textbook focuses on the use of play techniques and games to facilitate the positive behavioral, social, and emotional developm...

Prosocial behaviour is a form of behaviour that is voluntarily carried out in order to provide benefits for others. In this book, Chapter One inclu...

Psychological distress is a term used to describe the general psychopathology of an individual with a combination of depressive symptoms, anxiety a...

Psychological Perspectives on Empowerment opens with a discussion aiming to show how open source software communities indeed nurture empowerment in...

The scientific study of empathy has exploded in the past decade. Practically all of the relevant sciences — from various neuroscientific, psycholo...

Unfortunately violence and aggression seem to have become something endemic to today's world and everyone wonders about the frequency and ease with...

This book presents topical research in the study of the symptoms, causes and coping mechanisms of anger. Topics discussed include anger and adolesc...

In this book, the authors present new research in the study of the psychology of anger. Topics discussed include how we look at others in anger and...

Attitude refers to feelings, beliefs, and reactions of an individual towards an event, phenomenon, object or person. Attitudes are not innate attri...

The authors of this book examine the psychology of bias. Topics discussed in this compilation include biases in medical decision making; perceptual...

This book deals increasingly with a significant challenge related to the development of virtuous circularity between scientifically based methodolo...

In this book, the authors present current research from across the globe in the study of the psychology and influence of culture. Topics discussed ...

Empathy has been identified as a necessary capability to facilitate effective interpersonal interaction in social settings. As a sophisticated set ...

Extraversion is a personality trait characterised by gregariousness, excitement-seeking, and positive affect. Sociability is also considered an imp...

Fear is one of the basic emotions characterised by highly negative affect and psychologic excitation. This book presents current research in the st...