This book presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology. Each chapter has been carefully selected in an attempt to present s...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the psychology of judgement. Topics discussed include the neuroanatomical basis ...

The positive psychology movement has been influential in the development of research agendas that focus on positive psychological constructs and th...

Feelings of loneliness are central to the human experience. Therefore, because loneliness is an inherent human condition, operating on a cognitive ...

In this compilation, the authors begin by discussing veterans' loneliness post-war, delineating this experience's developmental course and the unde...

In this book, the authors discuss the psychology of loyalty. Topics include the military and political psychology of loyalty; the problem of loyalt...

Our understanding of the nature and applications of meditation, especially mindfulness meditation, has been expanding almost as rapidly as the empi...

Our understanding of the nature and applications of meditation, especially mindfulness meditation, has been expanding almost as rapidly as the empi...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the psychology of memory. Topics discussed include verbal association priming an...

In our daily attempt to make sense of life and the world, we come to realise that appropriation of life hinges upon our mindfulness. Being alert to...

Modern prejudice refers to the subtle negative attitudes that are directed toward stigmatised groups such as African-Americans and gay men and lesb...

A mood is defined as the prevailing psychological state (habitual or relatively temporary). It is further defined as a feeling, state or prolonged ...

A mood is defined as the prevailing psychological state (habitual or relatively temporary). It is further defined as a feeling, state or prolonged ...

Based on general attribution principles, much research has focused on the processes involved in making morally relevant trait attributions. For exa...

The past few decades have witnessed an increasing number of organisation studies that focus on morality. This book presents new research on the psy...

In psychology, motivation refers to the initiation, direction, intensity and persistence of behaviour. Motivation is a temporal and dynamic state t...

Neglect is a syndrome in which patients fail to attend to or respond to contralesional stimuli or events. Neglect has traditionally been considered...

The year 1998 witnessed the birth of a new disorder... Internet Addiction Disorder. As the number of linkage points, host computers, connected netw...

Optimism can be defined as positive generalised outcome expectancies and has been shown to act as a protective factor against somatic and mental he...

This book explores the psychological perspectives on peace. The authors present topical research including the role of forgiveness in the peacemaki...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the psychology of both performance and defeat. Topics discussed include the self...

Personality is composed of both temperament and character traits. Whereas temperament refers to an individual's innate emotional predisposition, ch...

Persuasion is the activity of demonstrating and trying to modify the behaviour of at least one person through symbolic interaction. This book surve...

Optimism and pessimism are complementary, but opposing, dispositions. In general, optimists consistently expect good outcomes and pessimists consis...

Psychology of policy-making has arguably become one of the most popular areas in research across different disciplines since the last century. Whil...

Is prejudice hard-wired or socially acquired? Is stigmatising the Other inevitable? Do we purposefully draw on stereotypes to provoke prejudice fro...

With the dramatic increase in the multiracial population, researchers are exploring the unique interpersonal and societal racial dynamics that this...

This book compiles a series of chapters on theoretical, methodological, and practical advances in problem solving research that aim at identifying ...

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the psychology of punishment. Topics discussed include the social psychological ...

In this book, the authors present current research on the study of the psychology of punishment. Topics discussed in this compilation include effec...

This book describes the various aspects of interpersonal relationships, which can be defined as the interactions between one group and another. How...