This book presents current research in the study of the prevention, recognition and treatment of seizures and the use of anti-epileptic drugs. Topi...

Self-concept is broadly defined as a person’s perceptions of himself or herself. Self-concept is one of the most extensively researched constructs ...

Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is one of the most widely studied perspectives of human motivation. It has garnered the attention of prominent scho...

Nowadays, organisational competitiveness depends on its effectiveness, versatility and the ability to respond to customer needs. Thus, companies lo...

Albert Bandura's introduction of social cognitive theory moved the field of social psychology from viewing people as primarily reacting to events t...

Albert Bandura's introduction of social cognitive theory moved the field of social psychology from viewing people as primarily reacting to events t...

Self–esteem is very important in modern and contemporary Western psychology. This concept has had a profound influence on personality, social psych...

In the first Chapter, Günter Faber examines the way in which academic self-perceptions significantly affect the educational performance of learners...

This book elaborates a plausible and attractive conception of 'self-realisation' as an ideal of how one might live well by developing one's talents...

Separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common childhood anxiety disorder characterised by extreme anxiety in children due to the fear of separation...

This book presents topical research in the study of the types, signs and treatments of sexual abuse. Topics discussed include the role of religion ...

Rebecca Rosenblat, psychotherapist, relationship-sexuality therapist, best-selling author and TV host, asks: Are you in charge of your life and liv...

Health psychology is based upon a dynamic approach to the personality. In this way, psychology does not primarily deal with the interrelation betwe...

Verena Kast refers to Sisyphus as the 'myth of the forty-year-olds', who often experience their lot in life to be a Sisyphus task. Are our human ef...

Sleep debt is a characteristic symptom of modern society, a society that provides services without interruption consumption over 24 hours with the ...

Sleep disorders are abnormal sleep patterns and physiological changes that affect health. Over one third of Americans experience chronic sleep dist...

Antisocial behaviour terrifies most, if not all human beings. This fear leads to various, previously learned ways of trying to defend against it. I...

Antisocial behaviour terrifies most, if not all human beings. This fear leads to various, previously learned ways of trying to defend against it. I...

Cigarette smoking is associated with an increased risk for suicide. However, findings regarding this relationship are not yet consistent. Despite t...

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterised by marked anxiety about social or performance situations in which there is a fear of embarrassing on...

Social anxiety or social phobia has become increasingly common in contemporary societies due to the increased isolation in impersonal living enviro...