Understanding the Experience of Disability Perspectives from Social and Rehabilitation Psychology (Academy of Rehabilitation Psychology Series) by DanaS. Dunn Paperback, 440 Pages, Published 2019 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-084808-8, ISBN: 0-19-084808-1
"Rehabilitation psychologists have long argued that situational constraints (e.g., missing ramps, lack of Braille signage, nondisabled peoples' attitudes) create greater social barriers and behavioral restrictions for people with disabilities (PWDs) than do the disabilities themselves. In other words, as social psychologist Kurt Lewin argued, situational factors, including the perceptions and actions of other people, often have greater i ..."
Positive Psychology(1st Edition) Established and Emerging Issues (Frontiers of Social Psychology) by DanaS. Dunn Paperback, 366 Pages, Published 2017 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-138-69866-6, ISBN: 1-138-69866-0
" This volume is a comprehensive review of theoretical and empirical contributions to positive psychology. It provides a scientific understanding of how human strengths help people psychologically and physically, showing how stressful circumstances do not inexorably lead to negative prognoses. It examines how individuals confront challenges, appreciate others, and regard daily experiences as meaningful. Many of the chapters also challeng ..."
The Practical Researcher(3rd Edition) A Student Guide to Conducting Psychological Research by Professor DanaS. Dunn, DanaS. Dunn Paperback, 448 Pages, Published 2012 by Wiley-Blackwell ISBN-13: 978-1-118-36004-0, ISBN: 1-118-36004-4
"In The Practical Researcher, Dana S. Dunn's student-friendly writing style and personal tone provide readers with a practical and engaging introduction to research methods in psychology. Using basic theory, solid research practices, and step-by-step techniques, the author leads students through the process of conducting a project from start to finish. The importance of learning to search, read, and critique the psychological literature, ..."
"Filled with comprehensive, balanced coverage of classic and contemporary research, relevant examples, and engaging applications, this book shows you how psychology helps you understand yourself and the world-and uses psychological principles to illuminate the variety of opportunities you have in your life and your future career. While professors cite this bestselling book for its academic credibility and the authors' ability to stay cur ..."
"The text students say they don't want to stop reading, Weiten/Dunn/Hammer's PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO MODERN LIFE: ADJUSTMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY, 13th edition, illustrates how psychology can help you understand yourself and the complex social ..."
Thought and Knowledge An Introduction to Critical Thinking (Volume 2) [Soft Cover ] by Diane F. Halpern, DanaS. Dunn Paperback, 576 Pages, Published 2022 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-138-65517-1, ISBN: 1-138-65517-1
"This new edition features a new text design with more photos and illustrations and more coverage of science and pseudoscience, fallacies, media/tech/social media, student life and work life."
""The 2nd edition of Research Methods for Social Psychology" offers information on how to conduct empirical research in social psychology. The author teaches readers to think like experimental social psychologists, that is, to use or develop explanatory theories and to manipulate and measure variables in order to explain the origin or purpose of some aspect of social life. It provides information to perform research projects on human soc ..."
"Filled with comprehensive, balanced coverage of classic and contemporary research, relevant examples, and engaging applications, this book shows you how psychology helps you understand yourself and the world--and uses psychological principles to illuminate the variety of opportunities you have in your life and your future career. While professors cite this bestselling book for its academic credibility and the authors' ability to stay cu ..."
"Featuring up-to-date writing techniques and the latest APA-style guidelines, this brief guide helps students master the skills necessary for writing in psychology.This brief guide takes students step-by-step through the writing process--from choosing a topic, to outlining, drafting, and revising their papers, to seeking feedback from peers. In addition, it presents thorough discussions of researching psychological literature in the libr ..."
"Filled with comprehensive, balanced coverage of classic and contemporary research, relevant examples, and engaging applications, this text shows students how psychology helps them understand themselves and the world. It also uses psychological principles to illuminate the variety of opportunities students have in their lives and their future careers. While professors cite this bestselling book for its academic credibility and the author ..."
"In this handy guide, the authors address the experiences and concerns of both traditional students and adult learners returning to their studies, and offer unbiased advice to help readers understand whether studying Psychology is right for them. The book answers key questions about studying Psychology including:What do psychologists do? Where do they work?Is Psychology the right choice for you?What skills and benefits does an undergradu ..."
"The Oxford Handbook of Undergraduate Psychology Education is dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of teaching, pedagogy, and professional issues in psychology. The Handbook is designed to help psychology educators at each stage of their careers, from teaching their first courses and developing their careers to serving as department or program administrators. The goal of the Handbook is to provide teachers, educators, researcher ..."
"One of the hallmarks of a quality liberal arts education is providing undergraduates the opportunity to wrestle with controversial issues. Yet many teachers feel ill-equipped when it comes to broaching disagreeable topics, managing the resulting heated debates, or helping students to separate their personal feelings from scientific evidence. This book provides frameworks for teaching controversial topics and skills for handling disrupti ..."
"Research Methods for Social Psychology teaches students to think like an experimental social psychologist. Striking a balance between theoretical sophistication and hands-on activities and exercises, this engaging text offers a friendly approach to methodology and a successful means of motivating students to design and execute their own social psychological research. Active learning activities on social psychology in each chapter, as ..."
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" This hands-on, social problems “workbook” contains a 25 essays with accompanying exercises that address contemporary social problems and encourage critical and creative thinking about those problems. It features essays that are original, timely, and authoritative and that focus on issues that are personally relevant to today's society. The essays are written by experts in the specific areas in which they write and incorporate their ..."
The Practical Researcher(1st Edition) by DanaS. Dunn Paperback, 408 Pages, Published 1998 by Mcgraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages ISBN-13: 978-0-07-018323-0, ISBN: 0-07-018323-6
"The Practical Researcher by Dana S. Dunn translates the theory side of research methods into practice. Utilizing a hands on approach, Professor Dunn leads students through the process of developing and conducting research. In addition to learning about research theory, students learn the importance of reading, writing, and critiquing journal articles. As they work through the text, students are led to think beyond the given informatio ..."
" Featuring the latest APA-style guidelines, this concise guide helps readers master the skills and conventions they need to write well in psychology. This brief guide takes readers step-by-step through the writing process. In addition, it presents thorough discussions of researching psychological literature, focusing on online and database research, and presenting those findings in written and oral formats. Special attention is give ..."
"Filled with comprehensive, balanced coverage of classic and contemporary research, relevant examples, and engaging applications, this text shows you how psychology helps you understand yourself and the world, and uses psychological principles to illuminate the variety of opportunities you have in your life and your future career. While professors cite this bestselling book for its academic credibility and the authors' ability to stay cu ..."