Presents research results on the leading edge of psychology research.

This continuing series presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial results across a broad spectrum. This book reviews research on self-concept and healthy lifestyles in adolescence; knowledge, attitudes and behaviours associated with HIV/AIDS; contingency theory; and, gender differences in proneness to depression and preadolescent and early adolescent friendships and adulthood adjustment.

This continuing series presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial results across a broad spectrum. This book reviews research on sexual abuse in men; the psychological disturbances of war-traumatised adolescents; recruitment and relationships; substance abuse and PTSD in women; and, the psychology of therapeutic relationships.

This continuing series presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology analysis. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial results across a broad spectrum. This book reviews research on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of depression; schizotypal personality traits; building effective relationships in the workplace; the search for the meaning of life and happiness among young adults; as well as conceptualising the long-term course of unipolar depression.

'Advances in Psychology Research' presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial psychology advances across a broad spectrum.

Preface; An Ecological Interpretation of Teacher & Teaching Schemas as Cognitively Constructed by Candidates in Training; Reflections on the Past & Explorations of the Future: Understanding Food Consumption in Romantic Relationships; MMPI-2 Correlates of PTSD Among Gulf War Combat Veterans; Cognitive Issues in Idiopathic Epilepsy; Athlete Performance, Coping & Anxiety: Clinical Issues for the Consultant; Family Stress & Psychological Adjustment Among Welfare & Non Welfare Immigrants; Index.

A continent of vast diversity, stretching from the deserts of the north through the equatorial tropics into the more temperate south, Africa brims with challenges and issues. This book collects a series of papers examining a number of these topics and how they impact African nations, the United States and the global community.

Preface; The Role of Child Sexual Abuse in the Development of Psychopathology; Perceptual Motor Skills & the Cognitive Architecture of Action - Methods & Perspectives in Motor Control Research; Enduring Personality Change after Catastrophic Experience: A Review; Social Relationships as a Mediator of the Effects of Alexithymia on Mental Health; Effect of Marital Communication Training on Treatment Outcome in Panic Disorders with Agoraphobia; Depression & Suicide: Gender Issues & Implications for Management in a Complex Psychological Relationship; The Neurocircuitry of Fear & Pleasure:...

Preface; Analysis of the Genetics of Behaviour Using Animal Models; Symbolic Persuasion & the Social Politics of Everyday Life; The Influence of Gender Stereotypes on Causal Attributions About Successful Leadership; Aggressive Behavior of Drivers: A New Questionnaire Defining the Difference Between Hostile & Instrumental Behavior While Driving; Religiosity & Youth Destructive Behaviors: A Meta-Analysis; Cultural Factors Influencing Olive Oil Purchase Behaviour: Empirical Analysis Using Scanner Data; Index.

Asia has entered the 21st century as an economic superpower and is inevitably also becoming a political superpower. This evolution is the subject of this continuing series which includes in its scope the entire spectrum of contemporary politics and economics of Asia. The coverage is intended to deal with Asia, its political dynamics, economic policies, institutions and its future. It discusses topics that include: U.S.-South Korea relations; trade promotion authority and the Korea Free Trade Agreement; China's military modernisation efforts; U.S.-Vietnam economic and trade relations; and,...