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Theories of Personality speaks in depth of the four major categories of personality theory: psychodynamic, humanistic/existential, dispositional and learning theories. Each theory within these four classifications is attached to a theorist describing in depth the details to his or her theory. These theories of personality are 100 years in the making, and although the theories may conflict one another, each theory binds the four classifications into a single unit of personality theory.

Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Development discusses both sides of sensitive social issues from prenatal care to euthanasia and the elderly to the legitimacy of the church. Both sides of the pertinent issues will be discussed providing a more valid reader opinion on the subjects. The book does not attempt to influence the reader pertaining to subjects, yet is influential in its manner of providing a choice of which debate is right or wrong

"Industrial/Organizational Psychology,/ takes a look at the history and evolution of I/O psychology in addition to providing a detailed description of its inner workings. ..."Industrial/Organizational Psychology" offers different theoretical perspectives to the field as well as various means of conducting employment and retention testing. The science of I/O psychology aims at both improving and maintaining efficient workplace practices.

Comparing to the history of economics and sociology is the United States history of I/O psychology in investigation of this hypothetical viability. The conclusion is for the neglect of labor union issues by applied psychologists are for two crucial reasons to exist being the dark of early pro-union psychologists and the reluctance of I/O psychologists to address the presence of conflict among employees and employers.

The available resources within workforce planning may be an underappreciated commodity. This may be especially so when employees are not viewed as knowledge workers in which case their attrition can be a benefit to the organization. On the other hand, the knowledge worker even beyond his or her retirement age, may need to use incentive in maintaining their skill sets. In allocating human resources, there is much to consider in how the benefits to the organization can affect the costs.

The job of human resources management is to hire the best and most capable individuals in terms of job performance. This job may have become more difficult with the advent of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 stating in no manner shall one be denied employment basing upon race or sex. The selection process now may not base strictly upon performance, yet upon other criteria resulting at times in a less efficient workforce. This is the result of a quota system and lower testing cutoff scores to accommodate the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.

A Psychology Journal: Psychological Testing and Measurement speaks in-depth of test reliability

The use by organizations of human resource planning traditionally would ensure the right job incumbent to work the right job at of course the right time. In the past the focus of human resource planning dictated by management concerns would be on the short term. Changing the nature and need of human resources planning among the leading organizations is increasing heightened international competition, demographic shifts, environmental instability, and changes in technology.

The available resources within workforce planning may be an under-appreciated commodity. This may be especially so when employees are not viewed as tacit knowledge workers in which case their attrition can be a benefit to the organization. In allocating human resources there is much to consider in how the benefits to the organization can affect the costs.

It is the influence of personality characteristics affecting our social and occupational choices. The development of personality characteristics occurs not during one but each developmental stage of the lifespan. This book discusses such theories as those belonging to Erik Erikson, Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, Sigmund Freud, Erich Fromm, and Gordon Allport, among other theorists. The greatest focus of the book centers on Gordon Allport and Erich Fromm and his humanistic psychoanalysis.

Environmental Psychology consisting of different approaches requires research just as any other form of psychology. The stress of the environment can possess of a profound effect on behavior. This may result from violations of privacy, personal space, or territory. The world surrounding us and the structures thereof affect how we act and react to the environment. It may be the sustainable development of today can help to assure a better future for tomorrow's generation. Learn just how environmental psychology differs from its other forms.

Melanie Klein's object relations theory is built on careful observations of young children. The emphasis of Freud is on the first four to six years of life, contrasting the accentuation of Klein on the first four to six months of life.

Alfred Adler was not a man driven mad by ambition, nor was he a terrorist. Individual psychology, a construction of Alfred Adler, rests heavily on the notion of social interest presenting an optimistic view of the individual. It is differences such as the optimistic outlook of the individual of Adler that create a tenuous relationship between Adler and Freud.

Algebra, Trigonometry, and Statistics helps in explaining different theorems and formulas within the three branches of mathematics. Use this guide in helping one better understand the properties and rules within algebra, trigonometry, and statistics.

Cross-Cultural Psychology offers different research methodologies in addition to a detailed description of traditional and nontraditional cultures. The prospect of culture can possess of an effect on cultural norms in turn affecting what may be classified as normal versus abnormal behavior.

Classical Conditioning in Theory discusses the inner workings of classical conditioning as Pavlov himself would advise. The ingredients of classical conditioning are fairly straightforward, yet their use within the different modes of classical conditioning can be rather confusing. It attempts to simplify and explain Pavlov's theory, and at the same time introduce different perspectives of viewing Pavlov's theory.

As the individual develops within the organization so too will the organization develop. As efficiency may correlate to employee well-being the focus may be too develop a happier workplace. Recognition of the individual as a whole person means to also recognize the individual as part of a greater whole. The individual is to the organization as the organization is to the environment.

Cult in America: How to Combat Its Influence provides a detailed description of some of America's most powerful cults, their means of recruitment, and their often violent and self-destructive downfalls. Many people fall victim to the influence of these cults, may not only cost them thousands upon thousands of dollars but also in some cases their lives. This audiobook speaks about some of the methods of combatting cult influence, which may save lives.

Despite Freud primarily regarding himself as a scientist, his definition of science somewhat varies from the traditional notions of modern psychologists. Freud's reliance is increasingly on deductive reasoning as opposed to rigorous methods of research, and his observations are subjective, corresponding to a relatively minimal sample of patients mostly comprising the upper and upper-middle classes.

Abnormal Psychology focuses on the origins of abnormal behavior and its evolution into a scientific principle. The theoretical models of mental illness will be discussed along with the components of anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. Lifespan development can contribute to the interpretation of abnormal behavior. Different concepts will be discussed relating to abnormal psychology including marriage, family, and religion.