Graham Davey Bücher

Offering thorough coverage of the BPS curriculum, this new edition serves as an essential resource for students in psychology. It includes detailed guidance on research methodologies, statistical analysis, and effective study skills, making it a comprehensive tool for mastering the subject.

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a disabling and distressing mental health problem. This accessible introduction examines OCD's causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and is richly illustrated with case studies, making it engaging reading for anyone wishing to understand this complex mental health problem.

Don't panic! Combat your worries and minimize anxiety with CBT! Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a hugely popular self-help technique, which teaches you to break free from destructive or negative behaviors and make positive changes to both your thoughts and your actions.

Are we living in an age of unprecedented anxiety, or has this always been a problem throughout history?

"Excessive and distressing worrying is a problem that affects everyone at some point in their lives, but for some people this can become a lifelong affliction. Catastrophic worry can turn even imagined setbacks into a cascade of devastating events, leading to loss of sleep, lower self-confidence, poor decision making, and even health problems. In this guide, leading worry expert Graham Davey explains why we worry, and offers readers a clear path to stopping catastrophic worry so they can regain control and live a happier life"-- Provided by publisher

Focusing on adaptive behavior, this book combines evolutionary and psychological perspectives to explore how learning shapes human and animal responses. It offers insights into the mechanisms behind adaptation, emphasizing the interplay between innate tendencies and environmental influences. Originally published in 1989, it remains a significant contribution to understanding behavior through a multidisciplinary lens.