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Excellent--Reread it Every Year!
This book will open your eyes and give you tools to figure out conversations you have every day!(I also highly recommend another of her books, _That's Not What I Meant!_ about cross cultural speaking, which includes a chapter about men and women as well.)
Worth the read, but use caution
Tannen's book is well done and worth the read.However...it is also imbued with a subtle, and sometimes not-so-subtle, bias toward a perspective which presumes female modes of communication and other activities to be inherently superior to those of males.Of course, this is a patently false presumption.The examples of female communications/activities are almost uniformly praised and those of males are much more likely to be disparaged, either subtly or explicitly.
Worthwhile for most people, men or women.
This is a very good book for anyone interested in gender differences, particularly with regard to peer expectations, communication habits and social instincts. The author touches upon a broad range of issues, but she also keeps the narrative flowing, using examples extensively. The end result is a book that is both educational and enjoyable.
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Subjects:  1. Communication    2. Communication in marriage    3. Interpersonal Relations    4. Interpersonal communication    5. Psychology    6. Sex differences (Psychology)    7. Psychology & Psychiatry / Interpersonal Relations   

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i wouldnt be where i am now without it
Like many other people who have posted their opinion of this book, I too have struggled for most of my life with Severe Depression, Severe Anxiety, and manic bipolar disorder- which led to a number of suicide attempts and constant ideation...Soon after finally recieving treatment, My therapist had recommended that i take a look at this book- at first i wasnt very motivated, but i decided that i dont HAVE TO do it in ten days- so i spread it out longer- doing one chapter a week and talking/discussing everything with my therapist. It was very helpful to have worked on it with someone who could help me understand everything and be able to help me look at MY situations and apply them to what i was working on. I cant even begin to tell you about what a difference this book has made im my life.
Self esteem
Very Good and helpful book hoping it will keep me on the right track where I want to be.
Very helpful adjunct cognitive therapy
This book was recommended to me when I went into a major depressive episode subsequent to job loss. I'm only part way through the book so far, but have found the exercises to be extremely helpful in understanding the negative thoughts that are contributing to my funky mood and seeing how distorted they are. The next part of the book deals with how to change these negative thoughts into more realistic ones. I'm looking forward to working through the rest of the exercises. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cognitive therapy    2. Depression, Mental    3. General    4. Group psychotherapy    5. Personal Growth - Self-Esteem    6. Psychology    7. Self-Help    8. Self-esteem    9. Treatment    10. Advice on careers & achieving success    11. Self-Help / General   

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Finally: An overview of important validity research
The Rorschach, and also the Comprehensive System (RCS), has been inadvertently criticised - continuosly - although the research associated with the reliability and validity of the method has increadingly accumulated during the years - and in particular in the late 90's. However, as Kubiszyn (?) et al. recently have written, this research is not all that easily found, nor is it for the ordinary clinician particularly easy to read and understand, part of it being so complex and statistically advanced. Therefore, this book - published by Wiley in 2003 - is so important. It not only gives the development and structure of the RCS, nor the strategy of cluster analysis, but the book contains hundreds of well conducted bot reliability and in particular validity studies, aggregated in proper places where the different variables and ratios are described - and this is an immense improvement as compare to the 1993 (3rd) edition. I, who am the person primarily responsible for convincing people in Finland of how well the RCS functions - as well as teaching psychologists to mastery - am extremely grateful for all the additional and well organized research published here. When I wrote a about 20 pages review of reliability and validity for the Yearbook Rorschachiana 2003 this would have bene an assed to have - now I am primarily using it in an RCS educational program (165 lectures)in Finland. I am also producing an excerpt of probably some 50-60 singlespaced pages in Finnish regarding in particular the most important peaces of scientific work, confirming the reliability and validity reseacrh related to the RCS!

An Updated Classic
As a clinical psychologist who uses the Rorschach regularly and teaches it to graduate students, I have always relied upon this volume as a bible of sorts for all-things-Rorschach. The newest edition is a wonderful updating of the classic. Despite being about the same number of pages as the last edition, this volume packs much more information in, and is written in a more concise and relevant way. Exner has updated some of the historical lore regarding Hermann and the roots of his test, as well as incorporating a full chapter on controversies surrounding the Rorschach. Furthermore, the interpretive section is modeled after the format of the very useful Primer on Rorschach Interpretation, and incorporates all of the recent changes and innovations in the Comprehensive System. This volume could easily be the "one stop shop" for Rorschachers, as it has normative data, administration and scoring guidelines, and a well-organized interpretive section. Who could ask for more? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Assessment, Testing & Measurement    2. Psychology    3. Rorschach Test    4. Psychological testing & measurement    5. Psychology & Psychiatry / Testing & Measurement    6. The self, ego, identity, personality   

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Psychology In It's Purest Form
In reading this novel entitled The Essential World of Psychology, I was pleased to find such a rich written work in its particular area of study.The author, Samuel E. Wood, has done an extraordinary job in portraying thefundamental elements of psychological study.He uses his knowledge of thefield to demonstrate a true understanding and an effective teaching methodto be taught to beginners and professionals alike.He covers definitionalpsychology and psychology on a personal level to create the perfect blendof teaching material.I was pleased to have read this book, specificallybecause it was used as the guidelines for my psychology class at theuniversity I attend.This book is undoubtedly more than appropriate to beused to teach all college-level psychology courses. ... Read more

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Perfect Condition
The book was in great condition and came in a matter of days.This was a good first online purchasing experience for me.

difficult reading, but a must have for the MMPI
This book is not one you would ordinarily read cover-to-cover, but it is a must have for anyone who is using the MMPI.Greene is a MMPI genius and he knows the MMPI like no one else.I'm using his book more as a reference, and I'm using other books such as Butcher's to actually learn the MMPI.

Exelent book
This is the best book I have read regarding the MMPI-2. It gives in depth coverage of almost all known scales available for the MMPI-2, and has all you need to learn to use the test. Codetypes are well explained, and presented in a systematic fashion. There are lots of infomration about codetypes which are useful in the case of juding the deegre to which the patient fits the particular codetype description. The book also includes several validityscales which are very usable to attain an in depth understanding of the response pattern of the test subject.
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Subjects:  1. Assessment, Testing & Measurement    2. General    3. Minnesota Multiphasic Personal    4. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory    5. Personality    6. Personality Assessment And Testing    7. Psychology    8. Reference    9. Philosophy & psychology    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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User friendly. One textbook you're liable to keep.
Interviewing textbooks are notoriously dry and mechanical. I can count using the fingers of one hand the number of books I have read on the subject that are worth their weight in cotton candy. Read more

Subjects:  1. Assessment, Testing & Measurement    2. Clinical Psychology    3. Counseling (Psychology)    4. Interviewing in mental health    5. Interviewing in psychiatry    6. Mental Health    7. Psychology    8. Psychotherapy    9. Psychotherapy - Counseling    10. Psychotherapy - General    11. Medical diagnosis    12. Psychiatry    13. Psychological testing & measurement    14. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology   

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Well Worth the Effort
In Changing for Good, Prochaska, DeClemente, and Norcross took the model of change that they developed as a means of avoiding the bias inherent in other approaches to the understanding of behavioral change and translated it into a behavioral approach to changing. They have made suggestions for passage through their staged developmental model that can be helpful both to individuals seeking to change entrenched behavior on their own and to therapists who choose to adopt their model in clinical practice.
Excellent Book
Excellent book describing the scientifically evidenced stages of change.This is a must read for clinicians and a great guide for anyone seeking change in their life.Highly recommended.

Changing For Good
The book was in perfect condition and arrived in a timely manner. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Motivational & Inspirational    2. Personal Growth - General    3. Psychology    4. Self-Help    5. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    6. Popular psychology    7. Self-Help & Practical Interests    8. Self-Help / General   

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Mind Hacks: Tips & Tools for Using Your Brain
It's a book very interested about language in mind and speech comprehension. I read a short comment in BBC Focus magazine and I wish to read because it's very easy to learn the misteries of mind in cognitive science applied to language and psichology.

A fun book
It is not a typical "hacks" book in that it does not tell you how to utilize you brain more effectively or do neat things.It *does*have a lot of exercises that show you cool things on how your brain works with sections describing how your brain works - and a number of experiments (blind spot, Magnet interaction with the brain, word parsing in the the mind, and so on). This book goes very well with a recent title called _Mind Wide Open_ by Steven Johnson.
Interesting reading
I found this book to be interesting in the way that it presents it's topics. It was insightful and worth the purchase. It is the type of book that you select chapters that interest you as opposed to going cover to cover. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Brain    2. Cognitive Psychology    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computers    5. Neuropsychology    6. Popular works    7. Psychology    8. Security - General    9. Thought and thnking    10. Attention    11. Cognitive theory, metacognition, vision, audition, motor skills, brain research, cortex, metacortex, sensori-motor    12. Computers / Social Aspects / Human-Computer Interaction    13. Data security & data encryption    14. Listening    15. Movement, Psychology of    16. Network security    17. Psychology & Psychiatry / Neuropsychology    18. Psychology/Cognitive Psychology    19. Reasoning    20. Thought and thinking    21. Visual perception   

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Great CBT Tool for Working with Children
This is a great and easy to use workbook with a number of very helpful worksheets to present the concepts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Children.The authors have created a website that allows you to download the worksheets onto your computer to use in a clean and colorful format.If you work with children and use the concepts of CBT, this is a great tool to help children look at the connection between their thoughts and behaviors. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Clinical Psychology    2. Pediatrics    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    5. Behavioural theory (Behaviourism)    6. Children    7. Cognitive theory    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology    9. Psychotherapy   

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fast, ontime, and new as promised
it was new as promised and delivered sooner than expected... this person is honest and does good business

Evidence needs reinforcement.
The science moves slowly. Unfourtunately, some chapters are based in weak evidence.

Great reference!
A "gold standard" for my clinical supervision group, I have already used this book quite a bit. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Behavior therapy    2. Clinical Psychology    3. Handbooks, manuals, etc    4. Mental Disorders    5. Psychology    6. Psychotherapy    7. Psychotherapy - General    8. Reference    9. therapy    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology   

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This one really does help
I've ploughed through a spate of self-help books on this topic lately, and have written some scathing reviews; because all of them appeared to have their own agendas, and none of them seemed to help.
Great book
Great book for anyone who needs a little help understanding the greiving process.

How to Survive the Loss of a Love
Very helpful.I have marked certain pages and read whenever I need it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Death, Grief, Bereavement    2. Grief    3. Interpersonal Relations    4. Joy and sorrow    5. Loss (Psychology)    6. Mental Health    7. Psychology    8. Self-Help    9. Coping with death & bereavement    10. Popular psychology   

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If you are a leader in a congregation, you simply have to absorb the concepts in this book
This is a book to be absorbed slowly.
Read, and Your Ministry Will Never Be the Same
This book has a reputation of revolutionizing the way its readers view congregational life. Based on his experience as a rabbi and marriage and family therapist, the late Ed Friedman gives the most comprehensive and practical understanding of congregations as emotional systems. Conflicts are explained not from a linear standpoint, i.e. "A causes B," but from a systemic perspective where all participants are contributors. Each part of the system is connected to, or has its own effect upon, every other part. This helps to explain why many "issues" that arise within a congregation cannot be settled on the level of content, but must be viewed as representations of how the persons surrounding the issues are participating in the relational system. "Issues" may seem settled, but if the relational system continues to function the same way, the same or other "issues" will reappear later, because they were merely symptomatic of the emotional dynamics among the people involved. This book begins by explaining the major concepts of family systems theory, and applies them to organizational life, leadership, and the leader's family. It is full of examples, which makes these complex ideas easier to grasp. Few books are as insightful and helpful in equipping church leaders to understand congregations. It is the standard in applying family systems theory to congregations.

A MUST READ for all persons in positions of leadership
"Generation to Generation" by Edwin Friedman is a groundbreaking book on the dynamics of organizational and religious leadership as seen through the lens of the multi-generational family systems model.In the book, Friedman uses case studies and examples drawn from his own leadership experience and uses them to illustrate how leadership can be understood and transformed by having an awareness of three major systems that directly affect organizational leadership:Read more

Subjects:  1. Christianity - Pastoral Counseling    2. Family    3. General    4. Judaism    5. Judaism - General    6. Pastoral Theology    7. Psychology    8. Psychotherapy - Counseling    9. Religion    10. Religion - Pastoral Care / Counseling    11. Religious gatherings    12. Religious life    13. Christian ministry & pastoral activity    14. Psychology & Psychiatry / Counseling   

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Learn to let go.
I have been recommending this book to my astrology clients and people who take my Creative Living class for years.It helps its readersto focus on how to change difficult patterns relational patterns--which we all know is not easy.Readers feel the kindness and compassion of the author as well as her expertise throughout the book.
A must for everyone!!!
This audio book was a great source of information, not only for helping me figure out my past anger issues, but how to deal with future issues.The examples in the book were real life and I could place myself in those situations.I have listened to it more than once, and I still keeping finding ways to avoid anger and work on the real issues with my kids, parents, co-workers and spouse.Again, a must for everyone...it may sound strange,but would make a great wedding present!

Best book on relationship I have read
I love this book. Over the years I have also recommended this book to other people and each one got at least one important insight for their situation. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anger    2. Anger Management    3. Interpersonal Relations    4. Personal Growth - Happiness    5. Psychology    6. Psychology Of Women    7. Self-Help    8. Women    9. Self-Help / Anger Management   

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Excellent GuideBook
Most people know that there's more to sex than the missionary position. But to make sex really hot, some people need a little guidance. That's where acclaimed sex educator--and WCBS-TV relationship correspondent--Sari Locker steps in. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Amazing Sexhas fresh advice on how readers can make smart sexual choices, cast aside inhibitions, and keep their sex life exciting well into their golden years.

For beginners only....
This book should be more aptly called "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Boring Sex" as it would more likely state what it really discusses. I have read a number of books on this topic, and have expected it to deliver the goods, but it only spoke on a superficial, elementary level. I think readers deserve more than that! Has anyone reading this book looked at "The Science of Sex" by Dr. Pezzi, MD (google it)? I challenge readers to compare the two books, and see which delivers what it promises.

You don't have to be an "idiot" to enjoy this book!
Whether or not you're well-skilled in sexual matters or a complete beginner, this is THE book to read on the subject. I thought the author did an amazing job with all things sex. It reminded me a bit of "The Guide to Getting it On", as it was very in-depth and revealing look into human sexuaity. But it wasn't text-booky at all.
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Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. Family/Marriage    3. Love & Romance    4. Love / Sex / Marriage    5. Sex Relations    6. Psychology & Psychiatry / Human Sexuality   

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Had to have it
I perused this book through interlibrary loan and had to have my own copy.Executive skills are reviewed and handy, handy procedures are given along with various forms intended to help the student, teacher, and parent stay organized and in tune with the student's performance.My copy is currently in my classroom and I intend to use it.This book is appropriate for any student, not just those with attention or organization difficulties.

Valuable Information for teaching Organizational Skills
This book gives detailed information that could help students develop "self-talk" cues to remain focused with homework assignments, daily organizational task and long term projects.The term Executive Function works.The forms at the end of the book are helpfull and can be rearranged for individual student use. A good overview of what can help students who have "ADD" or "ADHD". ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Education / Teaching    2. Educational Psychology    3. Executive ability in adolescen    4. Executive ability in adolescence    5. Executive ability in children    6. Psychology    7. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    8. Self-management (Psychology) f    9. Self-management (Psychology) for teenagers    10. Education    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Child Psychology   

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Excellent book
Very well written, thorough, and easy to read. I think this is a must have for qualitative researchers. I have read three other qualitative research texts. This one goes beyond the other three and ought to be part of any qualitative researcher's library.

A must have for your qualitative research
This is one of John Creswell's best books by far. I purchased it in paperback and actually had it spiral bound by a local print shop because I used it so much. I can't go on enough of how helpful this book was with one of my doctoral courses. I am glad our professor choose this text because when we went through various pieces of the five qualitative designs it gave great examples, detailed lists for guidance, and a great glossary. The studies in the text were very helpful as well. I recommend every masters and doctoral student to add it to their bookshelf, I guarantee you will use it a lot. It is invaluable!!!

A helpful tour guide for your journey
This book really helped me write my master's thesis. For anyone who may be doing graduate study in the social sciences and is interested in qualitative research, this is a GREAT place to start.Read more

Subjects:  1. Methodology    2. Research    3. Social Science    4. Social sciences    5. Sociology    6. Social Science / Research    7. Social research & statistics   

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Cute and VERY USEFUL
I haven't read a lot of books on men because I didn't think that I'd find one that I could actually USE. A friend recommended this one and I've been recommending it ever since. A lot of what I used to take as being "normal" I've realized is just weak behavior from men who don't really want me around for what I want to be around for! Good riddance to them!!!!! Half of a man or a piece of a man is NOT EVER acceptable, especially after reading and re-reading this book!

DATING MINIMUM REQUIRED READING
If you have already launched yourself into the outer world of dating without any navigation map, do not despair!This book and 2 others by the author, Greg Behrendt, will be all you need to reach your destination!You will laugh, you will cry, and you just may end up married after all!In any case, reading this may bring the clarity that has been so missing in your head & heart!This book is one of the greatest gifts that you can give yourself or to that really messed up best friend of yours!
Relationship less than ideal ?Break upand run !
I bought this book because I've been hearing the title tossed about.While stating the obvious dating wisdom, it's not clear for whom this book is for.Is it a "reinflate my ego after the breakup" or a break-up instigator ?Laced with the hackneyed "men are pigs" buzz phrases, this book presents a series of fake letters and "statistics" as real.Email is not an important form of communication ?Has this author never had a good IM or cell-phone message session?That's the modern form for love letters.Perhaps he's just too old to comment on the communication of those currently at breeding age.
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Subjects:  1. Attitudes    2. General    3. Humor    4. Interpersonal Relations    5. Love & Romance    6. Love / Sex / Marriage    7. Man-woman relationships    8. Men    9. Psychology    10. Self-Help    11. Sex Relations    12. Topic - Relationships    13. Self-Help / General   

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Best
One of the best books introductory books in psychology. A school of psychology without this one is surely missing an action. The authors are top most in the field.

Very compelling
The authors' use of case studies and real-life examples makes this more than a textbook -- and much more readable than one. I found myself excited about reading each chapter. And I know I'll be looking up things in it in the future. My only quibble is that I found many copyediting errors that I hope the publisher will fix for future editions.

go professor Gerrig!!!!
I had the pleasure of taking intro psych with professor Gerrig (one of the authors),and surprise, this was the book we used. I found it to be a great resource;it is so jam packed with useful information about things that we encounter in life that i'd recommend buying this book even if you're not a psych student. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Higher    3. Mass Media - Magazines    4. Pop Arts / Pop Culture    5. Psychology    6. Psychology (General)    7. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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Finally Understanding Change Resistance as Useful Information
Imagine getting so much perspective on habits you're not happy about that you can actually keep your commitments to yourself.Using language structure as both the diagnostic and the cure, Kegan and Lahey offer up a fresh guide to creating sustainable change.
A great break down of common problems
I love the analysis of the way we communicate breaks down common misconceptions.This book shows the things that create negative responses and reactions.I think that while it shows ways to change, very few people actually change.I plan to use these concepts with my employees and see if it has an impact. My supervisor told me about this and advised trying it out with a partner first. I can see ways that I and others I work with fall into patterns that can be changed.
Superb treatment of the subject
The authors do a wonderful job of tying the science of languages and communication to the business of work and life.Filled with great examples from the world, it is easy to understand and digest.Read more

Subjects:  1. Applied Psychology    2. Business & Economics    3. Business / Economics / Finance    4. Business Communication - General    5. Business/Economics    6. Oral Communication In Business    7. Business & Economics / Business Communication    8. Business communication & presentation    9. Organizational theory & behaviour