The American personality

Personality-disordered people are not uncommon in our neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, or even our homes. They include people who are persistently paranoid, obsessive-compulsive...

African American culture draws upon a rich body of traditions from Africa, Latin America, and the South, and folklore is fundamental to the African American heritage. The first wor...

African American folklore dates back 240 years and has had a significant impact on American culture from the slavery period to the modern day. This encyclopedia provides accessible...

The textbook is devoted to the problems of studying the mental development of preschool children (the specifics of the organization, principles, methods). It consists of three sect...

This chapter critiques the current psychological and social interventions used in addressing type 2 diabetes control and depression, suggesting an alternative approach using a life...

Bonaccorso Pitti (1354-1432) was a merchant, politician and ambassador, entrusted by the Republic of Florence with difficult missions to the kings of France and the emperor. He has...

Providing intriguing insights for students, film buffs, and readers of various genres of fiction, this fascinating book delves into the psychology of 100 well-known fictional chara...

This chapter on staff selection and training reviews the literature on the qualities and competencies required for working with personality disordered offenders. It also discusses ...