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Record Nr.

UNINA9910148901603321

Autore

Ariely Dan <1968->

Titolo

Upside of Irrationality, The : The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home

Pubbl/distr/stampa

HarperCollins UK

ISBN

0-00-743266-6

Disciplina

153.4

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Musica

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

Behavioral economist and New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational Dan Ariely returns to offer a much-needed take on the irrational decisions that influence our dating lives, our workplace experiences, and our general behaviour, up close and personal.In The Upside of Irrationality, behavioral economist Dan Ariely will explore the many ways in which our behaviour often leads us astray in terms of our romantic relationships, our experiences in the workplace, and our temptations to cheat. Blending everyday experience with groundbreaking research, Ariely explains how expectations, emotions, social norms and other invisible, seemingly illogical forces skew our reasoning abilities.Among the topics Dan explores are:* What we think will make us happy and what really makes us happy;* How we learn to love the ones we are with;* Why online dating doesn't work, and how we can improve on it;* Why learning more about people make us like them less;* Why large bonuses can make CEOs less productive;* How to really motivate people at work;* Why bad directions can help us;* How we fall in love with our ideas;* How we are motivated by revenge; and* What motivates us to cheat.Drawing on the same experimental methods that made Predictably Irrational such a hit, Dan will emphasize the important role that irrationality plays in our day-to-day decisionmaking--not just in our financial marketplace, but in the most hidden aspects of our lives.



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910790048003321

Autore

Davis John M

Titolo

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities in Children [[electronic resource] ] : Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice / / by John M. Davis, Jessica Broitman

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY : , : Springer New York : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2011

ISBN

1-4419-8213-2

Edizione

[1st ed. 2011.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (133 p.)

Disciplina

616.85

616.85889

Soggetti

Child psychology

School psychology

Social work

Education

Developmental psychology

Clinical psychology

Psychotherapy

Counseling

Child and School Psychology

Social Work

Education, general

Developmental Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Psychotherapy and Counseling

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Dedication -- Foreword by Margaret Semrud-Clikeman -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Introduction and Overview -- History of the Concept of NVLD -- NVLD and Subtypes -- The Etiology of NVLD -- Prevalence and Associated Conditions -- Asperger’s Disorder and NVLD -- Eligibility for Special Services, Screening, and Assessment -- Screening and Evaluation -- Treatment -- Applying Guidelines -- Interventions -- Final Thoughts -- Afterword by Martin



Anthony -- Appendix -- References.

Sommario/riassunto

Although it has yet to be recognized by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD) in children are a growing concern. NVLD are receiving increased attention from researchers as well as from clinicians encountering these conditions in their young clients. At the same time, reliable information on effective interventions for NVLD has lagged behind this interest. Nonverbal Learning Disabilities in Children: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice offers a well-rounded understanding of NVLD, placing it within the context of other developmental disorders, most notably high-functioning autism and Asperger’s syndrome. The most current genetic, environmental, and neurobiological theories of and research into the causes of NVLD (e.g., the “white matter model”), in-depth diagnostic methods, and quality interventions are examined. Using an evidence-based approach, this groundbreaking volume: Conceptualizes NVLD as a disorder with subtypes. Differentiates between diagnostic criteria for NVLD and Asperger’s Syndrome. Analyzes the co-occurrence of NVLD with other developmental disabilities and psychological disorders. Provides a comprehensive psychoeducational assessment model. Describes efficacious treatments and supports their empirical validation. Offers guidelines for sustaining treatment gains through effective collaboration of school personnel and family members. Nonverbal Learning Disabilities in Children is a must-have reference for researchers, practitioners, and graduate students in school and clinical child psychology, education, speech-language therapy, and other disciplines and professions involved in identifying and treating children with NVLD.