books about: adulthood     books:       Attachment from Infancy to Adulthood: The Major Longitudinal Studies1 review The Guilford Press, 2006 best of longitudinal attachment studies A good compilation of longitudinal attachment studies - includes study methods, results, conclusions, etc. A good read for anyone interested in attachment theory.             Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach (3rd Edition)1 review Jeffery J. Arnett Prentice Hall, 2006 Very excited about the book! The writer of the book, Jeffrey Arnett, is my professor of the class Adolescent Devenlopment. I just had my first class and it was already very impressive. I haven't read the book yet but I have a very high expectance to it. I will comment more towards the end of the semester.             Journey of Adulthood, The (6th Edition)3 reviews Barbara R. Bjorklund, Helen Bee Prentice Hall, 2007 Increasing understanding of Aging Hellen Bee is able to carry one through the years of adulthood through many avenues. Using scientific studies she interprets the data in meaningful ways. Inclusion of personal accounts and her conversational style make the reading interesting. The book continually ties previous ideas to new concepts giving a nice continuity. I especially enjoyed her occasional insertions of the not-so-scientific ...             Development in Adulthood (4th Edition) Barbara Hansen Lemme Allyn & Bacon, 2005 This comprehensive, multidisciplinary book presents an empowering view of adulthood through an examination of the influences of age, gender, cohort, race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, and culture. Readers of all ages will find this engaging, accessible introduction to the challenges and opportunities of adult life to be relevant to both their personal and vocational lives. For psychologists, nurses, gerontologists, counselors, social ...             Emerging Adulthood: The Winding Road from the Late Teens through the Twenties6 reviews Jeffrey Jensen Arnett Oxford University Press, USA, 2006 a critical guide to understanding years 18 to 25 This book is a critical guide. It is useful for understanding the experiences, the challenges, and the potential of those who have left adolescence and have not yet entered adulthood. I have read this book thoroughly and have recommended it to many. As a professor of psychology, I assigned this book to my students last semester. The reviews of the book were unanimous-- Dr. Arnett 'has some ...             Driven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through ...134 reviews Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey Touchstone, 1995 Driven to Distraction Cd was very informative. Much easier to put in cd and listen than reading for hours. It covers all basic points of ADD. The fast overview should answer most question that a layman would have.             Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide (Jossey-Bass Higher & Adult Education)13 reviews Sharan B. Merriam, Rosemary S. Caffarella, ... Jossey-Bass, 2006 Good Book I bought this book for a masters study class because it was half the price they were going to charge me at the book store. This book is well written and easy to read. I have read other books by Merriam and they were not this well put together, but I would recommend this book.             Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Asperger's ...9 reviews Jed Baker Future Horizons, 2006 Great Life Skills Training This is a great motivational book for someone on the verge of entering into adulthood. Dr. Baker pinpoints specific skills needed for a variety of "life situations" by catagorizing them and dealing with them individually. It starts out with mapping out assets and challenges. There are activity pages to use when anger is an issue and suggestions on calming ones self. The book includes a 16 page ...             Readings on Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood (2nd Edition) Jeffery J. Arnett Prentice Hall, 2007 Addressing both the changes in the study of adolescent behavior and the changes in the nature of adolescent development in Western society, this informative collection of readings provides a comprehensive cross cultural perspective of adolescent development. Covering every aspect of adolescent development as it takes place in cultures worldwide and historically, this book takes a longer age range approach to emerging adulthood and provides a ...             Aging and Older Adulthood (with InfoTrac ) Joan T Erber Wadsworth Publishing, 2004 Filled with examples that reflect the diversity of the world we live in, Erber's accessible, yet science-based book focuses on research and theory that add to our understanding of aging and older adulthood. Erber organizes the book around complementary 'big point-of-view' theories that focus on successful aging and successful adaptation (such as 'selective optimization with compensation') as well as on those that emphasize matching the person's ...             Learning Disabilities: A to Z: A Parent's Complete Guide to Learning Disabilities from Preschool to Adulthood10 reviews Corinne Smith, Lisa Strick Free Press, 1999 Extremely helpful to any parent of an LD child. I recommended this book to the LD Specialist at my childs school who couldn't thank me enough for finding this book so she has a sound resource to suggest to parents of LD children. This book not only helps you learn to identify your childs learning disabilities or learning difficulties, but also to understand them. Also, it provides the information you need to talk with the school ...             Soul of Adulthood: Opening the Doors3 reviews John C. Friel Ph.D., Linda D. Friel M.A. HCI, 1995 Excellent Book I highly recommend this book for all who want to gain understanding about life and what it means to "grow up". Just because our bodies get big, doesn't mean we become adults. Learning what it means to live as an adult, make wise choices for healthy living and gain a deeper connection with our soul, is what this book is all about. As a counselor, this book has been very helpful to many of ...             Arrested Adulthood: The Changing Nature of Maturity and Identity1 review James Cote NYU Press, 2000 If the Shoe Fits People who read Arrested Adulthood could almost accuse Cote of being a conspiracy theorist--if he didn't state his case so convincingly. He argues that not only have traditional models and definitions of adulthood gone by the wayside, but they have been replaced by a new model (or perhaps non-model) which threatens to create a society in which clinical narcissism is the norm, not an aberration. ...             Romance And Sex in Adolescence And Emerging Adulthood: Risks And Opportunities (Penn State University Family ... Ann C. Crouter; Alan Booth Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2005 Contents: Preface. Part I: What Are the Evolutionary Origins of Contemporary Patterns of Sexual and Romantic Relationships? Where Does Evolution Leave Off and Where Do History and Culture Begin? H.E. Fisher, Broken Hearts: The Nature and Risks of Romantic Rejection. B.L. Barber, To Have Loved and Lost...Adolescent Romantic Relationships and Rejection. D.P. Schmitt, Short- and Long-Term Mating Strategies: Additional Evolutionary Systems Relevant ...             Identity Development: Adolescence Through Adulthood1 review Jane Kroger Sage Publications, Inc, 2006 Positive Review In Identity Development: Adolescence through Adulthood, Kroger (2000) focuses on the early, middle, and late periods of both adolescence and adulthood. She not only provides research which is applicable to Erikson?s psychosocial theory of development, but also offers her own view points in regards to this premise. Furthermore, Kroger writes of the necessity for additional studies concerning ...             Personality in Adulthood, Second Edition: A Five-Factor Theory Perspective1 review Robert R. McCrae, Jr., Paul T. Costa The Guilford Press, 2005 Good introduction to the `Big 5' model and personality development Chapter 1 describes the well-known `Five Factor Model' (FFM) of personality traits and the robust result that in most people, personality changes little after the age of 30. Other theories of adulthood in the work of Freud, Jung, Erikson and others are also reviewed. Chapter 2 is an interesting tutorial on the trait approach to personality, which the authors did so much to develop and ...             Straight and Devious Pathways from Childhood to Adulthood Cambridge University Press, 1992 Childhood personality and behaviour forecast adult life - but many children with severe behaviour problems nevertheless turn into competent and successful adults. Who recovers, and who goes on to become a schizophrenic, a criminal, or an alcoholic? This book presents the findings from recent major longitudinal studies in psychopathology, extending from childhood into adulthood.             Attachment in Adulthood: Structure, Dynamics, and Change1 review Mario Mikulincer, Phillip R. Shaver The Guilford Press, 2007 Must buy! I would recommand this book for any one who want to understand attachment theory! I enjoy reading their work.             Inventing the Rest of Our Lives : Women in Second Adulthood12 reviews Suzanne Braun Levine Amazon Remainders Account, 2005 Helpful & informative! Very good read! Helpful information & thought provoking examples for women who are 50+. 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