Leading experts review the latest findings and recommendations concerning the roots and prevention of antisocial behavior and crime The developmental perspective is becoming increasingly significant in criminology and in research on antisocial and criminal behavior. Developmental criminology can exp…

Leading researchers discuss theory and practice of assessing competencies, including psychometrics and computer-based assessment, in educational and vocational settings.

This book presents an innovative approach to the psychological study of children’s pictures, drawings, and art. With contributions from leading experts in the field, it compiles all the relevant theory and research on children’s developing conceptions of pictures, drawings, and art. It is the first …

Using a unique consultation and intervention model, this volume provides evidence-based guidance for school psychologists to meet the individual and school-level mental health needs of children and teenagers in school settings. Includes numerous downloadable resources and handouts.

Provides practical assistance to school psychologists who wish to free themselves from the narrow constraints of testing, assists them in identifying the models, skills, and tools they need for fostering a consultative approach.

Understanding the relationship between emotions and aggressive behavior is crucial for finding solutions for efficient control, prevention, and reduction of aggression, as well as being of theoretical relevance. In this state-of-the-art book, leading experts from social, personality, developmental, …

This text is designed to serve as a primary text for teaching the science of studying to university and other students. Divided into five main sections, 13 chapters deal with: (1) Fundamentals, including scientific findings concerning learning and studying, and the physiological and psychological b…

Findings from an OECD study about the key competencies that are needed in a well-functioning society.

Understanding the relationship between knowledge and action is vital, because without knowledge there is often no action and because knowledge can strongly influence actions. However, there is often considerable inconsistency between knowledge and action, and the research available on this relations…

Looking for the latest research and practices on character strengths and mindfulness? Curious about how character strengths can supercharge your mindfulness practice? Or how mindfulness can help you deploy your best qualities? Look no further – the answers are in this book!At the core of this hands-…

In this interdisciplinary issue, leading experts look back at the progress made within educational neuroscience over the last decade, focusing on the bidirectional relationship between neuroscience and behavioral research.

A multifaceted look at how young people politicize and what factors lead to their political actions Antithetical patterns of youth political and civic engagement have been observed in recent years. Many young people are uninterested in politics and political participation, whereas others are highly …

Working Toward Sustainable Development for AllIn September 2015, 193 member states of the United Nations adopted the action plan Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which outlines 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Agenda recognizes the need to look beyond …

A guide for practitioners on the use of validated tests of mental development in young children.

Does autobiographical memory change through the lifespan? Which events do we remember and why? Do the memories that are important differ between men and women, between younger and older people? These are just some of the fundamental questions examined in this state-of-the art book about the course o…