"The volume reviews the foundations of attachment theory and traces how the study of adolescents and adults has enriched Bowlby and Ainsworth's original ideas. Measures of attachment style and related constructs (several of which are reprinted in the appendices) are described in…
Across all cultures parenting is the foundation of family life. It is the domain where adult mental health meets infant development. Beginning in pregnancy, parenting involves many conscious and unconscious processes which have recently been shown to affect a℗¡child's developmen…
"Inner bonding is the process of connecting our adult thoughts with our instinctual, gut feelings{u2014}the feelings of the "inner child"{u2014}so that we can minimize painful conflict within ourselves. Free of inner conflict, we feel peaceful, open to joy, and open to giving an…
Inner bonding is the process of connecting our adult thoughts with our instinctual, gut feelings'the feelings of the "inner child"'so that we can minimize painful conflict within ourselves. Free of inner conflict, we feel peaceful, open to joy, and open to giving and receiving l…
"Adult cognitive development is one of the most important yet most neglected aspects in the study of human psychology. Although the development of cognition and intelligence during childhood and adolescence is of great interest to researchers, educators, and parents, many assume…
The book analyzes the Seattle Longitudinal Study, which Professor Schaie began as a graudate student in the 1950s. The study has been impressive in its methodological sophistication, inclusion of a broad array of variables related to intellectual development, and attention to in…
"Jeder Mensch sehnt sich danach, angenommen und geliebt zu werden. Im Idealfall entwickeln wir während unserer Kindheit das nötige Selbst- und Urvertrauen, das uns als Erwachsene durchs Leben trägt. Doch auch die erfahrenen Kränkungen prägen sich ein und bestimmen unbewusst unse…
"Whoever said being a grownup was easy? If you're up to the challenge, Mastering Adulthood offers smart and entertaining strategies for dealing with difficult emotions like anxiety, sadness, and anger, or even just a lack of motivation and uncertainty. More than just "adulting"-…