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IQ Testing 101 - Alan Kaufman - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Alan Kaufman''s informal, accessible writing style never sacrifices precision. In ten short chapters, he provides an astonishing depth and breadth of information, including engaging personal anecdotes that offer fresh and revealing insights even for a very experienced professional in the field..." -- John O. Willis, EdDRivier College Alan Kaufman has a knack for teaching complicated psychological constructs in a way that is simultaneously sophisticated and easily understood. In IQ Testing 101, he applies this gift masterfully to the complex, controversial field of intelligence testing....If you want to know about intelligence testing-real IQ testing, not pop culture tests from the web or magazines, this is the book to read. -Cecil R. Reynolds, PhDEmeritusTexas A&M University - - Does your IQ really measure your intelligence? Is IQ genetic? Can your IQ vary? Do we get smarter or dumber as we get older? How will IQ tests be different in the future? Dr. Kaufman, a leading expert on the development of IQ tests, explores these critical questions and many more in IQ Testing 101. This book provides a brief, compelling introduction to the topic of IQ testing-its mysteries, misconceptions, and truths. This newest edition to the popular Psych 101 Series presents a common-sense approach to what IQ is and what it is not. In lucid, engaging prose, Kaufman explains the nature of IQ testing, as well as where it came from, and where it''s going in the future. A quick, fun, even enlightening read, not only for psychologists and educators, but for anyone interested in the study of intelligence. The Psych 101 Series Short, reader-friendly introductions to cutting-edge topics in psychology. With key concepts, controversial topics, and fascinating accounts of up-to-the-minute research, The Psych 101 Series is a valuable resource for all students of psychology and anyone interested in the field. REVIEWS: In IQ Testing 101, Alan Kaufman gives a well thought out, articulate account of the historical development of intelligent IQ testing. It provides non-expert readers, like me, with a better understanding of IQ and its important clinical ramifications. Kaufman''s engaging style of presentation makes you feel as if you are in the thick of this important field of inquiry... --Jeffrey W. Kirsch, PhDExecutive DirectorReuben H. Fleet Science Center This impressive book is replete with meaningful material, wonderful anecdotes, excellent examples, profound truths, and solid empiricism, backed an abundance of clinical experience....This volume provides an outstanding introduction and a great refresher for readers interested in the topic of intelligence and its assessment." -- Bruce A. Bracken, PhDThe College of William & Mary Professor Kaufman has made this remarkably accessible for all readers by using a personal journey of discovery style. So, whether you are a clinical psychologist or an interested lay person, 101 will tell you everything you wanted to know about IQ testing; don''t be afraid to read it." -- Thomas Dillon, PhDGroup Senior Vice President retiredScience Applications International Corporation Dr. Kaufman''s superb writing makes one feel he is in the room talking to you....Psychologists, parents, educators and research scientists could all profit from reading this most important work by a master writer and thinker." --Sara S. Sparrow, PhDYale University Child Study Center Kaufman provides an outstanding look at the field of intelligence and intelligence testing in a manner that is understandable and at the same time very sophisticated....with a marvelous mixture of science, good sense, his own experience as a test developer, and a dose of humor.-- Jack A. Naglieri, PhDSenior Research ScientistDevereux Center for Resilient Children IQ Testing 101 is a must read for anyone (including IQ test administrators) looking for a clear, erudite, thought provoking, even entertaining introduction to the important issues surrounding IQ including the definitions, measurements, and development of human intelligence. So much is at stake with IQ testing and these ideas cannot be ignored. " -- Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD (unrelated)Yale University, Dept of PsychologyCo-Editor of The Cambridge Handbook of Intelligence (with Robert J. Sternberg) [T]his book will find its way into many college syllabi, not only because of the depth and breath of its coverage, but because of the wonderful way in which Dr Kaufman is able to make a difficult, often misunderstood topic so clear and thoroughly enjoyable." --Ron Dumont, EdD, NCSPDirector of the Masters and Doctoral Programs in School PsychologyFairleigh-Dickinson University This essentially tiny volume manages to cover the history of intelligence measurement, genetic versus environmental sources of intelligence, controversial issues in psychometrics and usage, summaries

DKK 271.00

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Behavioral Intervention Research - Designing, Testing, and Implementing - Bog af Laura N. Gitlin - Paperback

The definitive \go to\ text for Master's and Doctoral level courses on behavioural intervention research, this volume provides comprehensive coverage of the development, testing, and implementation of novel behavioural interventions in service and practice settings.

DKK 889.95

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Clinician's Guide to Psychological Assessment and Testing - John Spores - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Overall, this is an excellent guide to the use and administration of psychological tests. It provides straightforward directions and instructions on how to utilize testing in such a way as to better inform clinical practice. I could see this book as a mainstay on any counselor''s bookshelf, especially those who are seeking a way to utilize standardized testing in their practice."-- The Professional Counselor Journal "Finally, a detailed and crystal clear guide to psychological assessment that effectively integrates ''best practices'' with the realities of negotiating the mental health care system and insurance providers. I plan to draw on this practical guide in my private practice and to incorporate it as a required text in my advanced counseling assessment classes at both the master''s and doctoral level. This book is a treasure for any mental health professional involved in psychological assessment." Joseph G. Ponterotto , PhD Professor of Counseling Psychology, Fordham University Standardized psychological testing is often essential for reliably determining the presence of a wide range of psychiatric and personality disorders, along with effectively addressing related issues that may require a psychological referral. This nuts-and-bolts guide to conducting efficient and accurate psychological testing in clinical settings provides mental health professionals with experienced guidance in the entire process, and includes a complete set of forms and templates for all aspects of assessment and testing, from the initial referral and diagnostic interview to the final report. Based on the author''s experience with over two thousand psychological and neuropsychological testing cases, this highly practical book presents a standardized process of assessment, testing, interpretation, report-writing, and presenting feedback to patients, family members, and other professionals. Actual case examples of patients from a wide age range illustrate the assessment and testing process in action. The text provides printed and electronic versions of referral and related forms, initial psychological assessment report templates that include critical areas of coverage for obtaining insurance approval, and interpretation tables for an exceptional inventory of key standardized psychological tests. Integral to the book is a review of psychological tests in seven key categories that most effectively address differential diagnostic dilemmas and related referral questions that clinicians are likely to encounter in practice. It also provides effective strategies for selecting the appropriate tests based on the particular diagnostic questions, guidance for successfully obtaining insurance approval for a targeted yet feasible number of testing hours, and an efficient system for simultaneous test interpretation and report writing. Key Features: - - - Includes an overview of the assessment process, from the initial referral to completion of the final report - - Features effective reviews of commonly used tests, including neuropsychological, intelligence, personality, and behavioral inventories - - Includes print and digital templates and forms for all phases of assessment and testing - - Aids clinicians in both private practice and other health care settings to work within managed care and be effectively reimbursed for services - - Includes information on conducting forensic competency to stand trial assessments, including the author''s new measure of assessing a defendant''s understanding of the legal system

DKK 722.00

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Teaching in Nursing and Role of the Educator - The Complete Guide to Best Practice in Teaching, Evaluation, and Curriculum Development - Bog af Marily

An all-inclusive text for Nurse Educators that delivers comprehensive, evidence-based guidance on the essential components of teaching, including learning theories, teaching methods, new technologies for teaching, curriculum development, evaluation and testing, and accreditation.

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Biostatistics for Oncologists - Kara Lynne Leonard - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Biostatistics for Oncologists is the first practical guide providing the essential biostatistical concepts, oncology-specific examples, and applicable problem sets for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgical oncologists. In addition, it serves as a review for medical oncology and radiation oncology residents or fellows preparing for in-service and board exams. All examples are relevant to oncology and demonstrate how to apply core conceptual knowledge and applicable methods related to hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, categorical data analysis and survival analysis to the field of oncology. The book also provides guidance on the fundamentals of study design and analysis. Written for oncologists by oncologists, this practical text demystifies challenging statistical concepts and provides concise direction on how to interpret, analyze, and critique data in oncology publications, as well as how to apply statistical knowledge to understanding, designing, and analyzing clinical trials. With practical problem sets and twenty-five multiple choice practice questions with answers, the book is an indispensable review for anyone preparing for in-service exams, boards, MOC, or looking to hone a lifelong skill. Key Features: - Practically explains biostatistics concepts important for passing the hematology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology boards and MOC exams - Provides guidance on how to read, understand, and critique data in oncology publications - Gives relevant examples that are important for analyzing data in oncology, including the design and analysis of clinical trials - Tests your comprehension of key biostatistical concepts with problem sets at the end of each section and a final section devoted to board-style multiple choice questions and answers - - Includes digital access to the eBook

DKK 504.00

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A Nuts and Bolts Approach to Teaching Nursing, Fourth Edition - Mary T. Quinn Griffin - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

2011 AJN Book of the Year Winner in Nursing Education! Updated, revised, and expanded, this fourth edition of a "survival manual" for new teachers offers the most current thinking in nursing education, from practical nursing, to baccalaureate and master''s programs. It also serves as a comprehensive guide for novice educators in classroom and clinical teaching settings. Chapters offer helpful strategies for making clinical assignments, preparing lectures and seminars, all aspects of testing and grading, supervision, facilitating group study, selecting textbooks, guiding independent study, and helping students improve their writing skills. This fourth edition also features best practices and lessons learned from partnerships between university and clinical settings, and contains new strategies for conducting online teaching, including the use of technology. Specific indicators help educators identify appropriate lessons for different course levels. The guide additionally provides links to online resources in each chapter, including some with revised templates for checklists and rubrics. Key Features - Distills best practices and lessons learned from academic and clinical world partnerships Serves as a quick refresher for the experienced educator reentering a classroom or clinical teaching assignment Addresses new cross-disciplinary "team" approach to assessment and intervention Features links to online resources in each chapter, including revised templates for checklist and rubrics along with a digital adjunct for educator use Authored by noted national and international experts in nursing education

DKK 495.00

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The Advanced Practice Nurse Cardiovascular Clinician - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

"Experienced as well as inexperienced APRNs would benefit from this book... This excellent book would be useful to all advanced nurse practitioners caring for cardiac patients. Special care was taken to ensure all content is germane, as noted in the appendix of tables of nationally accepted cardiovascular guidelines on cardiovascular conditions, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic interventions... Score: 95 - 4 Stars!" -- Gina M. Oliver, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, MU Sinclair School of Nursing, Doody''s Reviews Focusing on the interprofessional team, this cardiovascular resource provides evidence-based knowledge and guidance for advanced practice nurses in a variety of care settings. Its clinically relevant and directly applicable information is presented in an accessible and well-organized format. The book encompasses clinical findings, diagnostic testing, state-of-the-art procedures, and therapeutic interventions commonly used in inpatient and outpatient clinical cardiology. It is specifically designed to meet the informational needs of advanced practice registered nurse providers and students, including family nurse practitioners, adultgerontology acute care nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists. This resource covers the full range of cardiovascular conditions, both chronic and acute. It discusses the interprofessional cardiovascular care team; explains the cardiovascular history and clinical examination in step-by-step detail; analyzes clinical findings; details common stable and urgent conditions; describes the preoperative cardiovascular evaluation; advises on the selection and appropriateness of laboratory evaluations and cardiovascular diagnostic studies; provides an overview of state-of-the-art procedures, including electrophysiology; and assesses therapeutic interventions, including lifestyles, pharmacotherapeutics, and invasive techniques. It supports the development of clinical judgment skills and therapeutic decision making by considering the challenges presented through advances in technology and the increasing complexity of diagnostic procedures. An appendix features tables of relevant and essential cardiovascular guidelines for quick reference. KEY FEATURES: - - Details current and cutting-edge practices and contemporary issues in cardiovascular care - - Applies evidence-based research findings to clinical practice - - Compares diagnostic testing options and therapeutic interventions - - Clarifies complex topics through the use of tables, algorithms, images, and lists - - Contains an eight-page color insert - - Identifies pertinent studies and resources for cardiovascular care - - Describes common cardiac procedures and screening methods - - Supports the development of clinical judgment skills and therapeutic decision making -

DKK 792.00

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Genetics and Genomics in Nursing - Quannetta T Edwards - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The genomic era encompasses the entire spectrum of DNA—all of the genes and the interaction and interrelationship of genes (genome) to the environment. Rapidly changing research has led to numerous advances in genetic testing, diagnosis, and treatments, and it is essential that APRNs are able to integrate genetic risk assessment into clinical care. This quick reference delivers complex information in an easy-to-read, step-by-step format with bitesize info boxes and bulleted lists to provide the tools necessary to understand genetics/genomics and identify “red flags” that can appear in patient assessments. In an age of personalized and precision medicine, genetic risk assessment has never been more important. Genetics and Genomics in Nursing begins with an overview of genetics and the science behind inheritance. Chapters then break down the processes that make up risk assessment and walk the reader through data collection and review, identification and calculation of risk, and patient communication. The last section of the text discusses special populations and key facts nurses need to know about their risk assessment. Key Features: - Provides a clear introduction to a complex topic - Describes important elements of the genomic risk assessment process for use in clinical settings when evaluating patients - Illustrates how to develop a three-generation pedigree - Applies commonly used standardized pedigree symbols and familial patterns to aid in risk interpretation - Discusses the challenges and limitations of pedigree interpretation - Explains common concepts and includes helpful genomic resources - Incorporates genomic risk assessment into patient evaluation

DKK 447.00

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Clinical Neurophysiology Board Review Q&A - Pradeep N. Modur - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Updated and expanded, this second edition of the proven high-yield, highly illustrated clinical neurophysiology board review is designed to help candidates assess and refine their knowledge in all domains tested on the exam. With over 880 structured multiple-choice questions, answers, and detailed rationales, this comprehensive review mimics the testing environment with the question types and formats you will find on the exam. Every question has been vetted and refreshed where needed, and new questions have been added to reflect changes to the updated ABPN Clinical Neurophysiology exam content blueprint. The book is a valuable study tool for initial certification or MOC review and covers anatomy and physiology, electronics and instrumentation, nerve conduction studies and EMG, EEG, evoked potentials and intraoperative monitoring, sleep studies, ethics and safety, and advanced topics including SEEG, QEEG, MEG, autonomic testing, and more. A unique “Pearls for Passing” chapter provides a quick hit review of key facts before the exam. Clinical Neurophysiology Board Review Q&A, Second Edition is a one-stop review for any neurology exam or practice area involving clinical neurophysiologic testing. Written by experienced authors who are collectively board certified in all of the areas covered, this indispensable resource provides the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed on exam day and every day. - Key Features: - Contains over 880 board style questions covering all areas of Clinical Neurophysiology with over 80 newly added questions to this edition - Each question has 5 answer choices along with detailed rationales - Includes more than 160 state-of-the-art digital images to ensure familiarity with clinical neurophysiologic studies and findings that form a significant part of any certifying exam - Includes free access to the ebook for review on mobile devices and computers

DKK 1001.00

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Applied Biological Psychology - Glen E. Getz - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Written for graduate students and trainees in mental health, this is the only text to present neurobiology in the context of clinical issues rather than merely focusing on experimental approaches to biological psychology or structuring it along neurological systems. In clear, easily accessible language the text explains how the brain and nervous system are linked to mental disorders. It integrates information from many aspects of neurobiological research, including imaging, neuropsychology, and genetics in order to foster an in-depth understanding of the psychiatric presentation of disorders that mental health professionals encounter in their practices. To facilitate student learning and clarify the connection between neurobiological foundations and clinical presentation, the text includes case studies, cognitive data, imaging results, genetic testing results, and illustrations. It examines major psychological disorders from behavioral, emotional, biological, cognitive and neurophysiological perspectives as they relate to brain structure and the major systems. Special topic sections highlight ethical, research, and treatment concerns for mental health practitioners. Each chapter concludes with summations and review questions. Written for graduate level students in clinical, counseling, and school psychology programs, the text fulfills APA accreditation requirements for coursework in the biological bases of behavior. While the text''s primary aim is to help students understand neurobiological information as an important component of a therapeutic framework, it also concisely addresses micro and macro anatomy as relates to neurobiology. Also included are such supplementary teaching materials as test questions and PowerPoint slides of illustrations. Key Features: - - Focuses on the connection between neurobiology and clinical presentation - - Presents complex information clearly and concisely - - Highlights special topics in neurobiology ethics, research, and treatment - - Integrates information from imaging, neuropsychology, and genetics testing - - Prepares graduate students in clinical, counseling, and school psychology for professional practice -

DKK 770.00

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