Social Psychology

Abstract

Social Psychology INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGYThis series of titles is aimed at introductory-level psychology students in sixth forms, further education colleges and on degree courses and those wishing to obtain an overview of psychology. The books are easy to use, with comprehensive notes written in coherent language; clear flagging of key concepts; relevant and in~eresting illustrations; well-defined objectives and further reading sections to each chapter; and self-assessment questions at regular intervals throughout the text. Published INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

How neurolinguistic psychotherapy (NLPt) could help to improve psychological wellbeing within the dental profession

“…According to Festinger's Theory of Cognitive Dissonance and Heider's Balance Theory, an individual will feel dissonant (ie stressed) if there is inconsistency or incongruity between contextual cognitions, or with perceived facts. 14,15 Therefore, if the individual makes a congruent change in his/ her cognitive constructs around work (for April 2016 example, changing a negative or limiting belief), then the same pattern can no longer run. The internal thought processes no longer induce the negative affective state and this will be reflected in a change in external behaviour.…”

The Origins of Cambridgeshire

“…A regime under which they were granted to new lords by the emerging East Anglian kings -an inference supported by Malim's conclusion that almost all these names lie north-east of, and therefore beyond, the four great Cambridgeshire dykes. 57 The Cambridgeshire dykes There are four major dykes running across the Icknield Way in east Cambridgeshire. Each transects the chalky heathland of the Icknield Way, running between marsh in the west and dense woodland in the east.…”