Diversity in Unity: Perspectives from Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Download or read book Diversity in Unity: Perspectives from Psychology and Behavioral Sciences written by Amarina Ashar Ariyanto and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book highlights both the challenges and opportunities in the field of psychology and behavioral sciences, with an emphasis on identifying practical implications for professionals, educators and administrators, and researchers in Asia and Pacific regions. Societies in the said regions have experienced massive changes to their social system, changes that are endured by societies worldwide, such as those related to globalization, new technologies, and new norms regarding respect for individual diversity and well-being. Although the changes offer a wealth of new opportunities, they also act as potential sources of tension and apprehension. The book discusses the state-of-the-art topics, on critical issues, in various sub-fields of psychology and the behavioral sciences, such as Clinical Psychology, Child & Developmental Psychology, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Social Psychology, and Educational Psychology. This is an Open Access ebook, and can be found on www.taylorfrancis.com.