Social problem solving : theory, research, and training / edited by Edward C. Chang, Thomas J. D'Zurilla, Lawrence J. Sanna.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

D'Zurilla, Thomas J.

Chang, Edward C. (Edward Chin-Ho)

Sanna, Lawrence J., 1960-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Problem solving.

Life skills.

Problem Solving.

Medical Subjects:

Problem Solving.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

APA PsycBOOKS.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2004]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

"We put together a book that would offer readers multiple perspectives, insights, and directions in understanding social problem solving as an important theory that has driven wide-ranging scientific research and as an important means of training to empower and elevate the lives of individuals. We believe that social problem solving can help individuals free themselves from the problems they face or the distress that these problems cause. We recognize that some problems may be difficult or impossible to solve, but we believe that considerable value remains in understanding and promoting effective social problem solving to foster the novel insights and methods in which problems that seem insurmountable ultimately may be conquered in incremental steps, across time and across individuals. Moreover, we believe that problems can be solved in different ways. When problematic situations or circumstances are manageable or controllable, a good problem solver tries to find ways to change them for the better. However, when such situations or circumstances are unchangeable or uncontrollable, one can still use problem solving to find ways to accept and tolerate with less distress that which cannot be changed or controlled"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Contents:

Introduction: Social Problem Solving for the Real World / Edward C. Chang, Thomas J. D'Zurilla, Lawrence J. Sanna 3

I. What Is Social Problem Solving? 9

Chapter 1. Social Problem Solving: Theory and Assessment / Thomas J. D'Zurilla, Arthur M. Nezu, Albert Maydeu-Olivares 11

Chapter 2. Mediators and Moderators of Social Problem Solving / Alexander R. Rich, Ronald L. Bonner 29

II. Social Problem Solving and Adjustment 47

Chapter 3. Social Problem Solving, Stress, and Negative Affect / Arthur M. Nezu, Victoria M. Wilkins, Christine Maguth Nezu 49

Chapter 4. Social Problem Solving and Suicide Risk / George A. Clum, Greg A. R. Febbraro 67

Chapter 5. Social Problem Solving and Schizophrenia / Sarah E. Morris, Alan S. Bellack, Wendy N. Tenhula 83

Chapter 6. Social Problem Solving and Positive Psychological Functioning: Looking at the Positive Side of Problem Solving / Edward C. Chang, Christina A. Downey, Jenni L. Salata 99

Chapter 7. Social Problem-Solving Abilities and Behavioral Health / Timothy R. Elliott, Joan S. Grant, Doreen M. Miller 117

Chapter 8. Social Problem Solving and Mental Simulation: Heuristics and Biases on the Route to Effective Decision Making / Lawrence J. Sanna, Eulena M. Small, Lynnette M. Cook 135

III. Problem-Solving Training and Therapy 151

Chapter 9. Problem-Solving Training for Children and Adolescents / Marianne Frauenknecht, David R. Black 153

Chapter 10. Problem-Solving Therapy for Adults / Arthur M. Nezu, Thomas J. D'Zurilla, Marni L. Zwick, Christine Maguth Nezu 171

Chapter 11. Problem-Solving Training for Couples / James V. Cordova, Shilagh A. Mirgain 193

Chapter 12. Problem-Solving Training for Families / Sam Vuchinich 209

Chapter 13. Problem-Solving Therapy for Caregivers / Christine Maguth Nezu, Andrew D. Palmatier, Arthur M. Nezu 223

Chapter 14. Social Problem Solving: Current Status and Future Directions / Thomas J. D'Zurilla, Edward C. Chang, Lawrence J. Sanna 241.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2005. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. s2005 dcunns.

ISBN:

1591471478

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