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PsycTest includes summaries of the test and its development and administration, most contain the actual test or test items like psychological assessments, tests, measures, questionaries, scales, and surveys.

The Social Psychology of Humor by Madelijn Strick (Editor); Thomas E. Ford (Editor)
ISBN: 9781003042440

Publication Date: 2021-04-05

Examines the social psychology of humor on micro level phenomena, such as attitudes, persuasion, and social perception, as well as exploring its use and effect on macro level phenomena such as conformity, group processes, cohesion and intergroup relations.
An Introduction to the Cognitive Science of Religion by Claire White
ISBN: 9781351010955

Publication Date: 2021-03-14

It suggests that religion, like language or music, naturally emerges in humans with tractable similarities. This new approach has profound implications for how we understand religion, including why it appears so easily, and why people are willing to fight-and die for it.
Comprehensive Clinical Psychology by Gordon J. G. Asmundson (Editor)
ISBN: 0128222328

Publication Date: 2022-05-13

The book covers foundational history, professional and training issues, clinical research considerations and methods, assessments and treatments for clinical conditions experienced across the lifespan, clinical considerations for diverse populations, and emerging trends and future directions. In addition, this new release touches on statistical approaches to clinical psychology, changes to the manner in which various mental health conditions are conceptualized, and more.

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