Applied Psychology for Servant Religion

A Religious Behavioral Science Promotes Personal and Social Welfare

E. Rae Harcum

This book is the third in a trilogy of books on introductory psychology. It emphasizes the application of psychological principles for the improvement of individual and group behaviors. The two principles of greatest relevance are the Law of Effect and the Principle of Human Agency. The universally-accepted Law of Effect states that rewarded behaviors tend to be repeated, whereas unrewarded or punished behaviors are not likely to be repeated. The controversial Principle of Human Agency states that individuals can make voluntary choices of behaviors that may, or may not, be successful in achieving their goals in life. If this second principle is true, the behaviors of individuals are not totally determined by the personal heredity of the individuals or by their environmental rewards or punishments. Applied Psychology for Servant Religion discusses problem solving, interpretation of test results, and ways to improve individual and social behaviors.

Hamilton Books

Pages: 148 • Trim: 6⅛ x 9

978-0-7618-6274-1 • Paperback • December 2013 • $47.99 • (£37.00)

978-0-7618-6275-8 • eBook • December 2013 • $45.50 • (£35.00)

Subjects: Religion / Psychology of Religion, Psychology / Assessment, Testing & Measurement, Psychology / Interpersonal Relations, Religion / Christianity / General, Religion / Education

Applied Psychology for Servant Religion

A Religious Behavioral Science Promotes Personal and Social Welfare

Paperback

eBook

Summary

This book is the third in a trilogy of books on introductory psychology. It emphasizes the application of psychological principles for the improvement of individual and group behaviors. The two principles of greatest relevance are the Law of Effect and the Principle of Human Agency. The universally-accepted Law of Effect states that rewarded behaviors tend to be repeated, whereas unrewarded or punished behaviors are not likely to be repeated. The controversial Principle of Human Agency states that individuals can make voluntary choices of behaviors that may, or may not, be successful in achieving their goals in life. If this second principle is true, the behaviors of individuals are not totally determined by the personal heredity of the individuals or by their environmental rewards or punishments. Applied Psychology for Servant Religion discusses problem solving, interpretation of test results, and ways to improve individual and social behaviors.

Details

Hamilton Books

Pages: 148 • Trim: 6⅛ x 9

978-0-7618-6274-1 • Paperback • December 2013 • $47.99 • (£37.00)

978-0-7618-6275-8 • eBook • December 2013 • $45.50 • (£35.00)

Subjects: Religion / Psychology of Religion, Psychology / Assessment, Testing & Measurement, Psychology / Interpersonal Relations, Religion / Christianity / General, Religion / Education

Author

E. Rae Harcum, PhD, is a professional psychologist and a long-time member of a Protestant religious denomination. He has taught psychology at the college level for many years. Harcum has authored many journal articles in psychology and several books on psychology and religion.

Table of Contents

Biblical Message
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: A Most Useful Psychology
Chapter 2: Problem Solving
Chapter 3: Interpreting Tests
Chapter 4: Improving Individual Behaviors
Chapter 5: Improving Society
References
Glossary
Subject Index
Author Index
About the Author