Invitation to the Psychology of Religion, Third Edition by Raymond F Paloutzian

By Raymond F Paloutzian

The major undergraduate psychology of faith textual content, this enticing e-book synthesizes state of the art theories and findings into an obtainable account enlivened through own reflections and modern examples. Raymond F. Paloutzian bargains an authoritative review of theoretical and empirical foundations; experiential, developmental, character, and sociocultural dimensions of faith and spirituality; and medical implications. scholars also are given nutrients for considered greater questions--how faith affects their very own lives; what ideals or values they carry Most worthy; and the way to stay in a multicultural, multireligious global. each one bankruptcy opens with a short subject define and concludes with "Take-Home Messages" and proposals for extra interpreting. New to This variation: *Reflects a long time of clinical and theoretical advances. *Chapters on mental theories, character, and actual overall healthiness. *New organizing innovations: spiritual that means structures and the multilevel interdisciplinary paradigm. *Additional pedagogical beneficial properties, together with end-of-chapter "Take-Home Messages" and fascinating subject containers. *Descriptions of state of the art examine equipment. *Increased consciousness to multicultural issues.

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