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Public Speaking for Psychologists: A Lighthearted Guide to Research Presentations, Job Talks, and Other Opportunities to Embarrass Yourself 1st Edition, Kindle Edition

by David B. Feldman (Author), Paul J. Silvia (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
Public Speaking for Psychologists is a practical and lighthearted guide to planning, designing, and delivering a presentation.

Public speaking is one of the most common fears. Few people look forward to talking in front of others and even fewer do it as effectively as they could. A career in psychology and its related fields involves extensive public speaking, so you will need to learn to do it well. With time and practice, you too can become a confident and effective presenter.

The first half of Public Speaking for Psychologists covers the nuts-and-bolts of public speaking: preparing a talk, submitting an abstract, developing your slides, managing anxiety, handling questions, and preventing public-speaking disasters. The second half applies these tips to common presentations, such as research talks, poster presentations, job talks, and talks to lay audiences. Throughout the book, the authors—both experienced presenters—offer realistic advice, useful tips, and humorous stories of embarrassing mistakes they'll never make again.
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  1. ISBN-13
    978-1433807305
  2. Edition
    1st
  3. Publisher
    American Psychological Association
  4. Publication date
    January 15, 2010
  5. Language
    English
  6. File size
    765 KB
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David B. Feldman, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California. His research addresses such topics as hope, meaning, and growth in the face of trauma, serious medical illness, and other highly stressful circumstances. He is a coauthor of The End-of-Life Handbook: A Compassionate Guide to Connecting With and Caring for a Dying Loved One and has published and spoken widely on the psychological aspects of chronic and terminal illness.

Paul J. Silvia, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His research explores the psychology of emotion, particularly the emotion of interest and its role in aesthetic experience. He won the Berlyne Award, an early-career award given by American Psychological Association Division 10 (Society for the Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity and the Arts) for his research on the psychology of art and creativity. He recently wrote the books How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide To Productive Academic Writing and Exploring the Psychology of Interest.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007TNKV3C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Psychological Association; 1st edition (January 15, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 15, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 765 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
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    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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  1. Paul J. Silvia

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    Paul J. Silvia is the Lucy Spinks Keker Excellence Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he has worked since 2002. He conducts research on the psychology of aesthetics, creativity, and the arts. Recent work explores the neuroscience of creative thought, the experience of "inner music," and when people find art interesting, intriguing, and awe-inspiring.

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    David B. Feldman, PhD, is considered to be among the top experts on hope in the field of psychology. An associate professor of counseling psychology at Santa Clara University, he holds a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Kansas and completed a postdoctoral fellowship with the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, a medical center associated with Stanford University. Dr. Feldman is the author of three books, including 'SUPERSURVIVORS: The Surprising Link between Suffering and Success.' He has written for Psychology Today and the Huffington Post, and has published numerous research articles. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. www.davidfeldmanphd.com

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Customers find the book entertaining and lighthearted, with humorous moments. They describe it as a useful guide with solid suggestions and down-to-earth humor. Readers also mention that it's the best book they've read on public speaking.

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Customers find the book easy to read with solid suggestions and a few cute jokes. They describe it as a practical guide to productive academic writing and down-to-earth. Readers also mention it's the best book they've read on public speaking.

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  • sr12
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great and fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2011
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    I bought this when I had a psychology poster presentation coming up. It helped me a lot to get together ideas for the kind of things to say when giving the initial presentation, and how to make the "browsing" part (where people just walk around and read the posters) interactive and successful. The presentation (my first one) ended up going really well, and I (at least partly) thank this book for that.

    It's also really fun to read, and funny at times too.
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  • Francisco Salgado
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful book with solid suggestions and a few cute jokes
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2014
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    As a future psychologist pursuing a career in research and teaching, this book has excellent suggestions that can help in a wide variety of settings (conferences, classes, job talks, etc.)
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  • Todd Finnerty
    5.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2010
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    This book was entertaining to read and didn't really feel like work. It offered helpful suggestions and I recommend it to anyone thinking about giving a presentation (particularly psych types). The best praise I can give it was after reading it I went ahead and bought another one of the author's books and now I like that one too: How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing
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  • JL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny & Easy Read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2011
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    This is a funny and easy book to read but very informative at the same time. My professor was actually Paul Silvia and he's a really cool guy; he's got a sarcastic sense of humor and really down to earth. This is a must-read if you're a PSYCH major because you'll be giving a lot of presentations in your career!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I've read on public speaking
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2016
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    Brilliant, hilarious, and so easy to read, this short book is packed with practical suggestions that will make you a better speaker, regardless of your academic discipline.
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  • sac
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and lighthearted
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2011
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    I had been a while since I last felt like I could not put a book down.
    The authors did a great job.
    I recommend this book to any person who gets VERY nervous about public speaking and wants to be prepared.
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  • J. Hambleton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Order it!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2015
    Excellent book. Fast read, humorous, and chock-full of useful information. I'm sure I will be referring to this time and time again. I recommend this especially for those who have limited presentation experience. The authors and other reviews state that even experienced presenters can benefit from this book. As a novice, I can say that reading this book increased my confidence and knowledge in presentation style, etiquette, and efficiency.
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  • Samira
    5.0 out of 5 stars must have book as a psychologist
    Reviewed in France on February 7, 2015
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    the book is amazing, it will be helpful, i will check back on it a lot, it's so easy to read, i learned a lot!! i recommend it to every psychologist.
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