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Preface | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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Introduction to African American Psychology | |
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Introduction, Definition, and Conceptual Frameworks | |
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Historical Perspective on the Psychological Study of African Americans | |
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Self-Determination | |
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Status of African American Psychology Today | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Africentric Psychology | |
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Introduction to the Africentric Worldview and Historical Framework | |
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African American Psychologists and Africentric Psychology | |
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African Philosophy | |
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Africentric Research With African Americans | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Empirically Based Practices in Africentric Psychology | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Self-Attributes and Identity | |
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Introductions, Definitions, and Conceptual Framework | |
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Self-Concept among African Americans | |
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Identity: Development and Change | |
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Models of Racial Identity | |
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Sexual Identity | |
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Multidimensional Model of Racial Identity | |
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Acculturation, Racial Socialization, and Gender Roles | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Promising and Empirically Supported Practices for Increasing Positive Self-Attributes | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Race and Racism | |
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Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Overview | |
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Types of Racism | |
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Consequences of Racism | |
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Coping With Racism | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Evidence-Based Practices for Reducing Racism | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Kinship and Family | |
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Definitions and Historical Background on African American Families | |
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African American Family Structure | |
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What Does the African American Family Look Like? | |
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Strengths, Coping, and Parenting Patterns | |
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Impact of Oppression and Discriminatory Policies on African American Families | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Evidence-Based Practices for Strengthening African American Families | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Educational Systems | |
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Introduction and Overview | |
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Developmental Perspectives on the Educational Experiences of African Americans | |
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Culture in Education | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Educational Outcomes | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Neighborhoods and Communities | |
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Introduction and Overview | |
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Demographic and Historical Perspectives on the African American Community | |
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Theoretical Perspectives on Communities | |
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Research on African American Communities | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Evidence-Based Practice and Policy for Community and Neighborhood Improvement | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Interpersonal and Close Relationships | |
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Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Perspectives | |
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Friendships and Peer Relationships | |
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Romantic Relationships | |
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Interpersonal Attraction | |
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Interracial Attitudes, Friendships, and Relationships | |
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Gay and Lesbian Relationships | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Relationships | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Cognition, Learning, and Language | |
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Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Framework | |
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Cognitive Styles | |
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Learning Styles | |
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Language | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Promising Practices for Increasing Cognitive and Language Skills | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Religion and Spirituality | |
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Introduction, Definitions, and Background | |
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Historical Influences | |
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Contemporary African American Churches | |
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Spirituality, Religion, and Well-Being | |
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Contemporary Topics | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Empirically Based Practices Using Religion and Spirituality | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Life Span Development | |
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Introduction and Definitions | |
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Demographics | |
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Theoretical Perspectives on the Development of African Americans | |
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Research on the Development of African Americans | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Best Practices for Improving Developmental Outcomes | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Health, Illness, and Disability | |
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Introduction and Definitions | |
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Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Health Care Utilization | |
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Health Disparities | |
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Models of Health and Illness Behaviors | |
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Selected Health and Illness Conditions Among African Americans | |
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Methodological and Research Issues in Studying Health and Illness Among African Americans | |
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Evidence-Based Practices for Reducing Morbidity and Mortality | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Psychosocial Adaptation and Mental Health | |
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Introduction and Definitions | |
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Theoretical Perspectives and Conceptualizations of Psycholigical Dysfunction Among African Americans | |
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Research Perspectives on African American Mental Health Data | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Mental Health Outcomes | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Drugs Use and Abuse | |
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Introductions, Definitions, and Historical Perspectives | |
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Current Drug Use Among African Americans | |
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Causes and Consequences of Drug Use | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Evidence-Based Practices for Preventing and Treating Drug Use | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior | |
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Introduction | |
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Prosocial Behavior: Definitions and Historical Foundations | |
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Selected Topics in Prosocial Behavior | |
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Definition and Conceptial Framework: Aggression | |
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Theories of Aggression and Violence | |
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Community and Youth Violence | |
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Violence Against Women | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Best Practices for Increasing Prosocial Behavior and Decreasing Antisocial Behavior | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Careers, Vocations, and Employment | |
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Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Overview | |
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Employment and Income | |
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Work, Employment, and Culture | |
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Vocations and Careers | |
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African Americans in the Workplace | |
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Methodological and Research Issues | |
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Best Practices for Improving Vocations and Employment | |
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Critical Analysis | |
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Summary | |
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Concluding Note | |
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References | |
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Author Index | |
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Subject Index | |
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About the Authors | |