Religion in psychological perspective -- Intellectual journey to the psychology of religion -- Psychological theories look at religion -- Logic and methods in the psychology of religion -- Developmental processes in religiousness and spirituality -- Looking for religion in the individual -- Religious conversion, deconversion, and spiritual transformation -- Religion, spirituality, and experience -- Religion, mental health, and well-being -- Religion and health-related issues -- Religion, social attitudes, and behavior.
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The leading undergraduate psychology of religion text, this engaging book synthesizes cutting-edge theories and findings into an accessible account enlivened by personal reflections and contemporary examples. Raymond F. Paloutzian offers an authoritative overview of basic science; experiential, developmental, personality, and sociocultural dimensions of religion and spirituality; and clinical implications. Students are also given food for thought about bigger questions