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In this book, the author, a psychology professor and researcher explains the psychology of why people say yes, and how to apply these understandings. He introduces the six psychological principles that drive the human impulse to comply to the pressures of others, how to use them to become a skilled persuader, and also reveals how to defend oneself against manipulation.
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"Like few contemporary psychologists, Abraham Maslow has no answers, no absolutes, no solutions which bring the relief of finality. In this Second Edition of Toward a Psychology of Being, there is a constant optimistic thrust toward a future based on the intrinsic values of humanity. He demonstrates that human beings can be loving, noble, and creative, and are capable of pursuing the highest values and aspirations."--Back cover.
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"Predictive analytics unleashes the power of data. With this technology, computers literally learn from data how to predict future behaviors of individuals. In this updated and revised edition of Predictive Analytics, former Columbia University professor and Predictive Analytics World founder Eric Siegel reveals the power and perils of prediction. New material includes: - The Real Reason the NSA Wants Your Data: Automatic Suspect Discovery. A special...
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"Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, declared that religion is a universal obsessional neurosis in his famous work of 1927, The Future of an Illusion. This work provoked immediate controversy and has continued to be an important reference for anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy, psychology, religion, and culture. Included in this volume is Oskar Pfister's critical engagement with Freud's views on religion. Pfister, a Swiss...
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Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's famous investigations of "optimal experience" have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with life. In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work, Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates the ways this positive state can be controlled, not just left to chance....
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A twist on the classic game of Rock Paper Scissors, this story celebrates the differences that make three friends unique.
The ninja, the cowboy and the bear do everything together. But when a contest among themselves leads to resentment, they soon learn that the only way to stop disagreeing is to be considerate of their differences and appreciate one another.
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Library of America volume 58
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Selection of writings by philosopher, psychologist, and champion of religious pluralism William James, including "The Will to Believe and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy," "Psychology: Briefer Course," and ten other essays.
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"From climate change to evolution, the rejection of mainstream science among Republicans is growing, as is the denial of expert consensus on the economy, American history, foreign policy and much more. Why won't Republicans accept things that most experts agree on? Why are they constantly fighting against the facts? Science writer Chris Mooney explores brain scans, polls, and psychology experiments to explain why conservatives today believe more wrong...
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"This book traces the development of theories of the self and personal identity from the ancient Greeks to the present day. From Plato and Aristotle to Freud and Foucault, Raymond Martin and John Barresi explore the works of a wide range of thinkers and reveal the larger intellectual trends, controversies, and ideas that have revolutionized the way we think about ourselves."--Jacket.
15) Psychology
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[The author] has three goals in writing this textbook. The first is to spark in students the passion that psychologists have for their work ... [The] second goal is to teach students that psychology is not a mere laundry list of names, dates, theories, terms and results, but an active and dynamic process of discovery ... [The] third goal is to demonstrate to students that basic and applied research are connected enterprises. There are many specific...
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Very short introductions volume 40
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In this introduction, Anthony Stevens explains the basic concepts of Jungian psychology: the collective unconscious, complex, archetype, shadow, persona, anima, animus, and the individualization of the Self. --From publisher's description.
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"Learn to create seamless designs backed by a responsible understanding of the human mind. This book examines how human behavior can be used to integrate your product design into lifestyle, rather than interrupt it, and make decisions for the good of those that are using your product. "Mindful design" introduces the areas of brain science that matter to designers, and passionately explains how those areas affect each human's day-to-day experiences...
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