Although complex problem solving has emerged as a field of psychology in its own right, the literature is, for the most part, widely scattered, and often so technical that it is inaccessible to non-experts. This unique book provides a comprehensive, in... Zobraziť viac
This book explores the idea that we have two minds - one automatic, unconscious, and fast, the other controlled, conscious, and slow. It brings together leading researchers on dual-process theory to summarize the state of the art highlight key issues,... Zobraziť viac
Denny Borsboom provides an in-depth treatment of the philosophical foundations of widely used measurement models in psychology. Special attention is devoted to the central concept of test validity and future directions to improve the theory and... Zobraziť viac
Discover how rethinking can lead to excellence at work and wisdom in life Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world it might matter more that we can rethink and unlearn... Zobraziť viac
At last, stupidity explained! And by some of the world's smartest people, among them Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, Alison Gopnik, Howard Gardner, Antonio Damasio, Aaron James and Ryan Holiday... Zobraziť viac
The Cambridge Handbook of Consciousness is the first of its kind in the field, and its appearance marks a unique time in the history of intellectual inquiry on the topic. After decades during which consciousness was considered beyond the scope of... Zobraziť viac
He's the charmer - the witty, confident, but overly controlling date. She's the woman on your team who always manages to take credit for your good work. Zobraziť viac
How can we understand the relationship between employer and employee? What determines the give and take of such relationships and what happens when they go wrong? This book is the first to provide a comprehensive and critical overview of what is now... Zobraziť viac
When asked to make a decision, people often don't really know what they want; they must construct their preferences on the spot. Too often, this construction is unduly influenced by irrelevant features such as the way the question is asked. The 38... Zobraziť viac
Learn how to recognise and resist the daily attempts to control and manipulate your mind... Zobraziť viac
Families are complicated, even the 'normal' ones. Our early years at home are when we lay down the blueprint for being a partner, parent, sibling, friend, colleague, neighbour, and even a citizen. Home is where we become who we are... Zobraziť viac
Have you ever been told you're too sensitive? Welcome to the club. Nearly 1 in 3 people have the genes to be more sensitive than others. But what if we said it doesn't have to be the insult it's always been framed as?... Zobraziť viac
Speed read people, decipher body language, detect lies, and understand human nature. Is it possible to analyze people without them saying a word? Yes, it is. Learn how to become a "mind reader" and forge deep connections. How to get inside people... Zobraziť viac
When you feel anxious, angry, happy, or surprised, what's really going on inside you? Most scientists would agree that emotions come from specific parts of the brain, and that we feel them whenever they're triggered by the world around us... Zobraziť viac
An expert guide to managing your time for a happier, more fulfilling existence... Zobraziť viac
In the twenty-first century, we increasingly push our daily routines into the night, carrying out work, exercise, and our social lives long after dark... Zobraziť viac
In this masterful work, Andrew Scull, one of the most provocative thinkers writing about psychiatry, sheds light on its troubled history... Zobraziť viac
Tamar Gendler draws together a series of essays in which she investigates philosophical methodology, and shows the value for philosophy of empirical psychology. Three intertwined themes run through the volume: imagination, intuition and philosophical... Zobraziť viac
In 1953, a group of prisoners of war who had fought against the communist invasion of South Korea were released... Zobraziť viac
Did you know that we can lead longer and healthier lives by making simple changes right now... Zobraziť viac
