Social, group or collective psychology Books

Book SynopsisThis Element reviews psychological research on the factors motivating individuals and households to adapt to climate change. It also provides a research agenda, alongside practical examples of how this knowledge can be used to promote adaptation behaviour.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. What is climate change adaptation?; 3. Factors that promote adaptation behaviour; 4. Interventions to encourage adaptation; 5. Linking climate change mitigation and adaptation; 6. Research agenda.

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Book SynopsisNarcissism is a trait that comes in different forms (agentic, communal, and vulnerable), which are all marked by characteristics such as entitlement, self-centeredness, and little empathy for others. One reason narcissism has gained attention among scholars and laypeople alike is because of its implications for social relationships. Narcissists'' behaviors frequently have negative consequences for others. Whether their relationships are with coworkers or close relationship partners, interactions with narcissists can be challenging and emotionally taxing. Despite this, there is a sparse amount of research that addresses how to cope with difficult narcissistic relationships. This Element includes an overview of the trait forms of narcissism and discusses its implications for their social relationships. It provides a background about the development of narcissism and offers some research-informed suggestions for how to cope in narcissistic relationships. Future directions for research are also discussed.

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Book SynopsisMore than 30 years after its initial publication, this new edition of The Cognitive Structure of Emotions refines and updates Ortony, Clore, and Collins''s OCC model of emotions. Starting from a three-way classification of construals of the world??events, the attribution of responsibility for events, and objects??the authors propose a systematic account of emotion differentiation. Rejecting the oft-favored features of bodily feelings, emotion-related behaviors, and facial expressions as too intensity-dependent and insufficiently diagnostic, they provide a detailed analysis of emotion differentiation in terms of the cognitive underpinnings of emotion types. Using numerous examples, they explain how different variables influence emotion intensity, and show how emotions can be formalized for computational purposes. Now with a contributed chapter describing the OCC model''s influence, this book will interest a wide audience in cognitive, clinical, and social psychology, as well as in artificial intelligence and affective computing, and other cognitive science disciplines.Trade Review'For decades, the original 'OCC model' has inspired and provided 'meat for thought' to many computer scientists struggling to choose among, reconcile and operationalize different emotion theories. I warmly welcome this 'evolved OCC framework', echoing and integrating key recent advances and shifts of perspective from different disciplines. It will surely continue to inspire generations of 'computational emotion modelers'.' Lola Cañamero, Professor and INEX Chair of Neuroscience and Robotics, CY Cergy Paris University, France'In this new edition of The Cognitive Structure of Emotions, Ortony, Clore and Collins (OCC) offer the best-articulated and most deeply analytical cognitive account of the emotions. In steering clear of the usual detours to physiology and neurolocalization, they forthrightly center emotion in the experience of the emoter. The welcome postscript by Gratch and Marsella shows how readily the structural features of OCC's account lend themselves to the computational modeling of emotion. The writing is clear, the arguments are cogent, and the book stands as an indispensable resource for anyone doing affective science.' Alan J. Fridlund, Associate Professor, University of California at Santa Barbara, USA'The first edition of The Cognitive Structure of Emotions was a major breakthrough. This new edition has integrated major advances in emotion theory and affective computing. There is no doubt it will continue to serve as strong basis of theoretical works and of computational models of emotion.' Catherine Pelachaud, Director of Research, CNRS-ISIR, Sorbonne University, France'Since its first appearance in 1988, The Cognitive Structure of Emotions by Ortony, Clore and Collins has become a classic of emotion psychology. At the time, the model of emotions proposed by the authors was the most encompassing and systematic appraisal theory of emotion psychology. Nearly 35 years later, the updated version of the 'OCC model' of emotions described in the second edition reasserts the theory's claim to this position. The book is rounded off by an instructive chapter written by Gratch and Marsella on the impact the OCC theory has had on the computational modeling of emotions. Like OCC1, OCC2 is required reading for students of emotion from all disciplines.' Rainer Reisenzein, Institute of Psychology, University of Greifswald, Germany'A brilliant revision to a brilliant book. A must read for anyone interested in the cognitive underpinnings of emotion – which should be everyone.' Timothy D. Wilson, Sherrell J. Aston Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia, USA'This book is a further leap forward away from essentialist theories of emotions, which tend to be detached from thinking and experience, towards a more humanistic approach. To read of emotions based on thoughts such as 'It is so good that it happened' is like a breath of fresh air.' Anna Wierzbicka, author of Emotions across Languages and Cultures, AustraliaTable of ContentsPreface to second edition; Preface to first edition; 1. Introduction; 2. Overview of the theory; 3. Appraisal, the value system, and primary sources of intensity; 4. Factors affecting the intensity of emotions; 5. Reactions to events: I; 6. Reactions to events: II; 7. Reactions to the actions of agents; 8. Reactions to objects; 9. Formalization of the theory and additional issues; 10. There and back again: OCC and affective computing; Appendix.

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Book SynopsisThe Process of Wellbeing develops an anthropological perspective on wellbeing as an intersubjective process that can be approached through the prism of three complementary conceptual framings: conviviality; care; and creativity. Drawing on ethnographic discussions of these themes in a range of cultural contexts around the world, it shows how anthropological research can help to enlarge and refine understandings of wellbeing, through dialogue with different perspectives and understandings of what it means to live well with others and the skills required to do so. Rather than a state or achievement, wellbeing comes into view here as an ongoing process that involves human and nonhuman others. It does not pertain to the individual alone, but plays out within the relations of care that constitute people, moving and thriving in circulation through affective environments.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Conviviality; 3. Care; 4. Creativity; 5. Conclusion: Wellbeing as a Process.

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Book SynopsisMattering, which is about feeling valued and adding value, is essential for health, happiness, love, work, and social well-being. We all need to feel valued by, and add value to, ourselves, others, co-workers, and community members. This book shows not only the signs, significance, and sources of mattering, but also presents the strategies to achieve mattering in our personal and professional lives. It uses research-based methods of change to help people achieve a higher sense of purpose and a deeper sense of meaning. Each chapter gives therapists, managers, teachers, parents, and healthcare professionals the tools needed to optimize personal and collective well-being and productivity. The volume explains how promoting mattering within communities fosters wellness and fairness in equal measure. By using the new science of feeling valued and adding value, the authors provide a guide to promoting happier lives and healthier societies.Trade Review'This deeply illuminating volume is essential reading for those interested in mattering, meaning in life, and mental health. The authors provide a wonderfully comprehensive, integrative overview of mattering in a wide variety of domains. I recommend this ground-breaking book as the go-to resource.' Mario Mikulincer, Founding Dean, Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Interdisciplinary Center'In this brilliant book, the authors elevate the notion of mattering. It is written in a personal, evocative, and passionate way, using the authors' own meaningful encounters alongside critically needed ideas. The book reads like a fascinating novel that creates a framework for a more authentic life and just world.' David Blustein, Duganne Faculty Fellow and Professor of Education and Human Development, Boston College'What a great book on mattering! The authors have a real gift for turning complex academic ideas into something that many people can understand and apply to their own lives. The mattering wheel is a great resource around which we can plan actions to ensure that everyone matters.' Angie Hart, Professor of Child, Family and Community Health, University of Brighton'It is difficult to describe all that the Prilleltenskys have accomplished with How People Matter. With gentleness and humor, the book embraces big, important elements under the heading of mattering: love, political action, Black Lives Matter, meaning in life, meaning to each other. They show the inseparability of social currents from our own well-being as they incisively describe contemporary 'me culture'; they introduce illuminating new concepts like 'wellfair' and the building of a 'caring sector' in society; they offer clear, helpful strategies for putting their concepts to work in our lives. Loving, funny, brilliant, honest, and open, the Prilleltenskys emerge as the kind of friends that we all wish we had. Their work is liberation psychology for everyone.' Laura Smith, Columbia University, and author of Psychology, Poverty, and the End of Social Exclusion'How People Matter is a wonderfully detailed user's guide to help people feel valued for what they do and actually add value with what they do. It combines discussion of relevant research with lots of very practical tips that will help us lead more useful, productive, and fulfilling lives. There is a valuable lesson on almost every page.' Barry Schwartz, University of California, Berkeley, and author of Why We Work and Practical Wisdom'A book on mattering or feeling valued and adding value is timely and immensely critical. This book deepens our understanding of the power of dignity and self-worth and calls us to action as individuals and as a 'collective we' to enhance mattering for all. It spans the arenas of mattering for the self, for relationships, for work, and for communities, giving us frameworks and tools to spur understanding and action. It marries concerns for wellness and fairness at all levels and offers inspiration and actions to make their fusion a reality. The book is both practical and wise, integrating diverse streams of social science to make mattering a process we can appreciate, understand, and act upon.' Jane Dutton, Robert L. Kahn Distinguished University Professor Emerita of Business Administration, University of Michigan, and author of Awakening Compassion at Work'This book is a joy to read and I did not want it to end. It should go a long way toward making mattering a bigger focus in the academic community and in people's lives. But what most comes through these pages is the heart and humanity of Isaac and Ora Prilleltensky. They remind us that mattering, like life, is about people, and it represents a way forward during a time when a way forward is perhaps needed more than ever.' Gordon Flett, York University, Toronto, and author of The Psychology of Mattering'Feeling good by doing good has the ring of a self-help cliché. There is a healthy dollop of self-help in this entertaining and beautifully written book - but there is also so much more. Adding value to others and oneself is a credo for how to create a better society, one that fosters good relationships and well-being. And it is all based on evidence that takes us from the individual, relationships, and work to what needs to happen in society. Psychology in a very social perspective - grand.' Sir Michael Marmot, University College London, and author of the The Status Syndrome: How Social Standing Affects Our Health and Longevity, and The Health Gap: The Challenge of an Unequal World'This book is a much-needed read for professionals, especially those in leadership positions, but ultimately for anyone who honors the importance of living a more meaningful life and nurturing a higher level of belonging during the current turbulent times … Highly recommended.' J. E. Perez, CHOICE'Through How People Matter, Isaac and Ora Prilleltensky make a critical and timely call: to pursue meaning, to balance rights and responsibilities, to seek both wellness and fairness, at home, at work, and in social life. It is a judicious appeal for our troubled times.' Julio Frenk, MD, MPH, PhD, President, University of Miami'In their insightful and compelling book, Isaac and Ora Prilleltensky offer us a path out of our current crisis of self-absorption and self-obsession. They do this by teaching us how to balance our concern with our own wellbeing with actions that promote the well-being of others, and by helping us recognize that all of us - especially those whose skin color, income, birthplace, or disability status differs from our own - matter.' Mark Pancer, Professor Emeritus, Wilfrid Laurier University, and author of The Psychology of Civic Engagement'How People Matter is a timely challenge to the notion of self-absorption that threatens our humanity and our planet. An in-depth explanation of personal and political dimensions of mattering within the arenas of self, relationships, work, and community is skillfully integrated with practical guidelines for finding balance between valuing the self and adding value in all these arenas. This inspiring work can be applied in any context to facilitate transformation toward wellness and fairness for all.' Ansie Elizabeth Kitching, Associate Professor in Educational Psychology, University of the Western Cape, South Africa'With their new book How People Matter, Isaac and Ora Prilleltensky join the ranks of Martin Seligman and Brené Brown as brilliant scientists and teachers who translate what they have learned into accessible and practical advice. By exploring the role of mattering to self, to others, at work, and within a community, the Prilleltenskys provide a thoughtful road map for how adding value and feeling valued leads to a fulfilling life.' Julie Haizlip, University of Virginia Schools of Nursing and Medicine'Increasing employee engagement and creating inclusive environments are hot topics on corporate 'to-do' lists. But many leadership teams struggle with how to accomplish these goals and how to know what initiatives will make a cultural impact. The psychological concept of mattering can provide a road map for leaders looking to develop productive and positive energy in their organization. In this fascinating and extremely practical new book, the authors provide a great resource for leaders to create an environment where employees feel seen, heard, and appreciated and where they can make a contribution to the enterprise. This is creating an environment where people feel they are valued and their work is valuable. This is mattering, a topic every manager should master. Let Isaac and Ora be your guides!' Rebecca Lamperski, Executive Director, Learning and Development, Comcast University'Using humor, research, and real-life examples, Ora and Isaac Prilleltensky deftly lay out the foundation of why mattering is so important to wellbeing and happiness. Here they offer a practical approach to how we can feel valued and add value in all areas of life. This book is not only timely but also necessary for personal and systemic change.' Karen Guggenheim, social entrepreneur, co-founder of WOHASU Foundation and World Happiness SummitTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. Understanding and Promoting Mattering: 1. The Mattering Wheel; 2. Feeling Valued; 3. Adding Value; 4. Ways to Matter; Part II. Self: 5. Mattering through Mastery; 6. Mattering through Self-Regard; Part III. Relationships: 7. Mattering in the Inner Circle; Part IV. Work: 8. Mattering in Teams; 9. Mattering through Performance; Part V. Community: 10. Mattering in the Community; 11. Mattering through Social Change; Notes; Index.

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Book SynopsisBehavioral science is playing an increasing role in public policy, and it is raising new questions about fundamental issues - the role of government, freedom of choice, paternalism, and human welfare. In diverse nations, public officials are using behavioral findings to combat serious problems - poverty, air pollution, highway safety, COVID-19, discrimination, employment, climate change, and occupational health. Exploring theory and practice, this Element attempts to provide one-stop shopping for those who are new to the area and for those who are familiar with it. With reference to nudges, taxes, mandates, and bans, it offers concrete examples of behaviorally informed policies. It also engages the fundamental questions, include the proper analysis of human welfare in light of behavioral findings. It offers a plea for respecting freedom of choice - so long as people''s choices are adequately informed and free from behavioral biases.Table of Contents1. The behavioral revolution; 2. Do our choices make us happy; 3. Government; 4. Mistakes; 5. Judgments; 6. Theory and practice; 7. Welfare; 8. Freedom; 9. Paths forward.

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Book SynopsisThis book uses affect theory to analyze the rise of right-wing populism in recent years and discusses the pedagogical implications for democratic education. It provides examples of how affect and emotion play a crucial role in the rise and reproduction of current right-wing populism. The author suggests ideas about affective pedagogies for educators to use (along with recognizing the risks involved) to renew democratic education. The chapters lay out the importance of harnessing the power of affective experiences and adopting strategic pedagogical approaches to provide affirmative practices that move beyond simply criticizing right-wing populism. The book consequently undermines the power of fascist and right-wing tendencies in public life and educational settings without stooping to methods of indoctrination. This volume is a valuable resource for researchers and policy-makers in education, political science and other related fields, who can utilize the affective complexities involvedTrade Review'This beautifully conceived and written book demonstrates how the rise of right-wing populism is grounded in the cultural politics of affect. It also highlights how this basic realization demands new ways of imagining the possibilities of democratic education.' Fazal Rizvi, Professor Emeritus, University of Melbourne, Australia, and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA'This timely book explores the challenges educators face with the rise of the far right, shedding light on the affective dimensions of ideological attachments with impressive cross-disciplinary breadth. Foregrounding the role emotions play in cognition, the author's synthesis moves beyond critique to enumerate affirmative pedagogical directions.' Megan Boler, Professor of Social Justice Education, University of Toronto, Canada'The author continues his challenging work on emotion and affect by asking how right-wing populism gains affective power. After mapping his critique, he takes up the question of the renewal of anti-fascist, democratic education. He offers the invention of affective pedagogies that are simultaneously practical, theoretical, and political.' Marie Brennan, Extraordinary Professor of Education, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and Adjunct Professor of Education, University of South AustraliaTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. Scanning the Political Landscape of Right-Wing Populism: 1. The politics of shame in the age of Trump; 2. 'Trump Pedagogy' and the effective modes of right-wing populism; 3. The affective grounding of post-truth claims; 4. The (un)making of microfascism in schools and classrooms; Part II. Renewing Democratic Education: 5; Affirmative critique as a response to post-truth claims; 6. Agnostic emotiions/affects to counter far right rhetoric; 7. Reinvigorating the affective atmospheres of democratic education; Part III. Inventing Affective Pedagogies for Democratic Education: 8; Nuturing political emotions in the classroom; 9. Towards shared responsibility without invoking collective spirit; 10. Re-invisioning the sentimental in pedagogical discourse and practice; 11. For an anti-complicity pedagogy; Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisThe fear of playing the fool is a universal psychological phenomenon and an underappreciated driver of human behavior;Trade Review"Wool is nice. So why do we just hate having it pulled over our eyes? Why would we rather be poor than cheated, mistaken than misled? Why would we rather be corpses than chumps? Smart, beautifully written, and grounded in science, Fool Proof explains how our aversion to being duped can make us the biggest suckers of all time. This book is a gem. Trust me. Would I lie to you?" — Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University, best-selling author of Stumbling on Happiness “Fascinating, highly original, and terrific. Wilkinson-Ryan gets at the heart of a fundamental problem - and greatly illuminates law, policy, and human life in the process." — Cass R. Sunstein, Harvard University, co-author of The New York Times bestseller Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness "The fear of playing the sucker is so engrained in our psyches that it seems to be instinctual. But, as Fool Proof brilliantly reveals, exploitation narratives are profoundly shaped by racist and sexist stereotypes and frequently weaponized to bolster an inequitable social order. Contracts expert, moral psychologist, and mother of two, Tess Wilkinson-Ryan draws on a fascinating trove of empirical research and familiar experiences to question the tradeoff between avoiding scams and caring for each other—and to illuminate a path to greater moral integrity." — Dorothy Roberts, University of Pennsylvania, author of Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and the Meaning of Liberty “Thought-provoking and delightful on every page, Fool Proof is one of those books every curious reader will find themselves in. It reads like a fascinating conversation with someone brilliant you just met at a dinner party. With expertise and enthusiasm to burn, Wilkinson-Ryan has crafted a book I won’t be cooling off from anytime soon.” — Amanda Montell, author of Cultish and Wordslut

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Book Synopsis“In this thoughtful, moving, and well-written book, Dan Ariely narrates his personal and professional journey to understand the world of misbelievers and conspiracy theories, and offers insights and tips that will hopefully help all of us protect our fragile social fabric from being torn apart by disinformation and distrust.”—Yuval Harari, bestselling author of Sapiens“Misbelief is an urgent examination of the human attraction to misinformation. This timely book can provide a crucial foundation for building a more empathetic and informed society.”—Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of RegretThe renowned social scientist, professor, and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational delivers his most urgent and compelling book—an eye-opening exploration of the human side of the misinformation crisis—examining what drives otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs.Misinformation affects all of us on a daily basis—from social media to larger political challenges, from casual conversations in supermarkets, to even our closest relationships. While we recognize the dangers that misinformation poses, the problem is complex—far beyond what policing social media alone can achieve—and too often our limited solutions are shaped by partisan politics and individual interpretations of truth.In Misbelief, preeminent social scientist Dan Ariely argues that to understand the irrational appeal of misinformation, we must first understand the behavior of “misbelief”—the psychological and social journey that leads people to mistrust accepted truths, entertain alternative facts, and even embrace full-blown conspiracy theories. Misinformation, it turns out, appeals to something innate in all of us—on the right and the left—and it is only by understanding this psychology that we can blunt its effects. Grounded in years of study as well as Ariely’s own experience as a target of disinformation, Misbelief is an eye-opening and comprehensive analysis of the psychological drivers that cause otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs. Utilizing the latest research, Ariely reveals the key elements—emotional, cognitive, personality, and social—that drive people down the funnel of false information and mistrust, showing how under the right circumstances, anyone can become a misbeliever.Yet Ariely also offers hope. Even as advanced artificial intelligence has become capable of generating convincing fake news stories at an unprecedented scale, he shows that awareness of these forces fueling misbelief make us, as individuals and as a society, more resilient to its allure. Combating misbelief requires a strategy rooted not in conflict, but in empathy. The sooner we recognize that misbelief is above all else a human problem, the sooner we can become the solution ourselves.

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Book SynopsisA persuasive and highly readable account. —President Barack Obama“Brilliant. . . . an important, fascinating read arguing that inequality creates a public health crisis in America.” —Nicholas Kristof, New York Times“The Broken Ladder is an important, timely, and beautifully written account of how inequality affects us all.” —Adam Alter, New York Times bestselling author of Irresistible and Drunk Tank PinkA timely examination by a leading scientist of the physical, psychological, and moral effects of inequality. The levels of inequality in the world today are on a scale that have not been seen in our lifetimes, yet the disparity between rich and poor has ramifications that extend far beyond mere financial means. In The Broken Ladder psychologist Keith Payne examines how inequality divides us not just economically; it also has profound consequences for how we think, how we respond to stress, how our immune systems function, and even how we view moral concepts such as justice and fairness.Research in psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics has not only revealed important new insights into how inequality changes people in predictable ways but also provided a corrective to the flawed view of poverty as being the result of individual character failings. Among modern developed societies, inequality is not primarily a matter of the actual amount of money people have. It is, rather, people's sense of where they stand in relation to others. Feeling poor matters—not just being poor. Regardless of their average incomes, countries or states with greater levels of income inequality have much higher rates of all the social maladies we associate with poverty, including lower than average life expectancies, serious health problems, mental illness, and crime. The Broken Ladder explores such issues as why women in poor societies often have more children, and why they have them at a younger age; why there is little trust among the working class in the prudence of investing for the future; why people's perception of their social status affects their political beliefs and leads to greater political divisions; how poverty raises stress levels as effectively as actual physical threats; how inequality in the workplace affects performance; and why unequal societies tend to become more religious. Understanding how inequality shapes our world can help us better understand what drives ideological divides, why high inequality makes the middle class feel left behind, and how to disconnect from the endless treadmill of social comparison.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"I view this textbook as better than the competitors. I'm excited about the overall organization and treatment. . . . The author raises studies, research, points with a reason-the book takes research seriously. One advantage of the book is that it is completely unlike any other introductory book for developmental psychology." --Ori Friedman, University of Waterloo "Child Development: Perspectives in Developmental Psychology discusses the most recent research on cognitive, social, and gender development and makes it clear that the current state of developmental psychology is no longer whether some ability is shaped by nature or nurture, but rather how it is shaped jointly by both . . . I am really excited about this textbook." --FangFang Li, University of LethbridgeTable of ContentsAbout the Author ; Features at a Glance ; Boxes List ; Brief Contents ; Full Contents ; Publisher's Preface ; Description of Supplements ; Acknowledgments ; 1. What Is Developmental Psychology? ; 2. Theories and Methods in Developmental Psychology ; 3. The Basics: Evolution, Genes, and Conception ; 4. Nature, Nurture, and Development ; 5. Perceptual Development ; 6. Concepts, Categories, and Essences ; 7. Core Knowledge Part I: Physics, Space, Biology, and Number ; 8. Core Knowledge Part II: Face Perception, Animacy Perception, and Theory of Mind ; 9. Language Development ; 10. Social Contexts for Development ; 11. Sex and Gender ; 12. Moral and Prosocial Development ; Bonus Online Appendix: How to Conduct Research in Developmental Psychology. ; Glossary ; References ; Subject Index ; Name Index

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Book SynopsisThis volume brings together psychology and philosophy researchers to present current ideas and insights for addressing the challenges of knowing well in a complicated world. Topics explored include the nature of reason and bias, how reasoning influences perception, and how we assess knowledge in ourselves and ourselves.

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Book SynopsisA Belletrist Book Pick​ for December 2023Lab Girl meets Brain on Fire in this provocative and poignant memoir delving into a woman's formative experiences as a veritable 'lab rat' in a lifelong psychological study, and her pursuit to reclaim autonomy and her identity as a adult. What if your parents turn you into a human lab rat when you’re a child? Will that change the story of your life? Will that change who you are?   When Susannah Breslin is a toddler, her parents enroll her in an exclusive laboratory preschool at the University of California, Berkeley, where she becomes one of over a hundred children who are research subjects in an unprecedented thirty-year study of personality development that predicts who she and her cohort will grow up to be. Decades later, trapped in what she feels is an abusive marriage and battling breast cancer, she starts to wonder how growing up under a mic

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Book SynopsisThe author of The Happiness Hypothesis presents a groundbreaking investigation into the origins of morality at the core of religion and politics, offering scholarly insight into the motivations behind cultural clashes that are polarizing America. 50,000 first printing.

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Book SynopsisWhy do we get so embarrassed when a colleague wears the same shirt? Why do we eat the same thing for breakfast every day, but seek out novelty at lunch and dinner? How has streaming changed the way Netflix makes recommendations? Why do people think the music of their youth is the best? How can you spot a fake review on Yelp? Our preferences and opinions are constantly being shaped by countless forces – especially in the digital age with its nonstop procession of “thumbs up” and “likes” and “stars.” Tom Vanderbilt, bestselling author of Traffic, explains why we like the things we like, why we hate the things we hate, and what all this tell us about ourselves.   With a voracious curiosity, Vanderbilt stalks the elusive beast of taste, probing research in psychology, marketing, and neuroscience to answer myriad complex and fascinating questions. If you’ve ever wondered how Netflix recommends movies or why b

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Book SynopsisTo Freud, individual and social psychology were virtually identical.

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Book Synopsis"Heitler has established herself as a leader in what is evolving as an extraordinary, valuable integration of systems perspectives, cognitive and behavioral methodologies, and traditional views of personality and therapy."--Psychotherapy in Private Practice

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Book Synopsis“A treasure that I didn’t know I was looking for.” —Rabih Alameddine, author of The Angel of HistoryTrade Review"I love Fenton Johnson’s sensibility. It’s a joy and a balm to see the world through his eyes—and to rediscover solitude as our deepest and most powerful source of creativity and spirituality, even for people who are coupled." -- Susan Cain, author of Quiet and Quiet Power"In this lyrical yet finely argued book, Johnson sets out to show that being alone—so different from loneliness, its direct opposite, in fact—is absolutely essential to the creative life.… Meticulous, loving prose." -- Kathryn Hughes - New York Times Book Review"A work of staggering tenderness, intelligence and beauty…a new vision of self, community and home. This achingly honest and gorgeously written book should come with a warning: It will change you." -- Harriet Lerner, PhD, author of The Dance of Anger"[A] flexible and forgiving approach to the subject of solitude.… [A] thoughtful exploration." -- Geoff Wisner - Wall Street Journal"A fluid pastiche of memoir, social critique, literary criticism, mystical insights, and philosophical reflections.… [P]oetic yet profoundly accessible." -- Brian Bromberger - Bay Area Reporter"“In studies of the lives of beloved artists, and in beautiful meditations on his own life, Fenton Johnson encourages us to understand solitariness as consecration, a fecund, rich condition for the pursuit of beauty. Fenton Johnson’s writing is so companionable and wise that it enacts what it counsels… it converts sterile loneliness to creative solitude." -- Garth Greenwell, author of What Belongs to You"Part memoir, part critical study of writers and artists, part queer manifesto, At the Center of All Beauty is about Fenton Johnson’s effort to live deliberately, which in his case means alone.… This is a beautifully written book.… Reading At the Center of All Beauty, I came to see that each of us, single or coupled, has access to an interior life, a center of beauty, if only, as Johnson forcefully argues, we are not afraid of silence, of listening, of solitude, and what it has to teach us." -- Daniel Burr - Gay and Lesbian Review"In a tone that’s warm, philosophical but familiar (this could be a conversation over tea or bourbon), Johnson touches on topics as varied as traveling alone, world religions, his parents and the Trappist monks next door, the monastic life, time as an illusion, the practice of celibacy, the gift of silence. It is a book for our times." -- Christine Wald-Hopkins - Arizona Daily Star"A case Johnson makes through his quiet, heart-full prose is that solitude is a wellspring for creativity that we would do well to pay more attention to. It is a message I didn’t know how desperate I was to hear so magnificently articulated until I read it." -- Chris La Tray - Rumpus"In these times of enforced solitude, what better book to shelter in place with than this one, which squarely places you At the Center of All Beauty." -- Camille Cusumano - Medium

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Book SynopsisA Next Big Idea Club Must-Read Nonfiction Book of Winter 2020 and a Real Simple Best Book of 2020 “Accessible and enlightening.… Denworth has crafted a worthy call to action.” —Washington PostTrade Review"[Denworth] has a solid command of the complex material before her and a seemingly effortless ability to make it not just digestible but engaging.… [She] sticks to the science, calmly telling us the truth no matter what we think we need to hear. What else are friends for?" -- Daniel Akst - Wall Street Journal"A fascinating deep dive into the societal, emotional, and health benefits of our everyday relationships." -- Real Simple"Exploring friendship’s opposite—loneliness—throws the topic into poignant relief.… [I]nformative." -- Kathryn Bowers - New York Times Book Review"A mind-blowing book about the science and power of friendship." -- Dax Shepard - Armchair Expert"Friendship is one of my favorite books of the year; it delivers that rare combination of storytelling, research, and affirmation that friendships should be nurtured and treasured." -- Jessica Lahey, author of The Gift of Failure"Compelling." -- Susannah Cahalan - New York Post"[One of] my top picks for books that have the potential to have a lasting impact on your thoughts and actions." -- Adam Grant - Marker"Hopeful.… [Lydia] Denworth blends her reportage with occasional asides about her friendships.… [A] useful reminder that each friendship is different, perhaps impossible for any scientist to parse completely." -- Danny Heitman - Washington Examiner"[A] lively, accessible look at what makes the universal bond so essential." -- Hephzibah Anderson - Mail on Sunday"The power of friendship—in many ways the most essential of our relationships—has long been underestimated. It’s an absolute pleasure to see Lydia Denworth do it justice in this lovely, insightful, and important book." -- Deborah Blum, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Poison Squad

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Book SynopsisWhat is your emotional fingerprint? Why are some people so quick to recover from setbacks? Why are some so attuned to others that they seem psychic? Why are some people always up and others always down? In his thirty-year quest to answer these questions, pioneering neuroscientist Richard J. Davidson discovered that each of us has an Emotional Style, composed of Resilience, Outlook, Social Intuition, Self-Awareness, Sensitivity to Context, and Attention. Where we fall on these six continuums determines our own “emotional fingerprint.” Sharing Dr. Davidson’s fascinating case histories and experiments, The Emotional Life of Your Brain offers a new model for treating conditions like autism and depression as it empowers us all to better understand ourselves—and live more meaningful lives.Trade Review"Whether he is measuring neural activity in the laboratory or climbing the Himalayas to meet the Dalai Lama, Davidson is an inveterate explorer who has spent a lifetime probing the deep mystery of human feeling. Don't miss this smart and lively book by the world's foremost expert on emotion and the brain."—Daniel Gilbert, Ph.D., author of Stumbling on Happiness"The Emotional Life of Your Brain is an eye-opener, replete with breakthrough research that will change the way you see yourself and everyone you know. Richard Davidson and Sharon Begley make a star team: cutting-edge findings formulated in a delightful, can't-put-it-down read. I loved this book."—Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence"What a gift from the world's leading neuroscientist who works on what makes life worth living. This is a must-read for everyone who is interested in positive psychology."—Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.D., author of Learned Optimism

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Book SynopsisThe classic Handbook of Social Psychology has been the standard professional reference for the field of social psychology for many years. Now available in a new edition, Volume 2 of this internationally acclaimed work brings readers up to date with new chapters on social neuroscience, mind perception, morality, and social stratification. The editors have structured Volume 2 in a way that highlights the many levels of analysis used by contemporary psychologists. All academics, graduate students, and professional social psychologists will want to own a copy of this landmark work.Table of ContentsPreface Contributors Volume 1 Part I: The Science of Social Psychology 1. History of Social Psychology: Insights, Challenges, and Contributions To Theory and Application 3Lee Ross, Mark Lepper, and Andrew Ward 2. The Art of Laboratory Experimentation 51Timothy D. Wilson, Elliot Aronson, and Kevin Carlsmith 3. Social Psychological Methods Outside The Laboratory 82Harry T. Reis and Samuel D. Gosling 4. Data Analysis In Social Psychology: Recent and Recurring Issues 115Charles M. Judd and David A. Kenny Part II: The Social Being 5. Social Cognitive Neuroscience 143Matthew D. Lieberman 6. Social Psychophysiology and Embodiment 194Jim Blascovich and Wendy Berry Mendes 7. Automaticity and The Unconscious 228Ap Dijksterhuis 8. Motivation 268John A. Bargh, Peter M. Gollwitzer, and Gabriele Oettingen 9. Emotion 317Dacher Keltner and Jennifer S. Lerner 10. Attitudes 353Mahzarin R. Banaji and Larisa Heiphetz 11. Attitudes and Persuasion: From Biology To Social Responses To Persuasive Intent 394Dolores Albarracín and Patrick Vargas 12. Perceiving People 428C. Neil Macrae and Susanne Quadflieg 13. Nonverbal Behavior 464Nalini Ambady and Max Weisbuch 14. Mind Perception 498Nicholas Epley and Adam Waytz 15. Judgment and Decision Making 542Thomas D. Gilovich and Dale W. Griffin 16. Self and Identity 589William B. Swann, Jr. and Jennifer K. Bosson 17. Gender 629Wendy Wood and Alice H. Eagly 18. Personality In Social Psychology 668David C. Funder and Lisa A. Fast 19. Health 698Shelley E. Taylor 20. Experimental Existential Psychology: Coping With The Facts of Life 724Tom Pyszczynski, Jeff Greenberg, Sander Koole, and Sheldon Solomon Volume 2 Part III: The Social World 21. Evolutionary Social Psychology 761Steven L. Neuberg, Douglas T. Kenrick, and Mark Schaller 22. Morality 797Jonathan Haidt and Selin Kesebir 23. Aggression 833Brad J. Bushman and L. Rowell Huesmann 24. Affiliation, Acceptance, and Belonging: The Pursuit of Interpersonal Connection 864Mark R. Leary 25. Close Relationships 898Margaret S. Clark and Edward P. Lemay, Jr. 26. Interpersonal Stratification: Status, Power, and Subordination 941Susan T. Fiske 27. Social Conflict: The Emergence and Consequences of Struggle and Negotiation 983Carsten K. W. De Dreu 28. Intergroup Relations 1024Vincent Yzerbyt and Stéphanie Demoulin 29. Intergroup Bias 1084John F. Dovidio and Samuel L. Gaertner 30. Social Justice: History, Theory, and Research 1122John T. Jost and Aaron C. Kay 31. Influence and Leadership 1166Michael A. Hogg 32. Group Behavior and Performance 1208J. Richard Hackman and Nancy Katz 33. Organizational Preferences and Their Consequences 1252Deborah H. Gruenfeld and Larissa Z. Tiedens 34. The Psychological Underpinnings of Political Behavior 1288Jon A. Krosnick, Penny S. Visser, and Joshua Harder 35. Social Psychology and Law 1343Margaret Bull Kovera and Eugene Borgida 36. Social Psychology and Language: Words, Utterances, and Conversations 1386Thomas Holtgraves 37. Cultural Psychology 1423Steven J. Heine Author Index I-1 Subject Index I-85

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