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Transcending taboos Transcending taboos Garry Young "Cyberspace is composed of a multitude of different spaces, where users can represent themselves in many divergent ways. Why, in a video game, is it more acceptable to murder or maim than rape? After… OL16126619W
The anthropology of ignorance The anthropology of ignorance High, Casey Ph. D. "Documents the many relationships and practices that depend on the suspension of knowledge or the generation, deployment, or recognition of ignorance"-- OL16167660W
The psychology of Twilight The psychology of Twilight E. David Klonsky " It doesn't take a trained psychologist to see that the Twilight Saga has tapped into its readers' psyches, but psychology has plenty to offer when it comes to understanding what makes Twilight so d… OL16262908W
The environmental psychology of prisons and jails The environmental psychology of prisons and jails Richard Wener "It is often a curious experience for me to lecture about design and behavior in correctional settings because of the different groups of people with different kinds of expertise who may be in the au… OL16531655W
The psychological significance of the blush The psychological significance of the blush W. Ray Crozier,P. J. de Jong "The blush is a ubiquitous yet little understood phenomenon which can be triggered by a number of self-conscious emotions such as shame, embarrassment, shyness, pride and guilt. The field of psycholo… OL16704790W
Leaders Eat Last Leaders Eat Last Simon Sinek Why do only a few people get to say “I love my job?” It seems unfair that finding fulfillment at work is like winning a lottery; that only a few lucky ones get to feel valued by their organization… OL16821124W
Simpler Simpler Cass R. Sunstein The co-author of the best-selling Nudge and regulatory advisor to President Obama draws on cutting-edge work in behavioral psychology and economics to trace behind-the-scenes, life-saving policy chan… OL17851063W
The misinformation age The misinformation age Cailin O'Connor Why should we care about having true beliefs? And why do demonstrably false beliefs persist and spread despite consequences for the people who hold them? Philosophers of science Cailin O'Connor and J… OL18543778W
At what cost? At what cost? David L. Gleason Anxiety, depression, and their dangerous manifestations-substance abuse, eating disorders, self-injury and suicide- are increasing student conditions at many competitive high schools. Paradoxically, … OL19664995W
Dataclysm Dataclysm Christian Rudder An irreverent, provocative, and visually fascinating look at what our online lives reveal about who we really are--and how this deluge of data will transform the science of human behavior. Big Data i… OL19982617W
When does gender matter? When does gender matter? Kathleen A. Dolan "As the number of women candidates for office in the U.S. increases each election cycle, scholars are confronted with questions about the impact of their sex on their chances of success. Chief among … OL19987981W
Secrets from the eating lab Secrets from the eating lab Traci Mann "Americans are losing the battle of the bulge because our bodies and brains are not hardwired to resist food--the very idea of it works against our biological imperative to survive. In [this book], M… OL20000818W
Virtuous violence Virtuous violence Alan Page Fiske "What motivates violence? How can good and compassionate people hurt and kill others, or themselves? Why are people much more likely to kill or assault people they know well, rather than strangers? T… OL20001144W
Nonsense Nonsense Jamie Holmes "An illuminating look at the surprising upside of ambiguity--and how, properly harnessed, it can inspire learning, creativity, even empathy Life today feels more overwhelming and chaotic than ever. W… OL20010247W
How to have a good day How to have a good day Caroline Webb "In How to Have a Good Day, Caroline Webb, business consultant and former partner at powerhouse McKinsey and Co., brings together the findings on behavioral economics and neuroscience--subjects that … OL20019787W
Against empathy Against empathy Paul Bloom "We often think of our capacity to experience the suffering of others as the ultimate source of goodness. Many of our wisest policy-makers, activists, scientists, and philosophers agree that the only… OL20048765W
DNA is not destiny DNA is not destiny Steven J. Heine "Do you fear what might be lurking in your DNA? Well, now you can find out, and you most likely will. Scientists expect one billion people to have their genomes sequenced by 2025, and as the price dr… OL20054861W
Media Today Media Today Joseph Turow How do books, newspapers, music recordings, movies, television shows, and online sites get made? How does content in different media get funded, produced and delivered to the right audiences? Why do … OL2025401W
Advances in Experimental Social Psychology Advances in Experimental Social Psychology James M. Olson 1 online resource OL21143909W
Psychotherapy in an age of narcissism Psychotherapy in an age of narcissism Joel Paris "Narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder are subjects of great interest in contemporary society. The modern world, with its strongly individualistic values, encourages people to focus on the… OL22641555W
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