Behavioral Psychology

Disaster can come in many forms, from earthquakes and avalanches to catastrophic machine failure and acts of terror. And afterwards, when the dust settles and the survivors emerge, we can't help but wonder: why them? Why did they live when so many others perished? In The Unthinkable, Prize-winning journalist Amanda Ripley, who has covered some of the most devastating disasters of our age, sets out to find the answers.

Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal is more elusive. In How to Be a Stoic, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that inspired the great emperor Marcus Aurelius, as the best way to attain it. Stoicism is a pragmatic philosophy that teaches us to act depending on what is within our control and separate things worth getting upset about from those that are not.

People with harm OCD - a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - suffer from violent, unwanted thoughts and a crippling fear of harming others. They may also resist seeking treatment for fear of being judged. In Overcoming Harm OCD, psychotherapist and OCD expert Jon Hershfield offers powerful cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness tools to help listeners break the endless cycle of pain and self-doubt caused by their disorder, and overcome their most debilitating symptoms.

Are you struggling to guide the children in your life to become kind, responsible, respectful, and successful people? Do you want to avoid coercive methods and instead use effective, evidence-based, respectful guidance techniques? Responding effectively to a child's challenging behaviors is an art informed by science. Like artists need to learn techniques before creating masterpieces, parents, teachers, and therapists can develop their skills to help children thrive.

Many of us have a tendency to worry unnecessarily about our health. For some, the anxiety becomes severe and persistent. It is distressing for them and for everyone around them. In fact, health anxiety can be very successfully treated with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)—the approach taken in this self-help guide. Using a structured step-by-step approach, the authors explain how the problem develops, how to recognise what feeds it and how to develop effective methods of dealing with it.

Each day I'll tell you about a different aspect of limiting beliefs, and I'll give you an easy and practical exercise that'll help you figure out the things that are holding you back. We'll start by digging a bit deeper in terms of understanding the different kinds of limiting beliefs so you can identify yours. Then we'll identify your goals and talk about how you can change your internal monologue to help keep those limiting beliefs at bay.

La psicología es una materia con horizontes amplios y en parte inexplorados. El bienestar psicológico de un individuo depende de todas y cada una de sus influencias. Empezando en el útero, continuando con la educación, las aficiones, los puntos de vista, las percepciones, los sentimientos y los valores aprendidos. Estas influencias propician un desarrollo positivo o también negativo. A grandes rasgos, estos opuestos de desarrollo positivo y negativo describen en última instancia la psicología.

Do you avoid social situations? Do you dread public speaking? Would you rather stay in a job you hate than go through the interview process? If so, you may have social anxiety—and you aren't alone. People who struggle with social anxiety have an overwhelming fear of social situations. And as a result, could end up missing out on life's opportunities. If you're tired of social anxiety holding you back, this book can help. In CBT for Social Anxiety, you'll learn how to conquer your fears using research-proven skills from one of the world's leading CBT experts.

Color Psychology and Color Therapy: A Factual Study of the Influence of Color on Human Life (1950) is a book of color theory by renowned color expert Faber Birren. The work explores the impact of color on human behavior and emotions. Born in 1900 in Chicago, Illinois, Birren began studying color and art as a teen at the Art Institute of Chicago. He attended the University of Chicago as an education major but found that his interest was still in the world of color.

In the first book on Integral Somatic Psychology™ (ISP), clinical psychologist Dr. Raja Selvam offers a new, complementary approach for building more capacity to tolerate emotions using the body—especially emotions that are difficult or unpleasant.

Whether you’re a chronic one-upper, a group-text ghoster, or just a little extra about your thermostat settings, Syndromedy isn’t here to fix you—it’s here to diagnose you. And laugh with you. And give you the language to lovingly call out your weird uncle or oversharing coworker (with fake clinical authority, of course).

Allen Carr's Easyway method is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100 per cent drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction. This book applies that incredible method to the problem of cocaine addiction. It will give you advice about habitual triggers and how to understand that cocaine has no benefits for you - not even that of feeling good. Through following this method, you will not only be set free from your cocaine addiction but you will also find it easy and even enjoyable to quit.

How can you persuade someone to do exactly what you want? Better yet, how can you do so without them having the slightest idea you’re doing it? What if there was a way to make people do your bidding while believing the action was their idea in the first place? Imagine having the power that ensures your requests are met without hesitation. If there were such a power, would you take it? Not only does such a thing exist, you can find it here.

If you are in the midst of depression, you may worry that you aren't good enough for your partner, or become irritable around them. You may even push them away when you feel like your emotions are beyond your control. In addition, your sense of intimacy may diminish, and your sex life may fizzle as a result of fatigue, medications and feeling disconnected from your partner. The hard truth is that feelings of isolation, worthlessness, and tiredness can all take a hefty toll on your love life. But you don't have to let depression be the demise of your relationship.

Acabas de descubrir el libro que cambiará tu vida y cómo verás el mundo para siempre. Expone los verdaderos métodos que la gente usa para controlar a los demás. Al final de este libro, tus ojos se habrán abierto y entenderás más de lo que nunca esperaste. La gente se someterá a tu voluntad, confiará en ti para que les muestres el camino y sin saberlo seguirá todos tus caprichos. Puedes tomar lo que quieras cuando quieras y donde quieras. ¡Nada podrá interponerse en tu camino!

Unlock the Science of Decision-Making and Take Control of Your Choices! Have you ever wondered why you make impulse purchases, procrastinate on important tasks, or struggle to save money despite knowing better? Behavioral Economics Unlocked: Turning Insights into Better Decisions reveals the hidden psychological forces that shape your choices—and how to use them to your advantage. This book uncovers the science behind decision-making, financial behavior, habit formation, and business strategies, giving you the tools to make smarter, more intentional choices in every area of life. Discover...

La terapia cognitivo-conductual (TCC) es una forma de psicoterapia que ha demostrado su eficacia en el tratamiento de las enfermedades mentales. La TCC puede ayudarte a entender tus pensamientos y sentimientos para que puedas hacer cambios duraderos en tu vida. Podrás identificar los patrones de pensamiento negativos que te mantienen atrapado en comportamientos o estados emocionales destructivos. También aprenderás a sustituir los pensamientos negativos por otros más saludables que te llevarán a realizar acciones positivas y a obtener mejores resultados.

You might not have heard of misophonia, but if you are often infuriated by the sound of chewing, breathing, snoring, a clock ticking, or any other specific trigger, you may have experienced it. In fact, it’s thought that one in five of us have it. Sounds Like Misophonia addresses what the condition is, how it manifests, and provides a guide to managing it. By clinical psychologist Dr Jane Gregory, this is the first practical self-help book to make sense of the condition, and help you design your own treatment plan tailored to your unique experience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple: The 21 Day Step-by-Step Guide to Overcome Depression, Anxiety, Anger and Negative Thoughts provides practical solutions for dealing with your emotions. As a result, you will gain a deeper insight into who you are as an individual and why you probably act the way you do.