Behavioral Science

The Anatomy of Motive offers a dramatic, insightful look at the development and evolution of the criminal mind. The famed former chief of the FBI's Investigative Support Unit, John Douglas was the pioneer of modern behavioral profiling of serial criminals. Working again with acclaimed novelist, journalist, and filmmaker Mark Olshaker, and using cases from his own fabled career as examples, Douglas takes us further than ever before into the dark corners of the minds of arsonists, hijackers, bombers, poisoners, serial killers, and mass murderers.

The Science of Attraction (2nd Edition) is an in-depth look at human attraction and what draws people together. It dives into peer-reviewed research, combined with the insightful and straightforward observations of a renowned dating coach - Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and acclaimed speaker and coach. Together, this book is the ultimate guide to inform, diagnose, and recommend highly actionable steps to take your dating life to the next level. No tricks, no manipulation; only getting inside the human psyche.

Discover the tools you need to regain emotional control and build meaningful connections with those around you Hate it when your emotions are running the show, and you have no control over it? It's time to harness the power of emotional intelligence and become the man you're meant to be with Emotional Intelligence Toolkit For Men. This is your game plan for a more fulfilling and balanced life, where you feel calm and collected, even when things get tough. See yourself handling conflicts like a boss, building rock-solid bonds with the people you care about, and achieving your goals with ...

In the 21st century, humanity is reaching new heights of scientific understanding - and at the same time appears to be losing its mind. How can a species that developed vaccines for COVID-19 in less than a year produce so much fake news, medical quackery, and conspiracy theorizing? Pinker rejects the cynical cliché that humans are an irrational species - cavemen out of time saddled with biases, fallacies, and illusions.

For many, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has proved to be a tipping point, a treatment through which they are finally able to make significant changes and break free of anxiety and depression. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks is an interactive audio workbook that outlines a simple, practical plan that occurs over the course of seven weeks, and offers real, tangible relief from anxiety and depression. This is a cumulative workbook that creates a lasting CBT tool kit that will prepare you to handle future challenges as they come

Many of us know we're putting too much pressure on our kids - and on ourselves - but how do we get off this crazy train? We want our children to succeed, to be their best, and to do their best, but what if they are not on board? A few years ago, Ned Johnson and Bill Stixrud started noticing the same problem from different angles: even high-performing kids were coming to them acutely stressed and lacking any real motivation. Many complained that they had no real control over their lives.

In How to Have a Good Day, economist and former McKinsey partner Caroline Webb shows listeners how to use recent findings from behavioral economics, psychology, and neuroscience to transform their approaches to everyday working life. Advances in these behavioral sciences are giving us ever better understanding of how our brains work, why we make the choices we do, and what it takes for us to be at our best.

For centuries, economics was dominated by the idea that we are rational individuals who optimize our own “utility”. Then, in the 1970s, psychologists demonstrated that the reality is a lot messier. We don’t really know what our utility is, and we care about people other than ourselves. We are susceptible to external nudges. And far from being perfectly rational, we are prone to “cognitive biases” with complex effects on decision-making, such as forgetting to prepare for retirement.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a proven form of psychotherapy that is often the first-line of treatment recommended for managing depression, anxiety, worry, and other common issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple delivers a simplified approach to learning the most essential parts of cognitive behavioral therapy and applying them to your life.

Welcome to Behavioral Science: Decisions, Interventions, and Impact. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the dynamic and ever-evolving realm of behavioral science, exploring the intricate interplay between human behavior, decision-making, and societal impact. Through a lens of insights, strategies, and ethical considerations, this audiobook equips listeners with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of effecting positive change in individuals, organizations, and communities.

Classrooms are like small organizations, and just as in any successful organization, effective leadership is key. Many teachers enter the classroom with limited training in classroom management and virtually none in leadership—a missed opportunity. While teachers hold positions of authority, true leadership goes beyond that. Building classroom leaders across a school creates a model of shared leadership, where both teachers and students see leadership in action. Empowered teachers model leadership behaviors for their students, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone ...

MASTER THE ART OF INFLUENCE, SUBMISSION, AND CONTROL The Ultimate Evolution of Authoritarian Hypnosis & Mind Control This is more than a book—it’s a threshold to transformation, an invitation to step beyond surface-level understanding into the most advanced, unapologetic, and brutally effective exploration of mind control, obedience conditioning, and relational power dynamics. Building upon the foundations of previous volumes, this final masterclass transcends traditional authoritarian hypnosis, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in power exchange, deep conditioning, and ...

In her first book, What Your Customer Wants and Can't Tell You, author and behavioral economics specialist Melina Palmer, applies the science of behavioral economics to unlocking what is behind customer decisions. Behavioral economics combines elements of economics and psychology to understand how and why people behave the way they do in the real world. Now, in her sequel, What Your Employees Need and Can't Tell You, she offers a highly actionable roadmap for business executives and managers faced with the task of instituting successful organizational change.

Emotion Informs, but Behavior Transforms. Emotional intelligence was groundbreaking in its time, offering valuable tools for self-awareness and managing emotions. However, while EI is crucial, it often doesn’t address the root causes of performance challenges. People may take action based on emotional awareness, but they frequently don’t achieve the intended results because they don't truly understand the deeper factors driving behavior and performance. This gap can lead to frustration, as even well-intentioned actions fall short of producing lasting change. Adaptive Intelligence builds...

As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers.

How to maximize calm, joy, and fulfilment - Keep reading to learn the secret to a meaningful life Do you struggle to accept the uncertainty of your future? Are negative emotions hard for you to handle? Do you want to learn how to let go of things you can’t control and embrace the beauty in what you have? If you said YES to any of these questions, then it’s time to start walking the stoic path. Stoicism is an ideology that has been praised by many — and for good reason. Stoicism means embracing positivity, strengthening self-control, boosting happiness, and rewiring your mind to be ...

Richard H. Thaler has spent his career studying the radical notion that the central agents in the economy are humans - predictable, error-prone individuals. Misbehaving is his arresting, frequently hilarious account of the struggle to bring an academic discipline back down to earth - and change the way we think about economics, ourselves, and our world.

Understanding Ivan Pavlov: A Complete Guide to Classical Conditioning, Behavioral Psychology, and the Science of Learning Discover the groundbreaking legacy of Ivan Pavlov, the brilliant Russian physiologist whose accidental discovery changed the course of psychology forever. In this engaging and accessible guide, readers will explore classical conditioning, the famous dog experiments, and how Pavlov's ideas laid the foundation for modern behavioral psychology. Whether you're a psychology student, educator, therapist, or simply curious about how humans learn and adapt, this comprehensive ...

In a secluded research institute at the cutting edge of science and technology, a team of brilliant minds is embarking on an unprecedented journey into the depths of human behavior. Their creation, the Human Algorithm, is designed to decode the patterns of thought, emotion, and action, mapping the intricate landscapes of the human mind with unparalleled precision. But as the algorithm evolves, it begins to do more than just observe—it engages, influences, and ultimately, questions. The story follows a diverse group of participants, each grappling with their own personal struggles, as they...

Hypnotic Writing Lab: Leveraging Psychological Triggers for Persuasive Writing What if your words didn’t just tell a story but transformed how people think, feel, and respond? Hypnotic Writing Lab takes you beyond traditional storytelling, diving deep into the psychological triggers that create lasting impact. Whether you’re crafting narratives for influence, entertainment, or persuasion, this book offers the tools to captivate your audience on both conscious and subconscious levels. In this immersive guide, you’ll learn how to: Leverage Subconscious Triggers: Tap into universal human...