Critical Psychology

This book is a collection of skeptical social essays in which the author reveals that much of our popular beliefs, psychology and science are defective, because, although we live in the 21st century, our approach to them is deeply rooted in our culture, and biased by history and evolution. These essays help the reader take a step sideways, think independently, and not fall victim to fads, fakes, and frauds. Anyone who values a deeper understanding of contemporary social reality and the changes taking place in it should read this book--from students to scientists and intellectuals. Through ...

Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been a firefighter for 18 years. She decides which of her colleagues rush into a burning building and how they confront the blaze. She makes the call to evacuate if she believes the options have been exhausted or that the situation has escalated beyond hope. This is her astonishing account of a profession defined by the most difficult decisions imaginable.

Terrified of making bad decisions and missing great opportunities? Do you question your judgment and doubt your intuition? Your brain is like any other muscle: it needs training to improve. Nobody is born with flawless critical thinking and judgment skills. These skills usually require systematic practice, but you can shortcut the learning curve by learning and mastering the methods of the best thinkers, psychologists, and high achievers. This book collects all the tips, tricks, and tactics of the most successful people to develop your inner smartness.

SECRETOS EXPERTOS: PENSAMIENTO CRÍTICO es la guía definitiva para mejorar sus habilidades de toma de decisiones, resolución de problemas y lectura rápida, utilizando inteligencia emocional PROBADA y REAL, programación neurolingüística y técnicas de análisis de personas.

"Conspiracy Theories: Analysis and Discussion" unveils the complexities behind conspiracy theories, blending rigorous analysis with an accessible approach. The book examines how these narratives emerge and evolve, exploring their roots in collective psychology, their spread in the digital age, and their potential to transform public discourse. Through historical and contemporary examples, the work uncovers the mechanisms that make these ideas so compelling, such as distrust in institutions, the desire to find scapegoats, and the allure of simple explanations for complex problems. Without ...

Being able to make small talk can make a huge difference when it comes to that promotion you want. Healthy self-expression and straightforward communication can save your romantic relationships. There’s not one aspect of life that can’t be improved with better communication skills. The same goes for critical thinking.

Muchos de nosotros asimilamos y procesamos información compleja todo el día, ya sea en el trabajo o en otro lugar. La capacidad de romper esa estructura compleja y presentarla en una versión simplificada a menudo es crucial para nuestro éxito, pero es algo de lo que muchos de nosotros carecemos. ¡Eso ha cambiado ahora! Este libro es ideal para cualquiera que nunca haya oído hablar de modelos mentales antes, o para aquellos que no obtienen el máximo provecho de los que están usando actualmente.

Expert Secrets - Critical Thinking is the ultimate guide to improving your decision-making, problem-solving, and speed-reading skills, using proven and real-world emotional intelligence, neuro-linguistic programming, and people-analyzing techniques. Author Maxwell Jensen has put together a life-changing guide filled with innovative critical-thinking tips.

Almost forgotten for centuries, Stoicism has come back to life in recent years as a practical philosophy for everyone from Silicon Valley tech entrepreneurs and NFL players to leaders in business, politics, and the military. Just like the great Stoics of ancient times, today’s leaders turn to Stoicism to learn how to rise above obstacles and develop a mindset of unshakeable strength and determination. This audiobook will teach you the Stoic secret to happiness and true success.

The world of today is lightning-fast, flexible, and extremely competitive, and those who adapt the fastest and can get people to like and trust them will always come out on top. This super bundle will equip you with deadly effective tips, techniques, and strategies you need to dominate the world around you and will transform you from the inside-out into a naturally charismatic and confident person.

Thinking outside the box means applying existing knowledge in new, unexpected ways to come up with new ideas and solutions. This is an essential skill in today’s fast-changing world. But saying “think outside the box” isn’t enough - you have to be aware of the box before you can think outside it. The scientific name for this imaginary box is “mental model”. Mental models are useful because they help you learn. They help you make sense of new information and attach it to your existing knowledge. But, at the same time, they can limit your thinking.

Outraged by the downward spiral of American intellect and culture, Michael R. LeGault offers the flip side of Malcolm Gladwell's best-selling phenomenon Blink, which celebrated impulse thinking over factual knowledge or critical analysis. If best-selling books are advising us to not think, LeGault argues, it comes as no surprise that sharp, incisive reasoning is on the decline, leading our society to incompetence and failure.

In today's environment, where making one bad decision can literally ruin your life, it is important to learn critical thinking and decision making skills. If you are businessman, executive, student or a parent, challenging decision or choices come up on a regular basis and the decisions and actions we take affect not only you but also the people you are responsible for and those closest to you. The best way to be sure that you make good decisions is to be prepared with predictable strategies that you can call on when you are faced with a problem.

If you want to become a self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinker instead of an irrational and snap-judging one, this audiobook is for you. The Critical Mind offers a thorough introduction to the rules and principles of critical thinking. You will find widely usable and situation-specific advice on how to critically approach your daily life, business, friendships, opinions, and even social media.

In a world obsessed with grand tales of malevolent villains and clear lines between good and evil, Hannah Arendt's "banality of evil" challenges us to peer into the shadows of everyday life. " Beneath the Ordinary - Arendt's Exploration of Evil's Mundanity”, dives deep into Arendt's groundbreaking theory, unraveling its nuances and revealing its enduring significance. From Arendt's personal experiences that led to her revelations, to the eerie manifestation of her theory in modern-day society and popular culture, this book serves as both an exploration and a guide. Discover how seemingly ...

Getting lost in ideas or thoughts is nontoxic. However, that’s not what thinking too much is. Overthinking is a condition wherein your mentality gets congested and stuffed with many negative ideas, which linger in your mind over and over again. Overthinking is a waste of time. This condition will affect your productivity. It will also drain your mental and physical energy. This book on overthinking is intended to assist everyone who knows the reasons behind their overthinking issue.

Secrets of subliminal psychology hide powerful ways to influence other people’s psyches. Subliminal psychology has everyday uses, and learning those secrets can help you enhance relations with people around you. You can learn to bring out the best of you and become more persuasive and likable. Analyzing human behavior isn’t difficult at all. With tips and tricks contained in this amazing audiobook, you can always be one step ahead of everyone around you.

Many people don’t understand what critical thinking is. Moreover, not all the ones that do, apply it in their daily lives. Politics, the media, and so many other aspects of society show how small the number is of people who use their brains. Critical thinking means, among others, that you look at multiple sides of a controversial topic, that you can stay objective and put away your biases until you have reached a firm conclusion based on verifiable facts. This skill is highly valuable in job interviews, relationships, and everyday life.

En esta colección de textos concebidos en distintas partes del mundo, Michèle Petit analiza el lugar del arte y la literatura en el contexto de las crisis que se han venido multiplicando en los últimos años: guerras, cambio climático, pandemias, etcétera. Se trata aquí de la belleza que permite transfigurar lo peor después de una tragedia; de la transmisión cultural en el exilio, que es la suerte de tantos niños, mujeres y hombres en la actualidad; de la forma en que el lenguaje, cuando se acerca al canto, nos permite sintonizarnos con el espacio y con eso que llamamos naturaleza.

You might think that you are a rational person who makes good decisions all the time, but this isn’t necessarily true. Our brain uses shortcuts to help us make quick decisions without thinking too much, which can lead to errors in judgment. Thinking critically is essential in making sound decisions and solving problems. We all want to think more effectively and efficiently, right? Lucky for you, critical thinking can be learned! This audiobook will teach you how to overcome cognitive biases and fallacies in your thinking so that you can think more clearly in your everyday life.