Human Behavior

Yale professor Marissa King shows how anyone can build more meaningful and productive relationships based on insights from neuroscience, psychology, and network analytics. Conventional wisdom says it's the size of your network that matters, but social science research has proven there is more to it. King explains that the quality and structure of our relationships has the greatest impact on our personal and professional lives.

This book is great for beginners and those seeking general knowledge. It focuses on the basic skills,methodologies, responsibilities, and benefits of I/O psychologists; the concept of personality and its influence on employee behavior; the impact of emotionally intelligent leadership in organizations; and the connection between workplace emotions and employee conduct. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy reader understanding at all levels.

Building on its successful predecessors, the third edition of The Field Guide to Understanding ’Human Error’ will help you understand a new way of dealing with a perceived 'human error' problem in your organization. It will help you trace how your organization juggles inherent trade-offs between safety and other pressures and expectations, suggesting that you are not the custodian of an already safe system.

Mary Aiken is the world's leading expert in forensic cyberpsychology - a discipline that combines psychology, criminology, and technology to investigate the intersection where technology and human behavior meet. In this, her first book, Aiken has created a starting point for all future conversations about how the Internet is shaping development and behavior, societal norms and values, children, safety, security, and our perception of the world.

From the pioneers of the management strategy that's transforming businesses worldwide, Making Work Human shows how to implement a culture of performance and gratitude in the workplace—and seize a competitive edge, increase profitability, and drive business momentum.

Professor Jim Davies's fascinating and highly accessible book, Riveted, reveals the evolutionary underpinnings of why we find things compelling. Drawing on work from philosophy, anthropology, religious studies, psychology, economics, computer science, and biology, Davies offers a comprehensive explanation to show that in spite of the differences between the many things that we find compelling, they have similar effects on our minds and brains.

Do you ever think you’re the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was ‘surrounded by idiots,’ communication expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain personality types.

The Edge of Reason: Exploring Human Instincts What drives us? What pulls us between rationality and the raw, unfiltered impulses that surge from within? The Edge of Reason dives deep into the complex interplay between instinct and rational thought, exploring the forces that shape every choice we make and every fear we face. Written by JD Arden, this book takes readers on a journey through the depths of human nature, where primal urges meet deliberate reflection, and where understanding these forces can lead to a richer, more authentic life. From the survival instinct that pushes us to ...

The art of reading people is much more of a science! You too can learn this skill, which will allow you to know what people are thinking without them saying a word and even predict their behavioral patterns.

Are you seeking a deeper understanding of human behavior in social situations? Look no further than The Social Dance of Human Behavior, the comprehensive eBook that delves into the intricate workings of the human mind in social interactions. Through a collection of 17 chapters, you'll explore the power of social norms on behavior, the role of social identity in shaping individual behavior, and the impact of social hierarchies on behavior. Discover the psychology of social influence on human behavior, and the effect of socialization on behavior, along with an exploration of group dynamics ...

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).

The best-selling author of The Bomber Mafia focuses on "minor geniuses" and idiosyncratic behavior to illuminate the ways all of us organize experience in this "delightful" (Bloomberg News) collection of writings from The New Yorker. What is the difference between choking and panicking? Why are there dozens of varieties of mustard-but only one variety of ketchup? What do football players teach us about how to hire teachers? What does hair dye tell us about the history of the 20th century?

You hold in your hand a great secret of success which will entail you about knowing people and their aspects in the best manner. This book ‘Dark Psychology- The Secret of Manipulation’ has explained everything in detail as to what is dark psychology, how people use it in daily life to influence you. By reading this book, you will learn numerous things about analyzing people, reading them, controlling your mind and how to stay away from manipulators. While reading this book you will understand that there are unique traits of manipulators, their signs which you should know and aware of, ...

As a war veteran and battle-tested journalist, Thigpen's unique perspective on toxic traits is nothing short of transformative. If you want to change your life, start by reshaping the way you think about everyday interactions. Do you desire to redefine your destiny with unwavering peace and leave a legacy of unyielding purpose? Identifying toxic traits is easy, but escaping their deceitful web can be a complex journey. "Toxic Traits" is your self-discovery guide, illuminating the path toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. Are you ready to break free from unproductive cycles holding you ...

Understanding and Applying Sigmund Freud: A Practical Guide to the Unconscious, Dreams, and Human Behavior Unlock the mysteries of the mind with this clear and engaging guide to Sigmund Freud’s most influential ideas. Understanding and Applying the Major Ideas of Sigmund Freud is a practical, reader-friendly introduction to one of the most important thinkers in psychology and Western thought. Whether you're a psychology student, a lifelong learner, or someone curious about human behavior, this book explores Freud's core theories—including the unconscious mind, id-ego-superego, dream ...

If you have ever asked, “Who am I?”, this book has the answers you have been looking for. Psychologists have unlocked the secrets behind the mysteries of human behavior, and this easy-to-listen-to book explains those secrets in simple language. Finally, you don’t have to be an expert in psychology or neurobiology to understand the reasons you do the things you do.

In the newly revised fourth edition of Hire with Your Head: Using Performance-Based Hiring to Build Outstanding Diverse Teams, influential recruiting and hiring expert Lou Adler delivers a practical guide to consistently identifying and hiring the best people and scaling that process throughout your company.

The Best Guide That Teaches How To Understand, Read And Influence People Like A True Leader Are You Tired Of People? Why Do People Think And Act So Irrational? Are You Frustrated Because Even When You Understand People, They Still Don't Behave According To Your Expectations? Don't give up!! THIS is the book that will settle it once and for ALL!! This book is prepared in an exceptional way that helps you understand each individual separately. It will help you understand how and why people behave randomly and what motivates them. The step by step techniques will lead you to read people like...

Do you want to harness the power of influence? Do you want to develop your persuasion skills? Do you want to learn how to silently control people’s behavior? If so, then you're in the right place. To influence people, you have to understand human behavior; how a person thinks, feels, and reacts in various situations. You should know that your influence is more powerful than you think. You can change people’s perspectives and choices. You can control how a person behaves. You just have to know when to do it, and when not to do it.

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...