Psychology Research

Why do we do the things we do? The classical view of economics is that we are rational individuals, making decisions with the intention of maximizing our preferences. Behaviorists, on the other hand, see us as relying on mental shortcuts and conforming to preexisting biases. Richard Robb argues that neither explanation accounts for those things that we do for their own sake, and without understanding these sorts of actions, our picture of decision‑making is at best incomplete.

The Breakup Breakthrough provides clear strategies based upon research to help you heal and move on faster. Dr. C. M. Sense, with his years of experience working with individuals who struggle to overcome romantic grief, gives a guide to getting over your ex in a thought-provoking and easy-to-follow book. Breakthrough the heartache and stop doing things that aren’t helping you heal. It’s time to move on and breakthrough the breakup.

Learn practical applications for mental health/behavioral and medical and dental clients and patients using the theories and techniques taught by Dave Elman to thousands of medical and dental practitioners. This concise book is the capstone of the series based upon Elman’s work. This includes using a variety of techniques that take three or less minutes to perform.

The field of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) started in the 1970's but has continually evolved thanks to numerous developers over the years. This audiobook starts with the core concept, which is the NLP communication model, upon which this system of human change is based. Starting with a simple concept of how a person filters their perceptions and how that affects their mind, individuals, coaches, and mental health professionals have used NLP to overcome fears and limitations, increase confidence, and move toward a more successful life.

Online shopping continues to grow at an astounding rate. In 2012 more than $1 trillion were spent in online retailers alone. The nature of shopping is drastically changing - but with so little information on how best to interact with online customers, how are businesses to succeed?

Yes I Can: Learn to Use the Power of Self-Efficacy, is a practical and personal book founded on solid psychological concepts. Dr Laura Ritchie is a chartered psychologist, Professor of Learning and Teaching, and importantly she is someone who found her YES. Yes I Can addresses the topics of perception, perspective, self-efficacy beliefs, metacognition, self-regulation, and agency by presenting these psychological concepts through a uniquely inviting and approachable, storytelling voice.

Over the last four decades, debt, bankruptcy, and home foreclosures have risen to epidemic levels, and the personal savings rate has sunk dangerously low. Why, in the richest nation on Earth, can't Americans hold on to their money? First published in 2008, Stuart Vyse's Going Broke described the epidemic of personal debt that existed in the years leading up to the Great Recession and anticipated the home mortgage crisis that started it. Ten years later, this fully updated new edition tackles the post-recession era of economic recovery.

Taking behavioral economics from the cocktail party to the boardroom, with dramatic results Books like Predictably Irrational and Nudge have brought behavioral economics into the mainstream. But while we all marvel at how different-and weird-real people behave compared to the "rational actors" of traditional economics, in the end we go back to business as usual.

Si usted o un ser querido está luchando contra un trastorno alimentario, el problema no es usted, y no es culpa suya ni de su ser querido; los trastornos de la alimentación son enfermedades complejas. Gracias a este audiolibro aprenderá todo sobre los diferentes tipos de trastornos alimentarios, qué los causa, a quiénes afectan y mucho más.

The implications of Erickson's approaches to hypnotherapy and psychotherapy are vast. This concise audiobook presents the four major developments that emanated from his work. It is through understanding these views that you may discover ways to further implement his ideas and techniques in your practice. Milton H. Erickson, MD was an American psychiatrist who pioneered several indirect or permissive hypnosis techniques. He also developed several naturalistic techniques using metaphors and stories.

This audiobook covers a variety of topics on neuroscience, including disorders like aphasia and anorexia, the hormone testosterone, study of amygdala, and laws of attraction and vibration to improve your life.

The person you sell to needs to know you understand what their problem or issue is. As human beings, we need to feel validated, understood, and cared for. Addressing this in your sales copy or your sales script will help it become much more effective, resulting in more conversions and a distinct advantage over your competitors.

Purpose of the Book: Train Your Brain for a Healthier and Happier Life I have written this book to inspire you to discover the remarkable potential of your brain and mind with simple yet powerful words in a storytelling and conversational style. With over five decades of research and experimentation in cognitive science, as well as collaboration with leading experts in neuroscience, psychiatry, endocrinology, and metabolic health, I have crafted this book to share a holistic approach to enhancing mental performance, cognitive reserves, and well-being. The human brain is a dynamic, adaptive ...

"Mom, I'm so scared! I think my brain is breaking!" When Michelle Reittinger was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at twenty-four, she eagerly sought psychiatric help, only to find herself on a harrowing rollercoaster of erratic mood swings, multiple psychiatrists, and a cocktail of psychiatric drugs. Her struggles led to a devastating breakdown, numerous hospitalizations, and suicide attempts. Overwhelmed by hopelessness, she believed that her family—her husband and young children—would be better off without her. But then, a glimmer of hope appeared.

Do you want to know exactly how to get the upper hand in conversations, debates, and negotiations? Do you desire the ability to persuade individuals as well as audiences? Persuasion often gets a bad rap; naysayers call it manipulative. However, persuasion is all around us. You are affected by it every day. Simple choices like the colors of a company logo influence the way you think. You may already practice persuasion without even realizing it.

NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) was developed to accelerate human change. Typically training includes route mastering of an seemingly endless array of techniques. While students of the field may be awed by the results and how quickly that can change human behavior, rarely do they understand why they work. Thus, they have very little capability when it comes to modifying the techniques to fit their situations. This book provides the solution to that dilemma.

Drawing on insights from across the social, behavioral, and natural sciences, Michelle Baddeley explores contexts in which behavior is driven by the herd. She analyzes the rational vs nonrational and cognitive vs emotional forces involved, and she investigates why herding only sometimes works out well. With new perspectives on followers, leaders, and the pros and cons of herd behavior, Baddeley shines vivid light on human behavior in the context of our ever-more-connected world.

In this final book in The Neurology of Suggestion Basic series, you will learn how to apply your knowledge to effectively use these concepts in your hypnosis or hypnotherapy practice. You will learn how to address healing the mind and body, as well as helping your client or patient improve their performance.

Hypnosis and hypnotherapy have a long history when it comes to healing the body. More recently revelations about mind/body integration have revealed many of the secrets of how the suggestion and imagination can affect both psychosomatic and somatic health.

Peter Bandettini covers the essentials of fMRI, providing insight and perspective from his nearly three decades of research. He describes other brain imaging and assessment methods; the sources of fMRI contrasts; the basic methodology, from hardware to pulse sequences; brain activation experiment design strategies; and data and image processing. A unique, stand-alone chapter addresses major controversies in the field, outlining 26 challenges that have helped shape fMRI research.