Social Behavior Psychology

How do house flies help save millions of euros? Presented with the image of a fly in toilet bowls in airports, cafés and other public places, men—without realizing it—aim better and splash less, thereby reducing loads of cleaning costs. In The Housefly Effect behavioral scientist Eva van den Broek and advertising expert Tim den Heijer explain how to recognize The Housefly Effect (and many other effects) in our everyday lives and how we can use it to our advantage. Sometimes the smallest things can have a surprisingly large effect.

This audiobook invites you on a journey into the human mind and how the emotions, perceptions, expectations, and abilities of that mind can be molded into complying with others’ suggestions. It is a journey that teaches how mind control works, the techniques and methods used to move a person toward a decision, and how some individuals use these methods to prey on others.

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...

Let’s Take The Crap Out of Psychotherapy (Paperback – March 3, 2025) by Yildiz Sethi is a groundbreaking guide that challenges the current state of the mental health industry. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in psychotherapy, education, and counselling, Yildiz exposes the myths and misinformation that have kept people trapped in ineffective systems of care for decades. This powerful modern therapy book uncovers practical methods for healing, new Healing Methods the deep-rooted alliance between the mental health profession and the pharmaceutical industry—a partnership that often...

The unprecedented access to other humans that technology provides has ironically freed us from engaging with them. According to social psychologist Adam Waytz, our increasingly human-free lives come with a serious cost that we’ve already begun to pay: the loss of our humanity. Humans have superpowers. More than any other psychological stimulus, our presence can make experiences feel significant, inspire moral behavior, and encourage action. The Power of Human shows us how to rehumanize and harness these unique abilities to improve our lives, beginning with our jobs.

In No Hard Feelings, you'll learn how to navigate the emotional minefield that is the modern workplace, and express your feelings and identity at work. After all, the financial success of the 21st century depends on it. Without the ability to communicate and correct stress, we risk burnout. Without emotions, we cannot make decisions, influence others, or be creative. As our jobs become more collaborative, complex, and stressful - as well as the centre of our identities - effectively embracing emotion will only become more important.

Have you ever been talking with someone and had your thoughts or feelings drastically changed within just a few minutes? Maybe you walked away wondering what happened. How did a short conversation have such a powerful effect on you? Maybe you've been on the other side and influenced someone else's thoughts or opinions in a massive way. If so, you've had a glimpse into the realm of real influence. You can learn a few basic techniques online or in other books, but you'll only be getting half of the story (at best).

Guerra psicológica: La guía fundamental para entender el comportamiento humano, el lavado de cerebro, la propaganda, el engaño, la negociación, la psicología oscura y la manipulación es un libro imprescindible para todo aquel que reconozca los peligros que afrontamos diariamente en la sociedad moderna. Este práctico libro cambiará su vida. Tendrá el poder para ser más fuerte y resistir la intimidación. Mejore su fuerza mental con ejercicios simples y presente su «nuevo yo» al mundo.

Plenty of psychology books out there diagnose narcissists, gaslighting, and dysfunctional relationships. This is a firsthand account of what it is like to date a sociopath. Corinne Thornwood is a first-time author who is here to share her cautionary tale of how to survive a sociopath with the objective to help unsuspecting and innocent people from having this happen to them.

In a highly structured and informative manner, the listener is introduced to the principles of persuasion, the difference between influence and manipulation, as well as the tools and techniques used to influence. The listener is walked through how the environment impacts brain development to help appreciate why some people may be vulnerable to manipulation while others are good influencers.

Our preferences and opinions are constantly being shaped by countless forces–especially in the digital age with its nonstop procession of “thumbs up” and “likes” and “stars.” Tom Vanderbilt, bestselling author of Traffic, explains why we like the things we like, why we hate the things we hate, and what all this tell us about ourselves.

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 is one of the most important skills to acquire and it 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.

Have you ever wished you could read people's actions, emotions, and behaviors like an open book? Are you a young adult seeking to navigate social landscapes with confidence? Or perhaps you're a professional aiming to enhance interpersonal skills to build better rapport, increase your potential in negotiation, or excel in an emotionally-charged environment? If these resonate, you're not alone. Reading and understanding people play an integral role in personal and professional development. Yet, these skills can feel like an insurmountable challenge amidst the complexities of human nature.

Todos nos afectamos mutuamente. "Estamos juntos" incluso sin darnos cuenta. Este audiolibro ayudará a entender por qué las mismas personas, con distintos métodos para ponerse de acuerdo, pueden alcanzar resultados tan diferentes. Este audiolibro es el fruto de más de diez años de investigación, en el que participaron ciento catorce personas. A través de muchos ejemplos, responde a preguntas tan urgentes como: ¿Es posible saber el grado de inteligencia de un colectivo?, ¿qué factores contribuyen a aumentar esa inteligencia?

Para influir en las personas, tienes que entender el comportamiento humano; cómo una persona piensa, siente y reacciona en varias situaciones. Usted debe saber...Tu influencia es más poderosa de lo que crees.Puede cambiar las perspectivas y opciones de las personas. Puedes controlar cómo se comporta una persona.Sólo tienes que saber cuándo hacerlo, y cuándo NO hacerlo.

Achieving tranquility of mind is not about changing what is going on in the external world, but rather changing our underlying philosophy of life. Events themselves don't cause us to be miserable, it is our beliefs about the events that control our emotions. By changing our underlying beliefs, we can change how we feel.

Have you ever been manipulated to do something you didn't want to do, and not even know you were manipulated before it was too late!? Mind control and forced hypnosis is still science fiction, however it's a fact that manipulators gain control over their targets through subtle social cues and persuasion tactics. Nobody is immune to manipulation, but there are ways you can stop manipulation dead in its tracks! Whether you're at your workplace, social setting, family functions, outdoors, and even among friends you need to be able to identify and spot manipulation before it's too late!

In The Leap, bestselling author Ulrich Boser shows how the emerging research on trust can improve our lives, rebuild our economy, and strengthen society. As part of this engaging and deeply reported narrative, Boser visits a radio soap opera in Rwanda that aims to restore the country’s broken trust, profiles the man who brought honesty to one of the most corrupt cities in Latin America, and explains how a college dropout managed to con his way into American high society.

In this audiobook, you will find the keys to reading people through analyzing their body language, behavior, and their non-verbal clues. You will find the keys to determining how people behave based on the way they are acting. It's like being able to read people’s minds without actually having to do it.

Controlling someone else’s mind is a power not everyone should have. However, when you go through this book, you will understand it more, and hopefully, this information is in good hands. Do you want more negotiation power? More insights into what manipulation does? How about tips to make a better impression? Feast your brain on the practical and theoretical gems in this publication, and you’ll see more with your psychological eyes than ever before.