social perception

Presents a guide on first impressions, focusing on how to use nonverbal tools to spot true integrity or recognize charming frauds, immediately discern people's hidden agendas, make the best impressions via email, phone, video conferencing, social networks, and other topics.

Psychologist Sam Gosling reveals what people can learn about others by studying their possessions, explaining how people project and protect their true inner selves through the things they collect and do and the places they inhabit.

An exploration of issues faced by young women in the twenty-first century that focuses on stereotypes, discussing gender, weight, body image, self-esteem, balance of home and work, aging, and other related topics, and providing guidance on dealing with challenges.

Discusses the effect one's image has on other's perception of them; answers questions adolescents have about image; provides quizzes over featured material; and includes advice on dealing with conflicts and teasing.