psychology / social psychology

A collection of essays that examines the minds and motives of characters from the Twilight series.

"A Stanford psychologist offers a . . . new understanding of empathy, [arguing for it as] a skill, not a fixed trait, and showing, through science and stories, how we can all become more empathetic"--Provided by publisher.

"A leading expert on habit formation reveals practical strategies to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results"--OCLC.

Explores the phenomenom of social contagion by examining the conditions under which five Palo Alto, California, high school students died by suicide in a six month period by stepping in front of an oncoming train; unlocks the mystery of how ideas spread and why they take hold; and offers thoughts on our responsibility to one another.

"Walker starts with one of the most hotly debated questions in sports: What are the greatest teams ever--particularly those that sustained success over a long period of time. He devised a formula to compare the achievements of teams from leagues all over the world, and after painstakingly profiling thousands of them, produced a comprehensive, unbiased list of the 16 best... At that point, Walker became obsessed with another, more complicated question: What did these teams have in common? ... There was a very specific kind of leader at the center of these teams, a force that drove them to greatness, and they all shared eight specific characteristics."--Provided by publisher.

"Drawing on extensive social psychology research, and the author's training and clinical experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy, 'The Anxiety Toolkit' offers actionable strategies that anyone can use to manage their anxiety--both personal and professional"--Provided by publisher.

Psychologist Matthew Hertenstein discusses how intuition and focusing on small clues can be used to make predictions.