The
Social Mind : Cognitive and Motivational Aspects of Interpersonal Behavior - by Joseph
P. Forgas (Editor), Kipling D. Williams (Editor), Ladd Wheeler (Editor) - October 27, 2003
"The editors of this book once again collected some of social psychology's best
researchers, and allowed them to produce an exciting and wide-ranging collection of
chapters that explore how the world within the mind represents, creates, interacts with,
and is influenced by the world without." Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University
"At last here is a volume that provides a compelling answer to the question of what
is `social' about social cognition. The editors have assembled a stellar cast of social
psychology researchers to address this question head-on and the result is eye-opening and
mind-expanding. From intraindividual to interpersonal to group processes, the consistent
message throughout the chapters of the volume is that of the inextricable connections
between human cognition and social behavior. Empirically and conceptually the contributors
to this project make a convincing case that, for human beings, mental life IS social
life." Marilynn B. Brewer, Ohio State University
"...the book makes an important contribution to the field and will be of particular
relevance to researchers in social psychology. I was also rather surprised at how relevant
the book is to practitioners." Contemporary Psychology
Effective social interaction requires sophisticated mental and motivational strategies.
The Social Mind reviews and integrates recent psychological research on the relationship
between people's thoughts and motives--their "social mind"--and their
interpersonal strategies. The research shows that success in personal relationships, group
behavior and strategic interaction are all significantly influenced by how individuals
interpret and explain the social world around them. The implications of this research for
personal adjustment, organizational effectiveness and clinical, counseling, and health
psychology are also explored. |
A
Three-Dimensional Model of Human Behavior -
by Michael Pak - December 1, 2002
If you want to understand and influence human behavior, whether you’re a student,
teacher, scientist, diplomat, social activist, psychologist, M.D., politician, or just
want to change your community for the better, you need to read "A Three Dimensional
Model of Human Behavior by Michael Pak, M.D. –the only book about predicting human
behavior based on a U.S. Patent (2003)
Based on his experience in living in different parts of the world, Dr. Pak uses fictitious
lively characters to illustrate various modes of behavior. Students and teachers of the
behavioral sciences will find useful insights and a new angle on predicting human behavior
while the general public will be entertained, informed, and find simple stories and
illustrative graphs about common
human misunderstandings no matter what culture one’s from or working with, and a
models to immediately implement in their lives. |
