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Before you know it : the unconscious reasons we do what we do
Title:
Before you know it : the unconscious reasons we do what we do
Author:
Bargh, John A., author.
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ISBN:
9781501101212
Physical Description:
343 pages ; 24 cm
Contents:
Introduction: let's do the time warp again -- The past is always present -- Some assembly required -- Prime time -- Life lingers -- Should I stay or should I go? -- When can you trust your gut? -- What you see is what you do -- Be careful what you wish for -- The unconscious never sleeps -- You have mind control -- Conclusion: you are the DJ.
Abstract:
Bargh takes us on an entertaining and enlightening tour of the forces that affect everyday behavior while transforming our understanding of ourselves. He takes readers into his labs at New York University and Yale and reveals what science now knows about the pervasive influence of the unconscious mind. From who we vote for, what we buy, to how we perform on tests and in job interviews, hidden mental processes secretly govern every aspect of our behavior. Bargh also provides tricks to help you remember to-do items, shop smarter, and sleep better.
Summary:
Bargh takes us on an entertaining and enlightening tour of the forces that affect everyday behavior while transforming our understanding of ourselves. He takes readers into his labs at New York University and Yale and reveals what science now knows about the pervasive influence of the unconscious mind. From who we vote for, what we buy, to how we perform on tests and in job interviews, hidden mental processes secretly govern every aspect of our behavior. Bargh also provides tricks to help you remember to-do items, shop smarter, and sleep better.
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