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Kidding ourselves, the hidden power of self-deception, Joseph T. Hallinan

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Kidding ourselves, the hidden power of self-deception, Joseph T. Hallinan
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Kidding ourselves
Responsibility statement
Joseph T. Hallinan
Sub title
the hidden power of self-deception
Summary
To one degree or another, we all misjudge reality. Our perception--of ourselves and the world around us--is much more malleable than we realize. This self-deception influences every major aspect of our personal and social life, including relationships, sex, politics, careers, and health
Table of contents
Pt.I The power of nothing: placebos, mass hysteria, and fatal delusions -- Pt.II The eye of the beholder: perception, expectation, and the lure of superstition -- Pt.III Delusions of success: power, money, and risk
Target audience
adult
resource.variantTitle
Hidden power of self-deception

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