The optimism bias
Sharot, Tali2012
Book
Psychologists have long been aware that most people tend to maintain an irrationally positive outlook on life. In fact, optimism may be crucial to our existence. Tali Sharot's original cognitive research demonstrates in surprising ways the biological basis for optimism. In this fascinating exploration, she takes an in-depth, clarifying look at how the brain generates hope and what happens when it fails; how the brains of optimists and pessimists differ; why we are terrible at predicting what will make us happy; how anticipation and dread affect us; and how our optimistic illusions affect our financial, professional, and emotional decisions. With its cutting-edge science and its wide-ranging and accessible narrative, The Optimism Bias provides us with startling new insight into how the workings of the brain create our hopes and dreams.
Main title:
The optimism bias / Tali Sharot.
Author:
Work:
Imprint:
London : Robinson, 2012.
Collation:
xvii, 245 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Cover subtitle: Why we're wired to look on the bright side.First published: New York : Random House, 2011.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Shelving notes:
23419 0000069698 1 12-05-2012 99 nyctro 17-05-2012 7
ISBN:
9781780332635
Dewey class:
612.8149.5
Language:
English
BRN:
172162
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Kathleen Syme Carlton | -Health | HEALTH 612.8 SHAR | Available |