Social Cognition

HISTORICAL LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE EVOLUTION --- This book provides an in-depth exploration of the processes that have shaped human language over millennia, integrating linguistic, archaeological, cognitive, and sociocultural evidence to illuminate the evolution of languages. Anchoring its analysis in historical linguistics, the book goes into the profound effects of migration, educational systems, trade, and technological innovations on language transformation. The bookunfolds with an examination of migration's necessary place in shaping linguistic territory, from the spread of Indo-...

A compelling and accessible new perspective on the modern science of psychology, based on one of Yale’s most popular courses of all time How does the brain—a three-pound wrinkly mass—give rise to intelligence and conscious experience? Was Freud right that we are all plagued by forbidden...

How would your life be different if you could talk to anyone? Imagine being able to confidently approach strangers and instantly be able to engage in an interesting conversation. No matter how socially awkward you feel or how nervous you get speaking in public, you can develop the skills you need to talk with anyone. It’s easier than you think. Addison Bell’s breakthrough audiobook, How to Talk to Anyone will teach you step-by-step how to improve your social skills, communicate effectively, and develop instant rapport with anyone - while reducing your social anxiety.

The stuff of conspiracy theories makes for great, entertaining stories in movies, books, and television. And there is no shortage of subjects: from who really killed JFK to the truth behind 9/11. And then, there are subjects from alien invasions to the Moon landing was simulated - theories that are truly out of this world, which according to some, is flat. Many of these crazy concepts have jumped off the pages or screens to become so pervasive in our culture that thousands - even millions - subscribe to them as reality.

Manage anxiety effectively with simple, practical, life-giving strategies to find equilibrium and focus on what you love.

From the Author: The psychological growth of humans is the subject of this book. The objective of the book is to investigate how our early emotional and social environments influence us, as well as the challenges and advantages we face as adults as a result. This book is planned for individuals intrigued by the subjects of childrearing, youth injury, and the results of experience growing up misfortune. It is for all who wish to all the more likely grasp themselves and their general public. Development in Childhood tends to both ordinary and abnormal youngster improvement from birth through ...

A healthy mind is the most powerful tool that each of us needs to take everyday good decisions! ✓✓✓ we often mistakenly think we can control emotions without knowing how they are generated in us and without understanding the root of some of our behaviors Do you let yourself be guided by negative thoughts that block you in anxieties and fears? Do negative emotions take over and lead you to commit actions that are harmful to yourself and others? Do you find yourself struggling against a part of yourself, thinking that it is wrong and feeling a sense of torture? Don't you have any of ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Albert Bandura A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy By Josh Graham What shapes us more—our environment, our actions, or what we believe about ourselves? Albert Bandura revolutionised modern psychology by answering: all three. From his groundbreaking Bobo Doll experiment to his world-shifting theory of self-efficacy, Bandura showed us how people learn, grow, and change—not just through what they do, but through what they see, think, and believe. This short, powerful guide explores the life and legacy of one of psychology’s greatest minds. You’ll ...

You ask your AI for a "quick" answer. You tell your phone to "remind you." You follow the GPS dot. With each click, you are making an invisible trade: convenience for cognition. You are accumulating Cognitive Debt. This book is not a luddite's manifesto—it is an evidence-based diagnosis of a problem we all feel. We are trading our ability to think, remember, and create in exchange for the seamless, friction-free "help" of our machines. The cost? A measurable decline in our most essential human faculties. Drawing on stunning new research from MIT, Harvard, and leading neuroscience labs, ...

This engaging, science-backed blueprint—written by a clinical psychologist—will help you understand your anxiety, work through it, and naturally connect. Packed with proven strategies, personal stories, distilled research, and examples from his clinical practice, Dr. Thomas Smithyman leads you through the maze of dating-based social anxiety and helps you discover the warm social world that awaits. It’s possible to overcome your social anxiety, and it’s possible to date without fear. Connection might be closer than you think.

Ever catch yourself doing something and thinking, Why did I just do that? The Psychology of Everyday Life uncovers the hidden rules behind your choices with 100 short psychology facts you can spot in real time at work, in relationships, and online. Each fact fits on one page, with clear explanations, real world examples, and quick “try this” ideas you can feel the same day. Inside, you will: See how thinking traps, biases, and mental shortcuts quietly steer your decisions. Understand why habits stick, why motivation swings, and how to nudge both in a better direction. Learn how emotions...

Over the past few years, Brianna Wiest has gained renown for her deeply moving, philosophical writing. This new compilation of her published work features pieces on why you should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine, and become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life. Some of these pieces have never been seen; others have been read by millions of people around the world. Regardless, each will leave you thinking: This idea changed my life.

Bandura and the Social Mind: How Observational Learning, Self Efficacy, and Reciprocal Determinism Shape Human Behavior is a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the ideas of Albert Bandura, one of the most influential psychologists of the modern era. This book examines how Bandura transformed the understanding of learning, motivation, morality, and human agency by showing that behavior is shaped through social interaction, belief, and environment rather than through conditioning alone. Written for general readers, educators, students, and professionals, it presents Bandura’s ...

A new edition of a classic work that originated the "embodied cognition" movement and was one of the first to link science and Buddhist practices.

The Psychology of Conspiracy Thinking: The Cognitive Patterns Behind Suspicion, Meaning Making, and Distrust explores why conspiracy beliefs are so compelling, persistent, and widespread in modern society. Rather than treating conspiracy thinking as a fringe phenomenon or a failure of intelligence, this book examines it as a deeply human psychological response to uncertainty, complexity, and perceived powerlessness. Drawing on cognitive psychology, social psychology, and emotional science, it reveals how ordinary mental processes can lead people toward extraordinary explanations. Across ten...

Imagine if today was your last day. Reflecting on your life, would you smile thinking back at what you’ve done and achieved? Or would it be regret and the wishful thinking of a time machine? How’s your life going? How’s your relationship? How’s the job or business? Okay, but could be better. It’s time to take another step forward so you can overcome what’s holding you back. Regardless of where you are in life, you can become the best you. Remember, no matter how much time you've wasted, you still have an entire tomorrow, so don’t let it go to waste.

From the acclaimed founder of environmental neuroscience, Dr. Marc Berman, comes a groundbreaking guide that reveals how interacting with nature can be the secret to improved mental and physical health. Dr. Marc Berman, the pioneering creator of the field of environmental neuroscience, has...

Why Don't Students Like School? (2nd Edition) features 25 percent updated material while still honoring the classic, beloved approaches of the original. The second edition will help teachers improve their practice by explaining how they and their students think and learn and reveals the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in building knowledge and creating lasting learning experiences.

Best-selling author Mark Sloan is the creator of the popular blog Endalldisease, which delivers evidence-based health information and has helped tens of thousands of people get healthy. After losing his mother to cancer at age 12, Mark has committed his life to finding safer and more effective therapies for diseases of all kinds. Methylene Blue is your ultimate guide for understanding what disease is, what disease isn’t, and how to use methylene blue to dramatically enhance your health and quality of life.

A famed political scientist's classic argument for a more cooperative world We assume that, in a world ruled by natural selection, selfishness pays. So why cooperate? In The Evolution of Cooperation, political scientist Robert Axelrod seeks to answer this question. In 1980, he organized the...