Behavioral Science Psychology

The Science of Attraction (2nd Edition) is an in-depth look at human attraction and what draws people together. It dives into peer-reviewed research, combined with the insightful and straightforward observations of a renowned dating coach - Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and acclaimed speaker and coach. Together, this book is the ultimate guide to inform, diagnose, and recommend highly actionable steps to take your dating life to the next level. No tricks, no manipulation; only getting inside the human psyche.

Human beings are primates, and primates are political animals. Our brains, therefore, are designed not just to hunt and gather but also to help us get ahead socially, often via deception and self-deception. But while we may be self-interested schemers, we benefit by pretending otherwise. The less we know about our own ugly motives, the better - and thus, we don't like to talk, or even think, about the extent of our selfishness. This is "the elephant in the brain".

For centuries, economics was dominated by the idea that we are rational individuals who optimize our own “utility”. Then, in the 1970s, psychologists demonstrated that the reality is a lot messier. We don’t really know what our utility is, and we care about people other than ourselves. We are susceptible to external nudges. And far from being perfectly rational, we are prone to “cognitive biases” with complex effects on decision-making, such as forgetting to prepare for retirement.

Do you wish you could use someone’s mental process to your advantage and to control the way they think and feel? Then keep reading! People can react unpredictably in life. Not being able to tell what someone else is thinking can put you at a severe disadvantage when trying to achieve your goals. The whims, thoughts, motives, and behaviors of others can completely derail the efforts that you put forward to achieve your goals, change your circumstances, and to make something better of your life. Being at the mercy of the unpredictable behavior and temperament of others leaves far too much ...

Why do you immediately click with some people while others just as inexplicably turn you off? Do people emit vibes? Is it possible to read a room? Are bad habits contagious? This program is read by the author. "Narrating her own work, [Kate] Murphy is certainly worthy of the listener's attention...

How Netflix, Tesla, and Amazon Use Psychology to Close 40% More Sales While you're using outdated sales tactics, companies like Netflix, Tesla, and Amazon leverage cutting-edge psychology to dominate their markets. The difference isn't better products - it's understanding how customers truly think and make purchasing decisions. You'll Get: ✅ 50+ real case studies from Netflix, Tesla, Amazon & top brands ✅ Neuroscience-backed strategies that bypass logical resistance ✅ Digital psychology rules for online/social selling ✅ Step-by-step implementation plans you can use immediately ✅ ...

Most conversations don’t happen with words. They happen through subtle cues, body movements, tone shifts, emotional signals—and if you’re not trained to catch them, you’re missing out on 90 percent of what people really mean.

Designers and managers hope their products become essential for users-integrated into their lives like Instagram, Lyft, and others have become. Such deep integration isn't accidental: it's a process of careful design and iterative learning, especially for technology companies. This guide shows you how to apply behavioral science—research that supports many products—to help your users achieve their goals using your product.

You want to borrow my magic wand to turn your tiny terror into a sweet angel? You can't have it, it's mine! But I can offer you the next best thing. Together we'll help children have behaviors that are safe and kind while you reclaim your peace of mind. From neurotypical toddler to neurodivergent teen and everything in-between stop surviving days full of disruption - defiance, disrespect, dysregulation - and start thriving with your child.

In Beyond Behaviors, internationally known pediatric psychologist Dr. Mona Delahooke describes behaviors as the tip of the iceberg, important signals that we should address by seeking to understand a child's individual differences in the context of relational safety. This accessible book offers professionals, educators, and parents tools and techniques to reduce behavioral challenges and promote psychological resilience and satisfying, secure relationships.

Have you ever wondered what compels an otherwise ordinary person to cross the most sacred moral boundaries? In Inside the Criminal’s Mind, explore the chilling psychology behind some of history’s most notorious criminals—like Andrea Yates, Jeffrey Epstein, and John Wayne Gacy. What hidden patterns drive these individuals to commit the unthinkable? This book delves into the neurological and psychological forces that influence criminal behavior, revealing how structural brain abnormalities and chemical imbalances may play a role. Drawing on pioneering research by Cesare Lombroso, we ...

In this definitive book on revenge, psychiatry researcher James Kimmel, Jr. exposes the unseen neurobiological cause of violence—a compulsive desire for retribution—and offers a profound new understanding of human behavior and breakthrough framework for making our lives and communities safer...

New York Times Bestseller The neuroscientist, medical doctor, and powerhouse author of The Source shares the lost art of listening to your intuition and allowing the signs around you to guide the way to achieving the life of your dreams. "This is more than a book, it’s a healing experience."...

Written by experts and authorities in the field and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you're simply interested in behavioral sciences. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical medical school behavioral sciences course. Included are both capsule and detailed explanations of critical issues and topics you must know to master behavioral sciences.

Master the Science of Persuasion and Transform the Way You Sell. In Sales Psychology Decoded: The Neuroscience Behind Buying Decisions, sales expert FC Bohnke breaks down the latest psychological and neuroscientific research to explain why customers buy—and why they don’t. This isn’t just another book filled with buzzwords or fluffy motivation. It’s a practical, science-backed guide that empowers sales professionals to apply cognitive psychology and behavioral science in real-world selling. You'll discover: How the brain processes trust, urgency, and value What subconscious triggers...

The renowned social scientist, professor, and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational delivers his most urgent and compelling book—an eye-opening exploration of the human side of the misinformation crisis—examining what drives otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs...

Discover the groundbreaking work of one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century in Understanding B.F. Skinner. This comprehensive and accessible guide explores Skinner’s revolutionary contributions to behaviorism, operant conditioning, reinforcement theory, and the psychology of learning. Whether you’re a student of psychology, an educator, a therapist, or simply curious about how human behavior can be shaped and understood, this book provides a deep dive into Skinner’s theories and legacy. From the invention of the famous Skinner Box to the controversial ideas in ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: David Buss. A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy. What do we really want in a partner — and why? Why does jealousy burn so fiercely? And how much of love is shaped not by romance, but by evolution itself? David Buss, one of the most influential evolutionary psychologists of our time, has spent decades answering these questions. His research into human mating strategies, sexual attraction, and conflict between the sexes has reshaped how scientists, therapists, and the public understand relationships. Drawing from cross-cultural studies, he has uncovered ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Steven C. Hayes A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy When Steven C. Hayes first began exploring the roots of suffering, he didn’t just study it—he lived it. Out of his own struggle with panic and despair emerged a revolution in psychology: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Hayes showed the world that healing doesn’t come from control or avoidance, but from acceptance, presence, and purposeful action. This concise yet powerful volume traces his journey from behaviourist roots to the creation of a therapy that has transformed millions of lives....

About Behaviorism is about the controversial philosophy known as behaviorism, written by its leading exponent.