First published 2013
Social psychology reveals the hidden patterns behind human behavior on a planet where 7 billion people navigate daily paradoxes and mysteries. Roy Baumeister and Brad Bushman guide readers through the bizarre contradictions of social existence, from why people conform in groups to how they make decisions under pressure. The authors examine the forces that drive human actions, exploring everything from attraction and aggression to cooperation and conflict. This accessible exploration uncovers the psychological mechanisms behind seemingly irrational choices and surprising behaviors. Readers discover how social influences shape individual decisions and why people often act against their own interests. The book transforms puzzling human interactions into understandable patterns, offering tools to decode the social world's apparent absurdities and contradictions.
Genres: psychology, social-science, sociology, anthropology, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: accessible, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-study, social-commentary
Paperback · Cengage Learning