Interpersonal Perception
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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What does it truly mean to read another person — and how often do we get it wrong? Interpersonal Perception by Mark Cook is a rigorous psychological study that examines the mechanisms by which human beings form impressions of one another, assessing the accuracy, biases, and social dynamics that govern our everyday judgements of people around us. Cook presents a systematic analysis of the cues — verbal, non-verbal, and contextual — that individuals use to infer the personality, intentions, and emotions of others, drawing on a wealth of empirical research to ground his argument in scientific reality. Part of the acclaimed Penguin Science of Behaviour series, this work situates itself at the crossroads of social and cognitive psychology, illustrating how perception is never a passive act but an active, often distorted, construction shaped by expectation and experience. Cook's writing is precise and accessible, making complex psychological concepts available to both the specialist and the curious general reader. The unsettling implication at the heart of this book — that our confident readings of others may be riddled with systematic error — will leave readers questioning the very foundations of their social world.
Author: Mark Cook
Format: Paperback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What does it truly mean to read another person — and how often do we get it wrong? Interpersonal Perception by Mark Cook is a rigorous psychological study that examines the mechanisms by which human beings form impressions of one another, assessing the accuracy, biases, and social dynamics that govern our everyday judgements of people around us. Cook presents a systematic analysis of the cues — verbal, non-verbal, and contextual — that individuals use to infer the personality, intentions, and emotions of others, drawing on a wealth of empirical research to ground his argument in scientific reality. Part of the acclaimed Penguin Science of Behaviour series, this work situates itself at the crossroads of social and cognitive psychology, illustrating how perception is never a passive act but an active, often distorted, construction shaped by expectation and experience. Cook's writing is precise and accessible, making complex psychological concepts available to both the specialist and the curious general reader. The unsettling implication at the heart of this book — that our confident readings of others may be riddled with systematic error — will leave readers questioning the very foundations of their social world.