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A journey into the hidden psychological influences that derail our decision-making. Why is it so difficult to end a doomed relationship? Why do we listen to advice just because it came from someone "important"? Why are we more likely to fall in love when there's danger involved? Here, organizational thinker Ori Brafman and his brother, psychologist Rom Brafman, answer these questions and more. Drawing on research from the fields of social psychology, behavioral economics, and organizational behavior, Sway reveals forces that influence every aspect of our personal and business lives, including loss aversion, the diagnosis bias, and the "chameleon effect." The Brafmans not only uncover rational explanations for a wide variety of irrational behaviors, but also point readers toward ways to avoid succumbing to their pull.--From publisher description., In this slim but compelling volume, business expert Ori Brafman and his psychologist brother Rom analyze the hidden but powerful forces that lead humans to make ill-informed decisions and to ignore empirical evidence in their everyday lives. Using memorable anecdotes and fascinating scientific studies, the Brafman brothers show how doctors make bad diagnoses and why President Bush often ignores the facts. Readers will come away amazed at how oblivious many people are to their own irrational motivations.
| Size | | Length: | 206 pages | | Height: | 8.8 in | | Width: | 5.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 12.0 oz |
Industry Reviews
"One of those rare books that explains the obvious in ways that are not obvious at all."
(04/01/2008)
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