| Edition |
1st pbk. ed. |
| Description |
259 pages ; 21 cm |
| Note |
Originally published: New York : Crown Archetype, 2011. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
A discussion of the unconscious psychological forces that cause people to become susceptible to negative behaviors explains how undesirable character traits and a tendency toward unhealthy vices can be overcome. |
| Contents |
Saints and sinners : the mental battle that defines our character -- Hypocrisy vs. morality : why no one should throw stones -- Soul mate or playmate? : what makes Mr. or Ms. Right go wrong -- From pride to hubris : the deadliest of the seven sins? -- Compassionate or cruel? : looking into the mirror of the human soul -- Fairness and trust : the surprising elasticity of the golden rule -- Playing it safe vs. taking a gamble : risk, reward, and ruin -- Tolerance vs. bigotry : why sometimes we just can't help hating "them" -- True colors? : understanding and managing the spectrum of character. |
| Subject |
Character.
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Character. |
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Conduct of life -- Psychological aspects.
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Conduct of life -- Psychological aspects. |
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Conduct of life. |
| Added Author |
Valdesolo, Piercarlo.
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| Added Title |
Surprising truths about the liar, cheat, sinner (and saint) lurking in all of us |
| ISBN |
9780307717764 |
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0307717763 |
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