Be Who You Want : Unlocking the Science of Personality Change

Christian Jarrett

ISBN 10: 1472141032 / ISBN 13: 9781472141033

Editore: Little, Brown Book Group, Robinson Mai 2021, 2021

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Neuware - Winner of the 2022 Book Prize from the Society for Personality and Social PsychologyToday, more than ever, we are aware of the power of personality. Are we introverts, extroverts, neurotic, open-minded Psychology has always taught that there are personality types, some advantageous, some often seen as less so, and the common perception is that we're stuck with what we're given. The introvert will never break out of their shell, the narcissist will be forever trapped gazing into the mirror (or endlessly tweeting about perceived attacks on their brilliance).Be Who You Want argues that contrary to the old adage, not only can the leopard change his spots, he can swap them for stripes, and that he can do so to his own advantage. In psychological terms, although our initial personality type is moulded by a combination of genetic influences and early experiences, it is not fixed. It's malleable, voluntary even. This book will tell the story of how our personalities are formed and gives us the tools to shape them in the ways which we desire and which will benefit us most. Drawing on the latest psychological theories and methods, interviews with leading experts, as well as personal anecdote, Christian Jarrett shows us that we can shape ourselves in ways that make our lives better.The book provides evidence-based ways to change each of the main five personality traits, including how to become more emotionally stable, extrovert and open-minded. It also delves into the upsides of the so-called Dark Triad of personality traits - narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy - and how we might exploit their advantages without ourselves going over to the dark side.

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• Titolo: Be Who You Want : Unlocking the Science of Personality Change
• Editore: Little, Brown Book Group, Robinson Mai 2021
• Data di pubblicazione: 2021
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1472141032
• ISBN 13: 9781472141033
• Rilegatura: Taschenbuch
• Condizione: Neu

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Be Who You Want tells the story of how our personalities are formed but shows that they are not fixed - they are malleable and voluntary. Christian Jarrett gives us the tools to shape our traits in the ways that will benefit us most.

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Dr Christian Jarrett is deputy editor of Psyche, a new digital magazine covering psychology, mental health, philosophy and more, from the founders of Aeon. He is the author of several critically acclaimed books including The Rough Guide to Psychology and Great Myths of the Brain, and he was editor and lead contributor for the bestselling 30-Second Psychology. His books have been translated into many languages. He was the founding editor of the British Psychological Society's award-winning and internationally renowned Research Digest blog and newsletter. His award-winning writing has also appeared in BBC Future, BBC Focus, New York Magazine, WIRED, Slate, The Guardian, Time, The Times, New Scientist, Psychology Today, Womankind and many other outlets. Christian gives regular talks to the public on psychology and neuroscience and he makes regular appearances on international radio, including BBC Radio 4's All in the Mind and NPR radio in the US.