| Description |
xi, 306 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Everyday illusions -- "I think I would have seen that" -- The coach who choked -- What smart chess players and stupid criminals have in common -- Should you be more like a weather forecaster or a hedge fund manager? -- Jumping to conclusions -- Get smart quick! -- The myth of intuition |
| Summary |
Two experts in psychology and human behavior examine misperception and understanding, explaining why people fail to recognize the evidence right in front of them, and providing a kind of x-ray vision that will enable readers to conquer faulty thinking |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Perception.
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Memory.
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Thought and thinking.
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| Author |
Simons, Daniel J.
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| LC no. |
2009045325 |
| ISBN |
9780307459657 |
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0307459659 |
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