How Do We Know Ourselves? Curiosities and Marvels of the Human Mind by David G. Myers

Each chapter is a gem of insight into the human experience, cut and
polished to perfection by the renowned psychologist David Myers.
Better than any book I can recall, this book answers questions about
why we think, feel, and act as we do - but also makes us curious to learn
more." - Angela Duckworth
A delightful tour of the wonders of our humanity from David G. Myers,
the award-winning professor and author of psychology's bestselling
textbook.
Over the past three decades, millions of students have learned about
psychology from textbooks by David G. Myers. To create these books and to
satisfy his own endless curiosity about the human mind, Myers monitors the
leading journals to discover the most extraordinary developments in
psychological science.
How Do We Know Ourselves? is a compendium of the most wondrous verities
that Myers has found, revealing thought-provoking insights into our everyday
lives. His astute observations and sharp-witted wisdom enable readers to
think smarter and live happier.
Myers's subjects range from why we so often fear the wrong things to how
simply going for a walk with someone can increase rapport and empathy. He
reveals why we repeatedly mishear song lyrics and how the color of President
Obama's suits aided in his decision-making. Myers also explores the powers
and perils of our intuition, explaining why anything can seem obvious once it
happens.
These forty essays offer fresh insight into our sometimes bewildering but (...)

David G. Myers is a social psychologist and a professor of psychology at
Hope College. His articles have appeared in dozens of scientific periodicals
and magazines, from Science to Scientific American . He is also the author of
seventeen books, including psychology's most widely read textbook, which
has sold more than eight million copies worldwide. Myers resides in Holland,
Michigan.

Picador
On Sale: Oct 31/23
5.38 x 8.25 • 272 pages
5 Black-and-White Illustrations in Text / Notes
9781250872203 • $25.00 • pb
Psychology / Cognitive Psychology