Stumbling on happiness
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2006].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
1400042666, 1400077427, 0676978576
Physical Desc
xvii, 277 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Status
Barrington - Non-Fiction (Main Floor)
158 GIL
1 available
158 GIL
1 available
Coventry - Adult Non-Fiction
158 GIL
1 available
158 GIL
1 available
Cumberland - Non-Fiction (2nd Floor)
0943 SELFIMP-HAPPINESS-GIL
1 available
0943 SELFIMP-HAPPINESS-GIL
1 available
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2006].
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
1400042666, 1400077427, 0676978576
UPC
9781400042661
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-268) and index.
Description
Why are lovers quicker to forgive their partners for infidelity than for leaving dirty dishes in the sink? Why do patients remember long medical procedures as less painful than short ones? Why do home sellers demand prices they wouldn't dream of paying if they were home buyers? Why does the line at the grocery store always slow down when we join it? In this book, Harvard psychologist Gilbert describes the foibles of imagination and illusions of foresight that cause each of us to misconceive our tomorrows and misestimate our satisfactions. Using the latest research in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, philosophy, and behavioral economics, Gilbert reveals what we have discovered about the uniquely human ability to imagine the future, our capacity to predict how much we will like it when we get there, and why we seem to know so little about the hearts and minds of the people we are about to become.--From publisher description.
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Barrington - Non-Fiction (Main Floor) | 158 GIL | On Shelf |
Coventry - Adult Non-Fiction | 158 GIL | On Shelf |
Cumberland - Non-Fiction (2nd Floor) | 0943 SELFIMP-HAPPINESS-GIL | On Shelf |
East Greenwich - Adult Non-Fiction | 158 GIL | On Shelf |
East Providence (Weaver) - Adult Non-Fiction | 158.1 Gil | On Shelf |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gilbert, D. T. (2006). Stumbling on happiness (First edition.). Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gilbert, Daniel Todd. 2006. Stumbling On Happiness. Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gilbert, Daniel Todd. Stumbling On Happiness Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gilbert, Daniel Todd. Stumbling On Happiness First edition., Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
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