Bibliograph

Out of character, surprising truths about the liar, cheat, sinner (and saint) lurking in all of us, David DeSteno and Piercarlo Valdesolo

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Out of character, surprising truths about the liar, cheat, sinner (and saint) lurking in all of us, David DeSteno and Piercarlo Valdesolo

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-248) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Out of character

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

671703680

Responsibility statement

David DeSteno and Piercarlo Valdesolo

Sub title

surprising truths about the liar, cheat, sinner (and saint) lurking in all of us

Table Of 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

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