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Why do we want to justify our decisions, even if they appear to be irrational? The answer lies in cognitive dissonance, the mental discomfort we experience when we hold two contradictory beliefs at the same time. In A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance, first published in 1957, American social psychologist Leon Festinger investigates the problem. Festinger puts forward the idea that we have developed mechanisms to try to deal with the stress brought on by cognitive dissonance.

Neurologist Oliver Sacks' 1985 book The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat challenges the impersonal approach doctors took to patient care and paved the way for a new literary genre: popular science. At the time of its publication, neurologists and physicians relied mainly on clinical studies and their own expertise to set the course of treatment. Sacks found this inhumane and developed a very different approach, clearly demonstrated in The Man Who Mistook His Wife.

Book summary of The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz.

Are You Ready to Pass the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Exam on Your First Attempt? Earning your SHRM certification can be a game-changer for your HR career, but preparing for the exam can feel overwhelming. With this comprehensive audio study guide, you can master both the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams while commuting, exercising, or doing chores—maximizing your study time effortlessly.

In Dr. J. Bruce Stewart's transformative work, "The Race Ahead," listeners are taken on a compelling journey into the depths of racial bias ingrained in American society and the mind itself. This groundbreaking book not only diagnoses the presence and origins of racial biases but also prescribes a sophisticated blueprint for eradicating them, aimed at rewiring how we perceive and interact across racial lines.

Alexei Lideika has a new identity - part of his witness protection - but now he’s ready to tell his story. On the same day he fails the bar exam, he learns his father is a sleeper spy for Russian operatives. Soon he becomes entangled in the FBI’s plot to take down a dangerous man known as “The Rook”. And Celia, the love of his life, has seemingly fallen for another man - one of the Russian operatives.

Don't miss this summary of J. D. Vance's best-selling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis. Vance's audiobook offers a thoughtful and introspective look at his hillbilly past while opining on larger lessons for the poor, white working class as a whole. This Sumoreads summary offers key takeaways, themes, and analysis to distill Vance's powerful story that is both a personal triumph and a commentary on American society.

Wonder, by R. J. Palacio, is a children's novel about a bright, kind, intuitive 10-year-old who has severe facial abnormalities. August "Auggie" Pullman was born with a rare genetic disorder. He has endured a lot in his short life, including 27 surgeries and the cruelty of strangers who recoil from his unusual appearance. But nothing could quite prepare him for the challenge he must now face: his first year of middle school.

Are you preparing for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam and feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of material to study? Look no further! RBT Exam Crash Course Study Guide and Practice Questions for 2025: Pass the Registered Behavior Technician Exam with Flying Colors! is your ultimate resource for mastering every essential concept with ease and confidence.

You are no doubt a busy professional with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to read and study for the PHR/SPHR test! However, the truth is that the PHR test is a challenging one. It is normal to have some anxiety about taking this test. The test is 225 multiple-choice questions, and they have to be answered within four hours. The questions are randomly generated, and each test is unique.

In the 1960s, researchers into human memory began to understand memory as operating under two systems. The first was a short-term system handling information for mere seconds. The second was a long-term system capable of managing information indefinitely. They also discovered, however, that short-term memory was not simply a filing cabinet, but was actively working on cognitive - or mental - tasks. This is how the phrase "working memory" developed.

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Our CLEP study guides are different! The Human Growth and Development CLEP Study Guide teaches you what you need to know to pass the CLEP test. This study guide is more than just audio of sample test questions. Our easy-to-understand study guide will teach you the information. We've condensed what you need to know into a manageable book - one that will leave you completely prepared to tackle the test.

The PHR test is a challenging exam. It is normal to have some anxiety about taking this test. The test has 225 multiple-choice questions, and they have to be answered within four hours. The questions are randomly generated, and each test is unique. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked! That is why the author Matt Webber, a human resources professional, developed the PHR/SPHR Audio Study Guide! This edition is a practice-questions edition that contains multiple-choice questions with detailed rationales.

This edition is an overview of all PHR concepts. Each section is divided into subsections making sure all aspects of the exam are covered! If you use our study guide in addition to pursuing other study methods, we are confident you will pass the PHR/SPHR exam!