Redirect: The Surprising New Science of Psychological Change

Wilson, Timothy

ISBN 10: 1846142296 / ISBN 13: 9781846142291

Published by Allen Lane, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Redirect: The Surprising New Science of Psychological Change
• Publisher: Allen Lane
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846142296
• ISBN 13: 9781846142291
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Why might some sex education programs result in more teen pregnancies? Why did reading that self-help book make you feel less happy? What's the best way to recover from trauma? Can we actually improve our lives by redirecting our thinking? We tell ourselves stories to make sense of the world. These stories ultimately determine if we will lead healthy, productive lives or get into trouble. Renowned psychologist Timothy Wilson proposes a radical new view: although these stories can be very hard to change, they can change--surprisingly quickly--if tweaked in the right way. He considers a broad range of problems, exposes failed attempts to solve them, and reframes them with new stories. Scientifically tested, his practical advice and simple techniques have been found to bring about real results including enhanced happiness, personal meaning, and social progress.

About the Author

Timothy D. Wilson is the Sherrell J. Aston Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia. He is the author of Strangers to Ourselves, which was named by New York Times Magazine as one of the Best 100 Ideas of 2002, and is co-author of the bestselling Social Psychology textbook, now in its seventh edition. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, with his wife and two children.