| Description |
1 online resource (208 pages) |
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Access limited to subscribing institutions. |
| Summary |
Psychologists have been studying how we make political choices for years, and the truth is, we're a lot less rational than we think we are; we vote for reasons we're not even consciously aware of. In this absorbing book, Lee de-Wit delves into the science to show what kind of political animals we really are, looking at: personality type and political persuasion; tribalism and the appeal of nationalism; confirmation bias and fake news; emotional responses and irrational decision-making; fairness and cheating; altruism and self-interest; and race and group identity. Psychology can help us to better understand the decisions we make in modern politics, and there are fascinating insights to be gained -- whether we agree with one another's views or not. Whether you want to know more about yourself, your friends and family, or the bigger political picture, this is essential reading. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Behaviorism (Political science)
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Political participation.
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Political psychology.
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Voting -- Psychological aspects.
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PSYCHOLOGY / General.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: De-Wit, Lee. What's your bias?. London : Elliott and Thompson, 2017. 1783963506 (OCoLC)1042018430 |
| Standard No. |
9781783963539 |
| ISBN |
9781783963539 (pdf) |
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