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Author Kida, Thomas E. (Thomas Edward), 1951-

Title Don't believe everything you think : the 6 basic mistakes we make in thinking / Thomas Kida.

Publication Info. Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2006.

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 Enfield, Main Library - Adult Department  153.4 KID    Check Shelf
Description 286 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-278) and index.
Contents Introduction: a six pack of problems -- Weird beliefs and pseudoscientific thinking -- A gremlin on my shoulder -- Thinking like a scientist -- The role of chance and coincidence -- Seeing things that aren't there -- Seeing associations that aren't there -- Predicting the unpredictable -- Seeking to confirm -- How we simplify -- Framing and other decision snags -- Faulty memories -- The influence of others -- Epilogue: some final thoughts.
Subject Thought and thinking.
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ISBN 1591024080 paperback alkaline paper
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