Piggy's Ivory Statue: A Story of Personality and Social Psychology

Author: Cui Lijuan / Wang Xiaoye / Zhao Xin (editors)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Is personality innate or determined by upbringing? Does failure lead to success? Why are we afraid of loneliness? What psychological principles lie behind the halo effect of celebrities? What are the secrets to being likable? If readers want answers to these questions, then this book is for you. Through numerous vivid and entertaining stories, the book provides an introductory overview of various specific personality and social psychological phenomena, such as narcissism, loneliness, first impressions, interpersonal attraction, confidence, and cooperation. It helps us understand the historical development of research on psychological phenomena and their practical applications in daily life, enabling us to gain a preliminary understanding and mastery of some basic principles of psychology, thereby guiding our daily lives and work.