The invisible gorilla : and other ways our intuitions deceive us / Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons.
Two experts in psychology and human behavior examine misperception and understanding, explaining why people fail to recognize the evidence right in front of them, and providing a kind of x-ray vision that will enable readers to conquer faulty thinking.
Record details
- ISBN: 0307459659
- ISBN: 9780307459657
- Physical Description: xi, 306 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: 1st edition
- Publisher: New York : Crown, [2010]
- Copyright: ©2010
Content descriptions
- With Note:
- MARCIVE 07/06/10
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction: everyday illusions -- "I think I would have seen that" -- The coach who choked -- What smart chess players and stupid criminals have in common -- Should you be more like a weather forecaster or a hedge fund manager? -- Jumping to conclusions -- Get smart quick! -- Conclusion: the myth of intuition.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Memory.
Perception.
Thought and thinking.
Available copies
- 8 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 153.74 CHA (Text) | 37810434859178 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Old Fort Branch Library | 153.7 CHA (Text) | 37810435658330 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
