People base thousands of choices across a lifetime on the views they hold of their skill and moral character, yet a growing body of research in psychology shows that such self-views are often misguided or misinformed. Anyone who has dealt with others in the classroom, in the workplace, in the medical office, or on the therapist’s couch has probably experienced people whose opinions of themselves depart from the objectively possible.This book outlines some of the common errors that ...

This two-volume set LNAI 10313 and LNAI 10314 constitutes the proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Rough Sets, IJCRS 2017, held in Olsztyn, Poland, in July 2017.The 74 revised full papers presented together with 16 short papers and 16 invited talks, were carefully reviewed and selected from 130 submissions. The papers in this two set-volume of IJCRS 2017 follow the track already rutted by RSCTC and JRS conferences which aimed at unification of many facets of rough s...

The primary theoretical question addressed in this book focuses on the lingering concern of how the ancient Maya in the northern Petén Basin were able to sustain large populations in the midst of a tropical forest environment during the Late Classic period. This book asks how agricultural intensification was achieved and how essential resources, such as water and forest products, were managed in both upland areas and seasonal wetlands, or bajos. All of these activities were essential compo...

This two-volume set LNAI 10313 and LNAI 10314 constitutes the proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Rough Sets, IJCRS 2017, held in Olsztyn, Poland, in July 2017.The 74 revised full papers presented together with 16 short papers and 16 invited talks, were carefully reviewed and selected from 130 submissions. The papers in this two set-volume of IJCRS 2017 follow the track already rutted by RSCTC and JRS conferences which aimed at unification of many facets of rough s...

Motivational science is one of the fastest-growing areas of research in social psychology, incorporating multiple perspectives from social-personality research. This volume provides students and researchers with a comprehensive overview of major topics in social motivation. All contributors are renowned specialists in their field who provide in-depth and integrated coverage of the major empirical and theoretical contributions in their area.Social Motivation is essential re...

The volume begins with a historical overview of the self in social judgment and outlines the major issues. Subsequent chapters, all written by leading experts in their respective areas, identify and elaborate four major themes regarding the self in social judgment:· the role of the self as an information source for evaluating others, or what has been called 'social projection'· the assumption of personal superiority as reflected in the pervasive tendency for people to view t...

Philosophers and psychologists routinely explore questions surrounding reasoning, inquiry, and bias, though typically in disciplinary isolation. What is the source of our intellectual errors? When can we trust information others tell us? This volume brings together researchers from across the two disciplines to present ideas and insights for addressing the challenges of knowing well in a complicated world in four parts: how to best describe the conceptual and empirical terrain of reason an...

USA TODAY Bestselling Author DAVID DUNOVER THE EDGEIn a dark bar, two opposing lawyers meet to arrange a clandestine deal.At stake: half-a-million dollars in cash and the fate of a redwood forest. But when the deal goes bad, these natural enemies suddenly find themselves on the same side.Together, they stumble onto a research compound hidden deep in the northern California woods, and uncover the plans to a breakthrough scientific discovery. It's a secret som...

National Bestselling Author DAVID DUN"NON-STOP ACTION FROM THE VERY FIRST PAGE."—New York Times bestselling author Tess GerritsenIn the black depths of the ocean, a discovery has been made—one with the potential to change the future of humankind—and unleash mortal danger for those who know of its existence.Now, Haley Walthers is on the run. Her friend and mentor, Ben Anderson, is missing, and the one man she never thought she'd see again is the only man who can help...

IN THIS SUSPENSE-PACKED THRILLER, A GENETIC EXPERIMENT GOES HORRIBLY WRONG . . .During a savage snowstorm, a private jet slams into the rugged California high country. In its wake lies a litter of twisted fuselage, mangled corpses . . . and enough infectious toxins to wipe out most of humanity.Two people—an expert mountaineer and a female FBI agent—find the wreckage and its hazardous contents. Now, they're the target of a dangerous enemy that will kill to keep a conspiracy ...

National Bestselling Author DAVID DUNDeep in the wilds of the Amazon jungle, a rare insect is discovered to possess an incredible substance within its body—one that can alter the cells of the human brain. It is a breakthrough that could bring untold power—or unspeakable horror.Covert operative Sam Wintripp is charged with locating a researcher who is trying to uncover the secrets of the mysterious substance. But he is not alone. A ruthless terrorist is also on the hunt, wit...

**Experience a heart-pumping and thrilling tale of suspense!Originally published in THRILLER (2006),edited by #1** New York Times bestselling author James Patterson.This Thriller Short from bestselling author David Dun combines science with Native American mysticism in his character Kier Wintripp, a member of the Tilok tribe and a spirit walker. Kier learns that a friend’s adult grandson disappeared three days ago while expl...