The invisible gorilla and other ways our intuitions deceive us

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.

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Main Author: Chabris, Christopher F.
Other Authors: Simons, Daniel J.
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Crown, c2010.
Edition:1st ed.
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245 1 4 |a The invisible gorilla :  |b and other ways our intuitions deceive us /  |c Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons. 
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300 |a xi, 306 p. ;  |c 25 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-289) and index. 
505 0 |a 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 weatherman or a hedge fund manager? -- Jumping to conclusions -- Get smart quick! -- Conclusion: the myth of intuition. 
520 |a 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. 
650 0 |a Perception. 
650 0 |a Memory. 
650 0 |a Thought and thinking. 
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