The Invisible Gorilla
And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us
New York : Crown, [2010]
Format: Ebook
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Edition: First edition.
Description: 1 online resource (xi, 306 pages)
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.
Contents:
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.
ISBN:
9780307459671 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
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The title of the book refers to a video experiment concerning perception. The video can be viewed at www.theinvisiblegorilla.com.
Description based on print version record.
Electronic resource.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [247]-289) and index.
Description based on print version record.
Electronic resource.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [247]-289) and index.