Out of character : the surprising truths about the liar, cheat, sinner (and saint) lurking in all of us /
David DeSteno and Piercarlo Valdesolo.
- 1st ed.
- New York : Crown Publishers, c2011.
- 259 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Saints and sinners: the mental battle that defines our character -- Hypocrisy vs. morality: why no one should throw stones -- Soul mate or playmate: what makes Mr. or Ms. Right go wrong -- From pride to hubris: the deadliest of the seven sins? -- Compassionate or cruel?: looking into the mirror of the human soul -- Fairness and trust: the surprising elasticity of the golden rule -- Playing it safe vs. taking a gamble: risk, reward, and ruin -- Tolerance vs. bigotry: why sometimes we just can't help hating "them" -- True colors: understanding and managing the spectrum of character.
9780307717757 (alk. paper)
2010050275
Character. Conduct of life--Psychological aspects.