Out of Character: The Surprising Truths About the Liar, Cheat, Sinner (and Saint) Lurking in All of Us
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In 'Out of Character,' psychologists David DeSteno and Piercarlo Valdesolo challenge the idea of stable character traits, showing how emotions, situational contexts, and unconscious forces lead people to act in unexpectedly virtuous or villainous ways.
Drawing from lab experiments and real-life examples, the book examines phenomena like hypocrisy, compassion, pride, gratitude, and biases, explaining why good people sometimes cheat or sinners show generosity.
It provides insights into the fluid nature of morality and behavior to foster greater self-awareness.
Drawing from lab experiments and real-life examples, the book examines phenomena like hypocrisy, compassion, pride, gratitude, and biases, explaining why good people sometimes cheat or sinners show generosity.
It provides insights into the fluid nature of morality and behavior to foster greater self-awareness.
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