You are remarkable: You experience a vast range of thoughts and feelings including falling in
love remembering last Tuesday and contemplating the meaning of life. And you can carry all
sorts of astonishing behaviours such as sauntering down the street singing in falsetto and
riding a unicycle. Psychologists study every aspect of how you think feel and behave. Richard
Wiseman takes you on a personal journey into this fascinating world focusing on what makes for
meaningful research. He explores how psychology reveals the hidden workings of the mind boosts
critical thinking debunks myths improves lives and informs debates in politics philosophy
and education. This insider's guide lifts the lid on how psychologists go about their work
examines contemporary challenges associated with studying the mind and encourages students and
researchers to reflect on why they do what they do. If you've ever wanted to think like a
psychologist spot a liar uncover the truth about happiness or discover how to create a more
altruistic society then this book is for you.
