DeSteno, David.

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.

BF818 / .D43 2011

155.2