Handbook of Self-enhancement and Self-protection

Handbook of Self-enhancement and Self-protection
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Publisher : Guilford Press
Total Pages : 545
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ISBN-10 : 9781609180027
ISBN-13 : 160918002X
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Book Synopsis Handbook of Self-enhancement and Self-protection by : Mark D. Alicke

Download or read book Handbook of Self-enhancement and Self-protection written by Mark D. Alicke and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first major volume dedicated to the processes by which people exaggerate their virtues, deemphasize their shortcomings, or protect themselves against threatening feedback. Leading investigators present cutting-edge work on the key role of self-enhancing and self-protective motives in social perception, cognition, judgment, and behavior. Compelling topics include the psychological benefits and risks of self-enhancement and self-protection; personality traits and contextual factors that make certain individuals more likely to hold distorted views of the self; innovative approaches to assessment and measurement; and implications for relationships, achievement, and mental health.


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