Misperceptions of the Social World: What We Get Wrong About Sex, Race, Money, and Violence

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Eric Beasley

Misperceptions of the Social World

What We Get Wrong About Sex, Race, Money, and Violence

Eric Beasley

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Routledge
13 December 2017

Psychological theory & schools of thought; Psychology of gender; Social, group or collective psychology; Health psychology; Psychotherapy

This volume elucidates some of the very concrete ways in which Americans misperceive the social world and how we are all subject to biases and illusions. As such, it challenges the assumption in much social science theorizing that people are rational actors by exploring how the machinations of cognition, the effect of our past experiences, the news, and social media feeds all factor into our opinion-making process. The chapters highlight common, and often incorrect, perceptions of population diversity, sexual behavior, the economy, health, and relationships. It shows how correcting these misperceptions of the social world can lead to real behavioral and attitudinal change.

By: Eric Beasley
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781138105232
ISBN 10: 1138105236
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 13 December 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I: Population Innumeracy 1. Racial Minorities 2. LGBT 3. Immigrants 4. Law Enforcement Workers Part II: Sex 5. Number of Sexual Partners 6. Hooking Up (Casual Sexual Encounters) 7. Infidelity 8. Teenage Pregnancy Part III: Money and Work 9. Class Mobility 10. Willingness to Pay 11. Hours Worked 12. Calling in Falsely Sick 13. U.S. Foreign Aid Spending Part IV: Health and Wellness 14. Calories 15. Weight Healthiness 16. CPR 17. Emotional Well-Being Part V: Social Issues 18. Divorce 19. Violence 20. Willingness to Help Part VI: Biases and Illusions 21. Spotlight Effect 22. False Consensus Effect 23. Optimism Bias 24. End of History Illusion 25. Survivor Bias

Eric Beasley is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University and serves as a Special Lecturer for Oakland University.