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The Watercooler Effect

A Psychologist Explores the Extraordinary Power of Rumors

By: Nicholas DiFonzo

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The Watercooler Effect

A Psychologist Explores the Extraordinary Power of Rumors

By: Nicholas DiFonzo

Psychologist DiFonzo has studied hearsay for more than 15 years, and in this book he argues that rumors--and the tendency to believe them without question--stem from people's deeply rooted motivation to make sense of the world.

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1583333258

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The Watercooler Effect

An Indispensable Guide to Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Rumors

By: Nicholas DiFonzo Ph.D.

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The Watercooler Effect

An Indispensable Guide to Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Rumors

By: Nicholas DiFonzo Ph.D.

A fresh look at informal communication, and how information spreads rapidly...An absorbing and compelling book." -Daniel J. Levitin, author of This Is Your Brain on Music and The World in Six Songs "Nicholas DiFonzo is one of the world's experts on why rumors spread. If you've ever wondered where rumors come from or whether some new rumor is true, this book will fascinate you." - Chip Heath, coauthor of Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die During the 2008 presidential election, both campaigns sought to detect, decipher, and defuse a host of derogatory rumors. After Hurricane Katrina, rumors swirled about stranded residents shooting rescue workers. Tipping off the economic crisis, costly rumors crippled financial institutions as they flew through the stock market. Pyschologist Nicholas DiFonzo has studied hearsay for more than fifteen years, and in this book he shows how the process that gave rise to these troubling rumors is fundamentally the same as a tête-à-tête around the company watercooler. With The Watercooler Effect, you'll learn: *how businesses or campaigns can control destructive rumors *how to sort fact from fiction *why a "no comment" response can be more detrimental than helpful *how an organization can increase trust from within *why rumors can actually become more truthful the more they spread DiFonzo argues that rumors stem from our deeply rooted motivation to make sense of the world and are a window into both individual and group psychology. Using fascinating case studies and surprising research findings, The Watercooler Effect gives you the tools to find the truth behind the rumor.

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1440638632

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The Watercooler Effect

An Indispensable Guide to Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Rumors

By: Nicholas DiFonzo Ph.D.

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An Indispensable Guide to Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Rumors

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Biological Control

By: George E. Heimpel,Nicholas J. Mills

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Biological Control

By: George E. Heimpel,Nicholas J. Mills

This book enhances our understanding of biological control, integrating historical analysis, theoretical models and case studies in an ecological framework.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521845149

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9780521845144

Neurogenetics

A Guide for Clinicians

By: Nicholas Wood

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Neurogenetics

A Guide for Clinicians

By: Nicholas Wood

Progress in genetic knowledge is profoundly affecting medical practice, and no clinical specialty has more diseases associated with genetic mutations than neurology. As a more complete picture of the genes which give rise to neurological disease is obtained, trainee and practising neurologists need a guide to basic principles and the more important clinical entities with a genetic component. It is against this background that Neurogenetics: A Guide for Clinicians has been written. The book opens with coverage of genetic testing and counselling. Subsequent chapters discuss genetic factors for all the major neurological diseases, including epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinsonism and muscular dystrophies. No book in this field can hope to be fully up to date with the latest research; rather this work provides a framework on which to add new genetic discoveries. Neurogenetics: A Guide for Clinicians provides a synoptic overview for neurologists, medical geneticists and scientists working in the field.

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251

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Cambridge University Press

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1107376203

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Organizational Justice in Mergers and Acquisitions

Antecedents and Outcomes

By: Nicholas Jackson

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Organizational Justice in Mergers and Acquisitions

Antecedents and Outcomes

By: Nicholas Jackson

This book provides a unique account of how perceived justice is influenced by various aspects of an organizational merger and investigates the impact on behavior for those involved in the process. Drawing from both psychological and sociological insights, the author considers justice from an individual and group perspective in light of the political and strategic implications of mergers and acquisitions. Experiences from two empirical cases are used to consider the depth of theoretical analysis provided, in terms of practical outcomes for both organizations and employees alike. In this pioneering new book, the author explores communication, employee attitudes, trust and commitment, and the psychological contract between the employee and the organization, emphasizing the importance of developing a new meaning of organizational culture. Although primarily aimed at an academic audience, this book will also be useful to practitioners as it illuminates the potential pitfalls of overlooking the importance of fair treatment in the workplace.

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Springer

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3319926365

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Plea Bargaining - Third Edition

By: G. Nicholas Herman

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Plea Bargaining - Third Edition

By: G. Nicholas Herman

Plea Bargaining -- the only comprehensive, fully up-to-date reference on the subject -- teaches you how to negotiate the best deal. It discusses the nature, types and goals of plea bargaining, and treats in detail a wide variety of styles and strategies. Attorneys on both sides of the aisle know that effective plea bargaining is both an art and a science. You'll find extensive analysis of plea bargaining in the federal courts, the process of negotiating with the U.S. Attorney under the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, as well as the plea policies of the Department of Justice contained in the United States Attorney’s Manual and the Principles of Federal Prosecution. Other pertinent standards and rules such as the ABA Standards for Criminal Justice, National District Attorneys Association Prosecution Standards and the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct are also discussed.

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Juris Publishing, Inc.

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1578233542

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The Watercooler Effect

A Psychologist Explores the Extraordinary Power of Rumors

By: Nicholas DiFonzo

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A Psychologist Explores the Extraordinary Power of Rumors

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An Indispensable Guide to Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Rumors

By: Nicholas DiFonzo Ph.D.

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An Indispensable Guide to Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Rumors

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