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Don't Shoot the Dog: And Other Misunderstandings About Canine Behavior

Karen Pryor's 'Don't Shoot the Dog' is a foundational text for understanding how behavior works, not just in dogs, but i...

Problem Solving Humor Behavior Analysis Operant Conditioning

9.0 Excellent

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John B. Watson

John B. Watson was the founder of behaviorism, a school of thought that dominated American psychology for decades. His f...

Research Psychology Conditioning Behaviorism

7.9 Good

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Ivan Pavlov

Ivan Pavlov was a Russian physiologist whose work on classical conditioning had a profound impact on psychology. His exp...

Psychology Learning Physiology Response

7.5 Good

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Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst

Robert Sapolsky provides a comprehensive and deeply researched exploration of human behavior. He examines the biological...

Comprehensive Biology Psychology Neuroscience

9.8 Brilliant

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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Carol S. Dweck's 'Mindset' introduces the concept of fixed versus growth mindsets. Dweck argues that our beliefs about o...

Resilience Growth Mindset Psychology Learning

9.7 Brilliant

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Fyodor Dostoevsky

Fyodor Dostoevsky is the preeminent explorer of the human soul in its darkest and most complex states. His novels, such...

Philosophy Novelist Psychology Theology

9.6 Brilliant

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Amy Cuddy - Your body language may shape who you are

Amy Cuddy's talk explores the fascinating connection between body language and behavior. She introduces the concept of p...

Personal Development Psychology Nonverbal Communication Body Language

9.6 Brilliant

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Don't Shoot the Dog: Teach Your Dog to Behave Without Punishment

Karen Pryor's 'Don't Shoot the Dog' is a foundational text in positive reinforcement training. It explains operant condi...

Operant Conditioning Behavior Modification Positive Reinforcement Punishment Free

9.5 Brilliant

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ACT!

ACT! is one of the oldest contact management systems on the market. While it was once the standard for small business sa...

Legacy Small Business Contact Management CRM

9.5 Brilliant

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Noom

Noom distinguishes itself through its focus on behavioral psychology rather than just calorie counting. The program util...

Fitness Health Diet Program Weight Loss

9.5 Brilliant

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The Diary of a CEO

Steven Bartlett hosts this highly popular podcast that explores the 'unfiltered' side of business and life. By interview...

Leadership Entrepreneurship Psychology Personal Growth

9.5 Brilliant

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The Year of Magical Thinking

Joan Didions classic exploration of grief follows the sudden death of her husband and the simultaneous illness of her da...

Theater New York Psychology Journalism

9.4 Excellent

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Inside Out (2015)

Pixar's Inside Out is a groundbreaking animated feature that personifies human emotions, providing a visual language for...

Animation Family Emotional Psychology

9.4 Excellent

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Inside Out (2015 Film)

Pixar's Inside Out is a groundbreaking exploration of the human psyche, personifying core emotions to explain the necess...

Animation Family Emotional Psychology

9.4 Excellent

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The Culture Code

Daniel Coyle explores the science behind the world's most successful groups, from Navy SEALs to Pixar. He identifies thr...

Management Collaboration Leadership Culture

9.3 Excellent

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Inside Out

Inside Out is a 2015 Pixar animated film that takes viewers inside the mind of a young girl, Riley, to explore how basic...

Creative Family Emotional Pixar

9.3 Excellent

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Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud is the most famous name in psychology. As the founder of psychoanalysis, he introduced the world to the co...

History Psychology Therapy Psychoanalysis

9.3 Excellent

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Daniel Kahneman

Daniel Kahneman bridged the gap between psychology and economics, fundamentally changing how we understand human decisio...

Psychology Decision Making Heuristics Behavioral Economics

9.2 Excellent

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Tiny Habits

BJ Fogg's 'Tiny Habits' offers a unique and surprisingly simple approach to habit formation. Fogg's method focuses on st...

Productivity Consistency Psychology Habits

9.2 Excellent

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The Mindset Mentor

The Mindset Mentor, hosted by Rob Dial, focuses on personal development and mindset shifts. Dial delivers concise, actio...

Self Improvement Productivity Psychology Motivation

9.2 Excellent