Illusions of control are explored in a wide variety of domains-from the micro level of the self and interpersonal relations to the macro level of large organizations and intergroup and international relations. The authors argue that people are motivated to control the world, and in particular, to control future events. This tendency is strong in Western industrialized societies, where modern science is seen as a means through which humans can gain mastery over environmental conditions. The tendency to control can have positive and negative consequences. Illusions of control are often shattered…mehr
Illusions of control are explored in a wide variety of domains-from the micro level of the self and interpersonal relations to the macro level of large organizations and intergroup and international relations. The authors argue that people are motivated to control the world, and in particular, to control future events. This tendency is strong in Western industrialized societies, where modern science is seen as a means through which humans can gain mastery over environmental conditions. The tendency to control can have positive and negative consequences. Illusions of control are often shattered by unexpected events such as divorce, death, and by technological and environmental changes. The authors argue that the best strategy for coping is to develop long-term goals and short-term strategies. Working from a multidisciplinary perpective, they show how to avoid the pitfalls of these illusions of control. This book will be of interest to students and professionals in social psychology, and organizational behavior management.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Fathali M. Moghaddam is Professor, Department of Psychology and Director, Conflict Resolution Program, Department of Government, at Georgetown University. He is also Senior Fellow at the Center for Interdisciplinary Policy, Education and Research on Terrorism. Dr. Moghaddam has been published extensively on the psychology of intergroup conflict, subjective justice, radicalization, and terrorism. The American Psychological Association's Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict and Violence awarded Dr. Moghaddam its 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award. His most recent books include From the Terrorists' Point of View: What They Experience and Why They Come to Destroy (Praeger Security International, 2006) and Multiculturalism and Intergroup Relations: Psychological Implications for Democracy in Global Context (2008).
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Preface Boundaries of Illusions of Control The Emergence of Modern Illusions of Control Evolution, Runaway Selection, and Control Self Control: Psychological Control at the Personal Level Control and Rationality Conspiracies and Tokens: The Psycho-Political Picture of Control The American Dream: A Basis for a Grand Illusion of Control Controlling Our Children's Future: Or Why the Next Generation Seems so Obstinate to Go Its Own Way Control and the Unofficial Organization: A Story of Neglect Controlling Corporate Culture Leaders "In Control" Modern Specialists: Greater and Greater Control Over Less and Less Controlling the Economy and other Great Illusions of the Dismal Science Controlling Authoritarianism: Can We Survive Destructive Personalities? Controlling Conflict: The Longest Illusion The Paradox of Technology and Conflict Control Control of the Ethereal: Cultural and Values Motivation and Control of Cultural Development Toward Solutions: Performance Driven Control (PDC) In Our Personal and Professional Lives Bibliography Subject Index Author Index
Preface Boundaries of Illusions of Control The Emergence of Modern Illusions of Control Evolution, Runaway Selection, and Control Self Control: Psychological Control at the Personal Level Control and Rationality Conspiracies and Tokens: The Psycho-Political Picture of Control The American Dream: A Basis for a Grand Illusion of Control Controlling Our Children's Future: Or Why the Next Generation Seems so Obstinate to Go Its Own Way Control and the Unofficial Organization: A Story of Neglect Controlling Corporate Culture Leaders "In Control" Modern Specialists: Greater and Greater Control Over Less and Less Controlling the Economy and other Great Illusions of the Dismal Science Controlling Authoritarianism: Can We Survive Destructive Personalities? Controlling Conflict: The Longest Illusion The Paradox of Technology and Conflict Control Control of the Ethereal: Cultural and Values Motivation and Control of Cultural Development Toward Solutions: Performance Driven Control (PDC) In Our Personal and Professional Lives Bibliography Subject Index Author Index
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