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Bir Sahtekar Gibi Düsünmek

Bir Sahtekar Gibi Düsünmek

PsychologySociety
Pages
336
Published
2017
Language
Turkish
Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeIntellectualThought-Provoking

Genres

Psychology Society

About the author

M
Maria Konnikova

Maria Konnikova is a psychologist and author who examines human behavior and decision-making. Her books, like The Biggest Bluff and The Confidence Game, explore strategy, psychology, and the art of deception. She writes non-fiction that offers fresh perspectives on how we think

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Thinking Like a Con Artist draw on real-life examples?

    The book extensively uses historical and contemporary case studies of con artists and their schemes to illustrate psychological principles. It delves into famous cons and lesser-known deceptions to demonstrate how these tactics play out in practice.

  • How does this book relate to Maria Konnikova's other works?

    Maria Konnikova often explores themes of psychology, decision-making, and the human mind's vulnerabilities across her writing. This book specifically builds on her interest in cognitive biases and how they can be exploited, a thread also present in her work on Sherlock Holmes and poker.

  • Is Thinking Like a Con Artist a practical guide for self-protection?

    While it dissects the methods of con artists, the book's primary aim is to illuminate the psychological mechanisms behind deception rather than offering a direct how-to guide for avoiding every scam. It provides a deeper understanding of human susceptibility, which can indirectly inform better judgment.