The science of self-control

The science of self-control / Howard Rachlin.

"This book proposes a new science of self-control based on the principles of behavioral psychology and economics. Claiming that insight and self-knowledge are insufficient for controlling one's behavior, Howard Rachlin argues that the only way to achieve such control - and ultimately happi...

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Main Author: Rachlin, Howard, 1935-2021
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2000.
Subjects:
Self-control.
Habit.
SELF-HELP > Motivational & Inspirational.
PSYCHOLOGY > Cognitive Psychology.
Habit
Self-control
Zelfbeheersing.
Gewoonten.
Gedrag.
Keuzes.
Zelfcontrole.
Choix (Psychologie)
Habitude.
Maîtrise de soi.
Modification du comportement.
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Summary:"This book proposes a new science of self-control based on the principles of behavioral psychology and economics. Claiming that insight and self-knowledge are insufficient for controlling one's behavior, Howard Rachlin argues that the only way to achieve such control - and ultimately happiness - is through the development of harmonious patterns of behavior."--Jacket
Physical Description:1 online resource (220 pages) : illustrations
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-215) and index.
ISBN:9780674042513
0674042514
9780674000933
0674000935
9780674013575
0674013573
0674266536
9780674266537
Language:English.
Reproduction Note:Electronic reproduction.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.
Action Note:digitized

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