Misperceptions of the Social World

What We Get Wrong About Sex, Race, Money, and Violence

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Human Sexuality, Social Psychology, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
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Author: Eric Beasley ISBN: 9781351590303
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: January 2, 2018
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Eric Beasley
ISBN: 9781351590303
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: January 2, 2018
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This volume elucidates some of the very concrete ways in which Americans misperceive the social world and how we are all subject to biases and illusions. As such, it challenges the assumption in much social science theorizing that people are rational actors by exploring how the machinations of cognition, the effect of our past experiences, the news, and social media feeds all factor into our opinion-making process. The chapters highlight common, and often incorrect, perceptions of population diversity, sexual behavior, the economy, health, and relationships. It shows how correcting these misperceptions of the social world can lead to real behavioral and attitudinal change.

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This volume elucidates some of the very concrete ways in which Americans misperceive the social world and how we are all subject to biases and illusions. As such, it challenges the assumption in much social science theorizing that people are rational actors by exploring how the machinations of cognition, the effect of our past experiences, the news, and social media feeds all factor into our opinion-making process. The chapters highlight common, and often incorrect, perceptions of population diversity, sexual behavior, the economy, health, and relationships. It shows how correcting these misperceptions of the social world can lead to real behavioral and attitudinal change.

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