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Before the Gates of Excellence: The Determinants of Creative Genius

Product DescriptionBefore the Gates of Excellence is an exceptionally well-written and lively account of the nature of productive creativity or ‘genius’. It is a comprehensive survey of knowledge about productive creativity: it explores the theoretical concepts of creativity and the creative process, and attempts to explain the determining factors. Almost all schools of thought and methodological approaches are represented. The facts and ideas discussed are drawn not only from the findings of psychological research but also from biographical studies, autobiographical accounts and personal documents, illustrating the interacting influences of social environments, personality, life…. Click Here to Read More

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Does anyone else think Desmond Morris’ theories on human behaviour + evolutionary psychology are pure genius?

No Ericasqueeze I haven’t seen his art but it stands to reason he would also be excellent in that department. Somehow I’m not…. Click Here to Read More

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The Snow Ball Psychological Techniques of Mass Media Brain Washing Effect

My recent research on Freud’s theory of mind control shocked me, the techniques that are now used by advertising agencies, politicians and public relations for over 100 years to inject fear and pleasure as a psychological drug to create slave employees, increase massive traffic of consumerism in the world of so called democracy.Mass Media Brain Washing Techniques The Freudian theory about the unconscious mind, and the hidden starving zombie inside each of us, can be activated by repetition display of advertising, to drill the unconscious mind, the giant zombie within, currently known as ‘the genius within’ the consequences of both self help programming or media control…. Click Here to Read More

Genius: A Mosaic of One Hundred Exemplary Creative Minds

ISBN13: 9780446691291Condition: NEWNotes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionAmerica’s most prominent and bestselling literary critic takes an enlightening look at the concept of genius through the ages in a celebration of the greatest creative writers of all time.A monumental achievement of scholarship, GENIUS examines 100 of the most creative and literary minds in history. From the Bible to Socrates, through the transcendent achievements of Shakespeare and Dante, down through the ages to Hemingway, Faulkner, and Ralph Ellison, Bloom discusses the numerous influences of his chosen geniuses and the kinships among them over the centuries. He also offers…. Click Here to Read More

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Genius Explained

Product DescriptionThe cherished view of genius is that it is a special inborn gift: something mysterious, even miraculous. In Genius Explained, psychologist Michael Howe traces the lives of some exceptionally creative men and women, including Charles Darwin, the Brontë sisters, George Eliot, Michael Faraday, Albert Einstein and the railway inventor George Stephenson. Their biographies reveal how the extraordinary capabilities of these people were clearly rooted in the experiences and opportunities that forged their characters. Eschewing mysticism, Howe’s study shows that to be a genius demands a strong sense of direction and an extraordinary degree of commitment, focus, practice,…. Click Here to Read More

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The Benefits of Energy Psychology

Many people do not understand energy psychology. They think that it involves charlatans who are more faith healers than anything else. However, that is not what is actually involved with this type of healing. It allows the body and the mind to work together as one being. In doing that, people are able to become a whole person. The person is then able to become a more viable and competent being. There are many things that the methods can do to help people. One thing that this type of healing can do is help erase negative self talk. Negative self talk is what controls many people and keeps them from succeeding. Energy psychology can be an effective way to erase that self talk and then…. Click Here to Read More

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Beyond Knowledge: Extracognitive Aspects of Developing High Ability

Product DescriptionSome aspects of giftedness and creativity cannot be explained by cognitive, developmental, personality, or social approaches considered in isolation. At the intersection of these approaches is something invisible, deeply hidden, but at the same time very important–the extracognitive facets of high ability. This volume brings together chapters by leading specialists from around the world responsible for much of the current research in this field, presenting a wide range of perspectives for understanding exceptional achievement. “High ability” refers to human abilities described by terms, such as giftedness, talent, creativity, excellence, genius, child prodigies,…. Click Here to Read More

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China Ding back in the fame frame (2)

China Ding back in the fame frame (2) The snooker genius was born in 1987 in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, a place rich in culture and famous for boccaro, a fine grained red porcelain stoneware. &$ &$Ding Junhui in action during the Wembly Masters Snooker Championships in January this year in which he failed to sustain his success. (Photo: Shanghai Daily) &$ &$ His father, Ding Wenjun, was a major fan of snooker and set up two tables … Read more on People’s…. Click Here to Read More

Genius 101

ISBN13: 9780826106278Condition: NEWNotes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product Description”Genius 101 makes for a great read on a centuries-old scientific puzzle – as well as a lively text on the wellsprings and manifestations of genius.” Teresa M. Amabile, PhD The Edsel Bryant Ford Professor of Business Administration Harvard Business School clear and engaging summary of this mysterious and utterly important phenomenon written by arguably the world’s expert on the topic. Nearly 30 years of Simonton’s fascination and focused intellect on the topic of exemplary genius come together in this brief, accessible and insightful volume. If only all introductory…. Click Here to Read More

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