Most Popular Books by Carol Tavris

Why do people dodge responsibility when things fall apart? Why the parade of public figures unable to own up when they make mistakes? Why the endless marital quarrels over who is right? Renowned social psychologists Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson take a compelling look into how the brain is wired for self-justification.

This "landmark book" (San Francisco Chronicle) dispels the common myths about the causes and uses of anger as Dr. Carol Tavris expertly examines every facet of that fascinating emotion—from genetics to stress to the rage for justice. Social psychologist Dr. Carol Tavris explores myths around anger—ideas such as expressing anger is always good for you, suppressing anger is always unhealthy, or that women have special "anger problems" that men do not—and provides a helpful guide on how to use anger constructively and how to diminish anger without being aggressive or hostile. Fully revised and updated, Anger now includes: -A new consideration of biological politics: Should testosterone or PMS excuse rotten tempers or aggressive actions? -The five conditions under which anger is likely to be effective—and when it''s not. -Strategies for solving specific anger problems—chronic anger, dealing with difficult people, repeated family battles, anger after divorce or victimization, and aggressive children.

When "man is the measure of all things," woman is forever trying to measure up. In this enlightening book, Carol Tavris unmasks the widespread but invisible custom -- pervasive in the social sciences, medicine, law, and history -- of treating men as the normal standard, women as abnormal. Tavris expands our vision of normalcy by illuminating the similarities between women and men and showing that the real differences lie not in gender, but in power, resources, and life experiences. Winner of the American Association for Applied and Preventive Psychology''s Distinguished Media Contribution Award

This text emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and the integration of culture and gender in the science of psychology. Well-known for its pioneering focus on the development of critical thinking skills crucial to students'' success in college and in later life, Psychology by Wade & Tavris is also widely regarded for the liveliness, warmth, and clarity of its writing style. Continuing its tradition of integrating gender, culture, and ethnicity throughout the text, Psychology provides a comprehensive introduction to the field.

A NEW EDITION UPDATED IN 2020 • Why is it so hard to say "I made a mistake" — and really believe it? When we make mistakes, cling to outdated attitudes, or mistreat other people, we must calm the cognitive dissonance that jars our feelings of self-worth. And so, unconsciously, we create fictions that absolve us of responsibility, restoring our belief that we are smart, moral, and right—a belief that often keeps us on a course that is dumb, immoral, and wrong. Backed by decades of research, Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) offers a fascinating explanation of self-justification—how it works, the damage it can cause, and how we can overcome it. Extensively updated, this third edition has many recent and revealing examples, including the application of dissonance theory to divisive social issues such as the Black Lives Matter movement and he said/she said claims. It also features a new chapter that illuminates how cognitive dissonance is playing a role in the currently polarized political scene, changing the nation’s values and putting democracy itself at risk. “Every page sparkles with sharp insight and keen observation. Mistakes were made—but not in this book!” —Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness “A revelatory study of how lovers, lawyers, doctors, politicians—and all of us—pull the wool over our own eyes . . . Reading it, we recognize the behavior of our leaders, our loved ones, and—if we’re honest—ourselves, and some of the more perplexing mysteries of human nature begin to seem a little clearer.” —Francine Prose, O, The Oprah Magazine

Aiming for depth of concept rather than breadth of coverage, Tavris reorganises traditional material by psychological perspectives rather than by topics in order to offer an unbiased presentation of the strengths, limitations and misuses of each.

Well-known for its pioneering focus on the development of critical thinking skills crucial to students'' success in university and in later life, Psychology by Wade, Tavris, Saucier and Elias is also widely regarded for the liveliness, warmth, and clarity of its writing style. Continuing its tradition of integrating gender, culture, and ethnicity throughout the text, Psychology provides a comprehensive introduction to the field.

REVISED and UPDATED Edition, 2024: A compelling, “fascinating” (Robert Cialdini) defense of hormone replacement therapy, exposing the faulty science behind its fall from prominence and giving women the evidence they need to make informed decisions about their health. "Estrogen Matters was my antidote to the misinformation surrounding menopause. This book should be the bible for every single person going through menopause.”―Naomi Watts For years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was the medically approved way to alleviate menopausal symptoms (ranging from hot flushes to brain fog) and reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer''s, and osteoporosis. But when a large study by the Women''s Health Initiative (WHI) announced, with national fanfare, that women taking HRT had an increased risk of breast cancer, women were scared off, and the treatment was abandoned. Now, Dr. Bluming, a medical oncologist, and Dr. Tavris, a social psychologist, reveal the true story of the WHI’s efforts to distort their data to exaggerate unsupported claims of estrogen’s harms. Important updates in this edition include: Evidence that demolishes the WHI’s claim that HRT causes breast cancer. A list of the WHI’s retractions of their original scare stories. Updated findings on estrogen’s benefits on heart, brain, bones, and longevity. A critical review of the alternative products and medications being marketed to treat symptoms of menopause. A sobering and revelatory read, Estrogen Matters sets the record straight on estrogen’s benefits, providing a light to guide women through this inevitable phase of life.

Bringing together the expertise of 23 eminent physicians, writers, and educators, this book addresses such wide-ranging topics as the impossible pursuit of perfection; understanding and improving self-esteem; romance and love; family and career and more.

These are "married" women. Only a few casual references to homosexuality. "Lesbianism" isn''t in the index!--P. Thorslev.

''I believe it is an ethical imperative for all clinicians who treat women in menopause or women with breast cancer to alert their patients to this book'' Michael Baum, MD, Professor Emeritus of Surgery and visiting professor of Medical Humanities, University College London ''A thorough, careful and unbiased assessment . . . This extremely valuable message deserves to be widely disseminated'' Lord Turnberg, former President of the Royal College of Physicians A compelling defence of hormone replacement therapy, exposing the faulty science behind its fall from prominence and empowering readers to make informed decisions about their health. For years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was hailed as a miracle. Study after study showed that HRT, if initiated at the onset of menopause, could ease symptoms ranging from hot flushes to memory loss; reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer''s, osteoporosis, and some cancers; and even extend a woman''s overall life expectancy. But when a large study by the Women''s Health Initiative announced results showing an uptick in breast cancer among women taking HRT, the winds shifted abruptly, and HRT, officially deemed a carcinogen, was abandoned. Now, sixteen years after HRT was left for dead, Dr Bluming, a medical oncologist, and Dr Tavris, a social psychologist, track its strange history and present a compelling case for its resurrection. They investigate what led the public - and much of the medical establishment - to accept the Women''s Health Initiative''s often exaggerated claims, while also providing a fuller picture of the science that supports HRT. A sobering and revelatory read, Oestrogen Matters sets the record straight on this beneficial treatment and provides an empowering path to wellness for women everywhere.

This selection of opinion essays and book reviews by Carol Tavris--written forThe Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Scientific American,and other publications--applies psychological research and principles of scientific and critical thinking to issues in the news. As readers work their wayinteractivelythrough the essays--thinking through the author''s position and their own on the various issues, they engage and strengthen their critical thinking skills--e.g., asking questions and wondering; defining terms; examining the evidence; analyzing assumptions and biases--one''s own and those of others; avoiding emotional reasoning; not oversimplifying; considering other interpretations; and tolerating uncertainty.Focuses on important areas such as Science vs. Pseudoscience, Controversies in Child Development, The Politics and Science of Gender Research, Applying Psychology to Social Issues, and Mental Disorder and Treatment. Individual essay topics include, for example, The Popularity of Predictions; Thinking Critically About Alternative Medicine; Thinking Critically About Mystical Messages; The Working Mother Debate; How Much Influence Do Mothers Have?; How Much Influence Do Parents Have?; How Critical Are the First Years of Life?; The Interpretation of Differences; The Paradox of Gender; Biological Politics and the Study of Gender; Emotional Epidemics and Their Consequences; The Daycare Sex-abuse Scandals; Adolescent Violence; The Limits of Medication; and Thinking Critically About Psychotherapy.For anyone who wants to explore the psychological basis of current popular culture issues and to engage in, and strengthen, the critical thinking skills.

D''où vient notre besoin de justifier nos idées stupides, nos mauvaises décisions et nos actes nuisibles ? Pourquoi avons-nous tant de mal à reconnaître nos propres erreurs ? Nous invoquons les circonstances, nous rejetons la faute sur les autres, ou nous refusons tout simplement de l''admettre. Ainsi, nous persistons dans nos erreurs, et les conséquences qui en résultent peuvent se révéler désastreuses. Comme nous le montrent Carol Tavris et Elliot Aronson, la théorie de la dissonance cognitive nous éclaire sur le fonctionnement de l''autojustification, et sur son rôle décisif dans des domaines aussi divers que la politique, la justice, la médecine, la psychothérapie et les relations de couple. Or, si nous comprenons les mécanismes psychologiques qui produisent l''autojustification, nous ne serons plus condamnés à la subir : par des mesures individuelles ou collectives, nous pourrons la prévenir et nous épargner ainsi ses conséquences les plus néfastes.

Emphasizes critical thinking, culture, and gender Psychology, 11/e, shows students why scientific and critical thinking is so important in the decisions they make. In clear, lively, warm prose, this edition continues the title''s integration of gender, culture, and ethnicity. By the end, readers will learn how to interpret research and to address and resolve controversies. MyPsychLab is an integral part of the Wade/Tavris/Garry program. Engaging activities and assessments provide a teaching and learning system that helps students think like a psychologist. With MyPsychLab, students can watch videos on psychological research and applications, participate in virtual classic experiments, and develop critical thinking skills through writing. This title is available in a variety of formats - digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson''s MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more.

Traditional Chinese edition of Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts. In Chinese. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

For undergraduate introductory courses in psychology. In this brief, thirteen-chapter text, authors Carole Wade and Carol Tavris draw upon their years of writing experience--both for academic and lay audiences--and on their years of teaching at two- and four-year schools, in order to invite students into a lively and relevant exploration of psychology. With Invitation to Psychology, students gain the skills they need to become successful critical and scientific thinkers, and actively bring these skills to bear on important matters in their own lives!

Ask questions and be willing to wonder Revel(TM) Invitation to Psychology, 7th Edition weaves scientific thinking and critical thinking into the fabric of psychological science. Joining longtime authors Carole Wade and Carol Tavris, new co-authors Samuel Sommers and Lisa Shin (of Tufts University) call upon their research and teaching expertise to speak to today''s students. Their contributions include expanded gender coverage as well as engaging new cultural and pop-cultural examples. By prompting students to separate fact from fiction and to distinguish wishful thinking from thinking wisely, the authors inspire students to ask questions and be willing to wonder -- and help them become 21st-century thinkers. Revel is Pearson''s newest way of delivering our respected content. Fully digital and highly engaging, Revel replaces the textbook and gives students everything they need for the course. Informed by extensive research on how people read, think, and learn, Revel is an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience -- for less than the cost of a traditional textbook. NOTE: Revel is a fully digital delivery of Pearson content. This ISBN is for the standalone Revel access card. In addition to this access card, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Revel.

Social psychologist Tavris discusses the widespread but invisible custom - pervasive in the social sciences, medicine, law, and history - of treating men as the normal standard, women as abnormal. Tavris expands our vision of normalcy by illuminating the similarities between women and men, showing that the real differences lie not in gender, but in power, resources, and life experiences.

For courses in Introductory Psychology Ask questions and be willing to wonder Revel(R) Invitation to Psychology weaves scientific and critical thinking into the fabric of psychological science. Authors Carole Wade, Carol Tavris, Samuel Sommers, and Lisa Shin empower students to separate fact from fiction and to distinguish wishful thinking from thinking wisely. In so doing, the authors inspire students to ask questions and be willing to wonder, essential skills for learning how to think like psychologists. The 8th Edition has been updated with engaging new features and coverage of impactful recent events such as the widely felt implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Revel empowers students to actively participate in learning. More than a digital textbook, Revel delivers an engaging blend of author content, media, and assessment. With Revel, students read and practice in one continuous experience, anytime, anywhere, on any device. Learn more about Revel.

For use with Invitation to psychology / Carole Wade, Carol Tavris.

Ce manuel est le seul à aborder la psychologie sous l''angle des objets d''étude et des grandes écoles de pensée qui ont marqué l''histoire de la psychologie moderne. Contrairement aux autres manuels qui adoptent une approche thématique traditionnelle, cet ouvrage, unique par la place qu''il accorde tant au volet clinique qu''à celui de la recherche, aborde les thèmes vus dans les cours d''initiation à la psychologie (apprentissage, mémoire, intelligence, etc.) selon les cinq grandes perspectives de la psychologie (biologique, psychodynamique, béhavioriste, humaniste et cognitive). Cette structure rend plus aisée la compréhension de la psychologie et permet d''avoir une représentation plus unifiée de l''être humain.