01596nam a2200241Ia 450000500170000000800410001724501110005810000160016926000360018525000080022130000340022930000100026350000510027302000180032465000220034265000110036405000200037554600150039550509090041033600090131933700150132833800110134320260803094231.0251212s2010    xx            000 0 und d1 aThe upside of irrationality :bthe unexpected benefits of defying logic at work and at home /cDan Ariely.  aAriely, Dan  aNew York, NY :bHarper,cc2010.  a1st  axi, 334 pages: billustratons  c17 cm  aIncludes bibliographical references and index.  a9780062086440  aPractical reason.  aLogic.  a153.4 A69u 2011  ain English  aHow can confusing directions actually help us? Why can large bonuses make CEOs less productive? Why is there such a big difference between what we think will make us happy and what really makes us happy? In his groundbreaking book Predictably Irrational, social scientist Dan Ariely revealed the multiple biases that lead us into making unwise decisions. Now, in The Upside of Irrationality, he exposes the surprising negative and positive effects irrationality can have on our lives. Focusing on our behaviors at work and in relationships, he offers new insights about how one unwise action can become a long-term habit, how we learn to love the ones we`re with, and more. From our office attitudes, to our romantic relationships, to our search for purpose in life, Ariely explains how to break through our negative patterns of thought and behavior to make better decisions.--From publisher description.  atext  aunmediated  avolume