Books by "John T. Cacioppo"
6 books found
Fostering mutual understanding by viewing religion from an outsider perspective Depending on how one defines religion, there are at least thousands of religions in the world. Given such religious diversity, how can any one religion claim to know the truth? Nothing proposed so far has helped us settle which of these religions, if any, are true--until now. Author John W. Loftus, a former minister turned atheist, argues we would all be better off if we viewed any religion--including our own--from the informed skepticism of an outsider, a nonbeliever. For this reason he has devised "the outsider test for faith." He describes it as a variation on the Golden Rule: "Do unto your own faith what you do to other faiths." Essentially, this means applying the same skepticism to our own beliefs as we do to the beliefs of other faiths. Loftus notes that research from psychology, anthropology, sociology, and neuroscience goes a long way toward explaining why the human race has produced so many belief systems, why religion is culturally dependent, and how religion evolved in the first place. It's important that people understand these findings to escape the dangerous delusion that any one religion represents the only truth. At a time when the vast diversity of human belief systems is accessible to all, the outsider test for faith offers a rational means for fostering mutual understanding.
Get on the path to being well. We’re the most technologically advanced society in history, but we’ve never been more stressed, medicated, or lonely. We have 1,000 Facebook friends but no one to help us move our couch. The pace of life is making us exhausted. We’re all carrying the weight of our trauma based on the stories we were told by others and the ones we tell ourselves—and those stories are like bricks in a backpack that keep us from being happy and healthy. In his new book, national bestselling author Dr. John Delony provides a clear, five-step path to being well. You’ll learn how to: * Redefine what trauma is and how to identify it in your life. * Grieve and heal from past hurt and trauma. * Make friends as an adult—it’s not easy, but it is necessary. * Change your thoughts—it’s possible. * Assess and evaluate your actions—these can change too. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. Your thoughts and actions will be challenged. And if you take the steps John outlines, you’ll learn how to leave the past where it belongs and get on the path to healing.
Theories of Human Communication
by Steven W. Littlejohn, Karen A. Foss, John G. Oetzel
2025 · Waveland Press
The thirteenth edition arrives shortly before the fiftieth anniversary of Stephen W. Littlejohn’s visionary effort in writing the first comprehensive overview of theories of communication. The newest edition provides thought-provoking information about communication theories to new generations of readers eager to explore a vital topic. Extending its contribution to the field, Theories of Human Communication now offers a guide for beginning theorists. The concluding chapter demystifies the theorizing process and offers step-by-step guidelines to join the community of theorists who improve human experience by conceptualizing, ordering, explaining, and managing the phenomena, processes, and interactions encountered in the world. The authors present a comprehensive summary of major communication theories, current research, extensions, and applications. Their engaging writing style and thoughtfully organized discussions make complex material accessible. Compelling and realistic examples link theory with everyday experiences. Part I sets the stage for how to think about and study communication. Part II covers theories centered around the communicator, message, medium, and social media. Part III addresses theories by context—relationships, organizations, health, culture, society, and beyond human. “From the Source” contributions from theorists provide insight into the inspirations, motivations, and goals behind the theories. Readers explore the patterns, trends, trajectories, and intricacies of the landscape of communication theory. The coverage includes many theories important for their continuing influence in the field, while discussions of emerging theories encourage thinking about issues in new ways. This definitive, classic, and current text is an invaluable resource for future reference and illustrates the richness of communication theorizing.
This monograph attempts to apply the philosophy of social science to the study of buyer behaviour. It encompasses ideas from various disciplines, such as philosophy and psychology.
Written in a personal, story-telling style, Odyssey weaves excerpts of actual relationships with current and classic research to provide a better perspective on our own experiences in light of the principles of relationships. Highlights of its comprehensive coverage include the classic research on personal attraction, dating and meeting others for closeness, and the maintenance and dissolution of relationships. "Recommendations for Growth" provides an opportunity for readers to directly apply current research and theory to their own relationships. Features new to this edition include the latest research and therapeutic techniques on maintaining and enhancing relationships; a new chapter on the family with recent demographic changes and a look at the ongoing debates about the impact of cohabitation, divorce, and blended families; and new chapters on same sex relationships and the dark side of relationships, including why women stay in abusive relationships. Odyssey of the Heart serves as a text for courses on close and/or interpersonal relationships. Its accessibility and inclusion of many actual experiences will engage the general reader.
A leading anthrozoologist and the bestselling author of Dog Sense and Cat Sense explains why we are so drawn to pets. Historically, we relied on our pets to herd livestock, guard homes, and catch pests. But most of us don't need animals to do these things anymore. Pets have never been less necessary. And yet, pet ownership has never been more common than it is today: half of American households contain a cat, a dog, or both. Why are pets still around? In The Animals Among Us, John Bradshaw, one of the world's leading authorities on the relationship between humans and animals, argues that pet ownership is actually an intrinsic part of human nature. He explains how our empathy with animals evolved into a desire for pets, why we still welcome them into our families, and why we mourn them so deeply when they die. Drawing on the latest research in biology and psychology, as well as fields as diverse as robotics and musicology, The Animals Among Us is a surprising and affectionate history of humanity's best friends.