Control of Human Behavior, Mental Processes, and Consciousness

Download or read book Control of Human Behavior, Mental Processes, and Consciousness written by Walter J. Perrig and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, an international group of leading scientists present perspectives on the control of human behavior, awareness, consciousness, and the meaning and function of perceived control or self-efficacy in people's lives. The book breaks down the barriers between subdisciplines, and thus constitutes an occasion to reflect on various facets of control in human life. Each expert reviews his or her field through the lens of perceived control and shows how these insights can be applied in practice.