The Expectation Effect
- Author David Robson
- Narrator John Sackville
- Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
- Publish Date 6 December 2018
- Run Time 8 hours and 58 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Popular psychology, Popular science.
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What to expect
A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK
A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2022: HEALTH AND WELLBEING
A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2022: POPULAR SCIENCE
People who believe ageing brings wisdom live longer.
Lucky charms really do improve an athlete’s performance.
Taking a placebo, even when you know it is a placebo, can still improve your health.
Welcome to The Expectation Effect.
In this book David Robson takes us on a tour of the cutting-edge research happening right now that suggests our expectations shape our experience. Bringing together fascinating case studies and evidence-based science, The Expectation Effect uncovers new techniques that we can all use to improve our fitness, productivity, intelligence, health and happiness.
Of course, you can’t just think yourself thinner, happier or fitter, but using this book you can reframe many different facets of your life, and in so doing start real physiological change. These easy-to-use skills will help you on your way to becoming the person you want to be, living the life you want to live.
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| Author | David Robson |
|---|---|
| Narrator | John Sackville |
| Duration | 8 hours and 58 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781838853297 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Genre | Popular psychology, Popular science |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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