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(2008): A really big picture of social intelligence. In: Journal of Personality Assessment 90 (1), S. 102-104. DOI: 10.1080/00223890701468667
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00223890701468667 Abstract: Reviews the book, Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships by D. Goleman (see record [rid]2006-13172-000[/rid]). This book deals with a topic that has been of interest to social scientists for a very long time, namely, how people perceive, react, and interact with the social world in which they live. The current author feels rather than focusing on the relatively narrow concept of social intelligence or on the more broadly defined domain of social effectiveness, the book covers a wide range of topics emanating from the field of social neuroscience. The reviewer discusses this book within the context of theory and research on the psychological concept of social intelligence and the more broadly defined domain of social effectiveness. The current author feels that this book failed to do what the current author had hoped it might from the perspective of the literature on social effectiveness. This book is not about social intelligence; it does not address of deal in any extensive manner with the history of the concept of social intelligence or its measurement. The current author feels at best this book provides some information on the more broadly defined domain of social effectiveness. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
2006
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(2006): Social intelligence. The new science of human relationships. New York, NY, US: Bantam Books
Abstract: Far more than we are consciously aware, our daily encounters with parents, spouses, bosses, and even strangers shape our brains and affect cells throughout our bodies-- down to the level of our genes--for good or ill. In Social Intelligence, Daniel Goleman explores an emerging new science with startling implications for our interpersonal world. Its most fundamental discovery: we are designed for sociability, constantly engaged in a 'neural ballet' that connects us brain to brain with those around us. Our reactions to others, and theirs to us, have a far-reaching biological impact, sending out cascades of hormones that regulate everything from our hearts to our immune systems, making good relationships act like vitamins--and bad relationships like poisons. We can 'catch' other people's emotions the way we catch a cold, and the consequences of isolation or relentless social stress can be life-shortening. Goleman explains the surprising accuracy of first impressions, the basis of charisma and emotional power, the complexity of sexual attraction, and how we detect lies. He describes the 'dark side' of social intelligence, from narcissism to Machiavellianism and psychopathy. He also reveals our astonishing capacity for 'mindsight,' as well as the tragedy of those, like autistic children, whose mindsight is impaired. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
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