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The expectation effect : how your mindset can change your world / by Robson, David(Science journalist),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."What you believe can make it so. A journey through the cutting-edge science of how our mindset shapes every facet of our lives, revealing how your brain holds the keys to unlocking a better you"--
Subjects: Expectation (Psychology); Attitude (Psychology); Self-actualization (Psychology);
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 7
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Sweet anticipation : music and the psychology of expectation / by Huron, David Brian.(CARDINAL)539799;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 423-448) and index.Surprise -- Measuring musical expectation -- Auditory learning -- Statistical properties of music -- Heuristic listening -- Mental representation of expection (I) -- Prediction effect -- Tonality -- Expectation in time -- Genres, schemas, and firewalls -- Mental representation of expectation (II) -- Creating predictability -- Creating surprise -- Creating tension -- Expecting the unexpected -- A sense of future.
Subjects: Music; Expectation (Psychology);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Mind over mind : the surprising power of expectations / by Berdik, Chris.(CARDINAL)401155;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-260) and index.A marvelous thing -- Head games -- Running on empty -- In the zone -- Consuming expectations -- The big want -- Accounting for taste -- E pluribus unum -- You are always on my mind -- The fine line between you and me -- You think, therefore I am -- What it takes -- (You will) get well soon -- Faith in a bottle -- Healing redefined."How our fast-forward minds make something out of nothing. From a healing placebo to a run on the bank, the self-fulfilling potential of expectations has been observed for years. But now neuroscientists and psychologists are beginning to solve the mysteries of our expectant brain and applying their findings to field ranging from medicine to sports to education. Mind over Mind explores the frontiers of expectations research, revealing how our brains work in the future tense and how our assumptions bend reality. It shows how expectations can sometimes make us healthier, stronger, smarter, and more successful while other times leave us depressed and defeated"--
Subjects: Expectation (Psychology); Thought and thinking.; Cognitive psychology.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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You don't always get what you hope for / by Walton, Rick.(CARDINAL)728365; Mario, Heidi Stetson,1956-illustrator.(CARDINAL)358824;
"A Peregrine Smith book"--T.p. verso. Mario, Heidi StetsonA boy's simple hopes for a normal day turn into a series of wild adventures.
Subjects: Fiction.; Expectation (Psychology); Expectation (Psychology); Imagination; Imagination;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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Just snow already! / by McWilliam, Howard,1977-author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)494850;
Nothing is as fun as snow, except maybe all the craziness happening right outside this little boy's window! Will he even notice? When the forecast calls for snow, one little boy is thrilled. He keeps peeking outside to see if it's snowing - but he only looks up! His single-minded focus on the sky makes him completely miss the increasingly comical chaos occurring outside his door, which includes a monster truck, a firetruck, escaped monkeys, and carousing clowns. The boy bides his time and tries to wait patiently, but waiting is boring! As the hours go by and not a snowflake is seen, the boy begins to worry that it might NEVER snow again! That's no fun! If only he would notice all of the wacky events unfolding outside! Finally, when the boy is just about to give up, the long-awaited white stuff arrives with a single jubilant word - SNOW! All of his frustration instantly disappears, and the boy rushes outside declaring, "I knew it would snow! I knew it!" Still oblivious to the pandemonium around him, he concludes, "Nothing's as fun as snow!" Bursting with vibrancy and hilarious details, Just SNOW Already! captures children's love of snow - as well as the frustrating side of waiting - while offering a humorous lesson about living in the moment and noticing what's around you.AD450L
Subjects: Fiction.; Picture books.; Expectation (Psychology); Snow;
Available copies: 17 / Total copies: 20
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Just snow already! [audio-enabled device] / by McWilliam, Howard,1977-author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)494850; Connolly, Kevin M.,narrator.; Playaway Products, LLC,issuing body.(CARDINAL)868990;
Narrated by Kevin M. Connolly.When the forecast calls for snow, one little boy is thrilled. He keeps peeking outside to see if it's snowing - but he only looks up! His single-minded focus on the sky makes him completely miss the increasingly comical chaos occurring outside his door, which includes a monster truck, a firetruck, escaped monkeys, and carousing clowns. The boy bides his time and tries to wait patiently, but waiting is boring! As the hours go by and not a snowflake is seen, the boy begins to worry that it might NEVER snow again! That's no fun! If only he would notice all of the wacky events unfolding outside! Finally, when the boy is just about to give up, the long-awaited white stuff arrives with a single jubilant word - SNOW! All of his frustration instantly disappears, and the boy rushes outside declaring, "I knew it would snow! I knew it!" Still oblivious to the pandemonium around him, he concludes, "Nothing's as fun as snow!" Bursting with vibrancy and hilarious details, Just SNOW Already! captures children's love of snow as well as the frustrating side of waiting while offering a humorous lesson about living in the moment and noticing what's around you.Pre-K to K.
Subjects: Children's sound recordings.; Picture books.; Snow; Expectation (Psychology);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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Make miracles in forty days : turning what you have into what you want / by Beattie, Melody.(CARDINAL)735554;
Includes bibliographical references.Counsels readers on how to transform their lives for the better, sharing anecdotes about experiences with grief and loss while outlining a six-week plan for achieving gratitude and enabling change.
Subjects: Adjustment (Psychology); Attitude (Psychology); Change (Psychology); Expectation (Psychology); Miracles;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 14
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Grit : the power of passion and perseverance / by Duckworth, Angela,author.(CARDINAL)412224;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-284) and index."In this must-read book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, athletes, students, and business people--both seasoned and new--that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit." Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success. Rather, other factors can be evenmore crucial such as identifying our passions and following through on our commitments. Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently bemoaned her lack of smarts, Duckworth describes her winding path through teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not "genius" but a special blend of passion and long-term perseverance. As a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Duckworth created her own "character lab" and set out to test her theory. Here, she takes readers into the field to visit teachers working in some of the toughest schools, cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she's learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers--from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to the cartoon editor of The New Yorker to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that--not talent or luck--makes all the difference"--
Subjects: Success.; Perseverance (Ethics); Expectation (Psychology); Diligence.;
Available copies: 53 / Total copies: 74
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What if ... God has other plans? : finding hope when life throws you the unexpected / by Swindoll, Charles R.,author.(CARDINAL)724053;
Includes bibliographical references.What if ... God chooses you to do something great? -- What if ... you suddenly lose everything? -- What if ... a longtime friend betrays you? -- What if ... you need to confront someone? -- What if ... someone kicks you when you're down? -- What if ... you need a second chance? -- What if ... you struggle with a disability? -- What if ... a person is an unrepentant troublemaker? -- What if ... your boss is unfair and disrespectful? -- What if ... you're being stalked? What if ... you were to die tonight?
Subjects: Expectation (Psychology); Surprise.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Don't let others rent space in your head : your guide to living well, overcoming obstacles, and winning at everything in life / by Coxe, Gary,1964-(CARDINAL)473908;
What does "don't let others rent space in your head" really mean? -- Inquiring minds don't even believe it -- Okay, you can rent space in your head, but only to good tenants! -- You can't change what you don't acknowledge -- When life gives you lemons, don't drink the lemonade -- Irrational optimism -- The hoax of positive thinking -- Mental vertigo : do you have it? -- Beware of the marathon runner who smiles -- Be prepared to abort or lose an engine : the power of negative thinking -- Nothing is good or bad, but thinking makes it so! -- Positive thinking is a lie, but it's a start -- Rewiring your brain : going beyond positive thinking the 4-step-process -- Feeling is believing -- Play games with your mind instead of letting your mind play games with you -- Acknowledge the journey -- It's time to re-edit your video -- Energizing your life in spite of the obstacles : pulling it all together -- "Fill your own well so your cup can run over to help others".
Subjects: Achievement motivation.; Expectation (Psychology); Success in business.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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