Controlling People: The Paradoxical Nature of Being Human

Based on Perceptual Control Theory (PCT), this entertaining book explores the paradox of why we often lose control by trying to be in control and why our controlling nature makes it difficult to stop this self-defeating behavior. Understanding PCT opens the window to understanding and learning about ourselves as controlling people and equips us to lead more effective and satisfying lives.

Author: Richard S. Marken
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Australian Academic Press
Published: 12/07/2015
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9781922117649

About the Author
Marken, Richard S.: - Dr Richard S. Marken is a research psychologist, human factors engineer and statistical consultant who has worked in both academia and commerce including at Honeywell, Inc., RAND Corporation and a 15-year stint as an Engineering Specialist at The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA where he developed methods for rapidly prototyping and evaluating designs for the human-computer interface component of satellite ground control systems. He is the author of four books and over 50 papers on control system theory and psychology.Carey, Timothy A.: - Professor Tim Carey is a psychologist specialising in clinical psychology with a background in teaching including preschools, special education, and behaviour management. He developed the Method of Levels (MOL) and worked closely with William T. Powers, the developer of Perceptual Control Theory. Tim has over 100 publications including journal articles, books, and book chapters and also has blogs with Psychology Today and Mad in America.