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The Psychology of Trust

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The Psychology of Trust by Ken Rotenberg explores the essential question of what makes us trust others and how trust is developed and sustained. The book examines the significance of trust in various aspects of life, including health, politics, the workplace, terrorism, and religious faith. It also investigates the causes and effects of distrust towards individuals, groups, and institutions, shedding light on challenges faced in Western society today.

This insightful work offers practical guidance on managing trust in personal and social relationships, highlighting its vital role in everyday life.
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Ideal for readers interested in philosophy, psychology, and social issues, as well as those seeking to understand the dynamics of trust in contemporary society.

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Western societies today are facing a crisis of trust. Politicians, journalists, police officers, church officials, CEOs: all are distrusted. Based on a series of popular Psychology Today blogs, this engaging summary reviews the psychological research on trust so that student, practitioner, and members of the public at large understand how people trust others.

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What makes us trust people? How is trust developed and maintained? Is Western society facing a crisis of trust?

The Psychology of Trust addresses trust issues that are directly relevant to people's experiences in their daily lives. It identifies the factors that cause people to trust and the consequences of trust for real-world issues in health, politics, terrorism, the workplace, and religious faith. It also explores the impact of a lack of trust and what causes distrust of individuals, groups, and organisations.

In a world where trust impacts our daily lives, The Psychology of Trust shows the role trust plays in our relationships and provides practical guidance regarding our own trust in others.

Series: The Psychology of Everything

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138678484

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 114

About the Author

Professor Ken J. Rotenberg is Professor of Psychology at the University of Keele, UK. He has been an active researcher for over 40 years in the field of Psychology including the sub-disciplines of social psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, and developmental psychology. Many of his over 100 publications have addressed trust regarding children, adolescents, policing, physical health and mental health.

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