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We like to believe we are the masters of our own minds. We believe we are rational, independent, and in total control. But for over a century, the world's most brilliant (and sometimes controversial) psychologists have been proving us wrong. From the shocking halls of Yale to the secret ""Robbers Cave"" of Oklahoma, researchers have stepped into the lab to reveal the messy, complex, and often terrifying machinery beneath the human experience. In this book, you will discover the 35 most groundbreaking experiments in history, including: The Milgram Study: Would you deliver a lethal shock to a stranger just because an authority figure told you to? The Marshmallow Test: Can a four-year-old's ability to resist a treat predict their salary and health forty years later? The Invisible Gorilla: Why do we often miss what is right in front of our eyes? The Bobo Doll: How much of our personality is ""us,"" and how much is just a mimicry of what we've seen? This isn't just a history of dry academic papers. 35 Psychological Experiments That Will Change Your Life translates complex science into high-stakes storytelling. Each chapter breaks down a landmark study into four easy-to-digest parts: The Hook: The dramatic ""what if"" that started it all. The Question: What the researchers were actually trying to find. The Result: The shocking data that changed how we view humanity. The Legacy: How to apply these lessons to your career, your relationships, and your self-understanding today. Whether you are a student of the mind, a business leader looking for an edge, or simply someone who wants to understand why people ""tick,"" this book is your roadmap to the human soul.

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