Description
I would never do that! covers a wide range of psychological topics and at the same time fits in well with the living environment of children. How do you interact with others? How much influence do you have on the world around you?
You don't see everything there is to see, but sometimes you notice more than you think. Are eyewitnesses actually that reliable? Do you only taste with your mouth, or do other senses also play a role? Why do children bully when they actually don't want to? Would you hurt someone just because someone else says you have to?
I would never do that! answers these questions and many more. The authors explain with clear examples what is meant by a Pavlovian reaction and self-fulfilling prophecy, but Hans Monderman's traffic philosophy and Solomon Asch's experiment into group dynamics are also discussed in an attractive and understandable way. Each chapter starts with a do-it-yourself test, which allows children to experience what that chapter is about.