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Editor's review
In structure, the book avoids the fragmented case-stacking typical of similar titles, adopting a three-tier progressive logic of "theoretical grounding—case analysis—scenario application," with particular emphasis on transferring these insights to everyday interpersonal situations. Chapter 3's reading of covert bodily signals in negotiation, for instance, combines academic research data with actionable self-training steps. It should be noted that some case analyses simplify information, and readers should cross-check with other authoritative sources.
As a key title in Taihai Publishing House's Practical Psychology series, the book is clearly organized with domestic readers' cognitive habits in mind, combining Western behavioral analysis techniques with the features of nonverbal expression in an Eastern cultural context; this cross-cultural adjustment distinguishes it from similar works that are direct translations. Although some chapters could explain technical terms in greater depth, overall the book offers psychology enthusiasts and professionals a toolkit of observation that is both engaging and practical.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Beginning readers interested in behavioral psychology and micro-expression analysis
- Professionals in sales, negotiation, human resources, and other fields requiring interpersonal insight
- Workplace readers seeking to sharpen social sensitivity and communication efficiency
- Supplementary reading for students of criminal psychology and investigative science
Not a good fit for
- Specialist researchers seeking a rigorous academic framework or cutting-edge experimental data in psychology
- Readers of sensational material expecting full disclosure of real FBI case details (the book focuses on transferring methodology)
Reading tips
- Reading in chapter order is recommended; the foundational theory in the first three chapters should be reinforced with the book's exercises
- Scenes of negotiation in films and television can be used for comparative analysis, though artistic exaggeration should be kept in mind
- Take notes on key chapters and build a personal reference table of common behavioral patterns
About the publisher
Founded in 1997 and based in Beijing, Taihai Publishing House takes “building cultural bridges and promoting cross-strait unity” as its mission, focusing on Taiwan-related studies, social sciences and humanities, Chinese and foreign history, and literature. Judging from the 709 titles in the database, its publishing centers on foreign literature and classic works, with attention to Eastern philosophy, architecture, and social culture. Representative books include Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha and Steppenwolf and the four-volume Hesse literary series, Liang Sicheng’s A History of Chinese Architecture, Lao She’s Teahouse (unabridged classic edition), Sun Wu’s The Art of War, and collections by W. Somerset Maugham, Yasunari Kawabata, and Yukio Mishima. Its authors include major foreign writers such as Hesse, Maugham, Kawabata, and Mishima, as well as Liang Sicheng, Lao She, and Sun Wu. Its publishing features complete presentation of classic texts and series-based organization of foreign literature; public information on its Taiwan-related studies titles and authors is limited.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前 言
- 第一章 FBI犯罪心理课
- 第一节 变态杀手的心理解析
- 第二节 性侵者的心理类型
- 第三节 真实的“食人族”
- 第四节 小萝莉与小正太
- 第五节 纵火犯的心理分析
- 第二章 FBI身体语言课
- 第一节 我们的身体会说话
- 第二节 转瞬即逝的面部表情
- 第三节 灵活多变的手臂动作
- 第四节 最诚实的身体部位——脚
- 第五节 躯干表达的微妙心思
- 第六节 坐姿、站姿与走姿的奥秘
- 第三章 FBI微表情识人课
- 第一节 透过眼睛读懂他人
- 第二节 观察鼻子读懂对方
- 第三节 嘴巴和下巴隐藏的秘密
- 第四节 “惊讶”微表情解读
- 第五节 “恐惧”微表情解读
- 第六节 “厌恶”微表情解读
- 第七节 “悲伤”微表情解读
- 第八节 “愤怒”微表情解读
- 第四章 FBI冷观察测谎课
- 第一节 FBI识破谎言的秘笈
- 第二节 谎言的微表情与小动作
- 第三节 测谎仪之“冻结反应”
- 第四节 测谎仪之“安慰动作”
- 第五节 测谎仪之“战斗状态”
- 第六节 测谎仪之“弦外之音”
- 第五章 FBI高效说服课
- 第一节 说服时请释放善意
- 第二节 反向说服效果好
- 第三节 借助提问达到说服目的
- 第四节 设法满足对方的需要
- 第五节 在说服中发挥权威效应
- 第六节 良好的形象有助于说服对方
- 第七节 将说服建立在从众心理上
- 第六章 FBI笔迹分析课
- 第一节 神奇的笔迹分析
- 第二节 连环杀手的笔迹分析
- 第三节 笔迹透露童年不幸
- 第四节 冲动个性的笔迹分析
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About the author
Sheng Tang is an author about whom limited public information is available: no clear record of his life, education, or professional background has been found. Judging from the subjects and number of works attributed to him, however, he is evidently a writer of popular psychology who has long focused on the field. Six of his books are currently held in the collection, including Psychology for Beginners: 66 Psychology Lessons That Change Your Life, Heavy-Flavor Psychology (three volumes), Abnormal Psychology, and three FBI-themed titles on criminal psychology, psychology, and memory. These works center on psychological knowledge while also touching on criminal psychology, memory training, and suspenseful reasoning. His writing tends toward case studies and focused topics, and he is skilled at translating professional concepts into everyday language that ordinary readers can follow, popularizing psychology's frameworks and ways of thinking. His books are commonly categorized under applied psychology and suspense, reflecting a balance between knowledge popularization and reading pleasure.
