Source-led reading note · Behavioural psychology · Companion reading
The Power of Habit
Cue, routine and reward provide a general framework for thinking about habits. The book is not evidence of intelligence-agency doctrine.
Charles Duhigg
Subject and context
An accessible account of habits, organised around the cue–routine–reward framework. A useful companion for thinking about repeated behaviour and the assumptions observers make about it.
Formats & listening
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Read by Mike Chamberlain
Random House · Unabridged · 10h 30m
A change of pace from operational history, with examples to reflect on between listening sessions. This is the Chamberlain recording listed by Listening Books; other editions differ. Membership eligibility applies.
Edition details and access conditions can differ by provider and territory. Printed or digital text is useful for checking citations, names and visual evidence even when listening.
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Psychology of Intelligence Analysis
Better information alone does not eliminate cognitive bias. Heuer examines how analysts’ mental models shape their judgments.
Reading note Tatyana S. Kabachenko · Татьяна С. КабаченкоМетоды психологического воздействия
A specialist Russian-language reference on psychological influence. Its citation is verified; a full-text review and English edition are not.
Reading note Gustave Le BonThe Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind
An influential early exploration of collective belief, leadership and persuasion. Read critically alongside modern research, recognising its prejudices and disputed claims.
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