Table of contents for ebook and audiobook: „Beyond the Lie: Uncovering Reality in a Distorted World”

Table of Contents: To Nie Może Być Prawda

• Introduction

  • What is Reality Distortion?

    • Defining Reality Distortion

    • Types of Reality Distortion

    • Causes and Effects of Reality Distortion

  • Why This Book Matters

    • The Importance of Understanding Reality Distortion

    • Breaking Free from Distorted Reality

    • Empowering Yourself with Truth

• Chapter 1: The Psychology of Reality Distortion

  • Biases and Heuristics

    • Confirmation Bias

    • The Availability Heuristic

    • The Representativeness Heuristic

  • Cognitive Dissonance and Reality Distortion

    • Understanding Cognitive Dissonance

    • The Relationship Between Cognitive Dissonance and Reality Distortion

    • Managing Cognitive Dissonance

  • The Role of Emotions in Reality Distortion

    • The Impact of Emotions on Reality Perception

    • The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Reality Distortion

    • Managing Emotions to Reduce Reality Distortion

• Chapter 2: The Impact of Social Media on Reality Distortion

  • The Role of Social Media in Reality Distortion

    • The Spread of Misinformation

    • The Creation of Filtered Reality

    • The Impact of Social Comparison

  • Understanding the Psychology Behind Social Media Addiction

    • The Role of Dopamine in Social Media Addiction

    • The Impact of Social Media on Self-Esteem

    • Breaking Free from Social Media Addiction

  • Strategies for Reducing Reality Distortion on Social Media

    • Setting Boundaries on Social Media

    • Seeking Diverse Perspectives

    • Verifying Information

• Chapter 3: Reality Distortion in Relationships

  • The Impact of Reality Distortion on Romantic Relationships

    • The Role of Idealization in Reality Distortion

    • The Impact of Unrealistic Expectations

    • Communicating Effectively to Reduce Reality Distortion

  • Reality Distortion in Friendships and Family Relationships

    • The Role of Enmeshment in Reality Distortion

    • The Impact of Unrealistic Expectations

    • Setting Healthy Boundaries

  • Strategies for Reducing Reality Distortion in Relationships

    • Practicing Empathy and Active Listening

    • Communicating Effectively

    • Seeking Support

• Chapter 4: Reality Distortion in the Workplace

  • The Impact of Reality Distortion on Career Success

    • The Role of Self-Deception in Reality Distortion

    • The Impact of Unrealistic Expectations

    • Setting Realistic Goals

  • Reality Distortion in Leadership and Management

    • The Role of Confirmation Bias in Reality Distortion

    • The Impact of Groupthink

    • Fostering a Culture of Truth-Telling

  • Strategies for Reducing Reality Distortion in the Workplace

    • Encouraging Open Communication

    • Seeking Diverse Perspectives

    • Verifying Information

• Chapter 5: Reality Distortion and Mental Health

  • The Impact of Reality Distortion on Mental Health

    • The Role of Reality Distortion in Anxiety and Depression

    • The Impact of Unrealistic Expectations

    • Seeking Professional Help

  • Reality Distortion and Trauma

    • The Role of Reality Distortion in Trauma

    • The Impact of Unrealistic Expectations

    • Healing from Trauma

  • Strategies for Reducing Reality Distortion and Improving Mental Health

    • Practicing Mindfulness

    • Seeking Support

    • Verifying Information

• Chapter 6: Reality Distortion and Technology

  • The Impact of Reality Distortion on Technology Use

    • The Role of Dopamine in Technology Addiction

    • The Impact of Unrealistic Expectations

    • Setting Boundaries on Technology Use

  • Reality Distortion in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

    • The Role of Immersion in Reality Distortion

    • The Impact of Unrealistic Expectations

    • Designing Reality-Tailored Experiences

  • Strategies for Reducing Reality Distortion and Improving Technology Use

    • Practicing Digital Literacy

    • Setting Boundaries on Technology Use

    • Verifying Information

• Chapter 7: Reality Distortion and Politics

  • The Impact of Reality Distortion on Politics

    • The Role of Propaganda in Reality Distortion

    • The Impact of Unrealistic Expectations

    • Fostering Critical Thinking

  • Reality Distortion in Media and Journalism

    • The Role of Confirmation Bias in Reality Distortion

    • The Impact of Groupthink

    • Fostering a Culture of Truth-Telling

  • Strategies for Reducing Reality Distortion and Improving Politics

    • Encouraging Critical Thinking

    • Seeking Diverse Perspectives

    • Verifying Information

• Chapter 8: Reality Distortion and Spirituality

  • The Impact of Reality Distortion on Spirituality

    • The Role of Idealization in Reality Distortion

    • The Impact of Unrealistic Expectations

    • Fostering a Culture of Truth-Telling

  • Reality Distortion in Religious and Spiritual Traditions

    • The Role of Confirmation Bias in Reality Distortion

    • The Impact of Groupthink

    • Encouraging Critical Thinking

  • Strategies for Reducing Reality Distortion and Improving Spirituality

    • Practicing Mindfulness

    • Seeking Support

    • Verifying Information

• Chapter 9: Reality Distortion and Education

  • The Impact of Reality Distortion on Education

    • The Role of Confirmation Bias in Reality Distortion

    • The Impact of Groupthink

    • Fostering a Culture of Truth-Telling

  • Reality Distortion in Academic and Professional Settings

    • The Role of Unrealistic Expectations

    • The Impact of Self-Deception

    • Encouraging Critical Thinking

  • Strategies for Reducing Reality Distortion and Improving Education

    • Encouraging Critical Thinking

    • Seeking Diverse Perspectives

    • Verifying Information

• Chapter 10: Conclusion

  • Key Takeaways

    • Understanding Reality Distortion

    • Reducing Reality Distortion

    • Empowering Yourself with Truth

  • Future Directions

    • Continuing Research on Reality Distortion

    • Developing Strategies for Reducing Reality Distortion

    • Fostering a Culture of Truth-Telling