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arkitaip · 2011-06-07 · Original thread
Two great research oriented books on the topic of persuasion and behavior modification are "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" and "White Bears and Other Unwanted Thoughts". Highly recommend them for people looking for more than opinions over overviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Influence-Psychology-Persuasion-Busine...

http://www.amazon.com/White-Bears-Other-Unwanted-Thoughts/dp...

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