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People Primer: The Nature of Living Systems (2008)
by Shelley Roy
Using her in-depth understanding of Perceptual Control Theory, Shelley A.W. Roy challenges readers to re-examine their core beliefs about behavior and explore how we learn, how best to change, and why we behave the way we do. With humor and a love for teaching, Shelley shows readers how to take more effective control of their lives reduce stress and live artfully using PCT principles.
-- "What a blast of a book! Shelley Roy obviously has a deep and clear understanding of Perceptual Control Theory, and her style of presentation show respect for the intelligence of the reader while at the same time making sure that her message gets across. Shelley successfully suppresses the writer's ego and never condescends - a very nice combination." William T. Powers Originator of Perceptual Control Theory
Shelley Roy was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1955. Today when she is not traveling the world presenting, she splits her time between Sartell Minnesota, Minong Wisconsin, and Charlotte North Carolina. Her sense of humor and love for helping people help themselves coupled with her understanding of learning, change and human behavior is evident throughout her work. Shelley is an expert in the latest scientific explanation of human behavior - Perceptual Control Theory. Her love for learning, teaching and practical solutions is evident in her writing. Today she works with a wide range of individuals and organization from inmates in the jail to cooperate executives.
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