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Best of Psychology
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items Looking to deepen your understanding of the human mind? This list of the best psychology books covers everything from classic theories to modern insights. Perfect for psychology enthusiasts, students, or anyone curious about why we think and behave t...
The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom by Jonathan Haidt explores the intersection of psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience to uncover timeless principles of happiness. Haidt examines ancient wisdom from thinkers like Bud...
The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient ...
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (New and Expanded) by Dr. Robert B. Cialdini is a groundbreaking exploration of the psychology behind why people say “yes” and how to ethically apply these principles. Drawing on decades of research, Cialdini i...
Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion
Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me) (Third Edition) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson explores the psychological mechanisms behind self-justification and cognitive dissonance. The book explains why people struggle to admit their mistakes, often doubl...
Mistakes Were Made (but Not By Me) Third Edition: Why We ...
Upstream: How to Solve Problems Before They Happen by Dan Heath explores how individuals, organizations, and societies can shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive prevention. Using engaging stories and real-world examples, Heath examines why...
Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen
The School of Life: An Emotional Education by Alain de Botton is a guide to understanding and improving emotional intelligence in key areas of life, including relationships, work, and self-acceptance. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, and personal...
The School of Life: An Emotional Education - Barnes & Noble
Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment by Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein reveals a hidden problem in decision-making—noise, or unwanted variability in judgments. Even experts make inconsistent choices due to biases, emotions, and situ...
Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment - Barnes & Noble
The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil by Philip Zimbardo explores the psychological mechanisms that can lead ordinary people to commit extraordinary acts of cruelty. Drawing from his famous Stanford Prison Experiment and real-wo...
The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil
The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry by Jon Ronson is a fascinating and darkly humorous exploration of psychopathy and the mental health industry. As Ronson investigates the traits of psychopaths—using the famous Hare Psychopat...
The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman explores how our minds make decisions through two systems: fast, intuitive thinking and slow, rational analysis. Kahneman, a Nobel Prize-winning psychologist, reveals the biases and errors that shape our jud...
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, Paperback
The Social Animal by Elliot Aronson is a comprehensive exploration of human behavior, focusing on the social influences that shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Through engaging storytelling and psychological research, Aronson delves into topi...
The Social Animal
Explaining Humans by Camilla Pang is a unique blend of memoir and scientific exploration, offering insights into human behavior through the lens of someone with autism. Using principles from biology, chemistry, and physics, Pang deciphers social norm...
An Outsider's Guide to Humans: What Science Taught Me ...
Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters by Steven Pinker explores the nature of human reasoning and why irrationality persists despite access to knowledge. Pinker combines cognitive science, philosophy, and history to explain how...
Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters
Authentic Happiness by Martin E.P. Seligman introduces the science of positive psychology, offering practical strategies to cultivate lasting fulfillment. Seligman argues that true happiness comes from developing strengths, finding meaning, and foste...
Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to ...
The Psychology of Pandemics by Steven Taylor explores the psychological and social effects of infectious disease outbreaks. It examines how fear, anxiety, and misinformation spread during pandemics, influencing public behavior, healthcare responses, ...
The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the Next Global ...
Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View by Stanley Milgram is a groundbreaking exploration of human obedience and the power of authority figures. Based on Milgram’s famous experiments, the book reveals how ordinary people can commit harmful acts...
Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View - Barnes & Noble