Sep 26, 2024
Human psychology, a code that people have been trying to crack since ages, has forever been a subject of interest and conversation. And so, if you would like to master the art of psychology and analysis, here are 8 books that can be of help.
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A book by Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman, this one is about the two thinking modes of our brain, where they shine, and where some decisions are often taken in haste. He classifies the two as - fast, intuitive thinking (System 1), and slow, deliberate thinking (System 2).
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Dan Ariely’s ‘Predictably Irrational’ is about why at times people behave irrationally, even though they seem completely logical. Ariely explains how our emotions, what we have seen and learnt, and our subconscious influences us.
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‘Influence’ is a classic on human behaviour and psychology and talks about the subtle ways in which people can influence someone else's behaviour and decision. This is the perfect book to read if you wish to understand what goes behind decision-making for most humans.
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In a world that prioritises IQ over EQ, this book by Goleman comes as a sigh of relief. Goleman teaches people how understanding and managing emotions can be more helpful in life when it comes to relationships (personal and professional) and help you stay ahead of others.
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‘The Happiness Hypothesis’ is a book that blends ancient knowledge and wisdom with modern psychology, and how many of the phrases, motivations, and ‘teachings’ were actually completely aligned to people’s psychological needs.
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Habits can make or break a person, and in ‘The Power of Habit’ Duhigg explains the science behind how humans form habits, how they affect us (for the good and bad), and how we can change them to change our negatives.
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If you want to read about the subtle mind games that people engage in, and how it affects your life, nature, and more, this is the book to refer. Berne explains that there are some social games that people play to make others do something that they don't ‘want’ to do.
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Elliot Aronson’s ‘The Social Animal’ is said to be one of the best books in social psychology, and talks about topics like group behaviour, why prejudice forms, and how even simple interactions and conversations are influenced by the outer environment.
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