Best Human Psychology Books

There has been a lot of research in the field of medical sciences. We have come a long way configuring the human body, but it is yet to be figured out about how our brain works, the secrets behind intelligence, how consciousness works, and what are the hidden secrets in our brain. While scientists are still working on the definite answers to some questions to our brain, there are numerous books written about human psychology.

Psychology is a concept that fascinates many people. It gives us a better understanding of human behaviour; we get to know ourselves and others in a better way. Psychologists play a vital role in the healthcare industry. Many people have chosen psychology as their career path. Not everyone is interested in pursuing it as a career, but everyone wants to learn about the subject. Psychology may seem vast and daunting at first but learning the basics of psychology such as emotions, love, communication can give benefactors. Psychology was not as popular as now.

Psychology emerged from biology and philosophy and is closely linked to other disciplines, including sociology, medicine, linguistics, and anthropology. Today Psychologists are employed in hospitals, schools, colleges, mental health clinics, businesses, and private practices. They perform a wide variety of tasks every day, ranging from treating mental illness to conducting research. There are several books written on human psychology, we have curated a list of the Best Human Psychology Books for you.

The books are:

1. Emotional Intelligence -by Daniel Goleman
2. Games people play -by Eric Berne
3. Influence: The psychology of persuasion -by Robert B. Cialdini

1. Emotional Intelligence -by Daniel Goleman 

The most talked-about intelligence is IQ, the Intelligence quotient; it is a number that tells about a person’s logical and analytical thinking skills. It measures human intelligence. As high IQ is considered an essential aspect of intelligence, EQ is ignored. Eq or emotional quotient measures the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. Emotional intelligence helps you build stronger relationships, succeed at school and work, and achieve your career and personal goals. It can also help you connect with your feelings, turn intention into action, and make informed decisions about what matters most to you. The book’s author has given facts about how important EQ is over IQ.

2. Games people play by Eric Berne.

It is an eye-opening book. It tells about day-to-day human behavior. The author takes us on a fascinating journey of human behavior; it means how complex everyday relationships can be in a human’s life. The book also depicts humans play mind games with each other and how beautiful and genuine a bond can get when we avoid playing mind games with each other. The book was published in 1964; the book became a best-seller and has sold up to five million copies worldwide; it gives us valuable lessons on how the human mind works daily.

3. Influence: The psychology of persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini

Influence new and expanded by Ph.D. Robert B. Cialdini has acclaimed it is the best-selling psychology book. He has launched a new version of the book with more examples, research, and insights regarding the new age internet generation. With 35 years of extensive research, the author has explained the seven most practical principles of influence we can use in our everyday lives. This book has each chapter designed on the different seven principles telling how we can use them in our daily lives. If anyone wants to get started in psychology and learn the art of persuasion in this modest society, this is the book you should pick.

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