Jul 15, 2024

​8 books to read to understand and master human behaviour and psychology

Aakanksha Sharma

Understand behaviour and psychology

Researchers have always tried to study as much of human psychology as possible. From what drives our actions, to what makes us prone to manipulation. If you too are looking for some books to understand human psychology, here we list some of them.

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​‘The Laws of Human Nature’ by Robert Greene

A classic in the psychology genre, this book talks about understanding why people behave the way they do. Greene uses historical examples to reveal the hidden motivations behind human actions.

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'The Lucifer Effect' by Philip Zimbardo

​This book talks about how people’s psychology and actions change with situations and how good people can turn evil under certain circumstances.

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​‘Emotional Intelligence’ by Daniel Goleman

In a world where IQ dominates over EQ, this book is like a breath of fresh air. Goleman says that EQ can be more important than IQ for personal and professional success, and gives tips for improving your emotional skills.

Bantam

​‘Games People Play’ by Eric Berne

This classic book talks about the mind games that people engage in in different walks of life and situations of life.

Penguin

‘Influence’ by Robert Cialdini

​Cialdini's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the principles of persuasion. It looks at why people say yes to certain situations and how to turn the crowd in your favour when need be.

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​‘Drive’ by Daniel Pink

In ‘Drive’, Daniel Pink talks about the reasons that truly motivate people to give their best. He introduces the concept of ‘intrinsic motivation’, which is fueled by autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

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​‘The Interpretation of Dreams’ by Sigmund Freud

From the ‘Father of Psychoanalysis’ comes ‘The Interpretation of Dreams’. The book talks about the importance of dreams and their role in understanding the unconscious mind. He was the first to say that dreams are a window into our deepest desires and fears.

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​‘Dark Psychology’ by Michael Pace

Evident by the name, ‘Dark Psychology’ talks about the topics of manipulation, deception, and mind control.

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