Below I’ll give you my selections for the best Psychology books by a few categories. I will cover these and other great books more in depth later.
1. Dark Psychology Secrets & The Art Of Reading People 2 In 1: Signs A Toxic Person Is Manipulating You And How To Handle It (2019)
If you answered yes to at least one of the questions above, you are absolutely not alone. Most people have real trouble recognizing false statements and differentiating fake from real emotions, even with the people close to them.Sure, the small little lie about how awesome Grandma’s homemade pie tastes will not really hurt and might even be necessary for smooth human relationships. But lying can also have tremendous potential for harm, hurt feelings or catastrophic business decisions.Diary studies of lying, conducted with both college…
2. The Psychology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (2017)
Explore the history, theories, and concepts of psychology through more than 100 groundbreaking ideas with straightforward text, witty illustrations, and vocabulary glossary that demystify an often daunting subject matter. Now in paperback.The Psychology Book looks at the biggest names in psychology, including William James, Sigmund Freud, and Ivan Pavlov, and unpacks each psychologist’s contribution to our understanding of how the mind works. With straightforward information, witty infographics, and a directory of scientists, this guide helps untangle the knot of theories behind the science of the mind.From its philosophical…
3. Social Psychology (2018)
An award-winning author team challenges students to think critically about the concepts, controversies, and applications of social psychology using abundant tools, both in text and online. (NEW) infographics examine important topics like social class, social media effects, and research methodology. InQuizitive online assessment reinforces fundamental concepts, and PowerPoints, test questions, and (NEW) Concept Videos, will help you create the best course materials in the shortest amount of time….
4. Psychology: Concepts & Connections, Brief Version (2012)
The theme of this book is applying theories and research to learning and to contemporary life. In every chapter of PSYCHOLOGY: CONCEPTS AND CONNECTIONS, BRIEF VERSION, Ninth Edition, Spencer Rathus CONNECTS psychology to the real world and students’ interests, to the field’s latest topics and research, to great new multimedia tools, to innovative resources for teaching and learning, and to the proven PQ4R active learning approach. Rathus’ warm and engaging writing style explains the fundamentals in ways that students can understand, and then goes a step…
5. Psychology in Your Life (Second Edition) (2016)
Makes science accessible at all levels by showing how psychology is relevant to students’ everyday lives. Author Sarah Grison―an expert in the teaching of introductory psychology―has created a print and digital package with an equal commitment to the success of every instructor and student. A strong, author-driven support package―rich with original media, a test bank, Active Learning slides, and InQuizitive adaptive learning modules―provides instructors with everything they need to help today’s students understand and apply introductory psychology….
6. Dark Psychology: The Ultimate Guide to Find Out The Secrets of Emotional Influence, Hypnotism, Deception, Covert NLP and Brainwashing to STOP Being Manipulated and Foresee Human Behavior (2019)
Have you ever felt as though someone was trying to manipulate you? Were you ever in a place in your life where you questioned if your thoughts were even your own? Are you tired of others trying to take advantage of you?In this guidebook we are going to spend some time talking about manipulation, persuasion, deception and more, and how it can be used, either by us or against us, in many different scenarios throughout our lives. Some of the different topics that we are going to bring up in this guidebook will include: You might be a bit skeptical now. How could anyone know this much about the brain, and how could that be all that…
7. Cracking the AP Psychology Exam, 2019 Edition: Practice Tests & Proven Techniques to Help You Score a 5 (College Test Preparation) (2018)
AP Psychology Exam with this comprehensive study guide—including thorough content reviews, targeted exam strategies, and Everything You Need to Know for a High Score.• Comprehensive content reviews for all test topics• Up-to-date information on the 2019 AP Psychology Exam• Engaging activities to help you critically assess your progress• Access to online study plans, a handy list of key terms, helpful pre-college information, and morePractice Your Way to Perfection.• with detailed answer explanations• Practice drills at the end of each content review chapter• Detailed…
8. Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology (2013)
brief text is ideal for introducing students to the realities of living with, treating, and researching psychological disorders. From his experiences as a practicing therapist, draws a multitude of examples of real people and the disorders with which they struggle. From his extensive classroom experience, he presents the material in a way that connects to students’ lives. And with this new edition, becomes the first abnormal psychology text that fully embraces diagnostic and definition changes introduced by the DSM-5….
9. Psychology (5th Edition) (2016)
For courses in Introductory Psychology Throughout , Saundra Ciccarelli and J. Noland White employ a learner-centered, assessment-driven approach that maximizes student engagement, and helps educators keep students on track. The authors draw students into the discipline by showing how psychology relates to their own lives. Clear learning objectives, based on the recommended APA undergraduate learning outcomes, guide students through the material. And assessment tied to these learning objectives lets students check their understanding, while allowing instructors to monitor class progress and intervene when…
10. Psychology: A Complete Introduction (2016)
Written by Dr Sandi Mann, Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, Psychology: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear jargon-free English, and then providing added-value features like summaries of key experiments, and even lists of questions you might be asked in your seminar or exam. The book uses a structure that mirrors the way Psychology is taught on many university courses. Chapters include key topics in psychology research; cognitive…
11. Psychology: Essential Thinkers, Classic Theories, and How They Inform Your World (2016)
Why is eyewitness testimony sometimes misleading? How does evolution explain what qualities people seek in online dating partners? These questions and many more are addressed in a convincing, thorough, and funny overview of why we are the way we are. Why do we do the things we do, think the thoughts we think, and feel the ways that we feel? Dr. Andrea Bonior has spent more than fifteen years in the field of psychology helping people discover "what makes them tick?" In her clinical practice, as well as various mental health agencies and counseling centers, she draws upon sound psychological principles to…
12. Psychology For Dummies (2013)
Psychology For Dummies is a fun, user-friendly guide to the basics of human behavior and mental processes. In plain English—and using lots of everyday examples—psychologist Dr. Adam Cash cuts through the jargon to explain what psychology is all about and what it tells you about why you do the things you do. With this book as your guide, you’ll: gain profound insights into human nature; understand yourself better; make sense of individual and group behaviors; explore different approaches in psychology; recognize problems in yourself and others; make informed choices when seeking…
Best Psychology Books That You Need
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Research Methods in Psychology Canadian Edition
Author(s): Hugh Coolican, Owen Kelly
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Year: Oct. 10 2014, Size: 47 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 1559639
Psychology
Author(s): Peter O. Gray, David F. Bjorklund
Publisher: Macmillan (Worth Publishers), Year: c2014, Size: 77 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 1362131
Manipulation: A Guide to Mind Control Techniques, Stealth Persuasion, and Dark Psychology Secrets
Author(s): Deborah Weiss
Publisher: Independently published, Year: 8 Apr 2019, Size: 185 Kb, Download: epub
ID: 2387075
Esoteric Psychology Vol II
Author(s): Alice A. Bailey, Djwhal Khul
Publisher: Lucis Publishing Companies, Year: 30 Aug 2012, Size: 1 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2425802
Body Language Mastery: 4 Books in 1: The Ultimate Psychology Guide to Analyzing, Reading and Influencing People Using Body Language, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Persuasion and Manipulation
Author(s): Brandon Cooper
Publisher: Independently published, Year: 25 Apr 2019, Size: 249 Kb, Download: epub
ID: 2387506
How to Release Fear-Based Thinking and Feeling: An In-Depth Study of Spiritual Psychology Vol.1
Author(s): Joshua David Stone
Publisher: iUniverse, Year: 24 Jan 2001, Size: 667 Kb, Download: epub
ID: 2362669
Between Psychology and Philosophy: East-West Themes and Beyond
Author(s): Michael Slote
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, Year: 2020, Size: 2 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2394169
Artificial Psychology: Psychological Modeling and Testing of AI Systems
Author(s): James A. Crowder, John Carbone, Shelli Friess
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Year: 2020, Size: 6 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2408062
Advances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering: Proceedings of the AHFE 2019 International Conference on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, and the AHFE International Conference on Industrial Cognitive Ergonomics and Engineering Psychology, July 24-28, 2019, Washington D.C., USA
Author(s): Hasan Ayaz
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Year: 2020, Size: 37 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2408579
The Psychology of Silicon Valley: Ethical Threats and Emotional Unintelligence in the Tech Industry
Author(s): Katy Cook
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan, Year: 2020, Size: 714 Kb, Download: epub
ID: 2426352
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are truly best-sellers according to Washington Post, others are composed by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant links you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.