Im very interested in psychology and want to learn more about it, besides taking a class is there a good book that i could read to learn more about this subject?
2006-07-19 12:44:58 · 15 answers · asked by JJ 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
well it's not a text book, but I think every pysch. major should have to read the series try these:
A Child called It
The Lost Boys
A Man Named Dave
All are by the same man Dave Pelzer
They are worth the read, they will make you mad and want to hit something, they will make you hold your child closer(if or when you have any) and they will make you less tolerant of those who claim their problems stem from a horrible childhood.
2006-07-19 12:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by whatelks67 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dibs: In Search of Self, and Play Therapy, both by Virginia Axline.
I'm a big fan of Carl Rogers, too.
The Compassionate Beast (I forget the author).
Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion by Carol Tavris (or anything by her).
The Languge Instinct by Stephen Pinker.
The suggestion of looking in the psych section of the library is good (also bookstores).
Fascinating subject, all right.
Have fun!
PS: Ohhh! I second the Love's Executioner.
If there are colleges near you, check out used bookstores near them. (Used bookstores, because they're cheaper and have more variety.)
Avoid textbooks.
Also, there's gotta be lotsa stuff on the web.
2006-07-19 12:53:11 · answer #2 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such a thing as a GOOD book. Books and good should never be used in the same sentence together.
Never mind, I just don't have patience to read. But you can learn a lot from books.
2006-07-19 12:53:04 · answer #3 · answered by helpme1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please Understand Me is a book about personality types. In the beginning there is a long quiz to determine your type, then the rest of the book tells you how different personalities deal with others and situations. It is not dull or boring like most psych books and you are involved by the quiz, so it is interactive.
2006-07-19 12:49:05 · answer #4 · answered by danac210 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to the psychology section of your local library, that way you will find something to your level. There are lots of different branches and views in modern psychology.
2006-07-19 12:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animal Farm or
Women Who Love Too Much
Good Luck!!!
2006-07-19 12:48:19 · answer #6 · answered by redirishactress 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
C.S Lewis " Screw Tape Letters" A lot of Psychology
2006-07-19 12:46:35 · answer #7 · answered by kritikos43 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The psychology of winning. I just finished it and its very inspirational.
2006-07-19 12:51:13 · answer #8 · answered by honey27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
INtroduction of psychology by Morris, is it very good, Freud and Jung are very good
2006-07-19 13:10:22 · answer #9 · answered by RENE H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the library there are lots of good books.Watch "one flew over the coocoo the coo-coos nest "Great movie if you have not seen it.
2006-07-19 12:49:39 · answer #10 · answered by pycosal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋