{"id":2920,"date":"2022-04-15T18:43:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T18:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/?p=2920"},"modified":"2022-04-16T08:30:17","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T08:30:17","slug":"psychology-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books","title":{"rendered":"14 Must-Read Psychology Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Ever wondered what the must-read Psychology books are? Here is our take.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have compiled a list of books for psychology students interested in clinical neuropsychology, personality psychology, or cognitive psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These books cover positive psychology, human behavior, and psychological research methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This list helps researchers tucked away in their daily grind develop their next breakthrough idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a layperson, this helps you become a well-read lifetime learner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d8a87dabe46\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#Best_Books_For_Psychology_Students\" title=\"Best Books For Psychology Students&nbsp;\">Best Books For Psychology Students&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#Reaching_Down_the_Rabbit_Hole_Extraordinary_Journeys_into_the_Human_Brain_by_Allan_Ropper_and_Brian_Burrel\" title=\"Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole: Extraordinary Journeys into the Human Brain by Allan Ropper and Brian Burrel\">Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole: Extraordinary Journeys into the Human Brain by Allan Ropper and Brian Burrel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#Strangers_To_Ourselves_Discovering_the_Adaptive_Unconscious_by_Timothy_Wilson\" title=\"Strangers To Ourselves: Discovering the Adaptive Unconscious by Timothy Wilson\">Strangers To Ourselves: Discovering the Adaptive Unconscious by Timothy Wilson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#Drive_The_Surprising_Truth_About_What_Motivates_Us_by_Daniel_Pink\" title=\"Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink\">Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#Elephants_On_Acid_And_Other_Bizarre_Experiments_by_Alex_Boese\" title=\"Elephants On Acid: And Other Bizarre Experiments by Alex Boese\">Elephants On Acid: And Other Bizarre Experiments by Alex Boese<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#The_Power_of_Habit_Why_We_Do_What_We_Do_by_Charles_Duhigg\" title=\"The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do by Charles Duhigg\">The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do by Charles Duhigg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#Mistakes_Were_Made_But_Not_by_Me_by_Carol_Tavris_and_Elliot_Aronson\" title=\"Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson\">Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#Social_Engineering_The_Art_of_Human_Hacking_by_Christopher_Hadnagy\" title=\"Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy\">Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#The_Private_Life_of_the_Brain_by_Susan_Greenfield\" title=\"The Private Life of the Brain by Susan Greenfield\">The Private Life of the Brain by Susan Greenfield<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#What_Makes_Your_Brain_Happy_and_Why_You_Should_Do_the_Opposite_by_David_DiSalvo\" title=\"What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite by David DiSalvo\">What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite by David DiSalvo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#The_Little_Book_of_Psychology_by_Emily_Ralls_and_Caroline_Riggs\" title=\"The Little Book of Psychology by Emily Ralls and Caroline Riggs\">The Little Book of Psychology by Emily Ralls and Caroline Riggs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#The_Willpower_Instinct_How_Self-Control_Works_by_Kelly_McGonigal\" title=\"The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works by Kelly McGonigal\">The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works by Kelly McGonigal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#The_Fear_Factor_How_One_Emotion_Connects_Altruists_Psychopaths_and_Everyone_In-Between_by_Abigail_Marsh\" title=\"The Fear Factor: How One Emotion Connects Altruists, Psychopaths, and Everyone In-Between by Abigail Marsh\">The Fear Factor: How One Emotion Connects Altruists, Psychopaths, and Everyone In-Between by Abigail Marsh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#The_Lucifer_Effect_Understanding_How_Good_People_Turn_Evil_by_Philip_Zimbardo\" title=\"The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil by Philip Zimbardo\">The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil by Philip Zimbardo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#Your_Memory-A_Users_Guide_by_Alan_Baddeley\" title=\"Your Memory-A User&#8217;s Guide by Alan Baddeley\">Your Memory-A User&#8217;s Guide by Alan Baddeley<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/psychology-books\/#i\" title=\"&nbsp;\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Books_For_Psychology_Students\"><\/span>Best Books For Psychology Students&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Reaching-Down-Rabbit-Hole-Extraordinary-ebook\/dp\/B00LRHW99U\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Strangers To Ourselves <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Strangers-Ourselves-Discovering-Adaptive-Unconscious\/dp\/0674013824?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=b479f1eb7a60ca2535f0eb9a30f10809&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Drive <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Drive-Daniel-H-Pink-audiobook\/dp\/B004N70DTE?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=9cffe881f77d500fb0ffc2bf44da0ea3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Elephants On Acid <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Elephants-Acid-Bizarre-Experiments-Original\/dp\/0156031353?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=ffae1434864d8e0553888851f3e038f1&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Power of Habit <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business\/dp\/081298160X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=65f04865b4ecc546e5535a83157f8789&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Mistakes Were Made <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mistakes-Were-Made-But-Not\/dp\/0156033909?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=1ce39228982892d3d6ff5de0ad3432a6&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Social Engineering <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Social-Engineering-Art-Human-Hacking\/dp\/B08B6ZCT57?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=8601d1e7d93e8d3e49c3425848c9c3b5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Private Life of the Brain <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Private-Life-Brain-Emotions-Consciousness\/dp\/0471399752?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=48f1f0a489b7f0bdb29826bb2f865c08&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>What Makes Your Brain Happy <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Makes-Brain-Happy-Should-Opposite\/dp\/1616144831?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=d2db32f7f54e6133b52237875d477c50&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Little Book of Psychology <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Little-Book-Psychology-Introduction-Psychologists\/dp\/178685807X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=385b338619a90798c045a493f4a4d29a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Willpower Instinct <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Willpower-Instinct-Self-Control-Works-Matters\/dp\/1583335080?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=e19e5a64cfb0bf4f36f3679523b30641&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Fear Factor <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fear-Factor-Altruists-Psychopaths-Between\/dp\/1541697197?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=fd468bf816b03971b665788adef9d3a5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Lucifer Effect <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lucifer-Effect-Understanding-Good-People\/dp\/0812974441?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=52b89218cff599c6872e470df84fc998&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Your Memory <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Your-Memory-Users-Alan-Baddeley\/dp\/1853752134?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=78ff3a52d3050ead095a013109c2849c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reaching_Down_the_Rabbit_Hole_Extraordinary_Journeys_into_the_Human_Brain_by_Allan_Ropper_and_Brian_Burrel\"><\/span>Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole: Extraordinary Journeys into the Human Brain by Allan Ropper and Brian Burrel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"327\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-11.jpg 327w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-11-196x300.jpg 196w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Reaching-Down-Rabbit-Hole-Extraordinary-ebook\/dp\/B00LRHW99U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A highly accessible, illustrated, and entertaining guide to the most complex object in our universe: the human brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole<\/em><\/strong> is an engaging, informative narrative that explores some of the key discoveries in neuroscience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>&nbsp;The brain is the most complex piece of matter in the universe.<\/li><li>Brain function can be affected by many different things, including toxins, infections, environmental stressors, and even trauma.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strangers_To_Ourselves_Discovering_the_Adaptive_Unconscious_by_Timothy_Wilson\"><\/span>Strangers To Ourselves: Discovering the Adaptive Unconscious by Timothy Wilson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"351\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-12.jpg 351w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-12-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Strangers-Ourselves-Discovering-Adaptive-Unconscious\/dp\/0674013824?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=b479f1eb7a60ca2535f0eb9a30f10809&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Strangers to Ourselves by<\/em><\/strong> Timothy Wilson is an excellent psychology book that delves into how our unconscious mind influences our daily lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Timothy Wilson&#8217;s book will help psychology students realize the unconscious drives that influence their everyday behaviors and choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This psychology book describes how evolutionary instincts and old habits keep us from making changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Your unconscious makes decisions for you about everything from what to wear to your political beliefs.<\/li><li>Your unconscious is something you can&#8217;t control.<\/li><li>Your unconscious is more likely to be right than your conscious brain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drive_The_Surprising_Truth_About_What_Motivates_Us_by_Daniel_Pink\"><\/span>Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11.png 500w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Drive-Daniel-H-Pink-audiobook\/dp\/B004N70DTE?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=9cffe881f77d500fb0ffc2bf44da0ea3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This psychology book is the ultimate manual for the modern workplace. Psychology majors will find value in this book due to its approach to the modern world of human psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also an indispensable guide to one of the most important but least understood forces in business today-motivation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book explains what motivates us \u2013 how to tap into intrinsic motivation and how collaboration and autonomy bring out the best in people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Drive<\/em><\/strong> also highlights why some incentives backfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Motivation isn&#8217;t something you can find or sprinkle on someone. It has to come from within.<\/li><li>Rethinking our assumptions about motivation will help us create a better workplace for all of us.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elephants_On_Acid_And_Other_Bizarre_Experiments_by_Alex_Boese\"><\/span>Elephants On Acid: And Other Bizarre Experiments by Alex Boese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"332\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-11.jpg 332w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-11-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Elephants-Acid-Bizarre-Experiments-Original\/dp\/0156031353?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=ffae1434864d8e0553888851f3e038f1&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through his writing, Alex Boese manages to turn this broad and diverse subject into fun facts that keep his readers&#8217; interests from beginning to end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This psychology book is a great read for both science-savvy and lay audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Elephants On Acid<\/em><\/strong> provides a detailed, in-depth look at the many bizarre scientific experiments that have been conducted throughout history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>This thought-provoking book explains an array of experiments that Alex Boese has uncovered from the archives of science.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Power_of_Habit_Why_We_Do_What_We_Do_by_Charles_Duhigg\"><\/span>The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do by Charles Duhigg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image14-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image14-10.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image14-10-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business\/dp\/081298160X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=65f04865b4ecc546e5535a83157f8789&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning how to form good habits is an essential everyday life skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charles Duhigg explains how habits work and why they are so important to our everyday lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The Power of Habit is a masterful work that maps out habits and how they form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The author shows us how to change them when we want to and how to market products, even in a changing global landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>When it comes to trying to change your habits, willpower is overrated. Instead, you need to focus on changing the &#8220;routine&#8221; part of the habit loop.<\/li><li>Habits are powerful because they create neurological cravings, which are almost impossible to ignore without some serious self-control or outside intervention.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistakes_Were_Made_But_Not_by_Me_by_Carol_Tavris_and_Elliot_Aronson\"><\/span>Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image7-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image7-2.png 574w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image7-2-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mistakes-Were-Made-But-Not\/dp\/0156033909?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=1ce39228982892d3d6ff5de0ad3432a6&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book shows how self-justification works at the personal, organizational, and societal levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The authors explore how human beings react to mistakes and how these reactions impact their lives, institutions, and society.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>We can make amends for our failings.<\/li><li>A deeper understanding of how cognitive dissonance works is the first step toward knowing how your own beliefs and biases affect your perceptions of the world around you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Engineering_The_Art_of_Human_Hacking_by_Christopher_Hadnagy\"><\/span>Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12.png 500w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Social-Engineering-Art-Human-Hacking\/dp\/B08B6ZCT57?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=8601d1e7d93e8d3e49c3425848c9c3b5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Social Engineering<\/em><\/strong> is the book that will help you detect, prevent and wreck social engineering hacking attacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book contains real-world examples making it extremely easy to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book takes a deep dive into different types of social engineering attacks through real-world case studies to explain why humans are the weak link in security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this text, the other reviews proven methods for detecting and preventing social engineering hacks by understanding their motivations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Be aware of your surroundings when giving out personal information.<\/li><li>Ensure you&#8217;re speaking with someone who has the authority to request the information.<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t give out information just because someone asks for it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Private_Life_of_the_Brain_by_Susan_Greenfield\"><\/span>The Private Life of the Brain by Susan Greenfield<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image4-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image4-9.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image4-9-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Private-Life-Brain-Emotions-Consciousness\/dp\/0471399752?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=48f1f0a489b7f0bdb29826bb2f865c08&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Private Life of the Brain<\/em><\/strong> is an engaging read and an easy-to-understand book about the human brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book will make you think differently about your own mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Susan Greenfield takes us on a tour of the human brain, showing us how technology is critical in the study of its functions and structure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We learn how Professor Greenfield herself is able to communicate with patients suffering from Alzheimer&#8217;s disease, despite not being a neurologist, by using an EEG (electroencephalograph) machine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>We have to understand that our brains have different responses to external stimuli.<\/li><li>The environment shapes our brains.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Your_Brain_Happy_and_Why_You_Should_Do_the_Opposite_by_David_DiSalvo\"><\/span>What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite by David DiSalvo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-11.jpg 337w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-11-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Makes-Brain-Happy-Should-Opposite\/dp\/1616144831?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=d2db32f7f54e6133b52237875d477c50&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What Makes Your Brain Happy<\/em><\/strong> offers a unique and surprising look at how you can achieve happiness in your everyday life without trying to reason those emotions away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing from the latest research, bestselling author David DiSalvo offers pragmatic suggestions for making your brain happy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Making small changes in your life can have a lasting effect on how you perceive yourself and your place in the world.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Little_Book_of_Psychology_by_Emily_Ralls_and_Caroline_Riggs\"><\/span>The Little Book of Psychology by Emily Ralls and Caroline Riggs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image6-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image6-8.jpg 355w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image6-8-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Little-Book-Psychology-Introduction-Psychologists\/dp\/178685807X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=385b338619a90798c045a493f4a4d29a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get the book<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This collection of essays covers a broad range of pertinent topics within psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emily Ralls and Caroline Riggs have created this book to deliver a concise understanding of positive psychology using their own experiences in a fun and enjoyable way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Happiness comes from achieving goals and understanding how we accomplish them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Willpower_Instinct_How_Self-Control_Works_by_Kelly_McGonigal\"><\/span>The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works by Kelly McGonigal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-9.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-9-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-10 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Willpower-Instinct-Self-Control-Works-Matters\/dp\/1583335080?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=e19e5a64cfb0bf4f36f3679523b30641&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Willpower Instinct<\/em><\/strong> is a must-read for students who want to learn more about self-control, willpower, and how to change their behavior.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This informative book is a great resource for students (and faculty members) looking to use the latest research on willpower and self-control to increase their productivity and succeed academically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Willpower is not just about resisting temptation. It&#8217;s also about making other people act in your favor.<\/li><li>Willpower is like a muscle that can be strengthened over time, and training can help increase willpower.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Fear_Factor_How_One_Emotion_Connects_Altruists_Psychopaths_and_Everyone_In-Between_by_Abigail_Marsh\"><\/span>The Fear Factor: How One Emotion Connects Altruists, Psychopaths, and Everyone In-Between by Abigail Marsh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"322\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-11.jpg 322w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-11-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-11 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fear-Factor-Altruists-Psychopaths-Between\/dp\/1541697197?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=fd468bf816b03971b665788adef9d3a5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This psychology book is about a scary emotion-fear. Fear motivates us to act in certain ways and avoid objects and situations, but fear also connects us to others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Fear Factor<\/em><\/strong> is written by a world-renowned expert in the field of ethics and examines the role of fear in politics, health care, education, and interpersonal relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>People who experience fearless often (or not at all) may not be as safe&#8211;but they might also be more likely to do good things for others.<\/li><li>Fear is a powerful motivator that can change human behavior.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Lucifer_Effect_Understanding_How_Good_People_Turn_Evil_by_Philip_Zimbardo\"><\/span>The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil by Philip Zimbardo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-10.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-10-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lucifer-Effect-Understanding-Good-People\/dp\/0812974441?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=52b89218cff599c6872e470df84fc998&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Lucifer Effect<\/em><\/strong> is a provocative and compelling look at the nature of evil by one of the world\u2019s most influential psychologists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The infamous Stanford prison experiment designer, Philip Zimbardo, brings you a new book that&#8217;s perfect for psychology courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stanford University psychologist Philip Zimbardo explores the mechanisms that transform normal people into perpetrators of evil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The author uses examples from wrecks to genocides to show that many so-called monsters are ordinary people who have become corrupted over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also argues that we are all vulnerable to these corrupting influences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>This book offers helpful strategies for resisting negative influences and acting more nobly in our daily lives.<\/li><li>The brain has to work hard to make sense of the bits and pieces, but it&#8217;s easy to retrieve them for future use once it does.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Memory-A_Users_Guide_by_Alan_Baddeley\"><\/span>Your Memory-A User&#8217;s Guide by Alan Baddeley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-11.jpg 366w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-11-220x300.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-13 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Your-Memory-Users-Alan-Baddeley\/dp\/1853752134?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=78ff3a52d3050ead095a013109c2849c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is straightforward, informative, and easy to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Your Memory<\/em><\/strong> is perfect for students studying for examinations or simply to gain knowledge and understanding of memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This psychology book gives a clear view of how working memory functions as well as how long-term memory works in a very cleverly designed memorization system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The three-component system of memory comprises the central executive, the phonological loop, and the visuospatial sketchpad.<\/li><li>Our memory is not like a computer but more like a network of agents working together.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve listed some of the best psychology books that every psychology student must have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a wide variety available in terms of target audience and focus, so take some time to browse through them all and consider what might be best for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, our list has books on every psychology discipline, including developmental psychology, modern science, human nature, clinical psychology, the human mind, 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