Top-Rated Psychology Books

The highest-rated psychology books on Open Library that we have summarized, each with at least 25 reader ratings.

6 books · Psychology

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  1. Cover of How to win friends and influence people1

    How to win friends and influence people

    dale carnegie

    4.2(444)1936

    Discover timeless principles of effective communication and relationship-building in Dale Carnegie's 'How to Win Friends and Influence People'.

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  2. Cover of the body keeps the score2

    the body keeps the score

    bessel van der kolk

    4.1(38)~9 h 20 min book2014

    Discover how trauma reshapes the mind and body in Bessel van der Kolk's groundbreaking book on healing and resilience.

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  3. Cover of the design of everyday things3

    the design of everyday things

    don norman

    4.1(66)~6 h 40 min book1988

    Explore Don Norman's insights on intuitive design and usability in everyday objects. A must-read for designers and usability enthusiasts.

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  4. Cover of 48 laws of power4

    48 laws of power

    robert greene

    4.0(1,205)~11 h book1998

    Unlock the secrets of influence and strategy with Robert Greene's '48 Laws of Power.' Discover timeless principles for success in any field.

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  5. Cover of 7 habits of highly effective people5

    7 habits of highly effective people

    Stephen R Covey

    4.0(278)1989

    Explore Covey's timeless principles for personal and professional effectiveness. Transform your life with proven strategies for success.

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  6. Cover of Influence6

    Influence

    Robert Cialdini

    3.9(70)~5 h 30 min book1983

    Discover Cialdini's six principles of persuasion and how they shape our decisions in 'Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion'.

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