Best Behavioral Psychology Books of 2025

The book "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain is a #1 New York Times Bestseller that explores the undervalued contributions of introverts to society. Cain argues that the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century has caused society to overlook the unique strengths and talents of introverts. She provides compelling examples of successful introverts and offers useful advice for parents and teachers of introverted children. This book is an important resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population and offers validation, inclusion, and inspiration.

Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief is a cutting-edge work that explores the connection between modern neuropsychology and religious stories. Jordan Peterson, the author of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, presents a rich theory that makes the wisdom and meaning of myth accessible to the critical modern mind. The book reflects Peterson's vast erudition in areas ranging from clinical psychology to scripture and his personal soul-searching. The unique and brilliant new synthesis of the meaning of mythologies makes this book a beautiful work that should be read at leisure and employed as a stimulus and reference to expand one's own maps of meaning.

The Complex PTSD Workbook is a practical guide for those who have experienced childhood trauma. The book provides valuable insight into the types of symptoms associated with unresolved childhood trauma and offers strategies to help integrate positive beliefs and behaviors. The author, Dr. Arielle Schwartz, combines simplicity, compassion, humility, and deep knowledge of the field in this book for sufferers of Complex PTSD. The book is an immensely useful guide to negotiating the turbulent waters of this all too common human malady. Highly recommended for those seeking to regain emotional control and become whole.

“Accessible and authoritative . . . While we may not have much power to eradicate our own prejudices, we can counteract them. The first step is to turn a hidden bias into a visible one. . . . What if we’re not the magnanimous people we think we are?”—The Washington Post. I know my own mind.I am able to assess others in a fair and accurate way.. These self-perceptions are challenged by leading psychologists Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald as they explore the hidden biases we all carry from a lifetime of exposure to cultural attitudes about age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, social class, sexuality, disability status, and nationality.. “Blindspot” is the authors’ metaphor for the portion of the mind that houses hidden biases. Writing with simplicity and verve, Banaji and Greenwald question the extent to which our perceptions of social groups—without our awareness or conscious control—shape our likes and dislikes and our judgments about people’s character, abilities, and potential.. In Blindspot, the authors reveal hidden biases based on their experience with the Implicit Association Test, a method that has revolutionized the way scientists learn about the human mind and that gives us a glimpse into what lies within the metaphoric blindspot.. The title’s “good people” are those of us who strive to align our behavior with our intentions. The aim of Blindspot is to explain the science in plain enough language to help well-intentioned people achieve that alignment. By gaining awareness, we can adapt beliefs and behavior and “outsmart the machine” in our heads so we can be fairer to those around us. Venturing into this book is an invitation to understand our own minds.. Brilliant, authoritative, and utterly accessible, Blindspot is a book that will challenge and change readers for years to come.. Praise for Blindspot. “Conversational . . . easy to read, and best of all, it has the potential, at least, to change the way you think about yourself.”—Leonard Mlodinow, The New York Review of Books. “Banaji and Greenwald deserve a major award for writing such a lively and engaging book that conveys an important message: Mental processes that we are not aware of can affect what we think and what we do. Blindspot is one of the most illuminating books ever written on this topic.”—Elizabeth F. Loftus, Ph.D., distinguished professor, University of California, Irvine; past president, Association for Psychological Science; author of Eyewitness Testimony

The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious is a collection of essays that presents the foundation of Jung's psychological system. It includes "On the Psychology of the Unconscious" and "The Relations Between the Ego and the Unconscious," along with their original versions in an appendix. This book is a must-read for both Jungians and non-Jungians alike, and it is considered a fundamental work among Jung's writings. The American Journal of Psychotherapy highly recommends it. The book provides a unique perspective on the human psyche and is an essential addition to any psychology enthusiast's library.

This handbook titled "Fieldwork and Supervision for Behavior Analysts" is an essential guide for trainees in the field of behavior analysis. It provides comprehensive information on the required competencies and prepares students for the realities of the supervised practicum experience. The book covers the full range of practicum experience, from orientation to skill development to post-certification employment. The authors provide practical tips on giving and receiving feedback, time management, and communication skills. The real-life examples and case scenarios help students gain an in-depth understanding of requisite competencies. Overall, this book is an excellent resource that delivers concise, structured guidance for students in behavior analysis training programs.

This book, titled "Functional Behavioral Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment: A Complete System for Education and Mental Health Settings," offers a comprehensive guide on how to conduct a functional behavioral assessment (FBA), diagnose problem behaviors, and select appropriate interventions. It features interactive elements, such as real-life cases and hypothetical scenarios, to help readers develop necessary behavior-analytic skills. The second edition includes new features like simulation exercises and self-assessment exercises. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for educators and mental health professionals seeking to improve their understanding of behavior analysis.

Memories, Dreams, Reflections is a remarkable autobiography written by Carl Gustav Jung at the end of his life. It is a unique reflection on a remarkable life, composed of conversations with his colleague and friend Aniela Jaffé, as well as chapters written in his own hand, and other materials. The book provides readers with an important firsthand document to understand the seminal writer and thinker. In addition, the fully corrected edition includes Jung's VII Sermones ad Mortuos. This classic literature and fiction book is a must-read for anyone interested in psychology and psychiatry.