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Please share the title of one of your favorite Psychology-related booksPlease share a bit about why you love the book you mentioned
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11/18/2014 15:04:24"Shadow Syndromes," John J. Ratey, MDI believe we're all on the health-to-defect spectrum.

"It was Sigmund Freud who, nearly a hundred years ago, first told us that there is no such thing as normal. 'Every person,' he wrote, '...is only normal on the average. His ego approximates to that of the psychotic in some part or other and to a greater or lesser extent'" (Introduction, p. 3).
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11/18/2014 15:12:45"The Neurotic's Handbook," Robert L. McKinley, MDFormerly "The Complete Neuroticist." A wonderful (but hard to find) tongue-in-cheek manual for the neurotic arts, such as the Arts of Suffering, Helplessness, Hostility, and Bungling; also, "How to Foil Your Psychiatrist."
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11/18/2014 15:07:29"The Yalom Reader," Irvin D. Yalom, MD"Selections from the Work of a Master Therapist and Storyteller." A great, eclectic retrospective.
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11/18/2014 15:24:00"Worried All the Time: Overparenting in an Age of Anxiety and How to Stop It," David Anderegg, PhDNow in a second edition, the title tells the tale, "Worried All the Time" is a page-turner for parents. A possible antidote for worry-wart parents.
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11/18/2014 16:14:1140 casesRelavent info to course
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11/18/2014 7:24:5140 Studies That Changed PsychologyThis Roger Hock book gives a great overview of psychological experiments. I use it for summer reading for AP Psychology.
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11/19/2014 4:03:1540 studies that changed psychologyCollege level reading, very thorough, exposes students to the scientific process, provides critical feedback/response, etc.
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11/19/2014 18:16:4450 Great Myths of Popular PsychologyGreat references to movies and TV shows.
Short easy to read chapters...excellent for a nightly assignment or a flipped lesson.
Work very well for individual speeches...one chapter per student.
Great for introduction to many lessons.
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11/19/2014 11:38:14A natural history of the senses by Diane AckermanA fantastic exploration of the human senses. Written by a poet who uses language in a beautiful way. She describe both the physical process of each sense and their cultural implications as well. I use excerpts from the book in my sense and perception unit every year.
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11/19/2014 7:51:04All Oliver SacksGreat case studies for abnormal psychology section.
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11/18/2014 6:03:54America AnonymousMy students really enjoy this book - it is an option for them to choose over the holiday break and everyone who reads it seems to enjoy it. I read it last year and wanted more from it, but for high school students just starting their psychology journey it is a good read.

I can't wait to add more great books to my list!!!
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11/18/2014 5:13:31Any Dream Interpretation bookStudents love to talk about their dreams and you can do a "dream analysis" session in class
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11/18/2014 6:32:47BlinkIt introduces the idea of the subconscious in information processing and has themes that can be used throughout the course. I find that for a 1 semester class, we are constantly referring back to it as an example of whatever chapter we happen to be in. Plus, the kids generally enjoy reading it and can easily see how it applies to their life.
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11/18/2014 7:04:44Blink by Malcolm GladwellThere are so many principles in Psychology. It is an easy read and students can see "real-world" applications.
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11/18/2014 5:14:36Born on A Blue DayTopics include: savant, synthesia, autism, memory
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11/18/2014 11:37:01Brain RulesThe book is relevant to student learning and applies the psych concepts and principals we teach throughout the year.
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11/18/2014 13:20:40Brandwashed: Tricks Tricks Companies Use to Manipulate Our Minds and Persuade Us to BuyI wouldn't necessarily use the entire book in my AP Psych course, but there are parts that really connect to the units of study. For example, there's a chapter on how humans can be trained to relate to a brand even in utero. I use this to connect to classical conditioning.
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11/19/2014 7:47:26Brave New WorldHello! Operant conditioning from the test tube on!
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11/18/2014 12:36:55David Myers TextsThe kids say he is like their grandpa, tells too many stories, but the punchlines are worthwhile! They like its readability
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11/20/2014 22:56:56FLIP TELEPATHY
True Telepathy Book. 1 US dollar from the Kindle Download Book Shop at amazon.com.

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11/18/2014 8:24:03Hockenbury and Hockenbury PsychologyThe text is very well written, clear and concise. The order of presentation makes good sense.

I am not a big fan of the stories that precede the chapters, but sometimes they are useful.

The key questions at the beginning of each unit are right on point.

The reviews at the end are comprehensive.

All of the illustrations and sidebars are terrific. No extraneous information.

I have looked at several textbooks and this remains by far my favorite.

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11/19/2014 11:36:09Housekeeper and the professor by Yoko OgawaA novel about a Japanese math professor who has a similar type of amnesia as the famous H.M. Not only does it humanize the issue of memory loss, it is also a well written novel about human relationships. I have a class set and always assign it as a winter break reading assignment.
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How We Decide - Lehrerfascintaing because of the content AND because of the plagarism! Pulled from shelves!
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11/18/2014 7:23:44In A Different VoiceThis book by Carol Gilligan really shows how some older medical and psychological theories were created without studying women, yet tried to apply their theories to women. Gilligan in studying both girls and boys not only questioned Kohlberg's theories on moral development but really gets people thinking about gender related issues in research.
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11/18/2014 11:27:54In Search of MemoryEric Kandel confesses early in this memoir his early fascination with intellectual history, and in presenting the development of his Nobel prize winning work, he takes the reader on a tour of the major advances in neuroscience in the 20th century. His account interweaves the personal with the scientific and provides a window into the collaborative and often serendipitious efforts that led to major breakthroughs.
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11/19/2014 21:52:08Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman
Both this book and Authentic Happiness by Seligman outline what is now referred to as positive psychology. Again, although positive psychology is not a big part of the AP course, it has gained a great deal of momentum in the psychological community over the past fifteen years and ties in with a lot of the material which we do cover for the curriculum. The optimism test and applications of cognitive strategies Learned Optimism easily lend themselves to classroom activities, and the underlying premise of Authentic Happiness--that the application of the science of psychology can actually make one happier--is one of the greater gifts I can give to my students.
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11/19/2014 7:49:19Lie by Caroline BockSo many social psych things to discuss...lying, suicide, peer pressure, conformity, in group/out group, bias, prejudice
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11/18/2014 7:50:48Love at Goon ParkThis is not just a book about Harry Harlow's research on attachment, it's actually a history of psychology during the first part of the 20th Century! Harlow knew everybody! From Terman's termites to Abraham Maslow, all the movers-and-shakers-to-be-in-psycholkogy crossed paths with Harlow, and this biography touches on all of them. It's a great and easy read -- and I make references in my teaching all the time to what I learned from this book!
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11/18/2014 13:18:03Lucifer EffectThis book helped me understand the effects of the system vs. the person. It really gave me an understanding of the seminal research done by Philip Zimbardo in the Stanford Prison Study.
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11/18/2014 9:19:41Madness: a bipolar life by Marya HornbacherAn autobiography of a gifted writer who has bipolar disorder. She spent much of her teenage years and early adulthood undiagnosed. Her writing style and unique voice make this autobiography authentic. She is a wonderful guest speaker as well.
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11/18/2014 8:25:48Make It Stick, Brown, Roediger, and McDanielThe authors, two highly respected cognitive psychologists at Washington University and a journalist, present in a very readable format, the history of cognitive science as it relates to learning and memory. Anyone who has any interest in their own or others' learning and memory needs to read this book! Filled with easy-to-understand summaries of research and real-life applications of the research, this book should immediately influence the ways any teacher creates their lessons and teaches their class!
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11/20/2014 8:09:37Man's Search for Meaning
This was a life-changing book for me when I read it in college. The combination of the impact of the Holocaust on Frankl, and then his commitment to find meaning in life despite the series of tragedies he endured was powerful. I changed my major to psychology and worked for 30 years as a therapist, and always held the principle of finding meaning in life as a guide.
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11/18/2014 12:44:01Minds On Trial: Great Cases in Law and PsychologyA fantastic, interesting, and easy read. The book investigates several famous criminal trials and the psychological profiling that led to arrests and convictions, as well as the limitations of profiling.
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11/20/2014 19:42:12Moonwalking with EinsteinVery easy to understand, yet offers a lot of practical knowledge on memory. Also keeps suspense building throughout.
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11/19/2014 8:04:40Nexxus by Ramez NaamThis is for the sci fi lovers among our students. It combines (real) cutting edge neuroscience with Buddhist philosophy and martial arts. The story line involves the use of an illegal drug that can connect minds wirelessly. The book has been optioned for a movie and, oh yeah, was written by one of my former students.
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11/18/2014 8:03:56Nurture ShockBecause it uncovers new research on old topics like bullying, lying, etc.
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11/19/2014 9:05:02Oliver Sacks - The Mind's EyeOf course any book by Oliver Sacks is great, but this one is particularly good for both the S & P unit and the BBB unit. I'm sure you are well familiar with it, but I wanted mention how much the kids like some of the stories.

Wiki: The Mind's Eye is a 2010 book by neurologist Oliver Sacks. The book contains case studies of people whose ability to navigate the world visually and communicate with others have been compromised, including the author's own experience with cancer of the eye and his lifelong inability to recognize faces.
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11/18/2014 15:03:43ParanormalityWritten by a British magician/psychologist, this book debunks a great deal of phenomena that folks who like to jump to conclusions about the paranormal ought to read. It is a quick and fun read as well.
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11/18/2014 15:43:08Picking CottonThis is an incredible story about the dangers of eyewitness testimony. I like to use exerpts of the text and have students watch the 60 minutes story that tells the story.
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11/18/2014 21:04:01Picking CottonExcellent book about eyewitness testimony. Non-fiction, written from the perspective of both a rape victim and the falsely accused Ronald Cotton who spent several years in jail for this crime. Great ending.
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11/18/2014 6:43:17Psychology, 10e, David MyersI'm a bit biased, but I helped edit this edition. However, I find that it covers much of the AP curriculum without excessive need to supplement.
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11/18/2014 20:31:07Quiet: Susan CainI love the recommendations for treating a classroom environment that is welcoming to both introverts and extroverts.
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11/18/2014 8:22:01Saving Normal, by Allen FrancesWritten by the chair of the DSM-IV committee, Dr. Frances critiques the culture surrounding, and practices put in place by, the DSM-V committee. He posits that we are categorizing everything as some sort of mental disease, thus trivializing and depriving services to some of those with real, significant psychological disorders. This is a fascinating read, giving the history of the DSM system as well as Dr. Frances acknowledging, with hindsight, some of the errors made on his watch as chair of the DSM-IV revision group. While you may not agree with all of his assessments and solutions, it certainly should make you think about the significant influence of the DSM system and our society's use of it.
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11/18/2014 7:45:44Situations MatterSituations Matter by Sam Sommers is a great introduction/overview of social psychology. It presents many of the classic studies in an enjoyable reader friendly format. It really brings social psychology and its applications to life. It is engaging and written at a level high school students can easily work with.
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11/18/2014 9:25:07Switch: how to change things when change is hardThis is a fantastic accumulation of behavioral, cognitive, and social psychology synthesized to demonstrate how to change behavior. The book moves in a Malcolm Gladwell-style format. It's readable for all and more credible than a simple "how-to" manual. Many studies cited will be familiar with students in an intro to psych course, yet the authors weave the research together to show how the different perspectives of psychology work together to push real change.
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11/18/2014 7:54:36The Autistic BrainThe Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin is a wonderful examination of Autism from an Autistic's point-of-view. It is also very positive in regards to highlighting the contributions that can be made by people with Autism to society.
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11/18/2014 10:44:23The Believing Brain by Michael ShermerProvides wonderful analysis of how we are predisposed, by evolution, to believe in things that have no basis in reality. Excellent combination of anecdotal and neuro-psychological data. Also, very well-written and easily digestible for those of us without PhD's!
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11/18/2014 13:17:49The Bell JarThis book is very accessible to students and beautifully written. Every aspect of the story is easy to relate to as a growing adult. It provides great insight into the thoughts of someone struggling with mental illness.
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11/17/2014 22:41:32The Boy who was rasied as a dogI LOVE this book because it is written by a psychiatrist who has studied the physiological impacts of stress and trauma on children for decades. He uses case studies to explain the science behind how trauma impacts children. It is an amazing book; very mature content but very powerful.
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11/19/2014 21:48:57The Evolution of Desire by David Buss
Although evolutionary psychology isn't an important part of the AP psychology curriculum, it is featured heavily in the text which we use (Wayne Weiten's Psychology: Themes and Variations) and students often look for more information on this approach. Buss's book is very readable and straightforward, and he is one of the leaders in this field. I don't use this book in class so much as I keep it for a resource, lend it to students, or something let students work it into research projects.
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11/20/2014 10:03:36The Inner Game of Tennis
As a teacher and a coach I use it often in my classroom to get students focused on the present. To learn new skills, I work on them letting go of judgement.
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11/18/2014 14:59:57The Invisible GorillaWhat a great book to get anyone into the discussion of psychology! its focus is on cognitive issues in psychology. Positives: Good up-to-date research; a pleasure-to-read; goes into the philosophical underpinnings of psychology as well; and nice applications to current events. Negatives: I wish it was longer!
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11/18/2014 18:15:20The Invisible GorillaThis book was written by psychologists Daniel Simons and Christopher Chablis, who in 1999 updated and revised the classic 1977 "invisible gorilla" experiment by Ulric Neisser. The book fully explains this experiment of inattentional blindness, but then goes on to explain real-life examples of this phenomenon such as a police officer who misses an attack as it happens right in front of him, or the continuity errors in major motion pictures. I found it very engaging and highly recommend it for students and teachers! -- Steve Jones
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11/18/2014 5:12:33The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A HatMy librarian purchased a class set of these for the school.
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11/18/2014 15:00:27The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a HatSome great case studies of people with neurological issues. Very helpful with examples during the brain unit.
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11/18/2014 15:43:57The Man Who Tasted ShapesI like to read an exerpt from this story to illustrate synesthesia. It's a great introduction to sensation/perception.
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11/17/2014 22:45:46The Other Wes MooreStudents give this rave reviews year after year and it is a nice introduction to the question whether our behavior is a result of social forces or individual factors.
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11/18/2014 15:02:01The Power of HabitThis book reflects classical and operant conditioning background research. The book is highly readable, possesses good research, has plausible explanations for habits, and breaks them down well.
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11/18/2014 7:14:11The Psychology Book: Big Ideas simply explainedShort sections that grab student attention with graphics, pictures, quotes, timelines. These are a great jumping off point for class discussion not only on the subject addressed but also on the people and the context of the studies or discoveries mentioned.
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11/17/2014 16:33:00The Psychology Book:Big Ideas Simply ExplainedI love it for AP Test review time!!
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11/18/2014 11:02:47The Reason I JumpShort book written by a 13 year old Japanese autisticboy. Allows for discussion of autism, different cultures, grit, resilience and more.
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11/18/2014 5:11:47The Sociopath Next DoorOf all the book on my psych book shelf this one gets checked out the most often.
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11/18/2014 15:52:50The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons by Sam KeanI well written and very interesting account of some of the major discoveries about the brain and the people who did the innovative work. Very motivating. Also very interesting just as stories.
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11/18/2014 12:23:15The Tell Tale BrainHis passion for neuroscience is infectious. Through a case study approach students can really make the connections themselves between form and function in the brain.
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11/19/2014 18:52:34
The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.
One student said it was "transformative." The book discusses the power of dopamine and the prefrontal cortex, throughout. Also, there are practical suggestions for students on how to achieve what they want out of life. It is written in a 10-week format. I also recommend Dr. McGonigal's Ted talks.
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11/18/2014 6:40:13Thinking Fast and SlowThis book is a great application based text for cognition, memory, social psychology and more. As an AP/IB Psychology teacher it offers both the serious academic credibility and an engaging writing voice to keep my students engaged.

Knowledge claims by the author are laid out in smaller pieces and supported with real life examples, credible research, and application to the reader.

The bibliography alone can help you find endless gems to help expand your knowledge base for both Psychology and Economics.
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11/17/2014 21:31:26Thinking, Fast and SlowKahneman discusses and demonstrates his research and the research of others covering many areas of psychology in a clear, stimulating, and fascinating book. Much of the research he discusses is already part of the AP curriculum, but his presentation refocuses our understanding of these issues.
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11/18/2014 17:30:46Walden IIThis book uses behavioral principles to create a utopian society. The reader is forced to think what is important in life and how environmental contingencies can produce a more harmonious school or faculty or community.
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11/18/2014 12:48:36Why Zebras Don't Get UlcersA fantastic exploration into stress and stress-related disease. My class textbook parallels this book precisely. Sapolsky writes in a clear, non-jargony fashion. This books makes the link between stress and illness both easy to understand and interesting.
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11/24/2014 13:46:59Psychiatric Tales (Darryl Cunningham)Eleven short graphic stories about mental illness. Great for leaving around the classroom; readily picked up by the students.
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11/25/2014 12:14:55You are not so Smart
This books highlights many of the misconceptions held about humans and states what is actually true. What I appreciate about the book is the many different topics it covers. It has provided me with numerous examples that I can share and use in my classes.
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12/3/2014 21:59:52Why Zebras Don't get UlcersAcclaimed guide to stress, related diseases and coping, one of the best science writers of our time
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9/8/2015 16:09:34Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Written by a Ph.D., LMSW, discusses how shame and vulnerability impact our lives. If we don't have the courage to be vulnerable and potentially get hurt, we won't be fulfilled and connected to others in satisfying relationships. She gives many personal examples, as well as people she interviewed in real, scientific studies. Some of the comments will really resonate with you and bring tears to your eyes. A very honest, insightful book about what it means to be human. She is also a great motivational speaker on TED.
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Understanding Human Behavior by Mynatt and Doherty
Developmental Psychology Revisiting the Classic Studies edited by Slater
and Quinn
Social Psychology Revisiting the Classic Studies edited by Smith and
Haslam
Inevitable Illusions: How Mistakes of Reason Rule Our Minds by Massimo
Piatelli-Palmarini
The Dependent Gene by David Moore
Psychology The hope of a Science by Gregory Kimble
The Nature of Visual Illusions By Mark Finemen
Experiments with People edited by Abelson, Frey ad Gregg
Behind the Shock Machine by Gina Perry
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