<p>What can I study as a layman to learn enough facets of psychology to develop better understanding of human behaviour? Unfortunately as I know nothing of the field I'm not really certain about what I should even look for. Any suggestions such as subjects, books, documentaries and even advice would be appreciated.</p>

<p>I am interested in topics such as personal fears, prejudices, motivations, mental health illnesses, hostilities, etc. On a larger scale I want a better understanding of social issues such as resistance to change, radicalisation, extremism, value systems, group dynamics, etc.</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

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2017-05-06T09:37:49.313Z
Welcome to CogSci. This question is really broad and apparently *any* introductory book on behavior seems to meet your needs.
AliceD
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2017-05-06T14:33:44.000Z
Hello. Yes, I'm really not sure of where to begin (or even what to ask). I'm not interested so much in the history of the field, clinical applications, physical processes or broad meta-concepts but rather practical knowledge for use in life.
Sine Nomine
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2017-05-06T16:20:46.800Z
You can check out answers to a couple of other similar questions on this forum (both closed of course): https://cogsci.stackexchange.com/questions/5131/reference-for-beginners-psychology, https://cogsci.stackexchange.com/questions/9146/best-book-for-cognitive-science
Arnon Weinberg
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2017-05-06T19:53:39.973Z
Thinking fast and slow by Kahneman may also be interesting
Robin Kramer-ten Have
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2017-05-06T22:45:35.197Z
Thanks for the responses and references. I understand this question is too broad for specific conversation.
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What can I study as a layman to develop practical knowledge of human psychology
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# What can I study as a layman to develop practical knowledge of human psychology

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-05-06)

What can I study as a layman to learn enough facets of psychology to develop better understanding of human behaviour? Unfortunately as I know nothing of the field I'm not really certain about what I should even look for. Any suggestions such as subjects, books, documentaries and even advice would be appreciated.

I am interested in topics such as personal fears, prejudices, motivations, mental health illnesses, hostilities, etc. On a larger scale I want a better understanding of social issues such as resistance to change, radicalisation, extremism, value systems, group dynamics, etc.

Thank you.

**Tags:** social-psychology, learning, psychology

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Welcome to CogSci. This question is really broad and apparently *any* introductory book on behavior seems to meet your needs.  
> **username_0**: Hello. Yes, I'm really not sure of where to begin (or even what to ask). I'm not interested so much in the history of the field, clinical applications, physical processes or broad meta-concepts but rather practical knowledge for use in life.  
> **username_2**: You can check out answers to a couple of other similar questions on this forum (both closed of course): https://cogsci.stackexchange.com/questions/5131/reference-for-beginners-psychology, https://cogsci.stackexchange.com/questions/9146/best-book-for-cognitive-science  
> **username_3**: Thinking fast and slow by Kahneman may also be interesting  
> **username_0**: Thanks for the responses and references. I understand this question is too broad for specific conversation.  

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