This book mainly introduces and compares the thoughts of representatives of three schools of contemporary psychology (psychoanalysis, behaviorism and humanism). As an introductory book of psychology, it is worth reading.
What impressed me deeply in this book is the introduction to Freud, who is most famous for his psychological obstacles caused by human nature and destructive instinct and his interpretation of dreams. But personally, the part of his theory that has been useful to most people so far is about self-defense mechanism. Understanding these mechanisms is very helpful for us to adopt an appropriate attitude when facing difficulties.
2. Psychology and life
Psychology and Life is a textbook used by Stanford University for many years, and it is also a classic textbook popularized by many universities in the United States. It is recommended by ETS as the main reference book for GRE psychology special examination, and it is also an excellent teaching material for the selection of "General Psychology" courses in many countries and universities. Not only that, this textbook is fluent, easy to understand and goes deep into life. It connects psychological theory and knowledge with people's daily life and work, and becomes an excellent reading for the general public to understand psychology and themselves!
3. Three kinds of psychology
This book introduces the basic theories of psychoanalysis/behaviorism and humanism, and should be regarded as a good introductory book.
4. Introduction to psychology-the way to understand thoughts and behaviors
It is another famous American psychology textbook. This book is translated from the latest revision of the ninth edition of the original work and compiled by the personnel of the Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
These two books are voluminous, but they are both written in simple terms and close to life. At the same time, both of them contain the latest research results and cutting-edge information, and they are really the best introductory books for psychology lovers.
5. Introduction to Psychoanalysis
It summarizes Freud's basic ideas and the main contents of psychoanalysis, which is extremely rare in similar books. Freud and Marx (Renmin University of China Press, 2004) expounds the relationship between psychoanalysis and Marxism. Although this book was written in the 1930s, it still has its value.
6. Inferiority and transcendence
It is Adler's most influential work and has been published by many publishing houses in China. Adler's latest translation is Understanding Human Nature published by Guizhou People's Publishing House (2004).