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Games people play: the psychology of human relationships
Games people play the psychology of human relationships
Author: Eric Berne
ISBN: 60873
Pages: 192
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Ballantine 1971, c1964
Book Type: Paperback
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Learn when people are trying to manipulate you.
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This is a book of social transactional analysis written for the lay person by a psychiatrist specializing in the field. It is chock full of "meat" and very little "fluff". I have Asperger's and this book was invaluable in helping me to understand the logic behind human social interactions and beliefs. Much of what people do in social situations doesn't make a lot of sense and this book analyzes and breaks down many social behaviors, both positive and negative, offers suggestions for correct participation and/or how to counter negative patterns. A very useful book!
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Called the "basic handbook of transactional analysis," Games People Play was very popular in the 60's. We went around saying, "I'm OK, you're OK" and recognizing games that other people played to avoid situations. According to Berne, we all have three egos: parent, adult and child.