DAY 7

 THIS IS MY seventh DAY LEARNING ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY AND WRITE WHAT I LEARN


The most famous books and authors about psychology.


 

 Classic Works:

  • Sigmund Freud - The Interpretation of Dreams

    • Freud's foundational text on dream analysis and the unconscious mind.

  • Carl Jung - Man and His Symbols

    • An exploration of the unconscious through symbolism and archetypes.







    • Modern Influences


  • Daniel Kahneman - Thinking, Fast and Slow

    • A deep dive into the dual systems of thought and cognitive biases.

  • Malcolm Gladwell - Outliers: The Story of Success

    • Examines the factors that contribute to high levels of success.








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