Kidding ourselves by joseph t hallinan elementary

Understanding the why behind behavior makes a distinct difference in the way people go about their lives. It makes sense, then, that self-help books continue to rise in popularity.

Human existence is complex; it’s a tricky path full of wrong decisions, confusing responses, and questions.

Psychology, social psychology, and sociology are all fields currently blurring the line between study and self-help in the best ways possible.

For readers seeking a deeper understanding about their own and others’ behavior, or perhaps even life advice with scientific evidence to back it up, psychology books offer a level of detail and proof that often goes beyond the traditional self-help book.

Books that fall within the social science category don’t necessarily set out to change readers’ lives.

They tend to present evidence, as well as a narrative of that evidence, in order to lift the veil from human behavior and be