Games People Play

In 'Games People Play', Dr. Eric Berne introduces his theory of transactional analysis as a way to interpret social interactions.

He proposes that individuals switch between three ego states: the Parent, the Adult, and the Child.

The book catalogs various 'mind games' that people engage in, which are patterned and predictable interactions that conceal hidden motivations and lead to specific outcomes.

Berne argues that understanding these games can help individuals recognize and change dysfunctional patterns in their relationships.

The book was a commercial success and has been influential in popularizing transactional analysis, despite receiving some academic criticism for its simplification of psychological concepts.