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Games People Play

Games People Play

By Eric Berne

The Psychology of Human Relationships. Grove Press, 1964.

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A brief summary of Games People Play

A psychoanalytical analysis of the relationships between people with an emphasis on spouses, parents, and children, and the manipulative “games” they play to get what they really want.

Key insights in Games People Play

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What do you get from this book? A deeper understanding of human behavior, relationships, and the subconscious mind
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The “ego” is made up of child, adult, and parent states that interact through a series of actions called “transactions”
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Rituals and procedures create social “pastimes” that are stereotypical but honest, whereas games are meant to deceive
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Life Games are long-term investments meant to manipulate others in order to fulfill an unconscious need
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Marital Games are short-term games meant to deceive and gain victory
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Sexual Games arouse jealousy and arguments by manipulating carnal desires
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Party Games revolve around pastimes and often seek to gain sympathy or control
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Underworld Games deal with criminals while Consulting Room Games involve psychologists and social workers
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Good Games manipulate people but with positive results; to shed games altogether, you must become self-aware
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To shed games altogether, you must become self-aware, but it’s difficult when dealing with “sulks” and “jerks”
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Summary of the key insights
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Games People Play

Psychologists • parents • married or dating couples • sociologists • marriage counselors • therapists

About the author of Games People Play

Author and psychologist Eric Berne received his medical education in Canada before moving to America, where he trained in psychology. Berne devoted his professional life to the study of human behavior, has written more than 30 books, and is the originator of “transactional analysis theory,” an idea that garnered him much attention.

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