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Games People Play

Eric Berne
1 min read·eng. Games People Play · 1964
Summary by the Litseller editorial team.·Date of publication: 28 September 2024·Updated: 14 November 2026
Key Concepts and Strategies

Key Concepts and Strategies

The main concepts and strategies outlined in Eric Berne's book «Games People Play» include:
1.Transactional Analysis Theory: Berne describes three ego states — Parent, Adult, and Child, which determine people's behavior and interactions.
2.Psychological Games: Berne analyzes repetitive behavior patterns that people use to gain hidden benefits in interpersonal relationships. These games often lead to negative consequences and conflicts.
3.Structural Analysis: The study of personality structure and interactions between different ego states.
4.Script Analysis: The examination of life scripts formed in childhood that influence behavior and decisions in adulthood.
5.Strategies for Exiting Games: Berne offers methods for becoming aware of and stopping participation in psychological games, promoting healthier and more genuine relationships.

Games People Play
Date of publication: 28 September 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Author: 
Eric Berne
Original title: eng. Games People Play · 1964
Genre: Psychology
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