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Applied Psychology (Psychology & Counseling, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Applied Psychology (Psychology & Counseling, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $11.73, median 1,814 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 24/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $10.30 – $17.52 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 8% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 17% of the parent category Psychology & Counseling (10,848), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is higher than in 91% of Books categories: the median best seller has 1,814 reviews, so new books need time to build up.
- At $11.73 its median price is below 83% of Books categories, so it is a volume game.
Top 10 Applied Psychology best sellers
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
- List rank#2
- Price$21.59
- Rating4.6
- Reviews48,832
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
- List rank#3
- Price$25.19
- Rating4.7
- Reviews85,759
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Influence, New and Expanded: The Essential Guide to the Psychology of Influence and Persuasion in Everyday Life
- List rank#4
- Price$13.25
- Rating4.7
- Reviews8,129
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Your Biggest Enemy Is Your Uncontrolled Mind: Master These 7 Laws Before Your Mind Masters You
by Sourabh Dubey
- List rank#5
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews150
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
- List rank#6
- Price$10.40
- Rating4.4
- Reviews7,620
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Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides)
by Marshall B. Rosenberg PhD
- List rank#7
- Price$13.15
- Rating4.7
- Reviews12,495
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Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life
by Roxie Nafousi
- List rank#8
- Price$1.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews7,016
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The Art of Letting Go: Stop Overthinking, Stop Negative Spirals, and Find Emotional Freedom: The Path to Calm, Book 13
by Nick Trenton
- List rank#9
- Price$12.43
- Rating4.4
- Reviews1,755
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Self-Discipline: How to Build Mental Toughness and Focus to Achieve Your Goals
by John Winters
- List rank#10
- Price$11.65
- Rating4.4
- Reviews1,065
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FAQ
Is Applied Psychology a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 24/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 1,814 reviews and sells for $11.73.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Applied Psychology?
The median best seller has 1,814 reviews, and 14% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Applied Psychology best sellers cost?
The median price is $11.73; half of the best sellers are priced between $10.30 and $17.52.
Can new books break into Applied Psychology?
8% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.