Social psychology / Saul Kassin, Steven Fein, Hazel Rose Markus.
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TextPublication details: Belmont, Calif. : Wadsworth, c2011.Edition: 8th edDescription: 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 28 cmISBN: - 9780840031723 (pbk.) :
- 0840031726 (pbk.) :
- 302.22 KAS
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Distinguished by its current-events emphasis, strong diversity coverage, and engaging connections drawn between social psychology and students' everyday lives, this title remains one of the most scholarly and well-written texts in its field.
International edition--Cover.
Formerly CIP. Uk
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- 1 What is Social Psychology?
- What Is Social Psychology? From Past to Present: A Brief History of Social
- Psychology. Social Psychology in a New Century
- 2 Doing Social Psychology Research
- Why Should You Learn About Research Methods? Developing Ideas:
- Beginning the Research Process
- Refining Ideas: Defining and Measuring Social
- Psychological Variables
- Testing Ideas: Research Designs
- Ethics and Values in Social Psychology
- Part II Social Perception
- 3 The Social Self. The Self-tConcept
- Self-Esteem. Self-Presentation
- Epilogue: The Multifaceted Self
- 4 Perceiving Persons Observation: The Elements of Social Perception
- Attribution: From Elements to Dispositions
- Integration: From Dispositions to Impressions
- Confirmation Biases: From Impressions to Reality
- Social Perception: The Bottom Line
- 5 Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
- The Nature of the Problem: Persistence and Change
- Causes of the Problem: Intergroup and Motivational Factors
- Causes of the Problem: Cognitive and Cultural Factors
- A Threat in the Air: Effects on the Targets of Stereotypes and Prejudice
- Reducing Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
- Part III Social Influence
- 6 Attitudes. The Study of Attitudes
- Persuasion by Communication
- Persuasion by Our Own Actions
- Changing Attitudes
- 7 Conformity
- Social Influence as "Automatic". Conformity
- Compliance
- Obedience
- The Continuum of Social Influence
- 8 Group Processes
- Fundamentals of Groups
- Individuals in Groups: The Presence of Others
- Group Performance: Problems and Solutions
- Conflict: Cooperation and Competition Within and Between Groups
- Part IV Social Relations
- 9 Attraction and Close Relationships
- Being with Others: A Fundamental Human Motive
- Close Relationships
- The Initial Attraction
- 10 Helping Others
- Evolutionary and Motivational Factors: Why Do People Help? Situational
- Influences: When Do People Help? Personal Influences: Who Is Likely to Help?
- Interpersonal Influences: Whom Do People Help? The Helping Connection
- 11 Aggression
- Part V Applying Social Psychology
- 12 Law. Jury Selection
- The Courtroom Drama
- Jury Deliberation
- Posttrial: To Prison and Beyond
- Perceptions of Justice
- Closing Statement
- 13 Business. Personnel Selection
- Performance Appraisals
- Leadership
- Motivation at Work
- Economic Decision Making
- 14 Health. Stress and Health
- What Causes Stress? How Does Stress
- Affect the Body? Processes of Appraisal
- Ways of Coping with Stress
- Treatment and Prevention
- The Pursuit of Happiness