Essential Social Psychology

Informationen zum Autor Klappentext From aggression to altruism! prejudice to persuasion! Essential Social Psychology 3e introduces students to the discoveries and debates that define social psychology today. It covers both classic and cutting edge research studies and provides plenty of real life examples and illustrations to help students to develop a good understanding of the subject whilst building the confidence to apply this knowledge successfully in assignments and exams. An extensive range of learning aids including a glossary! summary sections and memory maps - combined with an array of features on the student section of the companion website - will help reinforce this learning and check retention at specific milestones throughout the course. New to the third edition: A new full-colour design Two brand new chapters on Applied Social Psychology and Social Psychological Methods Coverage of some developing research perspectives including social neuroscience and evolutionary psychology New 'Back to the Real World' textboxes which situate academic findings in the context of the world around you An enhanced SAGE edge(TM) companion website (study.sagepub.com/crispandturner3e) with a suite of features to enhance your learning experience. Zusammenfassung With two new chapters on Research Methods and Applications in Social Psychology! Essential Social Psychology offers a clear and concise introduction for students studying the subject for the first time. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1: History! Methods and Approaches A History Research Methods Research Ethics Chapter 2: Attribution The Naive Scientist Attribution Theory Making Attributions Attributional Biases Attribution and Social Processes Social Representations Chapter 3: Social Cognition The Cognitive Miser Versus the Naive Scientist Heuristics The Motivated Tactician Social Categorization Dual Process Theories Chapter 4: Attitudes Attitude Formation Attitudes and Behaviour Attitude Change Chapter 5: Social Influence Social Norms Confirmity Minority Influence Obedience Social Impact Theory Chapter 6: Group Processes Groups Leadership Chapter 7: Self and Identity Self-awareness Organization of Self-knowledge Theories of Self-concept Maintenance Self-esteem Self-motives Cultural Differences in Self and Identity Chapter 8: Prejudice Prejudice: Old and New Individual Differences in Prejudice Reducing Prejudice Chapter 9: Intergroup Relations Theories of Intergroup Relations Improving Intergroup Relations Chapter 10: Aggression Theories of Aggression Person-Centred Determinants of Aggression Situation-Centred Determinants of Aggression Disinhibition Forms of Agression in Society Chapter 11: Prosocial Behaviour What is Prosocial Behaviour? Origins of Prosocial Behaviour Situation-Centred Determinants of Helping Perceiver-Centred Determinants of Helping Recipient-Centred Determinants of Helping Receiving Help Chapter 12: Affiliation and Attraction Affiliation Interpersonal Attraction Chapter 13: Friendship and Love Friendship Romantic Relationships Relationship Satisfaction and Commitment Chapter 14: Applications A History of Applying Social Psychology Organizations Health Tolerance ...

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• Authors: Richard J Crisp, Richard J. Crisp, Richard J. Turner Crisp, Richard J./ Turner Crisp, Richard J Crisp, Rhiannon Turner, Rhiannon N. Turner
• Assisted by: Richard Crisp (Editor)
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.09.2014
• EAN: 9781446270776
• ISBN: 978-1-4462-7077-6
• No. of pages: 568
• Series: Sage Edge
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology