Social Psychology - The Basics

List of contents

Preface
Chapter 1: A (very) brief history of social psychology
Theme: Self and motivation
Theme overview
Chapter 2: Understanding the self
Chapter 3: The ways we think
Theme summary
Theme: Social Relationships
Theme overview
Chapter 4: Self and other people
Chapter 5: Self, groups and other groups
Theme summary
Theme: Social Influence
Theme overview
Chapter 6: Conformity and obedience
Chapter 7: Persuasion
Theme summary
Chapter 8: Social Psychology in Applied Context
Chapter 9: Future directions and common themes
Endnote
References
Index

About the author

Daniel Frings is an Associate Professor at London South Bank University. He has taught social psychology at undergraduate and MSc levels and supervised numerous PhDs. His research interests include social identity, bio-psychosocial approaches to behaviour and addiction psychology. He has received research funding from prestigious funders such as the Economic Social Research Council, the British Academy, and Cancer Research UK. Daniel is also an Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Social Psychology and has guest edited special journals in Addictive Behavior Reports.

Summary

In a jargon-free and accessible manner, Social Psychology: The Basics critically examines these fundamental principles of social psychology, and provides a thorough overview of this fascinating area.

Product details

• Authors: Daniel Frings, Frings Daniel
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2018
• EAN: 9781138551985
• ISBN: 978-1-138-55198-5
• No. of pages: 238
• Series: Basics; The basics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / General, Social, group or collective psychology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought