The Social Psychology of Behaviour in Small Groups

The Social Psychology of Behaviour in Small Groups covers theories of group behaviour and their application in organizational psychology. Topics include the structure and formation of groups and the roles that individuals play within groups, as well as more applied areas such as co-operation and conflict, teamwork, leadership and decision-making in small groups.
Throughout the book theory, research and concepts are applied to real-life and everyday social behaviour. The book is well illustrated and includes many mental exercises to engage the reader. Donald Pennington has provided a lively, accessible and systematic text suitable for undergraduates studying social psychology and those studying organizational psychology on psychology and business studies courses.

List of contents

1. Introduction to the Social Psychology of Behaviour in Small Groups 2. Measuring Behaviour in Small Groups 3. Individuals and Groups 4. Group Development and Group Structure 5. Co-operation, Conflict and Social Influence Within Small Groups 6. Leadership 7. Individual and Group Decision-making

About the author

Professor Donald Pennington is Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University. His areas of interest include social psychology, health psychology and personality. He is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and the author of several textbooks in social psychology.

Summary

Covers classic theories of group behaviour - a core area of social psychology - and their main applications in organizations.

Product details

• Authors: Donald C Pennington, Donald C. Pennington, Pennington Donald C.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.03.2002
• EAN: 9780415230995
• ISBN: 978-0-415-23099-5
• No. of pages: 240
• Weight: 294 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / General, Social, group or collective psychology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Groups & group theory, Groups and group theory