Social psychology 3rd ed.

Author

Additional Author(s)

• Nisbett, Richard E.
• Chen, Serena
• Keltner, Dacher
• Gilovich, Thomas

Publisher

New York: W.W. Norton and Company, 2013

Language

English

ISBN

9780393138481

Series

Subject(s)

• SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Notes

. Bibliography. Index

Abstract

Written by four active researchers who represent the breadth and depth of the field, this text encourages students to become scientific thinkers, apply what they learn, and have fun in the hottest field in psychology. Social Psychology, Third Edition, delivers both the inspiration and the confidence students need to understand the importance and relevance of social psychology. An enhanced eBook that is free with the text offers embedded interactive study exercises, videos, and activities that engage students in the process of scientific inquiry.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xxii, 621 p.

Dimension

27 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

1. An invitation to social psychology --
2. The methods of social psychology --
3. The social self --
4. Social cognition: thinking about people --
5. Social perception: understanding the behavior of others --
6. Emotion --
7. Attitudes, behavior, and rationalization --
8. Persuasion --
9. Social influence --
10. Relationships and attraction --
11. Stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination --
12. Groups --
13. Aggression --
14. Altruism and cooperation --
Application Module #1: Social psychology and health --
Application Module #2: Social psychology and personal finance --
Application Module #3: Social psychology and education --
Application Module #4: Social psychology and the law.

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