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Social Psychology provides student readers with essential help with all aspects of their first course in social psychology, including advice on revising for exams, preparing and writing course assessment materials, and enhancing and progressing their knowledge and skills in line with course requirements on a social psychology course

"This book has been developed from two main theses which justify my venture into the field of social psychology. The first is that the visceral-organic structure of man is basic to the understanding of psychology. However extreme the assertion may seem, I think it fair to say that the thinkers who have formed the knowledge of mind in its largest and truest terms have been those who have shown the relationship of drive, emotions, and intelligence to the structures of the body, and vice versa. The second thesis is that apart from his group a man is a mere potentiality. He is developed in a milieu that fosters, modifies, or destroys his capacities. And how that milieu works, the psychiatrist and physician has ample opportunity to witness. To explain the individual and discuss his psychology as something distinct from the psychology of the society that daily becomes more complex and ranges from the remote past far into the future is, as the anatomists would say, a false dissection, by which structures are isolated from one another artificially and their organic connection destroyed. Therefore I have begun with the structure and organic functions of the individual and have endeavored to show how social forces, like the gases of the environment, sweep in and out of him--taking command of his viscera and transforming their functions into approved deeds, and creating within him both the pleasures of conformity and the bitter, self-dividing struggle that results from the disharmony of individual capacity and desire with social authority. While the facts presented are not new, the emphasis and formulation of principles are to a certain extent original, and they merit appreciative attention. I make no pretense of having fulfilled my aim completely, the shortcomings of my work being as discernible to me as to any critic; but withal, I hope and even feel assured that both the visceral-organic and the sociological bases of social psychology are here given the emphasis they deserve"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved).

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Timeline of Social Psychology -- 1. The History of Social Psychology -- Part I: Individuals and Social Psychology -- 2. The Self and Social Comparison Processes -- 3. Stereotyping and Its Impact -- 4. Emotional Intelligence and the Attachment Behavioral System -- 5. Application: Who Am I Now? Understanding and Supporting Veterans Transitioning to College -- 6. Application: Trauma and Its Social Implications -- 7. Application: Autism and Its Social Implications -- 8. Application: Self-Harm

Social psychology : the science of the social side of life -- Social cognition : how we think about the social world -- Social perception : perceiving and understanding others -- The self : answering the question "Who am I?" -- Attitudes : evaluating and responding to the social world -- The causes, effects, and cures of stereotying, prejudice and discrimination -- Interpersonal attraction, close relationships, and love -- Social influence : changing others' behavior -- Prosocial behavior : helping others -- Aggression : its nature, causes, and control -- Groups and individuals : the consequences of belonging -- Social psychology : a guide to dealing with adversity and achieving a happy life

Introducing social psychology -- Social thinking -- The self in a social world -- Social beliefs and judgments -- Behavior and attitudes -- Social influence -- Genes, culture, and gender -- Conformity and obedience -- Persuasion -- Group influence -- Social relations -- Prejudice: disliking others -- Aggression: hurting others -- Attraction and intimacy: liking and loving others -- Helping -- Conflict and peacemaking -- Applying social psychology -- Social psychology in the clinic -- Social psychology in court -- Social psychology and the sustainable future -- Epilogue -- References R-1 -- Name index Ni-1 -- Subject index/glossary Si-

"This book has been written for use as a text in college courses in social psychology. Basically, the field is conceived to be the study of those aspects of human personal behavior which are developed and controlled by the interaction which takes place between the individual and his small intimate circle of associations known as the primary group. Recent years have witnessed a significant expansion of the content of social psychology. Because of the diverse views of experimenters and the contribution of different fields of study, the increase in knowledge has sometimes proved to be an embarrassment of riches. A major purpose of this book is to show the essential unity of the knowledge that has been acquired and to emphasize the areas of fundamental agreement in the field rather than one particular school of thought. Moreover, materials from the subject fields of either sociology or psychology which do not bear directly on this conception of the subject have been excluded in the interest of a clear and integral organization. Although designed primarily as an introduction to social psychology, this discussion also includes a review of the latest scholarship in the field and an analysis of the methods by which new knowledge has been acquired. The constant emphasis on the experimental background should lead the student to an understanding of the present research frontiers of social psychology. It has been intended, finally, that the discussion of human behavior presented here will provide a direct and meaningful application by the reader to situations encountered in everyday living. It is recommended as a valuable exercise, in fact, that the student analyze his own life history or the experiences of the subject of a good fictional or biographical work in the light of the principles brought out in this volume"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved).

Using current socio-political thought and research, the authors of Social Psychology - Identities and Relationships examine topics such as violence, social and political transition, race and racism, and sexualities. Identities and interpersonal relationships are used as ordering themes to create a book that is truly distinctive. Theoretical and empirical research is related to topical problems, highlighting the complex relations of individuals to their societies and to one another. The histories and complexities of problems and their interconnectedness are examined, and possible solutions suggested. Special attention is paid to class, sexuality, gender and race, making psychology in general, and social psychology in particular, relevant and exciting.

An invitation to social psychology -- The methods of social psychology -- The social self -- Social cognition: thinking about people and situations -- Social attribution: explaining behavior -- Emotion -- Attitudes, behavior, and rationalization -- Persuasion -- Social influence -- Relationships and attraction -- Stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination -- Groups -- Aggression -- Altruism and cooperation -- Glossary -- References -- Credits -- Name index -- Subject index

Introduction to social psychology -- Research methods in social psychology -- Socialization through the life course -- Self and self-esteem -- Self-presentation and impression management -- Emotions -- Social perception and cognition -- Attitudes -- Symbolic communication and language -- Social influence and persuasion -- Altruism and prosocial behavior -- Aggression -- Deviant behavior and social reaction -- Interpersonal attraction and relationships -- Understanding groups -- Group processes -- Social structure and personality -- Glossary -- References -- Index

An introduction to social psychology -- Research methods -- The social self -- Social cognition -- Person perception -- Attitudes and persuasion -- Social influence: conformity, social roles, and obedience -- Group processes -- Stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination -- Helping and prosocial behavior -- Aggression -- Intimate relationships.

Now in its ninth edition, Hogg & Vaughan's Social Psychology offers a comprehensive, lively introduction to social psychological theory and research. It places social psychology in a contemporary, real-world context and explores new, cutting-edge research as well as bringing classic theories to life, making it an essential student resource.

"Social Psychology, second Canadian Edition has been updated to reflect the Canadian social psychology landscape. These updates include. Expanded coverage of intergroup relations. Chapter 9, Intergroup Relations, is unique to the Canadian edition. It covers an area whose significance is increasingly recognized in North America and much of the content. The chapter reflects research conducted in North America, East Asia, several European countries, and Australia. The chapter was added to the Canadian edition and expanded for the second Canadian edition to distinguish between the processes that happen within a group from those that happen between groups. It discusses early crowd theories and recent research developments focused on social identity theory. In addition, there are sections on intergroup conflicts, strategies for resolving intergroup conflicts, and acculturation of immigrants"--

The eagerly anticipated second edition of this popular textbook captures the excitement and relevance to everyday life of the fascinating and fast-moving field of social psychology. This book is a comprehensive and lively guide to the subject that extensively reappraises classic studies, highlights cutting-edge areas of research and provides fascinating examples of how social psychological theory and research apply to a wide range of real-world issues such as fake news, internet addiction and cyberbullying.Innovative interactive features, including 'exploring further' activities, 'applying social psychology' exercises and 'student project spotlights', place the student experience at the heart of this book. Its engaging and inclusive approach helps students to develop a strong and nuanced understanding of key topics in social psychology and also encourages broader skills that will help not only in their studies but their future careers

Social Psychology, Twelfth Edition, engages students with the dynamic field of social psychology, encouraging exploration of personal passions-from sports to politics-while providing insights into the scientific principles that underpin daily interactions and behaviors, dispelling misconceptions, and demonstrating social psychology's real-world relevance

Preface -- About the authors -- Publisher's acknowledgements -- Introducing social psychology -- Social cognition and social thinking -- Attribution and social explanation -- Self and identity -- Attitudes -- Persuasion and attitude change -- Social influence -- People in groups -- Leadership and group decision' making -- Prejudice and discrimination -- Intergroup behaviour -- Aggression -- Prosocial behaviour -- Attraction and close relationships -- Language and communication -- Culture -- Glossary -- References -- Author index -- Subject index