Social Psychology by Saul Kassin, Hazel Rose Markus and Steven Fein (2010, Ringbound)

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PublisherWadsworth

ISBN-10084003217X

ISBN-139780840032171

eBay Product ID (ePID)20038783325

Product Key Features

Number of Pages752 Pages

Publication NameSocial Psychology

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2010

SubjectPsychotherapy / General, General, Social Psychology, Teaching Methods & Materials / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorSaul Kassin, Hazel Rose Markus, Steven Fein

Subject AreaEducation, Psychology

FormatRingbound

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight56.1 Oz

Item Length10.9 in

Item Width8.5 in

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Edition Number8

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal302

Table Of Content1. WHAT IS SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY?What Is Social Psychology? From Past to Present: A Brief History of Social Psychology. Social Psychology in a New Century.2. DOING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH.Why Should You Learn About Research Methods? Developing Ideas: Beginning the Research Process. Refining Ideas: Defining and Measuring Social Psychological Variables. Testing Ideas: Research Designs. Ethics and Values in Social Psychology.PART II: SOCIAL PERCEPTION3. The Social Self.The Self-Concept. Self-Esteem. Self-Presentation. Epilogue: The Multifaceted Self.4. Perceiving PersonsObservation: The Elements of Social Perception. Attribution: From Elements to Dispositions. Integration: From Dispositions to Impressions. Confirmation Biases: From Impressions to Reality. Social Perception: The Bottom Line.5. Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination.The Nature of the Problem: Persistence and Change. Causes of the Problem: Intergroup and Motivational Factors. Causes of the Problem: Cognitive and Cultural Factors. A Threat in the Air: Effects on the Targets of Stereotypes and Prejudice. Reducing Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination. PART III: SOCIAL INFLUENCE.6. Attitudes.The Study of Attitudes. Persuasion by Communication. Persuasion by Our Own Actions. Changing Attitudes. 7. Conformity.Social Influence as "Automatic". Conformity. Compliance. Obedience. The Continuum of Social Influence. 8. Group Processes.Fundamentals of Groups. Individuals in Groups: The Presence of Others. Group Performance: Problems and Solutions. Conflict: Cooperation and Competition Within and Between Groups.PART IV: SOCIAL RELATIONS.9. Attraction and Close Relationships.Being with Others: A Fundamental Human Motive. Close Relationships. The Initial Attraction. 10. Helping Others.Evolutionary and Motivational Factors: Why Do People Help? Situational Influences: When Do People Help? Personal Influences: Who Is Likely to Help? Interpersonal Influences: Whom Do People Help? The Helping Connection.11. Aggression.PART V: APPLYING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY.12. Law.Jury Selection. The Courtroom Drama. Jury Deliberation. Posttrial: To Prison and Beyond. Perceptions of Justice. Closing Statement. 13. Business.Personnel Selection. Performance Appraisals. Leadership. Motivation at Work. Economic Decision Making.14. Health.Stress and Health. What Causes Stress? How Does Stress Affect the Body? Processes of Appraisal. Ways of Coping with Stress. Treatment and Prevention. The Pursuit of Happiness.

SynopsisDistinguished by its current-events emphasis, strong diversity coverage, and engaging connections drawn between social psychology and students' everyday lives, Social Psychology, Eighth Edition, remains one of the most scholarly and well-written texts in its field. Integrating classic and contemporary research, the text also includes comprehensive coverage of social cognition and evolutionary psychology, and features authoritative material on social psychology and the law. For this edition, Saul Kassin and Steven Fein welcome Hazel Rose Markus to the author team. In addition, coverage of culture and diversity are integrated into every chapter by Hazel Rose Markus, a leader and respected researcher in the study of cultural psychology.