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Essentials of Social Psychology

Autor Graham Vaughan, Michael Hogg
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 11 dec 2009

Essentials of Social Psychology provides a clear, concise and engaging introduction to the field. Covering all the major topics and theoretical perspectives, this exciting new book provides straightforward explanation of key terms and concepts in a lively and student-friendly manner. Debates and controversies are brought to life and the wider practical relevance of the subject is emphasised throughout.

Pedagogical features that appear across the book include Research Classic sections which describe classic studies, Research Applications boxes that highlight more contemporary developments in social psychological research and their practical applications, Real World features that look at the everyday relevance of social psychology, and Literature, Film and TV features that demonstrate how social psychological concepts are dealt with in popular media. An international balance of research alerts students to the cross cultural dimensions of social psychologyEssentials of Social Psychology is accompanied by MyPsychLab, an interactive online study resource designed to help students to consolidate and further their understanding. Together, the book and online support make this an ideal resource for those studying the subject for the first time, or as part of a more general programme of study.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780132069328
ISBN-10: 0132069326
Pagini: 456
Ilustrații: Illustrations
Dimensiuni: 265 x 195 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.84 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Pearson Education (US)
Locul publicării:Harlow, United Kingdom

Cuprins

Chapter1       Whatissocialpsychology?
Chapter2       Socialthinkingandexplanation
Chapter3       Self,identityandsociety
Chapter4       Attitudesandpersuasion
Chapter5       Socialinfluence
Chapter6       Peopleingroups
Chapter7       Prejudiceandintergrouprelations
Chapter8       Hurtingotherpeople
Chapter9       Helpingotherpeople
Chapter 10       Attractionandcloserelationships
Chapter11     Cultureandcommunication
 
 


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“Awellwritten,wellstructuredintroductorytextbookcoveringthemostcurrentliteratureinthefield.Throughoutthechapters,complexphenomenaaredescribedandexplainedinacomprehensiblewaythatappliesdirectlytothestudents’everydaylives.”DrTorunLindholm,StockholmUniversity
“Byjourney’sendthereaderwillhaveaccumulatedacomprehensiveunderstandingofcontemporary,internationalsocialpsychology,andcritically,willhaveenjoyedthetripaswell.”
DrJohnKremer,Queen’sUniversity,Belfast 
Docomputergamesthatportrayviolencemakepeoplemoreaggressive;oraretheyaharmlessoutletforfrustrations? 
Canwestudylovescientifically;orshouldwepackthestatisticsawayandleaveittothepoets?
Whatmakespeopleobeyauthority,evenwhentheybelievetheconsequencesarelikelytobedestructiveorharmful?
EssentialsofSocialPsychologyprovidesaninsightintoquestionssuchasthoseaboveasitguidesthereaderthroughthefoundationsofsocialpsychology.Keyconceptsandtheoriesareexplainedwithclarity,debatesandcontroversiesarebroughttolifeandthewiderpracticalrelevanceofthesubjectisemphasisedthroughout.
Arangeofpedagogicalfeaturesareincludedtohelpyouconsolidateyourunderstandingandappreciatetherelevanceofsocialpsychologyintherealworld:

 

 

  • ResearchClassicboxesdescribeclassicstudiesanddrawouttheirimplicationsandcontinuingrelevance.
  • ResearchandApplicationsboxeshighlightmorecontemporarydevelopmentsinsocialpsychologicalresearchandtheirpracticalapplications.
  • RealWorldfeatureslookattheeverydayrelevanceofsocialpsychology,providingextendedexamplesoftheoriesandconceptsinaction.
  • TheLiterature,FilmandTVfeaturesdemonstratehowsocialpsychologicalconceptsaredealtwithinpopularmedia

Thisisaclear,concise,academicallyrigorous,andaboveallaccessibleintroductiontothemainphenomena,theoriesandfindingsofsocialpsychology. Itistheidealresourceforthosestudyingthesubjectforthefirsttime,oraspartofamoregeneralprogrammeofstudy.
MichaelA.HoggisProfessorofSocialPsychologyatClaremontGraduateUniversity.
GrahamM.VaughanisProfessorofPsychologyattheUniversityofAuckland.
EssentialsofSocialPsychologycomeswithMyPsychLab,aninteractiveonlinestudyresourceavailablefromwww.mypsychlab.co.uk.Takeatesttogetapersonalisedstudyplanandexplorevideoandaudioactivities,animationsandadditionalquestionmaterialtoconsolidateandfurtheryourunderstanding.
 
 
 
 

 


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Arangeofpedagogicalfeaturesareincludedtohelpyouconsolidateyourunderstandingandappreciatetherelevanceofsocialpsychologyintherealworld:
  • ResearchClassicboxesdescribeclassicstudiesanddrawouttheirimplicationsandcontinuingrelevance.
  • ResearchandApplicationsboxeshighlightmorecontemporarydevelopmentsinsocialpsychologicalresearchandtheirpracticalapplications.
  • RealWorldfeatureslookattheeverydayrelevanceofsocialpsychology,providingextendedexamplesoftheoriesandconceptsinaction.
  • TheLiterature,FilmandTVfeaturesdemonstratehowsocialpsychologicalconceptsaredealtwithinpopularmedia