Social Psychology (10th Ed)
By Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Samuel R. Sommers
Pearson | February 2018 | ISBN-10: 013470066X | True PDF | 608 Pages | 106 mb
Social Psychology introduces the key concepts of the field through an acclaimed storytelling approach that makes research relevant to students. Drawing upon their extensive experience as researchers and teachers, authors Elliot Aronson, Tim Wilson, and Sam Sommers present the classic studies that have driven the discipline alongside the cutting-edge research that is the future of social psychology.
In addition to updated research references, the 10th Edition offers engaging new student-focused features that help students understand how what they're studying is applicable to their own lives.
CONTENTS
1 Introducing Social Psychology 1
2 Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research 23
3 Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World 51
4 Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People 83
5 The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context 119
6 Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem 149
7 Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings 181
8 Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior 216
9 Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups 262
10 Attraction and Relationships: From Initial Impressions to Long-Term Intimacy 296
11 Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help? 333
12 Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It? 365
13 Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures 402
Social Psychology in Action 1 Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future 440
Social Psychology in Action 2 Social Psychology and Health 461
Social Psychology in Action 3 Social Psychology and the Law 481
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