This innovative two-volume handbook provides a comprehensive exploration of the major developments of social psychological theories that have taken place over the past half century, culminating in a state of the art overview of the primary theories and models that have been developed in this vast and fascinating field.

Self-Control Theory - Walter MischelSelf-Verification Theory - William B. Swann, JrImplicit Theories - Carol S. DweckUncertainty-Identity Theory - Michael A. HoggOptimal Distinctiveness Theory: Its History and Development - Marilynn B. BrewerA Cognitive-Neoassociation Theory of Aggression - Leonard BerkowitzPART FOUR: INTERPERSONAL LEVEL OF ANALYSISNeed to Belong Theory - Roy F. BaumeisterSociometer Theory - Mark R. LearyAttachment Theory - Philipe R. Shaver and Mario MikulincerShared Reality Model - Gerald EchtertoffEquity Theory in Close Relationships - Elaine Hatfield and Richard L. RapsonThe Investment Model of Commitment Processes - Caryl E. Rusbult, Christopher R. Agnew and Ximena R. ArriagaA Theory of Communal (and Exchange) Relationships - Margaret S. Clark and Judson R. MillsInterdependence Theory - Paul A. M. Van Lange and Caryl E. RusbultPART FIVE: GROUP AND CULTURAL LEVEL OF ANALYSISA Theory of Co-operation - Competition and Beyond - Morton DeutschThe Focus Theory of Normative Conduct - Robert B. CialdiniSystem Justification Theory - John T. Jost and Jojanneke van der ToornJustice Theory - Tom R. TylerMinority Influence Theory - Charlan J. NemethSocial Identity Theory - Naomi Ellemers and S. Alexander HaslamSelf-Categorization Theory - John C. Turner and Katherine J. ReynoldsSocial Dominance Theory - Jim Sidanius and Felicia PrattoThe Common Ingroup Identity Model - Samuel L. Gaertner and John F. DovidioSocial Role Theory - Alice H. Eagly and Wendy WoodSocial Representation Theory - Patrick Rateau, Pascal Moliner, Christian Guimelli and Jean-Claude AbricA Theory of Individualism and Collectivism - Harry C. Triandis and Michele J. Gelfand