Beschreibung:
This textbook is the only major introduction to social psychology that provides a conceptually and thematically integrated approach to the science of social behavior, showinghow the major topics and themes in the discipline are deeply interconnected. As such, it provides a uniquely rich, meaningful, and logical appreciation of human social behavior that students can relate to the world around them and apply to their own lives. Throughout, there are explanations of how social processes are intertwined with cognitive processes. In addition to being thoroughly updated, this fourth edition includes much richer pedagogy than its predecessors, both within the book and online.
What Is Social Psychology?. Asking and Answering Research Questions. Perceiving Individuals. The Self. Perceiving Groups. Social Identity. Attitudes and Attitude Change. Attitudes and Behavior. Norms, and Conformity. Norms and Behavior. Interaction and Performance in Groups. Attraction, Relationships, and Love. Aggression and Conflict. Helping and Cooperation.