The field of social psychology: how we think about and interact with others -- Social perception: understanding others -- Social cognition: thinking about the social world -- Attitudes: evaluating the social world -- Aspects of social identity: self and gender -- Prejudice and discrimination -- Interpersonal attraction: initial contact, liking, becoming acquainted -- Close relationships: family, friends, lovers, and spouses -- Social influence: changing others' behavior -- Prosocial behavior: helping others -- Aggression: its nature, causes, and control -- Groups and individuals: the consequences of belonging -- Social psychology in action: legal, medical, and organizational applications.