Social psychology

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Title:

Social psychology

Author:

Hogg, Michael A., 1954- author.

ISBN:

9781292090450

Personal Author:

Hogg, Michael A., 1954- author.

Edition:

Eighth Edition.

Physical Description:

xxvii, 777 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 27 cm.

General Note:

Revised edition of the authors' Social psychology, 2014.

Contents:

Preface -- About the authors -- Publisher's acknowledgements -- Introducing social psychology -- Social cognition and social thinking -- Attribution and social explanation -- Self and identity -- Attitudes -- Persuasion and attitude change -- Social influence -- People in groups -- Leadership and group decision' making -- Prejudice and discrimination -- Intergroup behaviour -- Aggression -- Prosocial behaviour -- Attraction and close relationships -- Language and communication -- Culture -- Glossary -- References -- Author index -- Subject index.

Abstract:

The eighth edition of this lively introduction places social psychology in a contemporary, real-world context and explores new, cutting-edge research as well as bringing classic theories to life. Thoroughly revised to enhance accessibility, and updated to include over 250 new references, this trusted, market-leading, cutting edged textbook remains as comprehensive as ever. Key features include: in-depth scientific coverage of social psychological theory and research; combines UK, European and North American perspectives effectively to provide coverage with a unique global take; updated and expanded coverage of morality, affect and emotion, rumour and gossip, trust and leadership, social media-based communication, multiculturalism, radicalization, deviance, and sexual minorities; and thoroughly revised and rewritten chapters and sections on aggression, prosocial behaviour, close relationships, and attitude-behaviour relations particularly in the context of health. Social Psychology 8th edition includes a range of pedagogically developed features to aid independent study: Research Classic and Research highlight sections focus on either seminal or contemporary areas of research to help you to refine your understanding of these key areas; Your Life sections explore everyday social psychological and encourage you to apply the ideas within your own life; Our World boxes consider examples of social psychology or social issues within the wider world to help you gain a deeper and applied understanding of concepts and issues; and a range of photos, reflective questions and the film/literature and TV section in each chapter further help to bring alive this fascinating subject for everyone.

Subject Term:

Social psychology.

Added Author:

Vaughan, Graham M.,

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Key features:

· In-depth scientific coverage of social psychological theory and research

· Combines UK, European and North American perspectives effectively to provide coverage with a unique global take

· Updated and expanded coverage of morality, affect and emotion, rumour and gossip, trust and leadership, social media-based communication, multiculturalism, radicalization, deviance, and sexual minorities

· Thoroughly revised and rewritten chapters and sections on aggression, prosocial behaviour, close relationships, and attitude-behaviour relations particularly in the context of health

Social Psychology 8th edition includes a range of pedagogically developed features to aid independent study:

· Research Classic and Research highlight sections focus on either seminal or contemporary areas of research to help you to refine your understanding of these key areas.

· Your Life sections explore everyday social psychological and encourage you to apply the ideas within your own life.

· Our World boxes consider examples of social psychology or social issues within the wider world to help you gain a deeper and applied understanding of concepts and issues.

· A range of photos, reflective questions and the film/literature and TV section in each chapter further help to bring alive this fascinating subject for everyone.