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Social psychology

Michael A. Hogg, Graham M. Vaughan

Pearson, 2018

8th ed

  • : print

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [687]-758) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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: * 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.

Table of Contents

1 Introducing social psychology 2 Social cognition and social thinking 3 Attribution and social explanation 4 Self and identity 5 Attitudes 6 Persuasion and attitude change 7 Social influence 8 People in groups 9 Leadership and group decision-making 10 Prejudice and discrimination 11 Intergroup behaviour 12 Aggression 13 Prosocial behaviour 14 Attraction and close relationships 15 Language and communication 16 Culture

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  • NCID
    BC04058973
  • ISBN
    • 9781292090450
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Harlow
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxvii, 777 p.
  • Size
    27 cm
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