Social Psychology

by DeLamater, John D.; Myers, Daniel J.

• ISBN13: 9780495812975
• ISBN10: 0495812978
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-05-20
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This social psychology text, written by well-known sociologists, covers such topics as socialization, self, attitudes, communication, social influence, interpersonal attraction and relationships, behavior in small groups, life course, and personality and social structure. As readers move through the book, they will explore answers to a wide variety of questions, such as: What decides who someone will fall in love with? Where do aggressive, violent, and criminal behaviors come from? Why are some people more charitable than others? Why do some people obey authority and conform while others always have to buck the trend? Why are some people lazier when they work in groups? What is the source of people’s stereotypes and prejudices? What causes conflict between groups? And finally, what makes us who we are?

Table of Contents

Introduction to Social Psychology

Socialization

Self and Self-Presentation

Social Perception and Cognition

Attitudes

Symbolic Communication and Language

Social Influence and Persuasion

Altruism and Aggression

Interpersonal Attraction and Relationships

Group Cohesion and Conformity

Group Structure and Performance

Intergroup Conflict

Social Structure and Personality

Deviant Behavior and Social Reaction

Collective Behavior and Social Movements

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