Applied Social Psychology : Understanding and Addressing Social and Practical Problems

by Frank W. Schneider

• ISBN13: 9781412976381
• ISBN10: 1412976383
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-26
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

Summary

This textbook serves as an introduction to the field of applied social psychology which focuses on understanding social and practical problems and on developing intervention strategies directed at the amelioration of such problems. A core feature of the book is attaining a balance between theory, research, and application. In the Second Edition, the authors have thoroughly updated the text with the latest research and incorporated current examples that students can relate to.

Table of Contents

Preface

Foundations of Applied Social Psychology

Defining the Field of Applied Social Psychology

Social Psychological Theory

Research Methods

Intervention and Evaluation

Applying Social Psychology to Arenas of Life

Applying Social Psychology to Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Applying Social Psychology to Sport Teams

Applying Social Psychology to the Media

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology in Education

Applying Social Psychology to Organizations

Applying Social Psychology to the Criminal Justice System

Applying Social Psychology to the Community

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Applying Social Psychology to Diversity

Applying Social Psychology to OneâÇÖs Own Life

Applying Social Psychology to Personal Relationships

Applying Social Psychology to the Classroom

Applying Social Psychology to Positive Well-Being: Focus on Optimism

References

Author Index

Subject Index

About the Editors

Contributors

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