Social Psychology

by Aronson, Elliot; Wilson, Timothy D.; Akert, Robin M.

• ISBN13: 9780321024350
• ISBN10: 0321024354
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-07-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

This distinguished author team present a detailed, rigorous and scientific approach to social psychology in a way that engages and fascinates students and faculty alike. Striking a balance between the classic and most current research, the authors integrate cultural issues and perspectives and inspire the reader to actively participate in learning.

Table of Contents

Detailed Contents	v	(14)
Preface	xix	(11)
About the Authors	xxx	(3)
Special Tips for Students	xxxiii
Chapter 1 Introduction to Social Psychology	2	(28)
Chapter 2 Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research	30	(34)
Chapter 3 Social Cognition: How We Think about the Social World	64	(40)
Chapter 4 Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People	104	(44)
Chapter 5 Self-Knowledge: How We Come to Understand Ourselves	148	(40)
Chapter 6 Self-Justification and the Need to Maintain Self-Esteem	188	(46)
Chapter 7 Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings	234	(44)
Chapter 8 Conformity: Influencing Behavior	278	(48)
Chapter 9 Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups	326	(44)
Chapter 10 Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships	370	(46)
Chapter 11 Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help?	416	(38)
Chapter 12 Aggression: Why We Hurt Other People	454	(40)
Chapter 13 Prejudice: Causes and Cures	494	(52)
Social Psychology in Action 1 Social Psychology and Health	546	(32)
Social Psychology in Action 2 Social Psychology and the Environment	578	(24)
Social Psychology in Action 3 Social Psychology and the Law	602
Glossary	G-1
References	R-1
Credits	C-1
Name Index	I-1
Subject Index	I-15