Social Psychology

by Michener, H. Andrew; Delamater, John D.

• ISBN13: 9780155041288
• ISBN10: 0155041282
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-12-21
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This complete overview of human social behavior integrates a sociological perspective with an emphasis on empirical research. The authors use sociological concepts and theory to stress the influences of culture, social structure, and groups on the individual.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Introduction to Social Psychology	1	(22)
Research Methods in social Psychology	23	(22)
Socialization	45	(28)
Self and Identity	73	(27)
Social Perception and Cognition	100	(30)
Attitudes	130	(28)
Symbolic Communication and Language	158	(29)
Social Influence and Persuasion	187	(27)
Self-Presentation and Impression Management	214	(22)
Helping and Altruism	236	(26)
Aggression	262	(22)
Interpersonal Attraction and Relationships	284	(28)
Group Cohesion and conformity	312	(23)
Group Structure and Interaction	335	(23)
Group Productivity and Task Performance	358	(29)
Intergroup conflict	387	(24)
Life Course and Gender Roles	411	(28)
Social Structure and Personality	439	(28)
Deviant Behavior and Social Reaction	467	(29)
Collective Behavior and Social Movements	496	(27)
Glossary	523	(12)
References	535	(52)
Credits	587	(4)
Name Index	591	(22)
Subject Index	613