Social Psychology: Study Guide

by Taylor, Shelley E.; Peplau, L. Amme; Sears, David O.; Kowalski, Robin

• ISBN13: 9780134902937
• ISBN10: 0134902939
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-06-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

Generations of readers have learned social psychology from this book-it provides balanced, up-to-date, and accurate coverage of basic topics, research, and theories. Balancing cutting-edge findings and classic work in the field, the user-friendly Social Psychology shows how its methods and theories can be applied to everyday experiences and current social issues. Interesting and easy to read and understand, the topics covered are broad in scope but not overwhelming; these include: perception of people and events; attitudes and influence; social interactions and relationships; helping and hurting others; social psychology and health; and social psychology and the law. Teachers, health professionals, lawyers, business leaders, and people in many different professions will find Social Psychology to be a valuable reference and handbook.

Table of Contents

Special Features	p. x
Preface	p. xi
About the Authors	p. xv
Theories and Methods in Social Psychology	p. 2
Perceiving People and Events
Person Perception: Forming Impressions of Others	p. 32
Social Cognition: Understanding the Social World	p. 66
The Self: Learning about the Self	p. 98
Attitudes and Influence
Attitudes and Attitude Change	p. 132
Prejudice	p. 168
Social Influence	p. 204
Social Interaction and Relationships
Interpersonal Attraction	p. 230
Personal Relationships	p. 262
Behavior in Groups	p. 296
Gender	p. 334
Helping and Hurting Others
Helping Behavior	p. 370
Aggression	p. 402
Social Psychology in Action
Social Psychology and Health	p. 438
Social Psychology and Politics	p. 464
Social Psychology and the Law	p. 496
Glossary	p. 515
References	p. 529
Photo Credits	p. 564
Name Index	p. 565
Subject Index	p. 579
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