Exploring Social Psychology succinctly explores social psychological science and applies it to contemporary issues and everyday life. Based on the bestselling text, Social Psychology by David Myers, the book presents 31 short modules - each readable in a single sitting - that introduce students to such scientific explorations as love and hate, conformity and independence, prejudice and helping, and persuasion and self - determination.Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect (R) is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following:* SmartBook (R) - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content.* Access to your instructor's homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course.* Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement.* The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping.Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html
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Explores social psychological science and applies it to contemporary issues and everyday life. Based on the bestselling text, Social Psychology, this book presents 31 short modules that introduce students to such scientific explorations as love and hate, conformity and independence, prejudice and helping, and persuasion and self-determination.
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Myers' Exploring Social Psychology, 7th EditionPrefacePART ONEIntroducing Social PsychologyMODULE 1Doing Social PsychologyMODULE 2 Did You Know It All Along?PART TWOSocial ThinkingMODULE 3 Self-Concept: Who Am I?MODULE 4 Self-Serving BiasMODULE 5 The Power of Positive ThinkingMODULE 6 The Fundamental Attribution ErrorMODULE 7 The Powers and Perils of IntuitionMODULE 8 Reasons for UnreasonMODULE 9 Behavior and BeliefMODULE 10 Clinical IntuitionMODULE 11Clinical Therapy: The Powers of Social CognitionPART THREESocial InfluenceMODULE 12Human Nature and Cultural DiversityMODULE 13Gender, Genes, and CultureMODULE 14How Nice People Get CorruptedMODULE 15Two Routes to PersuasionMODULE 16Indoctrination and InoculationMODULE 17The Mere Presence of OthersMODULE 18Many Hands Make Diminished ResponsibilityMODULE 19Doing Together What We Would Not Do AloneMODULE 20How Do Groups Intensify Decisions?MODULE 21Power to the PersonPART FOURSocial RelationsMODULE 22The Reach of PrejudiceMODULE 23The Roots of PrejudiceMODULE 24The Nature and Nurture of AggressionMODULE 25Does the Media Influence Social Behavior?MODULE 26Who Likes Whom?MODULE 27The Ups and Downs of LoveMODULE 28Causes of ConflictMODULE 29Blessed Are the PeacemakersMODULE 30When Do People Help?MODULE 31Social Psychology and the Sustainable FutureReferencesCreditsName IndexSubject Index
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ISBN
9780077825454
Publisert
2014-05-16
Utgave
7. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
McGraw-Hill Professional
Vekt
701 gr
Høyde
231 mm
Bredde
160 mm
Dybde
20 mm
Aldersnivå
05, U
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
560

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Biographical note

David Myers is the John Dirk Werkman Professor of Psychology at Hope College where he has taught for the past 30 years. David Myers' love of teaching psychology has been rewarded by students on many occasions with numerous Outstanding Professor awards. An award-winning researcher, Dr. Myers received the Gordon Allport Prize from Division 9 of the American Psychological Association for his work on group polarization. His scientific articles have appeared in more than two dozen journals, including Science, American Scientist, Psychological Bulletin, and Psychological Science. He has served his discipline as consulting editor to the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology and the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.