1. An Introduction to Group Dynamics. 2. Studying Groups. 3. The Individual and the Group. 4. Formation. 5. Cohesion and Development. 6. Structure. 7. Influence. 8. Power. 9. Leadership. 10. Performance. 11. Decision Making. 12. Teams. 13. Conflict. 14. Intergroup Relations. 15. Groups in Context. 16. Groups and Change. 17. Crowds and Collective Behavior.

Offering the most comprehensive treatment of groups available, GROUP DYNAMICS, 6E, International Edition combines an emphasis on research, empirical studies supporting theoretical understanding of groups, and extended case studies to illustrate the application of concepts to actual groups. This best-selling book builds each chapter around a real-life case, drawing on examples from a range of disciplines including psychology, law, education, sociology, and political science. Tightly weaving concepts and familiar ideas together, the text takes readers beyond simple exposure to basic principles and research findings to a deeper understanding of each topic.
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1. An Introduction to Group Dynamics. 2. Studying Groups. 3. The Individual and the Group. 4. Formation. 5. Cohesion and Development. 6. Structure. 7. Influence. 8. Power. 9. Leadership. 10. Performance. 11. Decision Making. 12. Teams. 13. Conflict. 14. Intergroup Relations. 15. Groups in Context. 16. Groups and Change. 17. Crowds and Collective Behavior.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781285051444
Publisert
2013-01-01
Utgave
6. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Vekt
1095 gr
Høyde
232 mm
Bredde
188 mm
Dybde
29 mm
Aldersnivå
05, U
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
704

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Biografisk notat

Dr. Donelson R. Forsyth is Professor and the Colonel Leo K. and Gaylee Thorsness Endowed Chair in Ethical Leadership in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond, where he teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses. His areas of focus include moral judgment, attribution, and group dynamics. His honors include the Outstanding Lecturer Award from the College of Humanities and Sciences and the Outstanding Teacher at Virginia Commonwealth University. A proven author, Dr. Forsyth has written more than 80 chapters and articles, published in such journals as AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGIST, JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY QUARTERLY, and JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN PERSONALITY. A member of numerous editorial boards, he is the founding editor of GROUP DYNAMICS: THEORY, RESEARCH, AND PRACTICE. He received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Florida.