Psychology recognises no borders. The relationships between people and the groups they form are determined by similar principles no matter where in the world they come from. This book has been written to introduce students from all countries and backgrounds to the exciting field of social psychology. Recognising the limitations that come from studying the subject through the lens of any one culture, James Alcock and Stan Sadava have crafted a truly international social psychology book for the modern era. Based on classic and cutting-edge scholarship from across the world, An Introduction to Social Psychology encourages mastery of the basics as well as critical thinking. Incorporating relevant insights from social neuroscience, evolutionary theory and positive psychology, it offers: Chapters on crowd behaviour and applied social psychology Discussion of new means of social interaction, including social media Relevant insights from social neuroscience, evolutionary theory and positive psychology A companion website features extensive additional resources for students and instructors
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An Introduction to Social Psychology encourages mastery of the basics as well as critical thinking. It incorporates relevant insights from social neuroscience, evolutionary theory and positive psychology, and also covers the impact of new means of social interaction, including social media.
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Part I: Introducing Social Psychology
Chapter 1: Studying Social Behaviour
Part II: Understanding Your Social World
Chapter 2: Social Perception and Cognition
Chapter 3: The Social Self
Chapter 4: Attitudes, Ideologies and Values
Part III: Influencing Others
Chapter 5: Attitude Change
Chapter 6: Social Influence
Chapter 7: Language and Communication
Part IV: Friends and Foes
Chapter 8: Interpersonal Attraction and Close Relationships
Chapter 9: Prosocial Behaviour
Chapter 10: Cooperation and Conflict
Chapter 11: Aggression
Part V: People in Groups
Chapter 12: Social Identity, Groups and Leadership
Chapter 13: Prejudice
Chapter 14: Crowds and Collective Behaviour
Part VI: Social Psychology in Action
Chapter 15: Applied Social Psychology
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Whereas many textbooks of social psychology essentially list off a stream of facts and findings from the field, Alcock and Sadava tell the story of social psychology, providing context and interpretation necessary to understand why we, as social creatures, act, think, and behave as we do. Their global perspective does a great service to the field and will benefit educators and students internationally.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781446256190
Publisert
2014-08-18
Utgiver
Vendor
SAGE Publications Ltd
Vekt
1510 gr
Høyde
265 mm
Bredde
195 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
656