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Social Psychology - International Student Edition

12th Edition


February 2024 | 736 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
The new Twelfth Edition of Social Psychology by Saul Kassin, Steven Fein, and Hazel Rose Markus captures the excitement of this dynamic and responsive field in our ever-changing world. The authors highlight the most exciting and important foundational and contemporary research, while every chapter also uniquely investigates the influences of culture and social class. In this enthusiastic introduction to social psychology, students delve into their own passion drivers, from favorite sports teams to social media to their own political perspectives, dispelling misconceptions and understanding the scientific foundations that explain our daily interactions and social behaviors. This textbook shows students how social psychology— its theories, research methods, and basic findings—has never been more relevant or more important.
 
Part 1: Introduction
 
Chapter 1 What is Social Psychology
The Social Animal

 
What Is Social Psychology?

 
Social Psychology: Past, Present, and Future

 
 
Chapter 2 Doing Social Psychology Research
Why Should You Learn About Research Methods?

 
Developing Ideas: Beginning the Research Process

 
Refining Ideas: Defining and Measuring Social Psychological Variables

 
Testing Ideas: Research Designs

 
Culture, Ethics, and New Research Standards and Practices

 
 
Part 2: Social Cognition
 
Chapter 3 The Social Self
The Self-Concept

 
Self-Esteem

 
Self-Presentation

 
Reflections: The Multifaceted Self

 
 
Chapter 4 Perceiving Persons
Observation: The Elements of Social Perception

 
Attribution: From Elements to Dispositions

 
Integration: From Dispositions to Impressions

 
Confirmation Biases: From Impressions to Reality

 
Social Perception: The Bottom Line

 
 
Chapter 5 Prejudice
The Nature of Prejudice: Persistence and Change

 
Causes of Prejudice: Culture and Socialization

 
Causes of Prejudice: Cognitive and Motivational Factors

 
Reducing Prejudice: Social Psychological Solutions

 
 
Part 3: Social Influence
 
Chapter 6 Attitudes and Persuasion
The Study of Attitudes

 
Persuasion by Communication

 
Persuasion by Our Own Actions

 
Changing Attitudes

 
 
Chapter 7 Conformity
Social Influence as “Automatic”

 
Conformity

 
Compliance

 
Obedience

 
The Continuum of Social Influence

 
 
Chapter 8 Group Processes
Fundamentals of Groups

 
Individuals in Groups: The Presence of Others

 
Group Performance: Problems and Solutions

 
Conflict: Cooperation and Competition Within and Between Groups

 
 
Part 4: Social Relations
 
Chapter 9 Attraction and Close Relationships
Need to Belong: A Fundamental Human Motive

 
The Initial Attraction

 
Close Relationships

 
 
Chapter 10 Helping Others
Evolutionary and Motivational Factors: Why Do People Help?

 
Situational Influences: When Do People Help?

 
Personal Influences: Who Is Likely to Help?

 
Interpersonal Influences: Whom Do People Help?

 
 
Chapter 11 Aggression
What Is Aggression?

 
Culture, Gender, and Individual Differences

 
Origins of Aggression

 
Situational Influences on Aggression

 
Media Effects

 
Reducing Aggression and Violence

 
 
Part 5: Applying Social Psychology
 
Chapter 12 Justice and Law
Eyewitness Testimony

 
Confessions

 
Jury Decision-Making

 
Posttrial Sentencing and Prison

 
Perceptions of Justice

 
 
Chapter 13 The Workplace and Business
Personnel Selection

 
Performance Appraisals

 
Leadership

 
Motivation at Work

 
Economic Decision-Making

 
 
Chapter 14 Health and Well-Being
Stress and Health

 
What Causes Stress?

 
How Does Stress Affect the Body?

 
Processes of Appraisal

 
Ways of Coping With Stress

 
Treatment and Prevention

 
The Pursuit of Happiness

 

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