Essential social psychology /
Crisp, Richard J., 1973-
Essential social psychology / Richard J. Crisp & Rhiannon N. Turner. - 3rd edition. - xxvi, 540 pages ; 24 cm
From aggression to altruism, prejudice to persuasion, Essential Social Psychology 3e introduces students to the discoveries and debates that define social psychology today. It covers both classic and cutting edge research studies and provides plenty of real life examples and illustrations to help students to develop a good understanding of the subject whilst building the confidence to apply this knowledge successfully in assignments and exams. An extensive range of learning aids including a glossary, summary sections and memory maps - combined with an array of features on the student section of the companion website - will help reinforce this learning and check retention at specific milestones throughout the course.
New to the third edition:
A new full-colour design
Two brand new chapters on Applied Social Psychology and Social Psychological Methods
Coverage of some developing research perspectives including social neuroscience and evolutionary psychology
New `Back to the Real World' textboxes which situate academic findings in the context of the world around you
An enhanced SAGE edge (TM) companion website (study.sagepub.com/crispandturner3e) with a suite of features to enhance your learning experience.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 473-521) and indexes.
Chapter 1: History, Methods and Approaches
A History
Research Methods
Research Ethics
Chapter 2: Attribution
The Naive Scientist
Attribution Theory
Making Attributions
Attributional Biases
Attribution and Social Processes
Social Representations
Chapter 3: Social Cognition
The Cognitive Miser Versus the Naive Scientist
Heuristics
The Motivated Tactician
Social Categorization
Dual Process Theories
Chapter 4: Attitudes
Attitude Formation
Attitudes and Behaviour
Attitude Change
Chapter 5: Social Influence
Social Norms
Confirmity
Minority Influence
Obedience
Social Impact Theory
Chapter 6: Group Processes
Groups
Leadership
Chapter 7: Self and Identity
Self-awareness
Organization of Self-knowledge
Theories of Self-concept Maintenance
Self-esteem
Self-motives
Cultural Differences in Self and Identity
Chapter 8: Prejudice
Prejudice: Old and New
Individual Differences in Prejudice
Reducing Prejudice
Chapter 9: Intergroup Relations
Theories of Intergroup Relations
Improving Intergroup Relations
Chapter 10: Aggression
Theories of Aggression
Person-Centred Determinants of Aggression
Situation-Centred Determinants of Aggression
Disinhibition
Forms of Agression in Society
Chapter 11: Prosocial Behaviour
What is Prosocial Behaviour?
Origins of Prosocial Behaviour
Situation-Centred Determinants of Helping
Perceiver-Centred Determinants of Helping
Recipient-Centred Determinants of Helping
Receiving Help
Chapter 12: Affiliation and Attraction
Affiliation
Interpersonal Attraction
Chapter 13: Friendship and Love
Friendship
Romantic Relationships
Relationship Satisfaction and Commitment
Chapter 14: Applications
A History of Applying Social Psychology
Organizations
Health
Tolerance
9781446270769 9781446270769 (hardback) 1446270769 (hardback) 9781446270776 (paperback) 1446270777 (paperback)
Social psychology.
302 / CRI
Essential social psychology / Richard J. Crisp & Rhiannon N. Turner. - 3rd edition. - xxvi, 540 pages ; 24 cm
From aggression to altruism, prejudice to persuasion, Essential Social Psychology 3e introduces students to the discoveries and debates that define social psychology today. It covers both classic and cutting edge research studies and provides plenty of real life examples and illustrations to help students to develop a good understanding of the subject whilst building the confidence to apply this knowledge successfully in assignments and exams. An extensive range of learning aids including a glossary, summary sections and memory maps - combined with an array of features on the student section of the companion website - will help reinforce this learning and check retention at specific milestones throughout the course.
New to the third edition:
A new full-colour design
Two brand new chapters on Applied Social Psychology and Social Psychological Methods
Coverage of some developing research perspectives including social neuroscience and evolutionary psychology
New `Back to the Real World' textboxes which situate academic findings in the context of the world around you
An enhanced SAGE edge (TM) companion website (study.sagepub.com/crispandturner3e) with a suite of features to enhance your learning experience.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 473-521) and indexes.
Chapter 1: History, Methods and Approaches
A History
Research Methods
Research Ethics
Chapter 2: Attribution
The Naive Scientist
Attribution Theory
Making Attributions
Attributional Biases
Attribution and Social Processes
Social Representations
Chapter 3: Social Cognition
The Cognitive Miser Versus the Naive Scientist
Heuristics
The Motivated Tactician
Social Categorization
Dual Process Theories
Chapter 4: Attitudes
Attitude Formation
Attitudes and Behaviour
Attitude Change
Chapter 5: Social Influence
Social Norms
Confirmity
Minority Influence
Obedience
Social Impact Theory
Chapter 6: Group Processes
Groups
Leadership
Chapter 7: Self and Identity
Self-awareness
Organization of Self-knowledge
Theories of Self-concept Maintenance
Self-esteem
Self-motives
Cultural Differences in Self and Identity
Chapter 8: Prejudice
Prejudice: Old and New
Individual Differences in Prejudice
Reducing Prejudice
Chapter 9: Intergroup Relations
Theories of Intergroup Relations
Improving Intergroup Relations
Chapter 10: Aggression
Theories of Aggression
Person-Centred Determinants of Aggression
Situation-Centred Determinants of Aggression
Disinhibition
Forms of Agression in Society
Chapter 11: Prosocial Behaviour
What is Prosocial Behaviour?
Origins of Prosocial Behaviour
Situation-Centred Determinants of Helping
Perceiver-Centred Determinants of Helping
Recipient-Centred Determinants of Helping
Receiving Help
Chapter 12: Affiliation and Attraction
Affiliation
Interpersonal Attraction
Chapter 13: Friendship and Love
Friendship
Romantic Relationships
Relationship Satisfaction and Commitment
Chapter 14: Applications
A History of Applying Social Psychology
Organizations
Health
Tolerance
9781446270769 9781446270769 (hardback) 1446270769 (hardback) 9781446270776 (paperback) 1446270777 (paperback)
Social psychology.
302 / CRI