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Social psychology / John D. DeLamater & Jessica L. Collett.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: New York, NY, USA : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2019Edition: Ninth EditionDescription: xviii, 665 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780813350684 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Social psychologyDDC classification:
  • 302 D37 23 2019
LOC classification:
  • HM1033 .D45 2019
Contents:
Introduction to social psychology -- Research methods in social psychology -- Socialization through the life course -- Self and self-esteem -- Self-presentation and impression management -- Emotions -- Social perception and cognition -- Attitudes -- Symbolic communication and language -- Social influence and persuasion -- Altruism and prosocial behavior -- Aggression -- Deviant behavior and social reaction -- Interpersonal attraction and relationships -- Understanding groups -- Group processes -- Social structure and personality -- Glossary -- References -- Index.
Summary: This ninth edition of Social Psychology is an engaging exploration of the question, "what makes us who we are?" presented in a new, streamlined fashion. Grounded in the latest research, Social Psychology explains the methods by which social psychologists investigate human behavior in a social context and the theoretical perspectives that ground the discipline. Each chapter is designed to be a self-contained unit for ease of use in any classroom. This edition features new boxes providing research updates and "test yourself " opportunities, a focus on critical thinking skills, and an increased emphasis on diverse populations and their experiences.
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Barcode
Books Books College Library General Circulation Section GC GC 302 D37 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available HNU004222

Eighth edition published by Westview, 2015. First edition published by Harcourt, 1986

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to social psychology -- Research methods in social psychology -- Socialization through the life course -- Self and self-esteem -- Self-presentation and impression management -- Emotions -- Social perception and cognition -- Attitudes -- Symbolic communication and language -- Social influence and persuasion -- Altruism and prosocial behavior -- Aggression -- Deviant behavior and social reaction -- Interpersonal attraction and relationships -- Understanding groups -- Group processes -- Social structure and personality -- Glossary -- References -- Index.

This ninth edition of Social Psychology is an engaging exploration of the question, "what makes us who we are?" presented in a new, streamlined fashion. Grounded in the latest research, Social Psychology explains the methods by which social psychologists investigate human behavior in a social context and the theoretical perspectives that ground the discipline. Each chapter is designed to be a self-contained unit for ease of use in any classroom. This edition features new boxes providing research updates and "test yourself " opportunities, a focus on critical thinking skills, and an increased emphasis on diverse populations and their experiences.

CAS Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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