TY - BOOK AU - DeLamater,John D. AU - Collett,Jessica L. TI - Social psychology SN - 9780813350684 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - HM1033 .D45 2019 U1 - 302 D37 23 PY - 2019/// CY - New York, NY, USA PB - Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group KW - Social psychology N1 - 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; CAS; Bachelor of Science in Psychology N2 - 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 ER -