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Social Psychology
Core Concepts and Emerging Trends
First Edition
- Daniel W. Barrett - Western Connecticut State University, USA
December 2015 | 696 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Employing a lively and accessible writing style, author Daniel W. Barrett integrates up-to-date coverage of social psychology’s core theories, concepts, and research with a discussion of emerging developments in the field—including social neuroscience and the social psychology of happiness, religion, and sustainability. Engaging examples, Applying Social Psychology sections, and a wealth of pedagogical features help readers cultivate a deep understanding of the causes of social behavior.
Part I: Foundations of Social Psychology
Chapter 1: Introducing Social Psychology
Chapter 2: The Social Brain
Part II: Thinking About the Self and Others
Chapter 3: Social Cognition
Chapter 4: What Is the Self?
Chapter 5: Social Perception
Part III: Interpersonal Influence
Chapter 6: Social Influence
Chapter 7: Attitudes and Persuasion
Part IV: Moral Behavior
Chapter 8: Helping
Chapter 9: Aggression
Part V: Affiliative Behavior
Chapter 10: Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination
Chapter 11: Affiliation and Love
Chapter 12: Group Processes
Part VI: Emerging Topics in Social Psychology
Chapter 13: Three Emerging Trends: The Social Psychology of Happiness, Religion, and Sustainability
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index
The book outlines social psychology goals for both students and lecturers
Pure & Applied Psychology, Adekunle Ajasin University
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Excellent text. Have used this text for several years. May need an update however in which the author can broaden the linkage of social psychological theory to current events.
Psychology Dept, University Of Rhode Island
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This is a really good introductory book to social psychology theory and research. The book is accessible and provides a detailed overview of the key topics and studies.
Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Chichester University
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A range of very useful concepts relevant to social psychology are represented here. I had hoped that there may be more direct references/studies related to education, particularly special education. Although it is provides a good overview, it does not work in an interdisciplinary context.
Department of Education, Newman University
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An in depth and comprehensive look at this subject.
Childhood & Youth Studies, Liverpool Hope University
drupal
This is a really good introductory book to social psychology theory and research. The book is accessible and provides a detailed overview of the key topics and studies.
Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Chichester University
June 12, 2020
Excellent text. Have used this text for several years. May need an update however in which the author can broaden the linkage of social psychological theory to current events.
Psychology Dept, University Of Rhode Island
September 28, 2020
The book outlines social psychology goals for both students and lecturers
Pure & Applied Psychology, Adekunle Ajasin University
October 12, 2018
An in depth and comprehensive look at this subject.
Childhood & Youth Studies, Liverpool Hope University
January 15, 2018
A range of very useful concepts relevant to social psychology are represented here. I had hoped that there may be more direct references/studies related to education, particularly special education. Although it is provides a good overview, it does not work in an interdisciplinary context.
Department of Education, Newman University
May 12, 2017
