Social Psychology, 3rd Edition provides the only conceptually integrated undergraduate introduction to social
psychology, offering a clear synthesis of the cognitive and social, and individual and group influences that shape
social behavior.
This textbook offers comprehensive coverage of classic, contemporary, and emerging topics in social psychology.
The focus is on underlying, unifying principles that operate across topics, rather than treatment of each topic
in isolation, a focus that reflects the increasingly cross-disciplinary developments within and beyond psychology.
An emphasis on research carried out in different parts of the world and a sensitivity to cross-cultural perspectives
highlights the internationalization of the field in recent years. In addition, the text offers real-world applications
of scientific principles to areas such as marketing, law, education, and health. Throughout, the discussion conceptually
integrates the pervasive impact of social groups on all aspects of social behavior.
Extensive feedback from reviews of prior editions has helped make this third edition comprehensive, contemporary,
and relevant to social psychology students� and instructors� needs. Effective and helpful pedagogical features
include chapter summaries, margin glossaries, tables, graphs, and photographs.
An attractive student-friendly format, and a narrative by two leading scholars that is both lively and rigorous,
make this text one of the most respected and acclaimed on the market.
Table of Contents
What is social psychology?
p. 3
Asking and answering research questions
p. 25
Perceiving individuals
p. 57
The self
p. 95
Perceiving groups
p. 141
Social identity
p. 187
Attitudes and attitude change
p. 229
Attitudes and behavior
p. 269
Groups, norms, and conformity
p. 307
Norms and behavior
p. 351
Liking and loving
p. 393
Interaction in groups
p. 439
Aggression and conflict
p. 473
Helping and cooperation
p. 517
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