Kassin, Saul <br/><br/>
Social psychology /  
Saul Kassin, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Steven Fein, Williams College, Hazel Rose Markus, Stanford University 
 - Twelfth editon. 
 - xxiii, 710 pages :  color illustrations;   28 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Part 1: Introduction<br/>  Chapter 1 What is Social Psychology <br/>The Social Animal<br/> <br/>What Is Social Psychology?<br/> <br/>Social Psychology: Past, Present, and Future<br/> <br/>  Chapter 2 Doing Social Psychology Research <br/>Why Should You Learn About Research Methods?<br/> <br/>Developing Ideas: Beginning the Research Process<br/> <br/>Refining Ideas: Defining and Measuring Social Psychological Variables<br/> <br/>Testing Ideas: Research Designs<br/> <br/>Culture, Ethics, and New Research Standards and Practices<br/> <br/> <br/>Part 2: Social Cognition<br/>  Chapter 3 The Social Self <br/>The Self-Concept<br/> <br/>Self-Esteem<br/> <br/>Self-Presentation<br/> <br/>Reflections: The Multifaceted Self<br/> <br/>  Chapter 4 Perceiving Persons <br/>Observation: The Elements of Social Perception<br/> <br/>Attribution: From Elements to Dispositions<br/> <br/>Integration: From Dispositions to Impressions<br/> <br/>Confirmation Biases: From Impressions to Reality<br/> <br/>Social Perception: The Bottom Line<br/> <br/>  Chapter 5 Prejudice <br/>The Nature of Prejudice: Persistence and Change<br/> <br/>Causes of Prejudice: Culture and Socialization<br/> <br/>Causes of Prejudice: Cognitive and Motivational Factors<br/> <br/>Reducing Prejudice: Social Psychological Solutions<br/> <br/> <br/>Part 3: Social Influence<br/>  Chapter 6 Attitudes and Persuasion <br/>The Study of Attitudes<br/> <br/>Persuasion by Communication<br/> <br/>Persuasion by Our Own Actions<br/> <br/>Changing Attitudes<br/> <br/>  Chapter 7 Conformity <br/>Social Influence as “Automatic”<br/> <br/>Conformity<br/> <br/>Compliance<br/> <br/>Obedience<br/> <br/>The Continuum of Social Influence<br/> <br/>  Chapter 8 Group Processes <br/>Fundamentals of Groups<br/> <br/>Individuals in Groups: The Presence of Others<br/> <br/>Group Performance: Problems and Solutions<br/> <br/>Conflict: Cooperation and Competition Within and Between Groups<br/> <br/> <br/>Part 4: Social Relations<br/>  Chapter 9 Attraction and Close Relationships <br/>Need to Belong: A Fundamental Human Motive<br/> <br/>The Initial Attraction<br/> <br/>Close Relationships<br/> <br/>  Chapter 10 Helping Others <br/>Evolutionary and Motivational Factors: Why Do People Help?<br/> <br/>Situational Influences: When Do People Help?<br/> <br/>Personal Influences: Who Is Likely to Help?<br/> <br/>Interpersonal Influences: Whom Do People Help?<br/> <br/>  Chapter 11 Aggression <br/>What Is Aggression?<br/> <br/>Culture, Gender, and Individual Differences<br/> <br/>Origins of Aggression<br/> <br/>Situational Influences on Aggression<br/> <br/>Media Effects<br/> <br/>Reducing Aggression and Violence<br/> <br/> <br/>Part 5: Applying Social Psychology<br/>  Chapter 12 Justice and Law <br/>Eyewitness Testimony<br/> <br/>Confessions<br/> <br/>Jury Decision-Making<br/> <br/>Posttrial Sentencing and Prison<br/> <br/>Perceptions of Justice<br/> <br/>  Chapter 13 The Workplace and Business <br/>Personnel Selection<br/> <br/>Performance Appraisals<br/> <br/>Leadership<br/> <br/>Motivation at Work<br/> <br/>Economic Decision-Making<br/> <br/>  Chapter 14 Health and Well-Being <br/>Stress and Health<br/> <br/>What Causes Stress?<br/> <br/>How Does Stress Affect the Body?<br/> <br/>Processes of Appraisal<br/> <br/>Ways of Coping With Stress<br/> <br/>Treatment and Prevention<br/> <br/>The Pursuit of Happiness<br/>  
<br/><br/> The new Twelfth Edition of Social Psychology by Saul Kassin, Steven Fein, and Hazel Rose Markus captures the excitement of this dynamic and responsive field in our ever-changing world. The authors highlight the most exciting and important foundational and contemporary research, while every chapter also uniquely investigates the influences of culture and social class. In this enthusiastic introduction to social psychology, students delve into their own passion drivers, from favorite sports teams to social media to their own political perspectives, dispelling misconceptions and understanding the scientific foundations that explain our daily interactions and social behaviors. This textbook shows students how social psychology— its theories, research methods, and basic findings—has never been more relevant or more important.-- Provided by the publisher 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781071942246 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>	Social psychology
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>302