TY - BOOK AU - Kassin,Saul AU - Fein,Steven AU - Markus,Hazel Rose TI - Social psychology / SN - 9781071942246 U1 - 302 23 PY - 2025///] CY - Thousand Oaks, California PB - Sage KW - Social psychology N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Part 1: Introduction Chapter 1 What is Social Psychology The Social Animal What Is Social Psychology? Social Psychology: Past, Present, and Future Chapter 2 Doing Social Psychology Research Why Should You Learn About Research Methods? Developing Ideas: Beginning the Research Process Refining Ideas: Defining and Measuring Social Psychological Variables Testing Ideas: Research Designs Culture, Ethics, and New Research Standards and Practices Part 2: Social Cognition Chapter 3 The Social Self The Self-Concept Self-Esteem Self-Presentation Reflections: The Multifaceted Self Chapter 4 Perceiving Persons Observation: The Elements of Social Perception Attribution: From Elements to Dispositions Integration: From Dispositions to Impressions Confirmation Biases: From Impressions to Reality Social Perception: The Bottom Line Chapter 5 Prejudice The Nature of Prejudice: Persistence and Change Causes of Prejudice: Culture and Socialization Causes of Prejudice: Cognitive and Motivational Factors Reducing Prejudice: Social Psychological Solutions Part 3: Social Influence Chapter 6 Attitudes and Persuasion The Study of Attitudes Persuasion by Communication Persuasion by Our Own Actions Changing Attitudes Chapter 7 Conformity Social Influence as “Automatic” Conformity Compliance Obedience The Continuum of Social Influence Chapter 8 Group Processes Fundamentals of Groups Individuals in Groups: The Presence of Others Group Performance: Problems and Solutions Conflict: Cooperation and Competition Within and Between Groups Part 4: Social Relations Chapter 9 Attraction and Close Relationships Need to Belong: A Fundamental Human Motive The Initial Attraction Close Relationships Chapter 10 Helping Others Evolutionary and Motivational Factors: Why Do People Help? Situational Influences: When Do People Help? Personal Influences: Who Is Likely to Help? Interpersonal Influences: Whom Do People Help? Chapter 11 Aggression What Is Aggression? Culture, Gender, and Individual Differences Origins of Aggression Situational Influences on Aggression Media Effects Reducing Aggression and Violence Part 5: Applying Social Psychology Chapter 12 Justice and Law Eyewitness Testimony Confessions Jury Decision-Making Posttrial Sentencing and Prison Perceptions of Justice Chapter 13 The Workplace and Business Personnel Selection Performance Appraisals Leadership Motivation at Work Economic Decision-Making Chapter 14 Health and Well-Being Stress and Health What Causes Stress? How Does Stress Affect the Body? Processes of Appraisal Ways of Coping With Stress Treatment and Prevention The Pursuit of Happiness N2 - 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 ER -