Description
Now published by Sage
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.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Introduction
Chapter 1 What is Social Psychology
Chapter 2 Doing Social Psychology Research
Part 2: Social Cognition
Chapter 3 The Social Self
Chapter 4 Perceiving Persons
Chapter 5 Prejudice
Part 3: Social Influence
Chapter 6 Attitudes and Persuasion
Chapter 7 Conformity
Chapter 8 Group Processes
Part 4: Social Relations
Chapter 9 Attraction and Close Relationships
Chapter 10 Helping Others
Chapter 11 Aggression
Part 5: Applying Social Psychology
Chapter 12 Justice and Law
Chapter 13 The Workplace and Business
Chapter 14 Health and Well-Being
