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Product Identifiers

PublisherSAGE Publications, The Limited

ISBN-101446270777

ISBN-139781446270776

eBay Product ID (ePID)202498479

Product Key Features

Number of Pages568 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameEssential Social Psychology

SubjectSocial Psychology

Publication Year2014

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPsychology

AuthorRichard J. Crisp, Rhiannon Turner

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight38.7 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2013-957373

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsIn their newest edition of Essential Social Psychology, Crisp and Turner present the classic research in Social Psychology and show its relevance to current, real world events. This clear and easy to read integration of the past and the present makes Essential Social Psychology the perfect textbook for both students and teachers alike. I expect that my students will give me the same feedback on the newest edition as they have for past editions: 'Finally a psychology text that doesn't cure insomnia!' , This highly accessible and very readable text offers an applied and critical focus to some of the essential social psychological theories and research making it a must for anyone interested in finding out more about social psychology. , 'In their newest edition of Essential Social Psychology, Crisp and Turner present the classic research in Social Psychology and show its relevance to current, real world events. This clear and easy to read integration of the past and the present makes Essential Social Psychology the perfect textbook for both students and teachers alike. I expect that my students will give me the same feedback on the newest edition as they have for past editions: "Finally a psychology text that doesn't cure insomnia!"' , 'Having endorsed this text book previously, and used it for the last three years, I still get asked by students if it's still one of those books I wish I had written. This updated edition still manages to convey complicated information to students in a clear and easy to comprehend manner - so yes, it's still one of those books I wish I'd written.'

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal302

Table Of ContentChapter 1: History, Methods and ApproachesA HistoryResearch MethodsResearch EthicsChapter 2: AttributionThe Naive ScientistAttribution TheoryMaking AttributionsAttributional BiasesAttribution and Social ProcessesSocial RepresentationsChapter 3: Social CognitionThe Cognitive Miser Versus the Naive ScientistHeuristicsThe Motivated TacticianSocial CategorizationDual Process TheoriesChapter 4: AttitudesAttitude FormationAttitudes and BehaviourAttitude ChangeChapter 5: Social InfluenceSocial NormsConfirmityMinority InfluenceObedienceSocial Impact TheoryChapter 6: Group ProcessesGroupsLeadershipChapter 7: Self and IdentitySelf-awarenessOrganization of Self-knowledgeTheories of Self-concept MaintenanceSelf-esteemSelf-motivesCultural Differences in Self and IdentityChapter 8: PrejudicePrejudice: Old and NewIndividual Differences in PrejudiceReducing PrejudiceChapter 9: Intergroup RelationsTheories of Intergroup RelationsImproving Intergroup RelationsChapter 10: AggressionTheories of AggressionPerson-Centred Determinants of AggressionSituation-Centred Determinants of AggressionDisinhibitionForms of Agression in SocietyChapter 11: Prosocial BehaviourWhat is Prosocial Behaviour?Origins of Prosocial BehaviourSituation-Centred Determinants of HelpingPerceiver-Centred Determinants of HelpingRecipient-Centred Determinants of HelpingReceiving HelpChapter 12: Affiliation and AttractionAffiliationInterpersonal AttractionChapter 13: Friendship and LoveFriendshipRomantic RelationshipsRelationship Satisfaction and CommitmentChapter 14: ApplicationsA History of Applying Social PsychologyOrganizationsHealthTolerance

SynopsisFrom aggression to altruism, prejudice to persuasion, Essential Social Psychology 3eintroduces students to the discoveries and debates that define social psychology today. It covers both classic and cutting edge research studies and provides plenty of real life examples and illustrations to help students to develop a good understanding of the subject whilst building the confidence to apply this knowledge successfully in assignments and exams. An extensive range of learning aids including a glossary, summary sections and memory maps - combined with an array of features on the student section of the companion website - will help reinforce this learning and check retention at specific milestones throughout the course. New to the third edition: A new full-colour design Two brand new chapters on Applied Social Psychology and Social Psychological Methods Coverage of some developing research perspectives including social neuroscience and evolutionary psychology New 'Back to the Real World' textboxes which situate academic findings in the context of the world around you An enhanced SAGE edge(tm) companion website (study.sagepub.com/crispandturner3e) with a suite of features to enhance your learning experience., With two new chapters on Research Methods and Applications in Social Psychology, Essential Social Psychology offers a clear and concise introduction for students studying the subject for the first time., From aggression to altruism, prejudice to persuasion, Essential Social Psychology 3e introduces students to the discoveries and debates that define social psychology today. It covers both classic and cutting edge research studies and provides plenty of real life examples and illustrations to help students to develop a good understanding of the subject whilst building the confidence to apply this knowledge successfully in assignments and exams. An extensive range of learning aids including a glossary, summary sections and memory maps - combined with an array of features on the student section of the companion website - will help reinforce this learning and check retention at specific milestones throughout the course. New to the third edition: A new full-colour design Two brand new chapters on Applied Social Psychology and Social Psychological Methods Coverage of some developing research perspectives including social neuroscience and evolutionary psychology New 'Back to the Real World' textboxes which situate academic findings in the context of the world around you An enhanced SAGE edge(TM) companion website (study.sagepub.com/crispandturner3e) with a suite of features to enhance your learning experience.

LC Classification NumberHM1033