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The ninth edition of Social Psychology continues to integrate classic and current research in a highly readable and engaging fashion. This classic text retains the hallmark of its own past success: up-to-date coverage of the quickly evolving subject matter, written in a lively manner that has been embraced by hundreds of thousands of students around the world.
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Connections tables provided at the end of every chapter help explain the relationship between certain topics within the field of social psychology. Critical thinking questions follow the Connections tables.
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Cornerstones of Social Psychology" describe classic studies in the field.
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Chapter summaries help the student assess what they have read
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Applied social psychology is now covered in only one chapter (Ch. 13)
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Chapter 12 (Groups) has been reorganized, and now includes coverage of cooperation, conflict, and conflict resolution
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Presents dozens of hot new topics, including the effects of ingratiation on attraction, salary, and promotions; cultural differences in the content of attractiveness stereotypes; effects of high temperatures and alcohol on aggression; genetic and personal factors in job satisfaction; interpersonal justice; cognitive tuning and reverse discrimination in feedback to minorities.
1. The Field of Social Psychology: How We Think about and Interact with Others. 2. Social Perception: Understanding Others. 3. Social Cognition: Thinking about the Social World. 4. Attitudes: Evaluating the Social World. 5. Aspects of Social Identity: Self and Gender. 6. Prejudice and Discrimination. 7. Interpersonal Attraction: Initial Contact, Liking, Becoming Acquainted. 8. Close Relationships: Family, Friends, Lovers, and Spouses. 9. Social Influence: Changing Others' Behavior. 10. Prosocial Behavior: Helping Others. 11. Aggression: Its Nature, Causes, and Control. 12. Groups and Individuals: The Consequences of Belonging. 13. Social Psychology in Action: Legal, Medical, and Organizational Applications. References. Glossary. Name Index. Subject Index.
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