Psychology
Social Psychology, 7th Edition
ISBN-10: 0618868461 ISBN-13: 9780618868469
696 Pages Casebound
© 2008 Published
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Table of Contents
Note: Each chapter concludes with a Review and Key Terms.
1. Introduction
What Is Social Psychology?
From Past to Present: A Brief History of Social Psychology
Social Psychology in a New Century
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
Ethics and Values in Social Psychology
I. Social Perception
3. The Social Self
The Self-Concept
Self-Esteem
Self-Presentation
Epilogue: The Multifaceted Self
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
5. Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
Stereotypes
Prejudice
Sexism
Racism
A Threat in the Air: Effects on the Targets of Stereotypes and Prejudice
Reducing Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
II. Social Influence
6. Attitudes
The Study of Attitudes
Persuasion by Communication
Persuasion by Our Own Actions
Changing Attitudes
7. Conformity
Social Influence as "Automatic"
Conformity
Compliance
Obedience
The Continuum of Social Influence
8. Group Processes
Individuals in Groups: The Presence of Others
Group Dynamics: Interacting with Others
Cooperation, Competition, and Conflict
III. Social Relations
9. Attraction and Close Relationships
Being with Others: A Fundamental Human Motive
The Initial Attraction
Close Relationships
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?
Reactions to Receiving Help
The Helping Connection
11. Aggression
What Is Aggression?
Culture, Gender, and Individual Differences
Origins of Aggression
Situational Influences on Aggression
Media Effects: Scenes of Violence
Intimate Violence: Trust Betrayed
Reducing Violence
IV. Applying Social Psychology
12. Law
Jury Selection
The Courtroom Drama
Jury Deliberation
Posttrial: To Prison and Beyond
Perceptions of Justice
Closing Statement
13. Business
Personnel Selection
Performance Appraisals
Leadership
Motivation
Economic Decision Making
14. Health
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