Social Psychology
An Applied Perspective
Published on 1. October 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
246 pages
978-0-13-096248-5 (ISBN)
Description
As a core text or paperback supplement for Introductory Social Psychology courses that focus on applications in departments of psychology or sociology. Can also be used in courses on Applied Social Psychology.
Examining the basic theories within the field of social psychology and showing some of the ways they have been used to understand and solve real-world problems, this inexpensive paperback answers a real need by pointing out real connections between theory and application.
Examining the basic theories within the field of social psychology and showing some of the ways they have been used to understand and solve real-world problems, this inexpensive paperback answers a real need by pointing out real connections between theory and application.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 179 mm
Width: 234 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-096248-5 (9780130962485)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
I. INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY.
1. Applying Social Psychology: Typical Features, Roles and Problems.
2. Science, Research Methodology, and Teenage Pregnancy.
II. APPLIED SOCIAL COGNITION.
3. Attribution and Health.
4. Stereotypes and Prejudice.
III. APPLIED SOCIAL RELATIONS.
5. Love, Intimacy, and Divorce.
6. Social Information Processing and Aggression.
IV. APPLIED SOCIAL INFLUENCE.
7. Teacher Expectations and School Failure.
8. Attitudes, Behaviors, and AIDS.
9. Social Norms and Environmental Problems.
10. Activism for Social Change.
1. Applying Social Psychology: Typical Features, Roles and Problems.
2. Science, Research Methodology, and Teenage Pregnancy.
II. APPLIED SOCIAL COGNITION.
3. Attribution and Health.
4. Stereotypes and Prejudice.
III. APPLIED SOCIAL RELATIONS.
5. Love, Intimacy, and Divorce.
6. Social Information Processing and Aggression.
IV. APPLIED SOCIAL INFLUENCE.
7. Teacher Expectations and School Failure.
8. Attitudes, Behaviors, and AIDS.
9. Social Norms and Environmental Problems.
10. Activism for Social Change.