Social Psychology
1st Edition
Published on 1. August 2011
272 pages
978-0-85725-282-1 (ISBN)
Description
This introductory social psychology text addresses the core knowledge domains of the subject, with key chapters on understanding identities, attribution theory, attitudinal research, social influence, racism and prejudice, class and exclusions, methodologies of social psychology and discursive psychology. It provides concise and focused coverage of the central concepts, research and debates in this key area, while developing students' higher level skills. Activities help readers build the underpinning generic critical thinking and transferable skills they need in order to become independent learners, and to meet the relevant requirements of their programme of study.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-0-85725-282-1 (9780857252821)
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Jane Callaghan | Lisa Lazard
Social Psychology
Book
08/2011
1st Edition
Learning Matters Ltd
€85.50
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Persons
Dr Jane Callaghan is a senior lecturer in critical developmental psychology, qualitative research, and the study of mental health. A South African trained psychologist, she has published in the areas of domestic violence, political identities, professionalization, race, class and gender. Dr Lisa Lazard is a senior lecturer in critical social psychology at the University of Northampton. She has written extensively in the area of sexual violence and harassment and is an expert in qualitative research methodologies (particularly IPA, Q methodology and discursive approaches).
Content
Introduction
Attitudes
Attributions
Stereotypes, Prejudice and Racism
Social Influence: Persuasion
Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance and Group Processes
Pro-Social Behaviour
Gender and Social Psychology
Close Relationships
Methodologies
Keeping the Social in Social Psychology: The Importance of Context
Attitudes
Attributions
Stereotypes, Prejudice and Racism
Social Influence: Persuasion
Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance and Group Processes
Pro-Social Behaviour
Gender and Social Psychology
Close Relationships
Methodologies
Keeping the Social in Social Psychology: The Importance of Context
