9781111380199.pdf by Kassin, Saul -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Front Cover Title Page Copyright Brief Contents Contents Preface About the Authors PART I: Introduction

1 What Is Social Psychology?

What Is Social Psychology? From Past to Present: A Brief History of Social Psychology Social Psychology in a New Century Review Key Terms Media Resources

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 Review Key Terms Media Resources

PART II: Social Perception

3 The Social Self

Putting Common Sense to the Test The Self-Concept Self-Esteem Self-Presentation Epilogue: The Multifaceted Self Review Key Terms Media Resources

4 Perceiving Persons

Putting Common Sense to the Test 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 Review Key Terms Media Resources

5 Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Putting Common Sense to the Test The Nature of the Problem: Persistence and Change Causes of the Problem: Intergroup and Motivational Factors Causes of the Problem: Cognitive and Cultural Factors A Threat in the Air: Effects on the Targets of Stereotypes and Prejudice Reducing Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination Review Key Terms Media Resources

PART III: Social Influence

6 Attitudes

Putting Common Sense to the Test The Study of Attitudes Persuasion by Communication Persuasion by Our Own Actions Changing Attitudes Review Key Terms Media Resources

7 Conformity

Putting Common Sense to the Test Social Influence as “Automatic” Conformity Compliance Obedience The Continuum of Social Influence Review Key Terms Media Resources

8 Group Processes

Putting Common Sense to the Test Fundamentals of Groups Individuals in Groups: The Presence of Others Group Performance: Problems and Solutions Conflict: Cooperation and Competition Within and Between Groups Review Key Terms Media Resources

PART IV: Social Relations

9 Attraction and Close Relationships

Putting Common Sense to the Test Being with Others: A Fundamental Human Motive The Initial Attraction Close Relationships Review Key Terms Media Resources

10 Helping Others

Putting Common Sense to the Test 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? The Helping Connection Review Key Terms Media Resources

11 Aggression

Putting Common Sense to the Test What Is Aggression? Culture, Gender, and Individual Differences Origins of Aggression Situational Influences on Aggression Media Effects Intimate Violence: Trust Betrayed Reducing Violence Review Key Terms Media Resources

PART V: Applying Social Psychology

12 Law

Putting Common Sense to the Test Jury Selection The Courtroom Drama Jury Deliberation Posttrial: To Prison and Beyond Perceptions of Justice Closing Statement Review Key Terms Media Resources

13 Business

Putting Common Sense to the Test Personnel Selection Performance Appraisals Leadership Motivation at Work Economic Decision Making Review Key Terms Media Resources

14 Health

Putting Common Sense to the Test 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 Review Key Terms Media Resources

Glossary References Credits Name Index Subject Index