Social Psychology

An engaging, comprehensive and colourful introduction, Social Psychology is now fully revised and updated in its 4th edition. It remains accessible, involving and clearly structured, exploring key aspects of social psychology. Through its many features and lively approach, Social Psychology will inform and challenge students everywhere and will prove invaluable to anyone with an interest in the field. Social Psychology effectively consolidates European and North American perspectives to provide coverage with a unique global flavour. Contents 1. Introducing Social Psychology 2. Social Cognition and Social Thinking 3. Attribution and Social Knowledge 4. Self and Identity 5. Attitudes 6. Persuasion and Attitude Change 7. Social Influence 8. People in Groups 9. Leadership and Decision Making 10. Prejudice and Discrimination 11. Intergroup Behaviour 12. Aggression 13. Affiliation, Attraction and Love 14. Prosocial Behaviour 15. Language and Communication 16. Culture Features * Written for the educational and cultural context of British and European students. * Full coverage of `European' topics such as inter-group relations, social identity, social representations, and levels of explanation. * Full coverage of traditional topics such as social cognition, attitudes, influence, leadership and decision making, interpersonal relationships, and aggression. * Stand-alone chapters on culture, language and communication, self and identity. * Applied fields of health, organizations, and gender are integrated into the body of the text. * Attention to the historical context and background of social psychology's theories and research.