Social Psychology - Linking Theory, Research, and Action
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Copyright: 2023
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Social Psychology: Linking Theory, Research, and Action takes students on a 16-part journey linking social psychological theories (such as the bystander effect, cognitive dissonance, and stereotype threat), to classic and contemporary empirical research, then to action addressing complex and pressing social issues.
Designed to appeal to students from all disciplines, Social Psychology: Linking Theory, Research, and Action:
- is engaging, reflective of the field, and relevant to the issues of the day.
- is firmly grounded in the science of social psychology, and uses research and citations to support the claims.
- highlights the research of scholars from diverse backgrounds and takes an action orientation with examples showing how social psychology can help to understand and solve social issues.
- is interactive! The authors have integrated examples from YouTube throughout the book.
Preface
Authors Bios
A Guide to Getting the Most from this Book
INTRODUCTION
1. Social Psychology
2. The Science of Social Psychology
ATTITUDES AND SOCIAL COGNITION
3. Social Decision-Making
4. Understanding Ourselves: Self and Social Identity
5. Perceiving Others: Social Perception
6. Attitudes and Behavior
SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
7. Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination
8. Implicit Biases
9. Liking and Loving
10 Prosocial Behavior
11. Aggression and Other Anti-Social Behaviors
SOCIAL INFLUENCE
12. Conformity and Obedience
13. Persuasion and Compliance
14. Motivation and Achievement
15. Group Processes
16. Putting Social Psychology Into Action
Wesley Schultz is Professor of Psychological Science at California State University, where he teaches courses in social psychology, statistics, and environmental psychology. His research draws on the principles of social psychology to understand and solve social problems, especially around the topics of sustainability and environmental protection. He has served as President of the Environmental Psychology Division of the International Association of Applied Psychology, and he is the current editor-in-chief at the Journal of Environmental Psychology.
Anna Woodcock is a Research Professor at California State University and Senior Research Fellow at Claremont Graduate University, where she mentors students and teaches courses in social psychology, statistics, and the psychology of prejudice and bias. Her research interests lie in the broad areas of diversity, prejudice, and stereotyping, addressing questions about the short and longer-term impacts of negative stereotypes on identity and identity balance.
This book described the science of human behavior in a way that I could relate to. I loved the research examples.
Alexia Killen, Undergraduate student
I like that the authors use everyday examples so that students can apply what they learn in Social Psychology to situations in their personal lives.
Kiana Bernabe, Undergraduate student
What I liked most about the book was that it was very easy to understand. I am not a Psychology major so the book was written in a very digestible way.
Kelsie Shawver, Graduate student
From one student to another: Buy this book! By doing so, you can put the knowledge of Social Psychology into action in your own life and career!
Lisa Brown, Undergraduate Student
Social Psychology: Linking Theory, Research, and Action takes students on a 16-part journey linking social psychological theories (such as the bystander effect, cognitive dissonance, and stereotype threat), to classic and contemporary empirical research, then to action addressing complex and pressing social issues.
Designed to appeal to students from all disciplines, Social Psychology: Linking Theory, Research, and Action:
- is engaging, reflective of the field, and relevant to the issues of the day.
- is firmly grounded in the science of social psychology, and uses research and citations to support the claims.
- highlights the research of scholars from diverse backgrounds and takes an action orientation with examples showing how social psychology can help to understand and solve social issues.
- is interactive! The authors have integrated examples from YouTube throughout the book.
Preface
Authors Bios
A Guide to Getting the Most from this Book
INTRODUCTION
1. Social Psychology
2. The Science of Social Psychology
ATTITUDES AND SOCIAL COGNITION
3. Social Decision-Making
4. Understanding Ourselves: Self and Social Identity
5. Perceiving Others: Social Perception
6. Attitudes and Behavior
SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
7. Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination
8. Implicit Biases
9. Liking and Loving
10 Prosocial Behavior
11. Aggression and Other Anti-Social Behaviors
SOCIAL INFLUENCE
12. Conformity and Obedience
13. Persuasion and Compliance
14. Motivation and Achievement
15. Group Processes
16. Putting Social Psychology Into Action
Wesley Schultz is Professor of Psychological Science at California State University, where he teaches courses in social psychology, statistics, and environmental psychology. His research draws on the principles of social psychology to understand and solve social problems, especially around the topics of sustainability and environmental protection. He has served as President of the Environmental Psychology Division of the International Association of Applied Psychology, and he is the current editor-in-chief at the Journal of Environmental Psychology.
Anna Woodcock is a Research Professor at California State University and Senior Research Fellow at Claremont Graduate University, where she mentors students and teaches courses in social psychology, statistics, and the psychology of prejudice and bias. Her research interests lie in the broad areas of diversity, prejudice, and stereotyping, addressing questions about the short and longer-term impacts of negative stereotypes on identity and identity balance.
This book described the science of human behavior in a way that I could relate to. I loved the research examples.
Alexia Killen, Undergraduate student
I like that the authors use everyday examples so that students can apply what they learn in Social Psychology to situations in their personal lives.
Kiana Bernabe, Undergraduate student
What I liked most about the book was that it was very easy to understand. I am not a Psychology major so the book was written in a very digestible way.
Kelsie Shawver, Graduate student
From one student to another: Buy this book! By doing so, you can put the knowledge of Social Psychology into action in your own life and career!
Lisa Brown, Undergraduate Student