From aggression to altruism, prejudice to persuasion, Essential Social Psychology 4e introduces students to the classic studies, the controversial debates and innovative research that define social psychology today. It gives students what they need to know about the key areas of social psychology whilst also demonstrating its relevance to current, real world events. New to this edition: Coverage of social neuroscience Inclusion of evolutionary psychology ‘Back to the Real World’ boxes which situate academic findings in the real life context of the world around you Online there are resources for students which create a complete learning experience to help students build confidence and apply their knowledge successfully in assignments and exams. You'll also find teaching materials to help every week which can be easily incorporated into your VLE.
Leon Mann ( 1981 ) looked at 21 cases reported in newspapers in the 1960s and 1970s , in which crowds were present when a suicidal person threatened to jump off a building , bridge , or tower . He found that in 10 of these cases ...
Essential Social Psychology
Essential social psychology
This volume provides a fast and efficient way for undergraduate and graduate students to gain a solid understanding of the social psychology literature.
The third edition of Essential Psychology provides a thorough introduction for students and anyone who wishes to gain a strong overview of the field.
"This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge on the psychological processes that underlie social behavior.
Presents a selected group of influential articles dealing specifically with the social aspects of sexuality, topics covered include differences between male and female sexuality, virginity, harassment, rape and coercion and jealousy.
First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Critical social psychology offers a confusing array of diverse answers to these questions. This book cuts through the confusion by revealing the very different assumptions at work in this fast growing field.
An essential tool for all social psychologists, as well as professionals in related fields, this authoritative handbook also serves as an invaluable text for advanced classes in social psychology.