Social Psychology - International Student Edition

12th Edition

Saul Kassin - John Jay College of Criminal Justice, USA
Steven Fein - Williams College, USA
Hazel Rose Markus - Stanford University, USA

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Applied Psychology | Social Psychology

February 2024 | 736 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

The new Twelfth Edition of Social Psychology by Saul Kassin, Steven Fein, and Hazel Rose Markus captures the excitement of this dynamic and responsive field in our ever-changing world. The authors highlight the most exciting and important foundational and contemporary research, while every chapter also uniquely investigates the influences of culture and social class. In this enthusiastic introduction to social psychology, students delve into their own passion drivers, from favorite sports teams to social media to their own political perspectives, dispelling misconceptions and understanding the scientific foundations that explain our daily interactions and social behaviors. This textbook shows students how social psychology— its theories, research methods, and basic findings—has never been more relevant or more important.

Part 1: Introduction

Chapter 1 What is Social Psychology

The Social Animal

What Is Social Psychology?

Social Psychology: Past, Present, and Future

Chapter 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

Culture, Ethics, and New Research Standards and Practices

Part 2: Social Cognition

Chapter 3 The Social Self

The Self-Concept

Self-Esteem

Self-Presentation

Reflections: The Multifaceted Self

Chapter 4 Perceiving Persons

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

Chapter 5 Prejudice

The Nature of Prejudice: Persistence and Change

Causes of Prejudice: Culture and Socialization

Causes of Prejudice: Cognitive and Motivational Factors

Reducing Prejudice: Social Psychological Solutions

Part 3: Social Influence

Chapter 6 Attitudes and Persuasion

The Study of Attitudes

Persuasion by Communication

Persuasion by Our Own Actions

Changing Attitudes

Chapter 7 Conformity

Social Influence as “Automatic”

Conformity

Compliance

Obedience

The Continuum of Social Influence

Chapter 8 Group Processes

Fundamentals of Groups

Individuals in Groups: The Presence of Others

Group Performance: Problems and Solutions

Conflict: Cooperation and Competition Within and Between Groups

Part 4: Social Relations

Chapter 9 Attraction and Close Relationships

Need to Belong: A Fundamental Human Motive

The Initial Attraction

Close Relationships

Chapter 10 Helping Others

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?

Chapter 11 Aggression

What Is Aggression?

Culture, Gender, and Individual Differences

Origins of Aggression

Situational Influences on Aggression

Media Effects

Reducing Aggression and Violence

Part 5: Applying Social Psychology

Chapter 12 Justice and Law

Eyewitness Testimony

Confessions

Jury Decision-Making

Posttrial Sentencing and Prison

Perceptions of Justice

Chapter 13 The Workplace and Business

Personnel Selection

Performance Appraisals

Leadership

Motivation at Work

Economic Decision-Making

Chapter 14 Health and Well-Being

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

Supplements

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Saul Kassin

Saul Kassin is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Massachusetts Professor Emeritus at Williams College. Born and raised in New York City, he graduated from Brooklyn College in 1974. After receiving his PhD from the University of Connecticut in 1978, he spent time at the University of Kansas, Purdue University, the Federal Judicial Center, and Stanford University. He is an author or editor of several books—including Psychology, Developmental Social Psychology, The American Jury on Trial, Duped: Why Innocent People Confess – and Why We Believe Their Confessions, and most recently, The Pillars... More About Author

Steven Fein

Steven Fein is Professor of Psychology at Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts. Born and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, he received his AB from Princeton University and his PhD in social psychology from the University of Michigan. He has been teaching at Williams College since 1991, with time spent teaching at Stanford University in 1999. His edited books include Emotion: Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Readings in Social Psychology: The Art and Science of Research, and Motivated Social Perception: The Ontario Symposium. He has served on the executive committee of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology and as the social... More About Author

Hazel Rose Markus

Hazel Rose Markus is the Davis-Brack Professor in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. She codirects Stanford SPARQ (Social Psychological Answers to Real-world Questions) and was previously the director of the Research Institute of the Stanford Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Before moving to Stanford in 1994, she was a professor at the University of Michigan, where she received her PhD. Her work focuses on how the self-system, including current conceptions of self and possible selves, lends meaning and structure to experience. Born in England and raised... More About Author

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