Social Psychology / Edition 11

by David Myers

Overview

This fifth edition of Social Psychology by David Myers marks yet another ground-breaking revision of the best-selling text for the social psychology market. The text aims to offer an engaging,state-of-the-art introduction to the science of social psychology. It features playful and fluid prose,embedded scientific social psychology on the intellectual tradition of the liberal arts,a pioneering organization,and a strong multicultural perspective.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900078035295
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date:	07/09/2012
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	768
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

David Myers is the John Dirk Werkman Professor of Psychology at Hope College where he has taught for the past 30 years. David Myers' love of teaching psychology has been rewarded by students on many occasions with numerous “Outstanding Professor” awards. An award-winning researcher, Dr. Myers received the Gordon Allport Prize from Division 9 of the American Psychological Association for his work on group polarization. His scientific articles have appeared in more than two dozen journals, including Science, American Scientist, Psychological Bulletin, and Psychological Science. He has served his discipline as consulting editor to the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology and the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

Table of Contents

Social Psychology 11th Edition
Chapter 1: Introducing Social Psychology
Part One: Social Thinking
Chapter 2: The Self in a Social World
Chapter 3: Social Beliefs and Judgments
Chapter 4: Behavior and Attitudes
Part Two: Social Influence
Chapter 5: Genes, Culture, and Gender
Chapter 6: Conformity and Obedience
Chapter 7: Persuasion
Chapter 8: Group Influence
Part Three: Social Relations
Chapter 9: Prejudice: Disliking Others
Chapter 10: Aggression: Hurting Others
Chapter 11: Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others
Chapter 12: Helping
Chapter 13: Conflict and Peacemaking
Chapter 14: Social Psychology in the Clinic
Chapter 15: Social Psychology in Court
Chapter 16: Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future