Social psychology : traditional & critical perspectives /
Dickerson, Paul,
Social psychology : traditional & critical perspectives / Social psychology : traditional and critical perspectives Paul Dickerson. - 2nd edition. - xxxii, 843 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Perspectives in social psychology -- Social cognition -- Prejudice -- Attribution -- Explanatory talk -- Attitude change and persuasion -- Self and identity -- Group behavior -- Aggression -- Relationships -- Prosocial behaviour -- Communication and interaction -- Culture -- Social influence.
"This thoroughly updated second edition of Social Psychology addresses pressing topics such as climate change activism, digital technology, pandemics and AI. With three new chapters on group behaviour, culture and social cognition, this edition engages in even more detail with both classic and contemporary approaches and draws on a wider range of critical perspectives. Through accessible, section-by-section critiques, a vibrant sense of relevance, debate and new possibilities are brought to the world of social psychology. This essential resource is a must-have for students who want to go beyond a superficial awareness of names and theories to develop a deep, critical understanding of social psychology and its relevance to the real world"-- Provided by publisher.
9781529732085
2023943582
Social psychology.
HM1033 / .D535 2024
302 / D558s
Social psychology : traditional & critical perspectives / Social psychology : traditional and critical perspectives Paul Dickerson. - 2nd edition. - xxxii, 843 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Perspectives in social psychology -- Social cognition -- Prejudice -- Attribution -- Explanatory talk -- Attitude change and persuasion -- Self and identity -- Group behavior -- Aggression -- Relationships -- Prosocial behaviour -- Communication and interaction -- Culture -- Social influence.
"This thoroughly updated second edition of Social Psychology addresses pressing topics such as climate change activism, digital technology, pandemics and AI. With three new chapters on group behaviour, culture and social cognition, this edition engages in even more detail with both classic and contemporary approaches and draws on a wider range of critical perspectives. Through accessible, section-by-section critiques, a vibrant sense of relevance, debate and new possibilities are brought to the world of social psychology. This essential resource is a must-have for students who want to go beyond a superficial awareness of names and theories to develop a deep, critical understanding of social psychology and its relevance to the real world"-- Provided by publisher.
9781529732085
2023943582
Social psychology.
HM1033 / .D535 2024
302 / D558s