Social Psychology, 13th Edition

Show how the ever-changing field of Social Psychology is useful in students’ everyday lives.

The integration of application into the main body chapters helps students see the connection between theory and real world experiences.

This classic text retains the hallmark of its own past success: up-to-date coverage of the quickly evolving subject matter written in a lively manner that has been embraced by hundreds of thousands of students around the world. This book continues to balance its coverage of fundamentals with current research.

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• Engage Students – New in-text essays reflect current research trends and show how the field relates to today’s social world, helping to engage students in the material.
• Explore Research – Balanced coverage of fundamentals with current research. New content on emotion and attitude formation is included.
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Social Psychology: The Science Of The Social Side Of Life
Chapter 2 Social Cognition: How We Think About The Social World
Chapter 3 Social Perception: Perceiving And Understanding Others
Chapter 4 The Self: Answering The Question “Who Am I?”
Chapter 5 Attitudes: Evaluating And Responding To The Social World
Chapter 6 The Causes, Effects, And Cures Of Stereotyping, Prejudice, And Discrimination
Chapter 7 Interpersonal Attraction, Close Relationships, And Love
Chapter 8 Social Influence: Changing Others’ Behavior
Chapter 9 Prosocial Behavior: Helping Others
Chapter 10 Aggression: Its Nature, Causes, And Control
Chapter 11 Groups And Individuals: The Consequences Of Belonging
Chapter 12 Social Psychology: A Guide To Dealing With Adversity And Achieving A Happy Life