Social Psychology, 8th Edition

Written by well-known sociologists John D. DeLamater, Daniel J. Myers, and Jessica L. Collett, this fully revised and updated edition of Social Psychology is a highly accessible and engaging exploration of the question “what is it that makes us who we are?” Grounded in the latest contemporary research, the book also explains the methods in which social psychologists investigate human behavior in a social context and the theoretical perspectives that ground the discipline.

With hundreds of real-world examples, figures, tables, and photographs, the text explores such topics as self, attitudes, social influence, emotions, interpersonal attraction and relationships, collective behavior, and personality. Each chapter is designed to be a self-contained unit for ease of use in any classroom, beginning with focal questions that establish the issues being discussed and ending with a summary of key points, a list of key terms and concepts, and critical thinking questions.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to Social Psychology
Chapter 2. Research Methods in Social Psychology
Chapter 3. Socialization Through the Life Course
Chapter 4. Self and Self-Presentation
Chapter 5. Emotions
Chapter 6. Social Perception and Cognition
Chapter 7. Attitudes
Chapter 8. Symbolic Communication and Language
Chapter 9. Social Influence and Persuasion
Chapter 10. Altruism and Prosocial Behavior
Chapter 11. Aggression
Chapter 12. Interpersonal Attraction and Relationships
Chapter 13. Understanding Groups
Chapter 14. Group Processes
Chapter 15. Social Structure and Personality
Chapter 16. Deviant Behavior and Social Reaction
Chapter 17. Collective Behavior and Social Movements