Social Psychology [Hardcover]

Shelley E. Taylor (Author), Anne L. Peplau (Author), David O. Sears (Author)

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ISBN-10: 013099006X | ISBN-13: 978-0130990068 | Publication Date: July 25, 2002 | Edition: 11

/@9900F-9, 0-13-099006-X, Taylor, Shelley E., Peplau, L. Anne, Sears, David O., Social Psychology, 11/E//--> This book presents the basic theories and findings of social psychology, and shows how the principles of this field are relevant to our everyday lives. Written clearly and logically organized, this book presents social psychological theories as a way of understanding current events and social issues, helping the reader to grasp world events as they unfold. The authors of this book have paid special attention to illustrating basic principles of social psychology with topics such as new research on social cognition, attitude formation and change, prejudice, conformity and compliance, social interaction and relationships, the influence of gender in social life, prosocial behavior and aggression, and social psychological perspectives on health, politics, and the law. For those in the fields of psychology and social interaction, and those whose work requires a basic understanding of group dynamics.

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This book presents the basic theories and findings of social psychology, and shows how the principles of this field are relevant to our everyday lives. Written clearly and logically organized, this book presents social psychological theories as a way of understanding current events and social issues, helping the reader to grasp world events as they unfold. The authors of this book have paid special attention to illustrating basic principles of social psychology with topics such as new research on social cognition, attitude formation and change, prejudice, conformity and compliance, social interaction and relationships, the influence of gender in social life, prosocial behavior and aggression, and social psychological perspectives on health, politics, and the law. For those in the fields of psychology and social interaction, and those whose work requires a basic understanding of group dynamics.

About the Author

SHELLEY E. TAYLOR is professor of psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Taylor received her B.A. in psychology from Connecticut College and her Ph.D. in social psychology from Yale University. She taught at Harvard University until 1979, when she joined the faculty at UCLA. She has won a number of awards for her work, including the Donald Campbell Award for Distinguished Scientific Contribution to Social Psychology, the Outstanding Scientific Contribution Award in Health Psychology, the Distinguished Scientist Award from the American Psychological Association, and the William James Fellow Award from the American Psychological Society. She is currently a consulting editor for the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and has served on the editorial boards of many other journals. Her other books include Social Cognition (with Susan T. Fiske), Health Psychology, Positive Illusions and The Tending Instinct. She has published numerous articles and book chapters in social cognition and health psychology.

LETITIA ANNE PEPLAU is professor of psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Peplau received her B.A. in psychology from Brown University and her Ph.D. in social psychology from Harvard University. Since 1973, she has taught at UCLA, where she has served as chair of the social psychology program and acting codirector of the Center for the Study of Women. She was elected president of the International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships and received the Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award from the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Her other books include Loneliness: A Sourcebook of Current Theory, Research, and Therapy (edited with Daniel Perlman), Close Relationships (with Harold H. Kelley et al.), and Gender, Culture, and Ethnicity (edited with Rose Veniegas et al.) She has published numerous articles and book chapters on such topics as loneliness, friendship, gender roles in heterosexual dating and marriage, the relationships of lesbians and gay men, and the development of sexual orientation.

DAVID O. SEARS is professor of psychology and political science, former dean of social sciences, and current director of the Institute for Social Science Research at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Sears received his B.A. in history from Stanford University and his Ph.D. in psychology from Yale University. Since 1962, he has taught at UCLA. In 1991, he was elected Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; in 1992, president of the Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics; and in 1994, president of the International Society of Political Psychology. His other books include Public Opinion (with Robert E. Lane), The Politics of Violence: The New Urban Blacks and the Watts Riot (with John B. McConahay), Tax Revolt: Something for Nothing in California (with Jack Citrin), Political Cognition (edited with Richard R. Lau), and Racialized Politics: The Debate About Racism in America (edited with Jim Sidanius and Lawrence Bobo). He has published articles and book chapters on a wide variety of topics, including attitude change, mass communications, ghetto riots, political socialization, voting behavior, racism in politics, and the politics of multiculturalism.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 592 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 11 edition (July 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013099006X
• ISBN-13: 978-0130990068
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to Learn Social Psychology!, September 27, 2005

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I found this book to not only be informative but I loved the way the author weaved in the examples of each topic and made it easier to relate to what was being discussed. I am a very visual learner and most textbooks are dry and uninteresting to read, but with this textbook the examples given allowed the lay person to relate to what the discussion was about and therefore learn from it.

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