Social psychology

Synopsis

Generations of readers have learned social psychology from this book–it provides balanced, up-to-date, and accurate coverage of basic topics, research, and theories. Balancing cutting-edge findings and classic work in the field, the user-friendlySocial Psychologyshows how its methods and theories can be applied to everyday experiences and current social issues.Interesting and easy to read and understand, the topics covered are broad in scope but not overwhelming; these include: perception of people and events; attitudes and influence; social interactions and relationships; helping and hurting others; social psychology and health; and social psychology and the law.Teachers, health professionals, lawyers, business leaders, and people in many different professions will find Social Psychologyto be a valuable reference and handbook.