Preface
About the Authors
Special Tips for Students
Chapter 1. Introducing Social Psychology
Chapter 2. Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research
Chapter 3. Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World
Chapter 4. Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People
Chapter 5. The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context
Chapter 6. Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem
Chapter 7. Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings
Chapter 8. Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior
Chapter 9. Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups
Chapter 10. Attraction and Relationships: From Initial Impressions to Long-Term Intimacy
Chapter 11. Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help?
Chapter 12. Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It?
Chapter 13. Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures
Social Psychology in Action 1. Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future
Social Psychology in Action 2. Social Psychology and Health
Social Psychology in Action 3. Social Psychology and the Law
Glossary
References

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