Download or read book Social Psychology For Dummies written by Daniel Richardson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your straightforward guide to Social Psychology! Written for psychology students, Social Psychology For Dummies is an accessible and entertaining introduction to the field. Social Psychology For Dummies follows a typical university course, which makes it the perfect reference if you're in need of a clear (and enjoyable) overview of the topic. Whether you plan is to get ahead of the game or make up for lost time, we have you covered. Online accessible review questions for each chapter are available to consolidate learning!
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Download or read book Social Psychology for Beginners written by Lennart Pröss and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-22 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you interested in social psychology? Do you want to know, what influences our perception and inner experience? Do you know, how we behave in and towards other groups? Find out more about the most important models of social psychology
Download or read book Psychology For Dummies written by Adam Cash and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-06-21 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand why you feel and act the way you do Psychology For Dummies is a fun, user-friendly guide to the basics of human behavior and mental processes. In plain English—and using lots of everyday examples—psychologist Dr. Adam Cash cuts through the jargon to explain what psychology is all about and what it tells you about why you do the things you do. With this book as your guide, you'll: gain profound insights into human nature; understand yourself better; make sense of individual and group behaviors; explore different approaches in psychology; recognize problems in yourself and others; make informed choices when seeking psychological counseling; and much more. Shows you how understanding human psychology can help you make better decisions, avoid things that cause stress, manage your time to a greater degree, and set goals Helps you make informed choices when seeking psychological counseling Serves as an invaluable supplement to classroom learning From Freud to forensics, anorexia to xenophobia, Psychology For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey of self discovery.
Download or read book An Introduction to Social Psychology written by Miles Hewstone and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-05-14 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The fifth edition of this highly successful text, An Introduction to Social Psychology has been fully revised and updated. Accessibility for students has been improved, including better illustrations, greater use of colour and a more approachable format, as well as a wealth of online resources. Combining its traditional academic rigour with a contemporary level of cohesion, accessibility, pedagogy and instructor support, the fifth edition of An Introduction to Social Psychology provides the definitive treatment of social psychology"--
Download or read book Exploring Social Psychology written by David G. Myers and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Social Psychology for Beginners written by Lennart Pröss and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-18 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Psychology for Beginners: Understanding Socio-Psychological Circumstances Are you interested in social psychology? Do you want to know how our thoughts can mislead us? Get the chance today and learn how the human psyche works in social situations with 25 socio-psychological experiments
Download or read book Social Psychology written by David G. Myers and published by . This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflecting your students and their world. How many of the students in your Social Psychology course are Psychology majors? Business? Sociology? Education? In the 11th edition of Social Psychology, David Myers once again weaves an inviting and compelling narrative that speaks to ALL of your students regardless of background or intended major. And with Connect Social Psychology and LearnSmart, students are able to create a personalized learning plan helping them be more efficient and effective learners. With LearnSmart, students know what they know and master what they don't know and faculty are able to move to more in-depth classroom discussions. Through examples and applications as well as marginal quotations from across the breadth of the liberal arts and sciences, Myers draws students into the field of social psychology. At the same time, Myers is also in tune with the ever-changing state of social psychology research. Research Close-Up and Inside Story features throughout the book provide deeper exposure to key research and researchers. Marginal quotations, examples and applications throughout each chapter, and the concluding "Applying Social Psychology" chapters all ensure that regardless of your students' interests and future plans, Social Psychology will engage them. This 11th edition also features the contributions of Jean Twenge, author of Generation Me and The Narcissism Epidemic, further bolstering the direct connection to today's students.
Download or read book Exploring Social Psychology written by David Myers and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2017-01-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring Social Psychology succinctly explores social psychological science and applies it to contemporary issues and everyday life. Based on the bestselling text, Social Psychology by David Myers and Jean Twenge, the book presents 31 short modules—each readable in a single sitting—that introduce students to such scientific explorations as love and hate, conformity and independence, prejudice and helping, and persuasion and self-determination. The Connect course for this offering includes SmartBook, an adaptive reading and study experience which guides students to master, recall, and apply key concepts while providing automatically-graded assessments. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: • SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. • Access to your instructor’s homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. • Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. • The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping. Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html
Download or read book Social Psychology Second Edition written by Arie W. Kruglanski and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2013-10-21 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been replaced by Social Psychology, Third Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-4398-4.
Download or read book Introduction To Social Psychology written by William McDougall and published by Atlantic Publishers & Dist. This book was released on 1994 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book Provides A Comprehensive And Authoritative Study Of The Subject. The Author Is A Well-Known Authority In The Field Of Psychology.
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Download or read book Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology written by Paul A M Van Lange and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2012 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first volume in this innovative two-volume set provides a comprehensive exploration of the major developments of social psychological theories that have taken place over the past half century, culminating in a state of the art overview of the primary theories and models that have been developed in this vast and fascinating field. Volume One covers Biological/Evolutionary Level of Analysis, Cognitive Level of Analysis, Content Model and Motivational and Affective Level of Analysis. Authored by leading international experts, each chapter represents a personal and historical narrative of the theory’s development including the inspirations, critical junctures, and problem-solving efforts that effected theoretical choices and determined the theory’s impact and its evolution. Unique to this handbook, these narratives provide a rich background for understanding how theories are created, nurtured, and shaped over time, and examining their unique contribution to the field as a whole. To examine its societal impact, each theory is evaluated in terms of its applicability to better understanding and solving critical social issues and problems. The Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology, Volume One is an essential resource for researchers and students of social psychology and related disciplines.
Download or read book An Introduction to Social Psychology written by William McDougall and published by Franklin Classics. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Understanding Social Psychology written by Stephen Worchel and published by Thomson Brooks/Cole. This book was released on 1991 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
