Social Psychology /

This comprehensive introduction to social psychology explores self, attitudes, socialization, communication, interpersonal attraction and relationships, and personality and social structure.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: DeLamater, John D. (Autor), Myers, Daniel J. (Autor), Collett, Jessica L. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Westview Press, 2015.
Edición:Eighth edition.
Temas:
Social psychology.
Psychologie sociale.
social psychology.
PSYCHOLOGY > Social Psychology.
Social psychology
Socialpsykologi.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction To Social Psychology
  • 2. Research Methods in Social Psychology
  • 3. Socialization Through the Life Course
  • 4. Self and Self-Presentation
  • 5. Emotions
  • 6. Social Perception and Cognition
  • 7. Attitudes
  • 8. Symbolic Communication and Language
  • 9. Social Influence and Persuasion
  • 10. Altruism and Prosocial Behavior
  • 11. Aggression
  • 12. Interpersonal Attraction and Relationships
  • 13. Understanding Groups
  • 14. Group Processes
  • 15. Social Structure and Personality
  • 16. Deviant Behavior and Social Reaction
  • 17. Collective Behavior and Social Movements.
  • 1. Introduction To Social Psychology
  • Introduction
  • What Is Social Psychology?
  • A Formal Definition
  • Core Concerns of Social Psychology
  • Sociology, Psychology, or Both?
  • Theoretical Perspectives in Sociological Social Psychology
  • Symbolic Interactionism
  • Group Processes
  • Social Structure and Personality
  • Cognitive Perspectives
  • Evolutionary Theory
  • Conclusion
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: An Introduction to Critical Thinking
  • 2. Research Methods in Social Psychology
  • Introduction
  • Questions about Research Methods
  • Characteristics of Empirical Research
  • Objectives of Research
  • Research Hypotheses
  • Validity of Findings
  • Research Methods
  • Surveys
  • Field Studies and Naturalistic Observation
  • Archival Research and Content Analysis
  • Experiments
  • Comparison of Research Methods
  • Meta-Analysis
  • Research in Diverse Populations
  • Ethical Issues in Social Psychological Research
  • Potential Sources of Harm
  • Institutional Safeguards
  • Potential Benefits
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Understanding the Importance of Sampling
  • 3. Socialization Through the Life Course
  • Introduction
  • Perspectives on Socialization
  • The Developmental Perspective
  • The Social Learning Perspective
  • The Interpretive Perspective
  • The Impact of Social Structure
  • Agents of Childhood Socialization
  • Family
  • Peers
  • School
  • Mass Media
  • Processes of Socialization
  • Instrumental Conditioning
  • Observational Learning
  • Internalization
  • Outcomes of Socialization
  • Gender Role
  • Linguistic and Cognitive Competence
  • Moral Development
  • Work Orientations
  • The Life Course
  • Components of the Life Course
  • Influences on Life Course Progression
  • Historical Variations
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Understanding the Difference Between Truth and Validity
  • 4. Self and Self-Presentation
  • Introduction
  • The Nature and Genesis of Self
  • The Self as Source and Object of Action
  • Self-Differentiation
  • Role Taking
  • The Social Origins of Self
  • Identities: The Self We Know
  • Role Identities
  • Social Identities
  • Research on Self-Concept Formation
  • The Situated Self
  • Identities: The Self We Enact
  • Identities and Behavior
  • Choosing an Identity to Enact
  • Identities as Sources of Consistency
  • Self-Awareness and Self-Discrepancies
  • Self-Esteem
  • Assessment of Self-Esteem
  • Sources of Self-Esteem
  • Self-Esteem and Behavior
  • Protecting Self-Esteem
  • Self-Presentation
  • Self-Presentation in Everyday Life
  • Definition of the Situation
  • Self-Disclosure
  • Tactical Impression Management
  • Managing Appearances
  • Ingratiation
  • Aligning Actions
  • Altercasting
  • Impression Management Online
  • Detecting Deceptive Impression Management
  • Ulterior Motives
  • Nonverbal Cues of Deception
  • Ineffective Self-Presentation and Spoiled Identities
  • Embarrassment and Saving Face
  • Cooling-Out and Identity Degradation
  • Stigma
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Defending Against Everyday Persuasive Techniques
  • 5. Emotions
  • Introduction
  • Defining Emotions
  • Classical Ideas about the Origins of Emotion
  • Universal Emotions and Facial Expressions
  • Facial Expressions of Emotions
  • Cultural Differences in Basic Emotions and Emotional Display
  • Emotional Display
  • The Social Psychology of Emotions
  • Cognitive Labeling Theory
  • Emotion Work
  • Social Emotions
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Effortful Consideration of Ideas
  • 6. Social Perception and Cognition
  • Introduction
  • Schemas
  • Types of Schemas
  • Schematic Processing
  • Person Schemas and Group Stereotypes
  • Person Schemas
  • Group Stereotypes
  • Impression Formation
  • Trait Centrality
  • First Impressions
  • Impressions as Self-Fulfilling Prophecies
  • Heuristics
  • Attribution Theory
  • Dispositional versus Situational Attributions
  • Inferring Dispositions from Acts
  • Covariation Model of Attribution
  • Bias and Error in Attribution
  • Overattribution to Dispositions
  • Focus-of-Attention Bias
  • Actor-Observer Difference
  • Motivational Biases
  • Attributions for Success and Failure
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Understanding Stereotyping.
  • 7. Attitudes
  • Introduction
  • The Nature of Attitudes
  • The Components of an Attitude
  • Attitude Formation
  • The Functions of Attitudes
  • Attitude Organization
  • Attitude Structure
  • Cognitive Consistency
  • Balance Theory
  • Theory of Cognitive Dissonance
  • The Relationship Between Attitudes and Behavior
  • Do Attitudes Predict Behavior?
  • Accessibility and Activation of the Attitude
  • Characteristics of the Attitude
  • Attitude-Behavior Correspondence
  • Situational Constraints
  • Reference Groups
  • The Reasoned Action Model
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Analyzing Attitudes
  • 8. Symbolic Communication and Language
  • Introduction
  • Language and Verbal Communication
  • Linguistic Communication
  • The Encoder-Decoder Model
  • The Intentionalist Model
  • The Perspective-Taking Model
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Types of Nonverbal Communication
  • Computer-Mediated Communication
  • What's in a Face?
  • Combining Nonverbal and Verbal Communication
  • Social Structure and Communications
  • Gender and Communication
  • Social Stratification and Speech Style
  • Communicating Status and Intimacy
  • Normative Distances for Interaction
  • Normative Distances
  • Conversational Analysis
  • Initiating Conversations
  • Regulating Turn Taking
  • Feedback and Coordination
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Understanding the Importance of Clear Communication
  • 9. Social Influence and Persuasion
  • Introduction
  • Forms of Social Influence
  • Attitude Change via Persuasion
  • Communication-Persuasion Paradigm
  • The Source
  • The Message
  • The Target
  • Compliance with Threats and Promises
  • Effectiveness of Threats and Promises
  • Obedience to Authority
  • Experimental Study of Obedience
  • Factors Affecting Obedience to Authority
  • Resisting Influence and Persuasion
  • Inoculation
  • Forewarning
  • Reactance
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Evaluating Persuasive Messages
  • 10. Altruism and Prosocial Behavior
  • Introduction
  • Motivation to Help
  • Egoism
  • Altruism and Empathetic Concern
  • Evolutionary Perspectives
  • Characteristics of the Needy that Foster Helping
  • Acquaintanceship and Liking
  • Similarity
  • Deservingness
  • Normative Factors in Helping
  • Norms of Responsibility and Reciprocity
  • Personal Norms
  • Gender Norms
  • Situational Influences
  • Modeling
  • Mood
  • Costs
  • Bystander Intervention in Emergency Situations
  • The Decision to Intervene
  • The Bystander Effect
  • Seeking and Receiving Help
  • Other Forms of Prosocial Behavior
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Creative Thinking
  • 11. Aggression
  • Introduction
  • What Is Aggression?
  • Aggression and the Motivation to Harm
  • Aggression as Instinct
  • Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis
  • Aversive Emotional Arousal
  • Social Learning and Aggression
  • Characteristics of Targets that Influence Aggression
  • Gender and Race
  • Attribution of Intention
  • Retaliatory Capacity
  • Situational Impacts on Aggression
  • Potential Rewards
  • Modeling
  • Norms
  • Stress
  • Aggressive Cues
  • Reducing Aggressive Behavior
  • Reducing Frustration
  • Punishment
  • Nonaggressive Models
  • Catharsis
  • Aggression in Society
  • Sexual Assault
  • Pornography and Violence
  • Media Violence and Aggression
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Applying Scientific Research to Policy Decisions
  • 12. Interpersonal Attraction and Relationships
  • Introduction
  • Who Is Available?
  • Routine Activities
  • Proximity
  • Familiarity
  • Who Is Desirable?
  • Social Norms
  • Physical Attractiveness
  • Exchange Processes
  • The Determinants of Liking
  • Similarity
  • Shared Activities
  • Reciprocal Liking
  • The Growth of Relationships
  • Self-Disclosure
  • Trust
  • Interdependence
  • Love and Loving
  • Liking versus Loving
  • Passionate Love
  • The Romantic Love Ideal
  • Love as a Story
  • Breaking Up
  • Progress? Chaos?
  • Unequal Outcomes and Instability
  • Differential Commitment and Dissolution
  • Responses to Dissatisfaction
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: (Relationship) Decision Making and Problem Solving.
  • 13. Understanding Groups
  • Introduction
  • What Is a Group?
  • Group Cohesion
  • The Nature of Group Cohesion
  • Sources and Consequences of Cohesion
  • Group Goals
  • Group Goals and Individual Goals
  • Group Norms
  • Functions of Norms
  • Conformity and Influence
  • Increasing Conformity
  • Intergroup Conflict
  • Effects of Intergroup Conflict on Within Group Processes
  • Sources of Intergroup Conflict
  • Realistic Group Conflict
  • Social Identity
  • Aversive Events
  • Persistence of Intergroup Conflict
  • Out-Group Homogeneity
  • Group Stereotypes and Images
  • Ultimate Attribution Error
  • Biased Evaluation of Group Preferences
  • Resolving Intergroup Conflict
  • Superordinate Goals
  • Intergroup Contact
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Promoting Higher Order Cognitive Skills
  • 14. Group Processes
  • Introduction
  • The Systematic Study of Groups
  • Status and Expectations
  • Status Characteristics
  • Status Generalization
  • Overcoming Status Generalization
  • Status Construction and Status Value
  • Group Decision Making
  • Groupthink
  • Risky Shift, Cautious Shift, and Group Polarization
  • Social Exchange
  • Power and Dependence
  • Commitment and Trust
  • Forms of Exchange
  • Contemporary Exchange Theories
  • Equity and Justice
  • Distributive Justice Principles
  • Responses to Inequity
  • Procedural Justice
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Understanding Theory as a Bridge
  • 15. Social Structure and Personality
  • Introduction
  • Status Attainment
  • Occupational Status
  • Intergenerational Mobility
  • Individual Values
  • Occupational Role
  • Education
  • Social Influences on Health
  • Physical Health
  • Mental Health
  • Alienation
  • Self-Estrangement
  • Powerlessness
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Thinking as Hypothesis Testing
  • 16. Deviant Behavior and Social Reaction
  • Introduction
  • The Violation of Norms
  • Norms
  • Anomie Theory
  • Control Theory
  • Differential Association Theory
  • Routine Activities Perspective
  • Reactions to Norm Violations
  • Reactions to Rule Breaking
  • Determinants of the Reaction
  • Consequences of Labeling
  • Labeling and Secondary Deviance
  • Societal Reaction
  • Secondary Deviance
  • Formal Social Controls
  • Formal Labeling and the Creation of Deviance
  • Long-Term Effects of Formal Labeling
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Applying Stigmatizing Labels Critically
  • 17. Collective Behavior and Social Movements
  • Introduction
  • Collective Behavior
  • Crowds
  • Gatherings
  • Underlying Causes of Collective Behavior
  • Precipitating Incidents
  • Empirical Studies of Riots
  • Social Movements
  • Preconditions
  • Ideology and Framing
  • Recruitment
  • Mobilization
  • Conservative Movements in the United States
  • Summary
  • List of Key Terms and Concepts
  • Critical Thinking Skill: Understanding the Difference Between Anecdotal and Scientific Evidence.

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