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Social Psychology (9th Edition)by David G. Myers
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Publisher Comments:David Myers' Social Psychology continues to set the standard by which other Social Psychology texts are judged. Its renowned authors engaging writing style and unique, intimate voice make the text compelling without being simplistic. The organization logically moves the student through the study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another, with an appropriate balance of basic research and application. This edition features additional contemporary research, supplemented by video clips and vignettes that demonstrate social psychology's relevance.
About the AuthorDavid G. Myers is the John Dirk Werkman Professor of Psychology at Michigan's Hope College, where students have voted him "Outstanding Professor." Myers' love of teaching psychology is manifest in his writings for the lay public. His articles have appeared in two-dozen magazines and he has authored or co-authored ten books, including The Pursuit of Happiness (Avon, 1993) and The American Paradox (Yale University Press, 2000).Also an award-winning researcher, Myers received the Gordon Allport Prize from Division 9 of the American Psychological Association for his work on group polarization. His scientific articles have appeared in more than two-dozen journals, including Science, American Scientist, Psychological Science, and the American Psychologist. He has served his discipline as consulting editor to the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology and the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.In his spare time he has chaired his city's Human Relations Commission, helped found a community action agency which assists impoverished families, and spoken to dozens of collegiate and religious groups. David and Carol Myers are parents of two sons and a daughter.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introducing Social Psychology
Part 1: Social Thinking Chapter 2: The Self in a Social World Chapter 3: Social Beliefs and Judgments Chapter 4: Behavior and Attitudes Part 2: Social Influence Chapter 5: Genes, Culture, and Gender Chapter 6: Conformity Chapter 7: Persuasion Chapter 8: Group Influence Part 3: Social Relations Chapter 9: Prejudice: Disliking Others Chapter 10: Aggression: Hurting Others Chapter 11: Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others Chapter 12: Helping Chapter 13: Conflict and Peacemaking Part 4: Applying Social Psychology Chapter 14: Social Psychology in the Clinic Chapter 15: Social Psychology in Court Chapter 16: Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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