Social psychology : the science of everyday life /
Jeff Greenberg, University of Arizona, Toni Schmader, University of British Columbia, Jamie Arndt, University of Missouri, Mark Landau, University of Kansas.
- 1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages R1-R48) and indexes.
The revealing science of social psychology -- Fundamentals of social behavior -- The core elements of social cognition -- Thinking about people and events -- The nature, origins, and functions of the self -- The key self-motives : consistency, esteem, presentation, and growth -- Social influence -- Persuasion, attitudes, and behavior -- Group processes -- Understanding prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination -- Responding to and reducing prejudice -- Interpersonal aggression -- Prosocial behavior -- Interpersonal attraction -- Close relationships.