The social animal / Elliot Aronson ; with Joshua Aronson.

By:

Aronson, Elliot

Contributor(s):

Aronson, Joshua

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TextPublication details: New York : Worth Publishers, c2012.Edition: 11th edDescription: xiii, 514 p. ; 24 cmISBN:

9781429233415

Subject(s):

Social psychology

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Contents:

1. What is social psychology? -- 2. Conformity -- 3. Mass communication, propaganda and persuasion -- 4. Social cognition -- 5. Self-justification -- 6. Human aggression -- 7. Prejudice -- 8. Liking, loving and interpersonal sensitivity -- 9. Social psychology as a science.

Summary: A compelling introduction to modern social psychology. Through vivid narrative, lively presentations of important research, and intriguing examples, it probes the patterns and motives of human behavior, covering such diverse topics as terrorism, conformity, politics, race relations, advertising, and interpersonal attraction.

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Contains a glossary.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. What is social psychology? --
2. Conformity --
3. Mass communication, propaganda and persuasion --
4. Social cognition --
5. Self-justification --
6. Human aggression --
7. Prejudice --
8. Liking, loving and interpersonal sensitivity --
9. Social psychology as a science.

A compelling introduction to modern social psychology. Through vivid narrative, lively presentations of important research, and intriguing examples, it probes the patterns and motives of human behavior, covering such diverse topics as terrorism, conformity, politics, race relations, advertising, and interpersonal attraction.

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