Aronson, Elliot

The social animal / Elliot Aronson ; with Joshua Aronson. - 11th ed. - New York : Worth Publishers, c2012. - xiii, 514 p. ; 24 cm.

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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