Aronson, Elliot

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



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 -- Glossary.

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



9781429233415 1429233419 (pbk.)

2011292322


Social psychology

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