Focuses on mastering concepts and also includes instructions and examples for working problems using a computer. Provides, for each chapter: learning objectives; a detailed chapter outline; the chapter's formulas (with all symbols defined); summaries of steps of conducting each procedure covered in the chapter; a set of self-tests (including multiple-choice, fill-in, and problem/essay questions); a thorough outline for writing an essay explaining each procedure covered to a person who has never had a course in statistics. Includes cutout flash cards of all the key terms. Contains special appendixes introducing the language and procedures of SPSS. In each chapter corresponding to the text chapters, there is a section for each of these programs showing in detail how to carry out the chapter's procedues (including step-by-step, examples, and illustrations of how each step of input and output appears on the computer screen). Includes special activities for using the computer to deepen understanding.
Social Psychology 4th edition is a superb introductory text, now fully revised and updated. It remains very accessible, written to engage and involve. It is clearly structured and comprehensive, exploring key aspects of social psychology. Through its many features and lively approach, Social Psychology will inform and challenge students everywhere.
Social Psychology consolidates European and North American perspectives effectively to provide coverage with a unique global flavour.
NEW FEATURES:
§ Increased coverage of social identity, affect, groups, deviance, ideology, and implicit attitudes reflects current issues and developments.
§ New student friendly features, including theory and concepts boxes, research highlights, real world examples, and applied contexts highlight key information throughout.
§ Inclusion of colour photographs and illustrations clarifies subject matter and supports understanding of every topic.
CLASSIC FEATURES
§ Coverage of inter-group relations, social identity, social representations and levels of explanation presented within a European context.
§ Full consideration of traditional topics such as social cognition, attitudes, influence, leadership and decision making, interpersonal relationships and aggression.
§ Stand-alone chapters on culture, self and identity, and language and communication.
§ Applied fields of health, organizations, and gender are integrated throughout.
§ Addresses the historical context and background of social psychology’s theories and research.
§ Real world examples are used throughout to promote debate and further
exploration of the subject.
§ Students and Lecturers will find a range of targeted resources on our Companion Website such as self-test questions for each chapter, a password-protected Instructor's Manual and testbank files. To access these materials, visit www.pearsoned.co.uk/hogg
THE AUTHORS
Michael Hogg is Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Queensland, and Visiting Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has previously lectured at Bristol University, Princeton University, and the University of Melbourne, and has been a British Academy Visiting Professor at Birmingham University.
Graham Vaughan is Professor of Psychology at the University of Auckland. He has previously held posts at Bristol University, Cambridge University, the Maison des Sciences de l’Homme in Paris, the University of Illinois, Princeton University, and the National University of Singapore.
