Hogg Michael A., Vaughan Graham M. Essentials of Social Psychology

Pearson Education, 2010. — 445 p. — ISBN 978-0-13-206932-8.Essentials of Social Psychology provides a clear, concise and engaging introduction to the field. Covering all the major topics and theoretical perspectives, this exciting new book provides straightforward explanation of key terms and concepts in a lively and student-friendly manner. Debates and controversies are brought to life and the wider practical relevance of the subject is emphasised throughout. Pedagogical features that appear across the book include Research Classic sections which describe classic studies, Research Applications boxes that highlight more contemporary developments in social psychological research and their practical applications, Real World features that look at the everyday relevance of social psychology, and Literature, Film and TV features that demonstrate how social psychological concepts are dealt with in popular media. An international balance of research alerts students to the cross cultural dimensions of social psychologyWhat is social psychology?
Social thinking
Self, identity and society
Attitudes and persuasion
Conformity and social change
People in groups
Prejudice and intergroup relations
Hurting other people
Helping other people
Attraction and close relationships
Culture and communication