An Introduction to Social Psychology - (BPS Textbooks in Psychology) 7th Edition by Miles Hewstone & Wolfgang Stroebe (Paperback)

About the Book

"An Introduction to Social Psychology is a highly accessible and definitive guide, which engages the reader without sacrificing academic rigour -- it informs and engages.This seventh edition, which has been extensively revised and updated, meets the same high standards it has set over the last 34 years. In a field that has grown enormously, the task of presenting clearly both underlying theory and the latest research across 15 substantive chapters is taken on by a series of leading psychologists, each an acknowledged expert in their field. The text contains an updated range of innovative pedagogical features, including helpful summaries of key studies and theories, which will appeal to the student reader, while managing to provide a uniform standard of coverage and clarity across the volume"--

Book Synopsis

This definitive resource in social psychology includes engaging study tools designed to help students grasp the underlying theories and the latest research in the field.

In the 7th edition of An Introduction to Social Psychology, students will discover a wealth of tools to help them understand the theories and fundamental knowledge in the ever-evolving field of social psychology. With contributions leading psychologists, this feature-rich edition includes Theory Boxes, Research Close-ups, and Lab Boxes to help cement students' understanding of the study material.

This essential study guide has been engaging and educating students on social psychology theories and research for over 34 years. For students entering into the world of social psychology for the first time, this book covers foundational topics, such as:

● The history of social psychology throughout Europe

● Updated research methods and newly developed theories

● In-depth looks at social cognition, aggression, prosocial behavior, and relationships

● Strategies for changing attitude and behavior

● Critical study materials for multiple-choice testing

The combination of traditional academic study with cohesion of topics, accessibility of material, and pedagogy in this 7th edition makes it a definitive resource for both instructors and beginning psychology students alike.

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This definitive resource in social psychology includes engaging study tools designed to help students grasp the underlying theories and the latest research in the field.

In the seventh edition of An Introduction to Social Psychology, students will discover a wealth of tools to help them understand the theories and fundamental knowledge in the ever-evolving field of social psychology. With contributions from leading psychologists, this feature-rich edition includes Theory Boxes, Research Close-ups, and Lab Boxes to help cement students' understanding of the study material.

This essential study guide has been engaging and educating students on social psychology theories and research for over 34 years. For students entering into the world of social psychology for the first time, this book covers foundational topics, such as:

• In-depth looks at social cognition, aggression, prosocial behaviour, and relationships
• Strategies for changing attitude and behaviour
• Understanding the causes of prejudice, and how to reduce it
• Critical study materials for multiple-choice testing

The combination of sound academic approach with cohesion of topics, accessibility of material, and pedagogy in this 7th edition makes it a definitive resource for both instructors and introductory psychology students alike.

About the Author

MILES HEWSTONE is Emeritus Professor, University of Oxford. He has (co)authored 3 books, edited 25 books, and has published over 250 articles relating to the study of social psychology. He has been awarded the Presidents' Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychological Knowledge (2001) and the Kurt Lewin Medal for Distinguished Research Achievement (2005). He is a Fellow of the British Academy.

WOLFGANG STROEBE has taught social psychology in the United States, Great Britain, Germany, and the Netherlands. He is currently Emeritus Professor, Utrecht University and visiting professor at the University of Groningen. He has authored and co-authored multiple books and numerous scientific articles on social and health psychology. He has received several awards, including an honorary doctorate from the University of Louvain (Belgium), the Tajfel Award for lifelong contributions to European Social Science, and the lifetime achievement award of the German Psychological Association.