EasterBlack-owned or founded brands at TargetGroceryClothing, Shoes & AccessoriesBabyHomeFurnitureKitchen & DiningOutdoor Living & GardenToysElectronicsVideo GamesMovies, Music & BooksSports & OutdoorsBeautyPersonal CareHealthPetsHousehold EssentialsArts, Crafts & SewingSchool & Office SuppliesParty SuppliesLuggageGift IdeasGift CardsClearanceTarget New ArrivalsTarget Finds#TargetStyleTop DealsTarget Circle DealsWeekly AdShop Order PickupShop Same Day DeliveryRegistryRedCardTarget CircleFind Stores

Sponsored

Social Psychology For Dummies - by Daniel Richardson (Paperback)

Social Psychology For Dummies - by  Daniel Richardson (Paperback) - 1 of 1
$17.99 sale price when purchased online
$25.99 list price
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Your straightforward guide to Social Psychology!Written for psychology students, Social Psychology For Dummies is an accessible and entertaining introduction to the field.
  • About the Author: Daniel C. Richardson, PhD, is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Experimental Psychology at University College London.
  • 336 Pages
  • Psychology, Social Psychology
  • Series Name: For Dummies

Description



Book Synopsis



Your straightforward guide to Social Psychology!

Written for psychology students, Social Psychology For Dummies is an accessible and entertaining introduction to the field. Social Psychology For Dummies follows a typical university course, which makes it the perfect reference if you're in need of a clear (and enjoyable) overview of the topic. Whether you plan is to get ahead of the game or make up for lost time, we have you covered.

Online accessible review questions for each chapter are available to consolidate learning!



From the Back Cover



Learn about:

  • All the major theories and topics in the field
  • Engaging and exciting research studies
  • Connections between social psychology and everyday life
  • Ways to read and write papers more effectively

Your complete guide to getting ahead or catching up on the topic of social psychology

Whether you want to catch up or get ahead, this book is the resource you need! Get an engaging, accessible overview of the topic, and then dig into the details of social psychology tools and tactics, the relationship between attitudes and behaviours, cognitive dissonance and many other topics. Get going in no time with this complete guide!

  • Investigate social psychology -- get an overview of what social psychology is, what tools the discipline makes use of and much more
  • Attitudes and actions -- dive into the details of attitudes, actions and more, including implicit attitudes, self-perception theory and parental idealisation
  • Think about yourself and others -- explore how we construct a sense of self, develop biases and make fundamental attribution errors
  • The social influence -- discover the power of social influence, theories of authority and concepts of commitment
  • All about relationships -- find out about interpersonal relationships, notions of physical attraction, nuances of group thinking and more
  • A deeper look -- get tips on what to keep in mind when reading social psychology articles and how to spot flaws

Open the book and find:

  • An overview of the scope of social psychology
  • The tools and tactics used by social psychologists
  • Explorations of attitudes and behaviours
  • Discussions on conformity, obedience and persuasion
  • Details on group thinking and cross-cultural differences
  • A full exploration of self-identity
  • Information on social categorisation and biases



About the Author



Daniel C. Richardson, PhD, is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Experimental Psychology at University College London. He has taught psychology at Stanford University and the University of California Santa Cruz, and his Introduction to Social Psychology course was awarded the Provost Teaching Award at University College London.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.91 Inches (H) x 6.66 Inches (W) x .72 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.33 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Psychology
Sub-Genre: Social Psychology
Series Title: For Dummies
Publisher: For Dummies
Format: Paperback
Author: Daniel Richardson
Language: English
Street Date: October 20, 2014
TCIN: 77967012
UPC: 9781118770542
Item Number (DPCI): 247-70-0457
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.72 inches length x 6.66 inches width x 9.91 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.33 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Related Categories

Get top deals, latest trends, and more.

Privacy policy

Footer

About Us

About TargetCareersNews & BlogTarget BrandsBullseye ShopSustainability & GovernancePress CenterAdvertise with UsInvestorsAffiliates & PartnersSuppliersTargetPlus

Help

Target HelpReturnsTrack OrdersRecallsContact UsFeedbackAccessibilitySecurity & FraudTeam Member Services

Stores

Find a StoreClinicPharmacyOpticalMore In-Store Services

Services

Target Circle™Target Circle™ CardTarget Circle 360™Target AppRegistrySame Day DeliveryOrder PickupDrive UpFree 2-Day ShippingShipping & DeliveryMore Services
PinterestFacebookInstagramXYoutubeTiktokTermsCA Supply ChainPrivacyCA Privacy RightsYour Privacy ChoicesInterest Based AdsHealth Privacy Policy