Personality and Social Psychology PSY2042 (Custom Edition), 1st edition

Published by Pearson Learning Solutions (27 April 2017) © 2017

  • Elliot Aronson University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Timothy D. Wilson University of Virginia
  • Robin M. Akert Wellesley College
  • Samuel R Sommers Tufts University

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Personality and Social Psychology PSY2042 (Custom Edition)
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Personality and Social Psychology PSY2042 (Custom Edition) brings together foundational topics from two key areas of psychology, helping learners understand both individual differences and the social forces that shape human behaviour. By exploring how people think, feel and act in different situations, learners develop a broader understanding of identity, relationships, personality and social interaction. The content introduces major theories, research methods and contemporary perspectives that underpin psychological study and practice.

Learners will examine how social influence, group behaviour, attitudes and prejudice affect everyday experiences, while also exploring personality traits, self-concept, biological influences and the role of culture in shaping behaviour. Drawing on established research and evidence-based theory, this edition encourages critical thinking and provides a strong foundation for further study in psychology and related disciplines.

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Published for Monash University, this custom edition is designed for learners studying PSY2042 and provides foundational knowledge of personality and social psychology. It is ideal for students seeking to understand the psychological factors that shape individual behaviour, social interactions and human relationships.

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Table of contents

  • PART 1 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
  • I INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
  • 1 Introduction to Social Psychology
  • 2 Methodology: how social psychologists do research
  • II SOCIAL COGNITION AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE
  • 3 Social cognition: how we think about the social world
  • 4 Conformity: Influencing behaviour
  • III SOCIAL IDENTITY AND SOCIAL ATTRIBUTION
  • 5 Social Perception: How we come to understand other people
  • 6 The self: Understanding ourselves in a social context
  • IV ATTITUDES AND ATTITUDE CHANGE
  • 7 Attitudes and attitude change: Influencing thoughts and feelings
  • V GROUP DYNAMICS AND INTERGOUP BEHAVIOUR
  • 8 Group processes: Influence in social groups
  • VI ATTRACTION AND AGRESSION
  • 9 Interpersonal Attraction: From first impressions to close relationships
  • 10 Aggression: Why do we hurt other people? Can we prevent it?
  • VII PREJUDICE, DISCRIMINATION AND PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
  • 11 Pro-social Behavior: Why do people help?
  • 12 Prejudice: Causes, consequences, and cures
  • VIII GENERAL RESOURCES
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Credits
  • Name Index
  • Subject Index
  • Answer Key
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  • PART 2 PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY
  • I INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY
  • 1 Understanding yourself and others
  • 2 Assessment and methods
  • II TRAIT THEORIES
  • 3 The big five personality traits
  • III BIOLOGICAL THEORIES
  • 4 Biological underpinnings of personality
  • IV SELF-CONCEPT AND SELF-PROCESSES
  • 5 Self-concept and self-processes
  • V PSYCHODYNAMIC THEORIES
  • 6 Psychodynamic approaches
  • VI LEARNING THEORIES
  • 7 How learning shapes behaviour
  • VII CULTURE AND PERSONALITY
  • 8 Culture and personality
  • VIII GENERAL RESOURCES
  • References
  • Glossary

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