Social Psychology, 12th edition

  • Elliot Aronson
  • , Timothy D. Wilson
  • , Samuel R Sommers
  • , Elizabeth Page-Gould
  • , Neil Lewis Jr.
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Social Psychology introduces the key concepts of the field through a storytelling approach that makes research relevant. Drawing upon their extensive experience as researchers and teachers, the authors present classic studies alongside the cutting-edge research that is the future of social psychology.

The 12th Edition focuses a social psychological lens on contemporary developments worldwide. The authors examine recent topics such as social media’s role in shaping conformity, loneliness and isolation as public health concerns, the ubiquity of web-based classrooms and workplaces, the impact of recent advances in AI upon the study of social cognition and more. In addition, updated research references reflect the latest in the field.

Published by Pearson (February 9th 2026) - Copyright © 2027

ISBN-13: 9780135416549

Subject: Psychology

Category: Social Psychology

  1. Introducing Social Psychology
  2. Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research
  3. Cultures and the Individuals Within Them
  4. The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context
  5. Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World
  6. Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People
  7. Attitudes and Attitude Change
  8. Prejudice and Discrimination
  9. Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups
  10. Social Influence: Conformity and Obedience
  11. Helping Others
  12. Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It?
  13. Attraction and Relationships
  • Social Psychology in Action 1: Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future
  • Social Psychology in Action 2: Social Psychology and Health
  • Social Psychology in Action 3: Social Psychology and the Law