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Social Psychology [RENTAL EDITION], 10th Edition

Elliot Aronson, University of California, Santa Cruz

Timothy D. Wilson, University of Virginia

Robin M. Akert, Wellesley College

Samuel R Sommers, Tufts University

Format	Cloth
ISBN-13:	9780134641287
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Make research relevant through a storytelling approach
Social Psychology introduces the key concepts of the field through an acclaimed storytelling approach that makes research relevant to students. Drawing upon their extensive experience as researchers and teachers, authors Elliot Aronson, Tim Wilson, and Sam Sommers present the classic studies that have driven the discipline alongside the cutting-edge research that is the future of social psychology. In addition to updated research references, the 10th Edition offers engaging new student-focused features that help students understand how what they’re studying is applicable to their own lives.

Preface

Preface is available for download in PDF format.

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Features

Student-focused features aid comprehension and boost retention

Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter guide students as they work through the text. The learning objectives are repeated in the sections of the chapter in which they are most relevant, as well as in the chapter-ending summary.
UPDATED! Try It! exercises throughout the text invite students to apply specific social psychology concepts to their everyday behavior, encouraging them to become more active participants in the learning process. Many of these exercises have been updated for the 10th Edition.
NEW! #Trending features provide brief descriptions of a current event that illustrates a key principle in each chapter. These examples will be updated frequently, such that students will always be able to connect what they are reading to current, real-world events.
NEW! What do YOU think? features at the beginning of each chapter prompt students to answer a survey question designed to illustrate a concept in that chapter. An accompanying writing exercise at the end of the chapter revisits the topic, bringing learning full circle.
UPDATED! The 10th Edition has been updated substantially with numerous references to new research to ensure that the text content remains current.
UPDATED! The text’s closing Social Psychology in Action chapters have been updated with many references to new research.

SPA1, “Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future,” includes an updated opening example about the effects of climate change and new examples of ways in which students can act in sustainable ways and maximize their well-being.
SPA2, “Social Psychology and Health,” offers updated coverage on perceived control interventions among nursing home residents and includes a new interactive on coping with stress.
SPA3, “Social Psychology and Law,” provides a new video about attentional blindness and an interactive feature on best practices in eyewitness identification procedures.

Dynamic content designed for the way today's students read, think, and learn brings concepts to life

Videos and interactives integrated directly into the author-created narrative keep students engaged as they read through each chapter. All of the videos embedded into the text have been carefully selected by the author team, and several of them were filmed specifically for the 10th Edition.

NEW! #SurvivalTips videos relay personal stories from students who applied social psychology to a real situation in their lives. These videos appear alongside discussion of the concepts mentioned in the video.
Exclusive Research videos recreate classic experiments in social psychology, providing students a vivid, firsthand look at how an experiment was done and what it found.

Embedded assessments such as review quizzes at the end of each major section and chapter afford students opportunities to check their understanding at regular intervals before moving on. Assessments in Revel™ let instructors gauge student comprehension frequently, provide timely feedback, and address learning gaps along the way.
The Revel mobile app lets students read, practice, and study — anywhere, anytime, on any device. Content is available both online and offline, and the app syncs work across all registered devices automatically, giving students great flexibility to toggle between phone, tablet, and laptop as they move through their day. The app also lets students set assignment notifications to stay on top of all due dates.
The writing functionality in Revel enables educators to integrate writing — among the best ways to foster and assess critical thinking — into the course without significantly impacting their grading burden.

Self-paced Journaling Prompts throughout the narrative encourage students to express their thoughts without breaking stride in their reading.
Assignable Shared Writing Activities direct students to share written responses with classmates, fostering peer discussion.
Essays integrated directly within Revel allow instructors to assign the precise writing tasks they need for the course.

Highlighting, note taking, and a glossary let students read and study however they like. Educators can add notes for students, too, including reminders or study tips.

Superior assignability and tracking tools help educators make sure students are completing their reading and understanding core concepts

The assignment calendar allows educators to indicate precisely which readings must be completed on which dates. This clear, detailed schedule helps students stay on task by eliminating any ambiguity as to which material will be covered during each class. When they understand exactly what is expected of them, students are better motivated to keep up.
The performance dashboard empowers educators to monitor class assignment completion as well as individual student achievement. Actionable information, such as points earned on quizzes and tests and time on task, helps educators intersect with their students in meaningful ways. For example, the trending column reveals whether students' grades are improving or declining, helping educators to identify students who might need help to stay on track.
LMS integration provides institutions, instructors, and students easy access to their Revel courses via Blackboard Learn™ and Canvas™. With single sign-on, students can be ready to access an interactive blend of authors' narrative, media, and assessment on their first day. Flexible, on-demand grade synchronization capabilities allow educators to control exactly which grades should be transferred to the Blackboard or Canvas Gradebook.

Revel is built for digital learning, but we've got you covered if you need print, too

Revel gives students everything they need in an integrated digital learning environment. But if students need a loose-leaf print reference to complement their Revel experience, they can purchase one from within their Revel course at any time.

Check out the preface for a complete list of features and what's new in this edition.

New to This Edition

Student-focused features aid comprehension and boost retention

UPDATED! Try It! exercises throughout the text invite students to apply specific social psychology concepts to their everyday behavior, encouraging them to become more active participants in the learning process. Many of these exercises have been updated for the 10th Edition.
#Trending features provide brief descriptions of a current event that illustrates a key principle in each chapter. These examples will be updated frequently, such that students will always be able to connect what they are reading to current, real-world events.
What do YOU think? features at the beginning of each chapter prompt students to answer a survey question designed to illustrate a concept in that chapter. An accompanying writing exercise at the end of the chapter revisits the topic, bringing learning full circle.
UPDATED! The 10th Edition has been updated substantially with numerous references to new research to ensure that the text content remains current.
UPDATED! The text’s closing Social Psychology in Action chapters have been updated with many references to new research.

SPA1, “Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future,” includes an updated opening example about the effects of climate change and new examples of ways in which students can act in sustainable ways and maximize their well-being.
SPA2, “Social Psychology and Health,” offers updated coverage on perceived control interventions among nursing home residents and includes a new interactive on coping with stress.
SPA3, “Social Psychology and Law,” provides a new video about attentional blindness and an interactive feature on best practices in eyewitness identification procedures.

#SurvivalTips videos relay personal stories from students who applied social psychology to a real situation in their lives. These videos appear alongside discussion of the concepts mentioned in the video.

Check out the preface for a complete list of features and what's new in this edition.

1. Introducing Social Psychology
2. Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research
3. Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World
4. Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People
5. The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context
6. Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem
7. Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings
8. Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior
9. Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups
10. Attraction and Relationships: From Initial Impressions to Long-Term Intimacy
11. Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help?
12. Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It?
13. Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures

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

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Elliot Aronson is Professor Emeritus at the University of California at Santa Cruz and 1 of the most renowned social psychologists in the world. In 2002, he was chosen as one of the 100 most eminent psychologists of the twentieth century. Dr. Aronson is the only person in the 120-year history of the American Psychological Association to have received all 3 of its major awards: for distinguished writing, distinguished teaching and distinguished research. Many other professional societies have honored his research and teaching as well. These include the American Association for the Advancement of Science, which gave him its highest honor, the Distinguished Scientific Research award; the American Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, which named him Professor of the Year of 1989; the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, which awarded him the Gordon Allport prize for his contributions to the reduction of prejudice among racial and ethnic groups; and the William James Award from the Association for Psychological Science. In 1992, he was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. A collection of papers and tributes by his former students and colleagues, The Scientist and the Humanist, celebrates his contributions to social psychological theory and its application to real-world problems. Dr. Aronson's own recent books for general audiences include Mistakes Were Made (but not by ME), with Carol Tavris, and a memoir, Not by Chance Alone: My Life as a Social Psychologist.

Tim Wilson did his undergraduate work at Williams College and Hampshire College and received his PhD from the University of Michigan. Currently Sherrell J. Aston Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, he has published numerous articles in the areas of introspection, attitude change, self-knowledge and affective forecasting, as well as a recent book, Redirect: The Surprising New Science of Psychological Change. His research has received the support of the National Science Foundation and the National Institute for Mental Health. He has been elected twice to the Executive Board of the Society for Experimental Social Psychology and is a Fellow in the American Psychological Society and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. In 2009, he was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2015 he received the William James Fellows Award from the Association for Psychological Science. Wilson has taught the Introduction to Social Psychology course at the University of Virginia for more than 30 years. In 2001 he was awarded the University of Virginia All-University Outstanding Teaching Award, and in 2010 was awarded the University of Virginia Distinguished Scientist Award.

Sam Sommers earned his BA from Williams College and his PhD from the University of Michigan. Since 2003 he has been a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. His research examines issues related to stereotyping, prejudice and group diversity, with a particular interest in how these processes play out in the legal domain. He has won multiple teaching awards at Tufts, including the Lerman-Neubauer Prize for Outstanding Teaching and Advising and the Gerald R. Gill Professor of the Year Award. He was also inducted into the Tufts Hall of Diversity for his efforts to promote an inclusive climate on campus for all students. He has testified as an expert witness on issues related to racial bias, jury decision making, and eyewitness memory in criminal trial proceedings in 7 states. He has written 2 general audience books related to social psychology: Situations Matter: Understanding How Context Transforms Your World (2011) and This Is Your Brain on Sports: The Science of Underdogs, the Value of Rivalry, and What We Can Learn from the T-shirt Cannon (2016). He is also co-author of Invitation to Psychology (7th Edition), along with Carole Wade, Carol Tavris and Lisa Shin.

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