Essesntial of Social Psychology

Essentials of Social Psychology explores a wide variety of social influences, perceptions and interactions, and provides a clear, concise and academically rigorous introduction to the subject. Key concepts and theories are explained with clarity and are vital to understanding social behaviour. Debates and controversies are brought to life and the wider practical relevance of the subject is emphasised throughout. Pedagogical features that appear throughout the book include Research Classic boxes which describe classic studies, Research Applications boxes that highlight more contemporary developments in social psychological research and their practical applications, Real World features that look at the everyday relevance of social psychology, and Literature, Film and TV features that demonstrate how social psychological concepts are dealt with in popular media.Essentials of Social Psychology is accompanied by MyPsychLab, an interactive online study resource to consolidate and further your understanding. Together, the book and online resources make this an ideal resource for those studying the subject for the first time, or as part of a more general programme of study.