This comprehensive introduction to social psychology explores self, attitudes, socialization, communication, interpersonal attraction and relationships, and personality and social structure.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• 1 Introduction to Social Psychology
• 2 Research Methods in Social Psychology
• 3 Socialization Through the Life Course
• 4 Self and Self-Presentation
• 5 Emotions
• 6 Social Perception and Cognition
• 7 Attitudes
• 8 Symbolic Communication and Language
• 9 Social Influence and Persuasion
• 10 Altruism and Prosocial Behavior
• 11 Aggression
• 12 Interpersonal Attraction and Relationships
• 13 Understanding Groups
• 14 Group Processes
• 15 Social Structure and Personality
• 16 Deviant Behavior and Social reaction
• 17 Collective Behavior and Social Movements
• Glossary
• References