TY - GEN AU - Nyla R.Branscombe AU - Robert A. Baron TI - Social Psychology SN - 9789332586116 U1 - 302 BRA PY - 2017/// CY - India PB - Pearson Education KW - Psychology N1 - Table of Content 1 Social Psychology 2 Social Cognition 3 Social Perception 4 The Self 5 Attitudes 6 Causes and Cures of Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination 7 Liking, Love, and Other Close Relationships 8 Social Influence 9 Prosocial Behavior 10 Aggression 11 Groups and Individuals 12 Dealing with Adversity and Achieving a Happy Life " N2 - Dozens of new topics have been added to reflect exciting current research trends. The importance of belonging and group ties; Self-esteem and group memberships; Why some people are happier than others. • A revamped Chapter 12: Dealing with Adversity and Achieving a Happy Life which examines strategies people can use to handle the setbacks they may experience and reveal the ingredients for increasing happiness. • Content in the Indian context include discussion on acid attack victim, Laxmi Agarwal, and her crusade to ensure justice and rehabilitation for victims of acid attack (Chapter 12); an updated 'Section 1.2.6: Taking Full Account of Social Diversity' with additional input on multiculturalism in the Indian setting (Chapter 1) ER -