Social Psychology by Nyla R. Branscombe

By:

Nyla R. Branscombe [Author]

Contributor(s):

Robert A. Baron

Publication details: Pearson Education India 2017Edition: 14th EdDescription: xx, 570 pages: Illustrations; 26 cmISBN:

9789332586116

Subject(s):

Psychology

DDC classification:

302 BRA

Contents:

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 "

Abstract: 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).

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam General Stacks	Non-fiction	302 BRA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		001214

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 "

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).

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