Part 1: Introduction
Chapter 1 What is Social Psychology
What Is Social Psychology?
Social Psychology: Past, Present, and Future
Chapter 2 Doing Social Psychology Research
Why Should You Learn About Research Methods?
Developing Ideas: Beginning the Research Process
Refining Ideas: Defining and Measuring Social Psychological Variables
Testing Ideas: Research Designs
Culture, Ethics, and New Research Standards and Practices
Part 2: Social Cognition
Chapter 3 The Social Self
Reflections: The Multifaceted Self
Chapter 4 Perceiving Persons
Observation: The Elements of Social Perception
Attribution: From Elements to Dispositions
Integration: From Dispositions to Impressions
Confirmation Biases: From Impressions to Reality
Social Perception: The Bottom Line
Chapter 5 Prejudice
The Nature of Prejudice: Persistence and Change
Causes of Prejudice: Culture and Socialization
Causes of Prejudice: Cognitive and Motivational Factors
Reducing Prejudice: Social Psychological Solutions
Part 3: Social Influence
Chapter 6 Attitudes and Persuasion
Persuasion by Communication
Persuasion by Our Own Actions
Chapter 7 Conformity
Social Influence as “Automatic”
The Continuum of Social Influence
Chapter 8 Group Processes
Individuals in Groups: The Presence of Others
Group Performance: Problems and Solutions
Conflict: Cooperation and Competition Within and Between Groups
Part 4: Social Relations
Chapter 9 Attraction and Close Relationships
Need to Belong: A Fundamental Human Motive
Chapter 10 Helping Others
Evolutionary and Motivational Factors: Why Do People Help?
Situational Influences: When Do People Help?
Personal Influences: Who Is Likely to Help?
Interpersonal Influences: Whom Do People Help?
Chapter 11 Aggression
Culture, Gender, and Individual Differences
Situational Influences on Aggression
Reducing Aggression and Violence
Part 5: Applying Social Psychology
Chapter 12 Justice and Law
Posttrial Sentencing and Prison
Chapter 13 The Workplace and Business
Chapter 14 Health and Well-Being
How Does Stress Affect the Body?
Ways of Coping With Stress