Understanding Social Psychology

H. Jacobs, Stephen Worchel, J. R. Cooper, George R. Goethals

Teaching Sociology · 1989 · 229 citations · 0 references

Concepts

Abstract

Social Psychology: what, why, and how. Social cognition. Knowing the self. Presenting the self. Forming and changing attitudes. Relating actions and attitudes. Attraction and close relationships. Altruism: extending the self to others. Aggression: harming and hurting others. Developing and resolving conflict. Prejudice and stereotypes. Social influence. The dynamics of groups. The environment.