PSY226 Social Psychology CCCOnline System Share×Close DialogPSY226 Social Psychology Share this textbook to: Share this URLSearch This TextbookChapter 1An Introduction to the Science of Social PsychologyBy Robert Biswas-DienerThe science of social psychology investigates the ways other people affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is an exciting field of study because it is so familiar and relevant to our day-to-day lives. Social psychologists study a wi…Chapter 2CultureBy Robert Biswas-Diener and Neil ThinAlthough the most visible elements of culture are dress, cuisine and architecture, culture is a highly psychological phenomenon. Culture is a pattern of meaning for understanding how the world works. This knowledge is shared among a group of …Chapter 3Evolutionary Theories in PsychologyBy David M. BussEvolution or change over time occurs through the processes of natural and sexual selection. In response to problems in our environment, we adapt both physically and psychologically to ensure our survival and reproduction. Sexual sel…Chapter 4Social NeuroscienceBy Tiffany A. Ito and Jennifer T. KubotaThis module provides an overview of the new field of social neuroscience, which combines the use of neuroscience methods and theories to understand how other people influence our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. The module reviews research m…Chapter 5Research Methods in Social PsychologyBy Rajiv JhangianiSocial psychologists are interested in the ways that other people affect thought, emotion, and behavior. To explore these concepts requires special research methods. Following a brief overview of traditional research designs, this module intr…Chapter 6Social Cognition and AttitudesBy Yanine D. Hess and Cynthia L. PickettSocial cognition is the area of social psychology that examines how people perceive and think about their social world. This module provides an overview of key topics within social cognition and attitudes, including judgmental heuristics, soc…Chapter 7Motives and GoalsBy Ayelet Fishbach and Maferima Touré-TilleryYour decisions and behaviors are often the result of a goal or motive you possess. This module provides an overview of the main theories and findings on goals and motivation. We address the origins, manifestations, and types of goals, and the…Chapter 8Self and IdentityBy Dan P. McAdamsFor human beings, the self is what happens when “I” encounters “Me.” The central psychological question of selfhood, then, is this: How does a person apprehend and understand who he or she is? Over the past 100 years, psychologists have appr…Chapter 9Persuasion: So Easily FooledBy Robert V. LevineThis module introduces several major principles in the process of persuasion. It offers an overview of the different paths to persuasion. It then describes how mindless processing makes us vulnerable to undesirable persuasion and some of the …Chapter 10Conformity and ObedienceBy Jerry M. BurgerWe often change our attitudes and behaviors to match the attitudes and behaviors of the people around us. One reason for this conformity is a concern about what other people think of us. This process was demonstrated in a classic study in whi…Chapter 11Positive RelationshipsBy Nathaniel M. LambertMost research in the realm of relationships has examined that which can go wrong in relationships (e.g., conflict, infidelity, intimate partner violence). I summarize much of what has been examined about what goes right in a relationship and …Chapter 12Love, Friendship, and Social SupportBy Debi Brannan and Cynthia D. MohrFriendship and love, and more broadly, the relationships that people cultivate in their lives, are some of the most valuable treasures a person can own. This module explores ways in which we try to understand how friendships form, what attrac…Chapter 13Relationships and Well-beingBy Kenneth Tan and Louis TayThe relationships we cultivate in our lives are essential to our well-being—namely, happiness and health. Why is that so? We begin to answer this question by exploring the types of relationships—family, friends, colleagues, and lo…Chapter 14Helping and Prosocial BehaviorBy Dennis L. Poepsel and David A. SchroederPeople often act to benefit other people, and these acts are examples of prosocial behavior. Such behaviors may come in many guises: helping an individual in need; sharing personal resources; volunteering time, effort, and expertise; cooperat…Chapter 15Aggression and ViolenceBy Brad J. BushmanThis module discusses the causes and consequences of human aggression and violence. Both internal and external causes are considered. Effective and ineffective techniques for reducing aggression are also discussed.Chapter 16Prejudice, Discrimination, and StereotypingBy Susan T. FiskePeople are often biased against others outside of their own social group, showing prejudice (emotional bias), stereotypes (cognitive bias), and discrimination (behavioral bias). Biases can explicit (overt and conscious) or more implicit (auto…Chapter 17The Psychology of GroupsBy Donelson R. ForsythThis module assumes that a thorough understanding of people requires a thorough understanding of groups. Each of us is an autonomous individual seeking our own objectives, yet we are also members of groups—groups that constrain us, gui…Chapter 18CooperationBy Jake P. Moskowitz and Paul K. PiffHumans are social animals. This means we work together in groups to achieve goals that benefit everyone. From building skyscrapers to delivering packages to remote island nations, modern life requires that people cooperate with one another. 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