Applied Social Psychology [Paperback]

This comprehensive and accessible textbook overviews the applications of social psychology to a wide range of problems and issues in contemporary society. With internationally respected contributors who survey the major developments in their fields, this practical guide incorporates advice, examples and reading lists.

The first part of the book outlines a number of general frameworks that inform the applications of social psychology, namely language, attitudes, decision-making and survey research; Part Two focuses on major behavioural domains, including health and economic behaviour; Part Three explains the relationship between social psychology and social institutions, highlighting, for instance, the media, law and politicThis comprehensive and accessible textbook overviews the applications of social psychology to a wide range of problems and issues in contemporary society. With internationally respected contributors who survey the major developments in their fields, this practical guide incorporates advice, examples and reading lists.

The first part of the book outlines a number of general frameworks that inform the applications of social psychology, namely language, attitudes, decision-making and survey research; Part Two focuses on major behavioural domains, including health and economic behaviour; Part Three explains the relationship between social psychology and social institutions, highlighting, for instance, the media, law and politicThis provides an essential overview of key subjects enabling students to grasp fundamentals prior to exploring them further in specialised sources. This book provides a well rounded account of theory but does at times seem dated due to the exclusion of advances made post publicationPART ONE: GENERAL FRAMEWORKS IN APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Attitudes and Behaviour - Antony S R Manstead
Judgement and Decision-Making - Joop van der Pligt&l“&