Case Studies for Teaching Social Psychology: Critical Thinking and Application [Paperback]

What captivates learners and interests them in studying social psychology? In Case Studies for Teaching Social Psychology Tom Heinzen and Wind Goodfriend use brief, entertaining case stories to further enhance the historical context, evolution of, and challenges to major theories within the field. By employing a mix of unique, contemporary research and hallmark studies to illustrate classic concepts, Heinzen and Goodfriend steer students to explore new, meaningful ways of thinking about and connecting with foundational course concepts. In turn, this approach facilitates engaged conversation and deeper critical thinking both in and outside of the classroom.What captivates learners and interests them in studying social psychology? In Case Studies for Teaching Social Psychology Tom Heinzen and Wind Goodfriend use brief, entertaining case stories to further enhance the historical context, evolution of, and challenges to major theories within the field. By employing a mix of unique, contemporary research and hallmark studies to illustrate classic concepts, Heinzen and Goodfriend steer students to explore new, meaningful ways of thinking about and connecting with foundational course concepts. In turn, this approach facilitates engaged conversation and deeper critical thinking both in and outside of the classroom.Preface: To Students and Their Teachers
Chapter 1: How Do Social Psychologists Think?
To Wear or Not to Wear an Ineffective Mask: That Was the Question During the Coronavirus Pandemic
An Exercise About Sex and Social Interactionism
The Neighs Have It: Testing Theories With Experiments
A Painful Intuition: Bloodletting
Chapter 2: The Social Psychologists Toolbox
Crucial Experiments: Whos Talking Now?
Ethnography: Gang Leader for a Day
Health Detective: The Missing Pump Handle
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