Applied Social Psychology: Understanding and Addressing Social and Practical Problems

Applied Social Psychology: Understanding and Addressing Social and Practical Problems
ISBN-10
1412915392
ISBN-13
9781412915397
Series
Applied Social Psychology
Category
Education
Pages
449
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
SAGE
Authors
Frank W. Schneider, Jamie A. Gruman, Larry M. Coutts

Description

Applied Social Psychology: Understanding and Addressing Social and Practical Problems is an excellent introductory textbook that helps students understand how people think about, feel about, relate to, and influence one another. The book is unique in that it provides a balanced emphasis on social psychological theory and research. Editors Frank W. Schneider, Jamie A. Gruman, and Larry M. Coutts examine the contributions of social and practical problems in several areas including everyday life, clinical psychology, sports, the media, health, education, organizations, community psychology, the environment, and human diversity.

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