Elliot Aronson Knihy

Winner of the American Psychological Association's National Media Award, this book is an introduction to modern social psychology. The Sixth Edition retains the text's coverage of classic research while including: a new chapter on social cognition; a more thorough discussion of intimate relations.

"This edition has a new preface and conclusion, as well as updated research and examples"--

Exploring the challenges of acknowledging mistakes, this book delves into the psychological barriers that prevent individuals from admitting errors. It examines the fear of vulnerability, societal expectations, and the impact of pride on personal growth. Through insightful analysis and relatable anecdotes, the author encourages readers to embrace accountability as a pathway to self-improvement and stronger relationships. The narrative emphasizes the importance of honesty and the transformative power of accepting one's imperfections.

Shares findings from research on the effectiveness of various persuasive messages, provides an overview of what social psychologists and other investigators have learned about how people are persuaded, analyzes common propaganda tactics, and explains what people can do to limit the effects of propaganda in their lives

This book, written by distinguished authors, presents a detailed, rigorous and scientific approach to social psychology aimed at students and faculty alike.

Examines the patterns, motives, and effects of mass persuasion, discussing the history of propaganda, how the message of propaganda is delivered, and counteracting the tactics of mass persuasion.

Exploring the most important ideas in social psychology, this collection of classic and contemporary readings includes accounts of specific experimental findings as well as more general articles summarizing studies on such topics as attraction and aggression. In this edition, the most significant and provocative articles of earlier editions have been retained, including such classics as Stanley Milgram on obedience and Solomon Asch on conformity. Organized to illustrate the major themes of Elliot Aronson's highly praised book, The Social Animal, this acclaimed collection of articles can readily be adapted for use with any introductory text, or even in lieu of a text.

Intended for an undergraduate introductory level course in social psychology, this text uses a story-telling approach to convey the science of social psychology. Its aim is to help students understand the whole context of the field - how theories inspire research, why research is performed as it is, and how further research triggers new avenues of study - and how all of this impacts their everyday lives. It incorporating real-life vignettes and mini stories within every chapter that include detailed descriptions of classic and modern experiments, and describe an example of a real-life phenomenon.