Social Psychology: Core Concepts and Emerging Trends - Softcover

Barrett, Daniel W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1506310605 ISBN 13: 9781506310602

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2016

Synopsis

Employing a lively and accessible writing style, author Daniel W. Barrett integrates up-to-date coverage of social psychology’s core theories, concepts, and research with a discussion of emerging developments in the field―including social neuroscience and the social psychology of happiness, religion, and sustainability. Social Psychology: Core Concepts and Emerging Trends presents engaging examples, Applying Social Psychology sections, and a wealth of pedagogical features to help readers cultivate a deep understanding of the causes of social behavior.

About this title

About the Author:

Daniel W. Barrett is a Professor, Department of Psychology, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT.  He received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, and his B.A. from the College of Social Studies, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT. Prior to joining WCSU, Dr. Barrett served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Health Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania.  At WCSU, he has served as the Director of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, and the Director of Faculty Advising.  He is currently the President of the WCSU University Senate.  His research interests are persuasion, social influence, and cross-cultural psychology.

 

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1506310605
• ISBN 13: 9781506310602
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 696