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Callaghan, J. and Lazard, L. (2011) Social Psychology. Exeter: Learning Matters. 9780857252807.

Item Type: Book
Abstract: This introductory social psychology text addresses the core knowledge domains of the subject, with key chapters on understanding identities, attribution theory, attitudinal research, social influence, racism and prejudice, class and exclusions, methodologies of social psychology and discursive psychology. It provides concise and focused coverage of the central concepts, research and debates in this key area, while developing students' higher level skills. Activities help readers build the underpinning generic critical thinking and transferable skills they need in order to become independent learners, and to meet the relevant requirements of their programme of study
Uncontrolled Keywords: Social psychology, critical psychology, attitudes, attributions, racism, social influence, gender, close relationships, prosocial behaviour
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF38 Philosophy. Relation to other topics > BF39.9 Critical psychology
H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM1001 Social psychology
Creators: Callaghan, Jane and Lazard, Lisa
Publisher: Learning Matters
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Group > Social and Cultural Research in Psychology Group
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Date: 2011
Date Type: Publication
Series Name: Critical thinking in psychology
Place of Publication: Exeter
Number of Pages: 257
Language: English
ISBN: 9780857252807
Status: Published / Disseminated
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/3682

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