Essentials of Social Psychology: An Indian Perspective offers a comprehensive introduction to social psychology with a focus on the cultural and social fabric of Indian society. Split into five sections, the book covers the nature, scope, history and methods of social psychology; individual level processes; interpersonal level processes; social processes; group processes; and social issues. The authors, S.K. Mangal and Shubhra Mangal, address the latest research trends, and offer a varied insight into a range of topics including social influence, social exchange processes, group dynamics,…mehr
Essentials of Social Psychology: An Indian Perspective offers a comprehensive introduction to social psychology with a focus on the cultural and social fabric of Indian society. Split into five sections, the book covers the nature, scope, history and methods of social psychology; individual level processes; interpersonal level processes; social processes; group processes; and social issues. The authors, S.K. Mangal and Shubhra Mangal, address the latest research trends, and offer a varied insight into a range of topics including social influence, social exchange processes, group dynamics, aggression, prejudice and attitudes. The book also examines topical themes and includes two chapters on social issues facing contemporary Indian society. While highlighting significant Indian research contributions and including examples and case studies from an Indian context, this book goes on to examine the discipline in the context of the socio-psychological background of this subcontinent. Complex concepts are clearly explained and the book aids student learning through useful pedagogical features such as assessment questions, case studies, chapter summaries and boxed key points. Covering all the core topics within social psychology, this is an essential textbook for graduate or undergraduate courses in social psychology, social work, social neuroscience, community medicine or public health. In addition, it's also a useful introduction for those taking the Psychology option for the Indian and Provincial Civil Services and other competitive examinations.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
S.K. Mangal, PhD (Education), is the former principal, professor and the head of the Department of Post Graduate Studies at C. R. College of Education, Rohtak, Haryana. He has authored several books associated with pure and applied aspects of psychology, including, Advanced Educational Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Child Psychology and Development, Psychology of Learning and Development, and Sports Psychology. With emotional intelligence and teacher adjustment as his areas of interest, he has also devised various educational and psychological tests including the Emotional Intelligence Inventory and Teacher Adjustment Inventory. Shubhra Mangal, PhD (Education), is the former principal, professor and the head of the Department of Post Graduate Studies, C. R. S. College of Education, Noida. She has authored a number of books related to pure and applied aspects of the subject of psychology which include Introductory Psychology, Our Life and Psychology, Emotional Intelligence: Managing Emotions to Win in Life, Research Methodology in Behavioural Sciences and Psychology of Learning and Development. She has also contributed to the field with her Emotional Intelligence Inventory for the measurement of emotional intelligence of school teachers. The areas of her research interests include emotional intelligence and teacher education.
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Preface About the Authors Unit I: Nature, Scope, History and Methods of Social Psychology CHAPTER 1: Social Psychology: Meaning, Nature and Scope CHAPTER 2: Origin and History of Social Psychology CHAPTER 3: Relationship of Social Psychology With Other Social Sciences and Related Branches of Psychology CHAPTER 4: Methods of Research or Investigation in Social Psychology Unit II: Individual Level Processes CHAPTER 5: Social Cognition CHAPTER 6: Social Perception CHAPTER 7: Self-Perception CHAPTER 8: Attitudes-Concept, Formation and Measurement CHAPTER 9: Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination Unit III: Interpersonal and Social Processes CHAPTER 10: Social Influence CHAPTER 11: Social Exchange Process CHAPTER 12: Interpersonal Attractions and Relationships CHAPTER 13: Altruism and Pro-Social Behaviour Unit IV: Socialization and Societal Processes CHAPTER 14: Socialization-Concept, Theories and Agents CHAPTER 15: Social Change-Meaning, Nature and Mechanism CHAPTER 16: Social Integration-Concept and Mechanism Unit V: Group Level Processes CHAPTER 17: Group Dynamics and Group Behaviour CHAPTER 18: Leaders and Leadership Unit VI: Social Issues and Social Psychology CHAPTER 19: Aggression and Violence CHAPTER 20: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction and Criminal Behaviour CHAPTER 21: Other Social Issues and Problems Bibliography Index
Preface
About the Authors
Unit I: Nature, Scope, History and Methods of Social Psychology
CHAPTER 1: Social Psychology: Meaning, Nature and Scope
CHAPTER 2: Origin and History of Social Psychology
CHAPTER 3: Relationship of Social Psychology With Other Social Sciences and Related Branches of Psychology
CHAPTER 4: Methods of Research or Investigation in Social Psychology
Unit II: Individual Level Processes
CHAPTER 5: Social Cognition
CHAPTER 6: Social Perception
CHAPTER 7: Self-Perception
CHAPTER 8: Attitudes-Concept, Formation and Measurement
CHAPTER 9: Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination
Unit III: Interpersonal and Social Processes
CHAPTER 10: Social Influence
CHAPTER 11: Social Exchange Process
CHAPTER 12: Interpersonal Attractions and Relationships
CHAPTER 13: Altruism and Pro-Social Behaviour
Unit IV: Socialization and Societal Processes
CHAPTER 14: Socialization-Concept, Theories and Agents
CHAPTER 15: Social Change-Meaning, Nature and Mechanism
CHAPTER 16: Social Integration-Concept and Mechanism
Unit V: Group Level Processes
CHAPTER 17: Group Dynamics and Group Behaviour
CHAPTER 18: Leaders and Leadership
Unit VI: Social Issues and Social Psychology
CHAPTER 19: Aggression and Violence
CHAPTER 20: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction and Criminal Behaviour
Preface About the Authors Unit I: Nature, Scope, History and Methods of Social Psychology CHAPTER 1: Social Psychology: Meaning, Nature and Scope CHAPTER 2: Origin and History of Social Psychology CHAPTER 3: Relationship of Social Psychology With Other Social Sciences and Related Branches of Psychology CHAPTER 4: Methods of Research or Investigation in Social Psychology Unit II: Individual Level Processes CHAPTER 5: Social Cognition CHAPTER 6: Social Perception CHAPTER 7: Self-Perception CHAPTER 8: Attitudes-Concept, Formation and Measurement CHAPTER 9: Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination Unit III: Interpersonal and Social Processes CHAPTER 10: Social Influence CHAPTER 11: Social Exchange Process CHAPTER 12: Interpersonal Attractions and Relationships CHAPTER 13: Altruism and Pro-Social Behaviour Unit IV: Socialization and Societal Processes CHAPTER 14: Socialization-Concept, Theories and Agents CHAPTER 15: Social Change-Meaning, Nature and Mechanism CHAPTER 16: Social Integration-Concept and Mechanism Unit V: Group Level Processes CHAPTER 17: Group Dynamics and Group Behaviour CHAPTER 18: Leaders and Leadership Unit VI: Social Issues and Social Psychology CHAPTER 19: Aggression and Violence CHAPTER 20: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction and Criminal Behaviour CHAPTER 21: Other Social Issues and Problems Bibliography Index
Preface
About the Authors
Unit I: Nature, Scope, History and Methods of Social Psychology
CHAPTER 1: Social Psychology: Meaning, Nature and Scope
CHAPTER 2: Origin and History of Social Psychology
CHAPTER 3: Relationship of Social Psychology With Other Social Sciences and Related Branches of Psychology
CHAPTER 4: Methods of Research or Investigation in Social Psychology
Unit II: Individual Level Processes
CHAPTER 5: Social Cognition
CHAPTER 6: Social Perception
CHAPTER 7: Self-Perception
CHAPTER 8: Attitudes-Concept, Formation and Measurement
CHAPTER 9: Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination
Unit III: Interpersonal and Social Processes
CHAPTER 10: Social Influence
CHAPTER 11: Social Exchange Process
CHAPTER 12: Interpersonal Attractions and Relationships
CHAPTER 13: Altruism and Pro-Social Behaviour
Unit IV: Socialization and Societal Processes
CHAPTER 14: Socialization-Concept, Theories and Agents
CHAPTER 15: Social Change-Meaning, Nature and Mechanism
CHAPTER 16: Social Integration-Concept and Mechanism
Unit V: Group Level Processes
CHAPTER 17: Group Dynamics and Group Behaviour
CHAPTER 18: Leaders and Leadership
Unit VI: Social Issues and Social Psychology
CHAPTER 19: Aggression and Violence
CHAPTER 20: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction and Criminal Behaviour
CHAPTER 21: Other Social Issues and Problems
Bibliography
Index
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