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Baron, Robert A.

Social psychology / Robert A. Baron, Nyla R. Branscombe, Donn Byrne. - 12th ed. - Boston, MA : Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, c2008. - xxxv, 540 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 469-518) and indexes.

Social psychology: the science of the social side of life -- Social cognition: how we think about the social world -- Social perception: perceiving and understanding others -- The self: answering the question "who am I?"-- Attitudes: evaluating and responding to the social world -- Stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination: the causes, effects, and cures -- Interpersonal attraction and close relationships -- Social influence: changing others' behavior -- Prosocial behavior: helping others -- Aggression: its nature, causes, and control -- Groups and individuals: the consequences of belonging -- Social psychology: applying its principles to law, health, and business.

ISBN: 9780205581498 (alk. paper) 0205581498 (alk. paper) 9780205619214 (pbk.) 0205619215 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2007045159

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA807095 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014494026 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social psychology.

LC Class. No.: HM1033 / .B35 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 302 BAR