Social Psychology: The Natural History Of Human Nature (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432564971)

Social Psychology: The Natural History of Human Nature is a comprehensive textbook written by Lawrence Guy Brown. The book explores the scientific study of how people think, feel, and behave in social situations. It covers a wide range of topics, including social perception, attitudes, persuasion, group dynamics, intergroup relations, aggression, altruism, and social influence.The book is divided into three main sections. The first section introduces the field of social psychology and provides an overview of the research methods used in the discipline. The second section covers social perception and cognition, including topics such as impression formation, attribution, and social schemas. The third section focuses on social influence and behavior, including conformity, obedience, and group processes.Throughout the book, Brown emphasizes the importance of understanding the natural history of human nature in order to understand social behavior. He also provides numerous real-world examples and applications of social psychology research, highlighting the relevance of the discipline to everyday life.Overall, Social Psychology: The Natural History of Human Nature is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field of social psychology. It is suitable for undergraduate students, as well as anyone interested in understanding the science behind social behavior.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lawrence Guy Brown
ISBN-10: 1432564978
ISBN-13: 9781432564971
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 664
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.46d