Social Psychology: Goals in Interaction (5th Edition)

The collaborative efforts of Douglas T. Kenrick, Steven L. Neuberg, and Robert B. Cialdini combine forces to create a grand introductory text in their book Social Psychology: Goals in Interaction (5th Edition), ISBN 9780205698073. This resource strives to unveil the mysteries of social behavior as well as the motives behind them. Boasting an integrative, consistent approach, the authoring team works to build upon traditional lessons learned by the discipline as well as excel those lessons to the cutting-edge. The chapters within this book are succinctly organized around two questions-'What are the goals that underlie the behavior in question?' and 'What factors in the person and the situation connect to each goal?' Douglas T. Kenrick, Steven L. Neuberg, and Robert B. Cialdini strategically organize the concepts of Psychology: Goals in Interaction (5th Edition), across 14 comprehensive chapters. Chapter 1 serves as a thorough 'Introduction to Social Psychology' followed by chapter 2 presenting students with information on 'The Person and the Situation.' Chapter 3 delves into 'Social Cognition: Understanding Ourselves and Others' while chapter 4 investigates 'Presenting the Self.' Chapter 5 examines topics surrounding 'Attitudes and Persuasion' followed by chapter 6 tackling 'Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience.' 'Affiliation and Friendship' are the topic of choice in chapter 7 with 'Love and Romantic Relationships' the object of study in chapter 8. Chapter 9 presents readers with information on 'Prosocial Behavior' with chapter 10 tackling the topic of 'Aggression.' Chapter 11 discusses 'Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination' followed by chapter 12 investigating 'Groups.' 'Social Dilemmas: Cooperation versus Conflict' is studied in chapter 13 followed by the concluding chapter 14 devoted to 'Integrating Social Psychology.'