Social Psychology (Third Edition)

One of the most interesting books I have ever read! It`s not only a matter of personal interest though - they use incredible organization to keep us engaged. The chapters are divided by topics. First, they present a fascinating story of the particular topic and start the chapter by raising questions based on the story. The questions make us curious and they very often challenge our naive theories or common sense. Then, they proceed to answer the questions, showing the evolution of experiments. That is, they follow a line of argumentation, a quest of the researches that have tried to answer these questions, and many times the findings are contradictory! Or just apparently so, as you have to keep reading to find out what`s going on. And after arriving at the last updates on research, they show a well-rounded perspective, with cross-cultural comparisons and the effects of class, gender and so on. I never write reviews but I had to recommend this book that kept me awake until late nights! It will not only provide you with multiple perspectives on social psychology research, but also help you understand other people and better your own life, everyone should read it!

Great book! Easy to read, very interesting! I needed the book for a course, but would definitely recommend to anyone who is just interested in social psych. If you're a student, renting this book saves you more than buying and reselling!

Social psychology, unlike plain old psychology, details how we humans interact with each other. Can people be influenced to falsely confess? Does the presence of someone else nearby make you work better or worse? What kind of techniques can you use to convince someone?In this very descriptive textbook, the basics of social psychology are outlined and the relevant studies are summarized. I often feel that psychology textbooks get bogged down in the specifics of the study and lose sight of the bigger picture. I am happy to report that this textbook avoids that trap. Each chapter has a theme (e.g. "Attitudes") and a concluding review section to revisit new concepts.We used this textbook for my Intro to Social Psych class, and I was very pleased with it. Yes, it's a hefty price, but paperback is probably still cheaper than the hardback version!

The cover was not attached at all to the rest of the book

Really easy to read if you know how to speak English. Seriously its a text book...why are u reading reviews on a book you your professor is forcing u to buy? Just get it!!

It is a good blend of the textbooks of Sociology and Psychology. A must for Sociology Majors or those who are interested in this subject. As with all that you see and read, read it critically, analyzing and questioning it, and then of course, observing and researching on your own.

This book was a great alternative to purchasing or renting from the campus bookstore. All the pages were intact and legible, and the covers were in good condition. If I had to I would make the same purchase again.

The authors use interesting examples to keep readers interest. I like how they put the bold vocab words in the margin, makes it easy to go back and review key concepts. The online study space is a great addition as well!