Social Psychology: Experimental and Critical Approaches

by Wendy Rogers (Author) “The aim       this first chapter is       give you an overall picture       contemporary social psychology - where it      ‘at’         where it…”

This introductory social psychology textbook      unique. It acknowledges        two very different approaches being taken       social psychology - experimental         critical. These approaches are      conflict          each other. The book brings        se together in      single, coherent text. No attempt      made       find      cosy ‘integration’ between        m; rather, students explore        benefits         drawbacks       each. This book makes students develop        ir skills       critical analysis by addressing questions like:

* What      social psychology - A natural science? A social science? A human science? Or something else entirely?

* How should social psychology be studied - By doing experiments? Or by analysing discourse?

* What is        ’social’      social psychology? Is      how people’s thoughts         behaviour        influenced by social forces         circumstances? Or      it how social identities         social worlds get constructed?

* Is social psychology neutral         ‘above politics’, or      it racist         elitist? Does      need       change? How?

* What role can social psychologists play      ‘making        world      better place’? Can        y? Should        y?

Features:

* Introduces        experimental approach, including        study       social influence, attitudes, attribution, groups, language         communication
* Introduces        critical approach, including semiotic, social constructionist         grounded        ories,         discourse         narrative analyses
* Explores        historical origins         development of        two approaches,        ir philosophical bases and        contrasting ‘logics       enquiry’        y use       pursue empirical research
* Lively         student-friendly style          further reading         questions        revision at        end       every chapter

By studying experimental         critical approaches together, introductory-level students gain      richer         deeper understanding       what social psychology in        21st century      about, where it      going and        issues      must address.

384 pages
Publisher: Open University Press; 1 edition (May 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0335211267
ISBN-13: 978-0335211265

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