"This is an excellent textbook that should be compulsory reading for any undergraduate student of Social Psychology. Wendy Stainton Rogers has done a remarkable job of synthesising theories within these broad approaches. She has used her vast experience in distance learning to write a book that draw…
Which behaviour patterns are detrimental to health? Why do people engage in such behaviour, even if they know about its negative effects? How can people be influenced to change their behaviour?This popular textbook addresses these key questions from a social psychological perspective. Recent researc…
Appearance-related concerns and distress are experienced by a significant proportion of people with visible disfigurements, and are also reaching epidemic proportions in the general population. In the light of these developments, this book includes:A comprehensive summary and critical evaluation of …
Praise for the first edition:"...manages to integrate theory, research, and illustration very nicely...all in all an excellent piece of work." - Michael Hogg, University of Queensland"...extremely contemporary in its coverage and yet it introduces the classic works as well. The balance here is perfe…
How do consumers process information? How do they make choices and decisions? How are decisions translated into actions of consumption? How can marketing influence and respond to consumers?The Social Psychology of Consumer Behaviour illuminates an area of intense academic and wider interest, bringi…
How can ideas about the social construction of reality be reconciled with the material and embodied aspects of our being?In what ways can a realist framework inform social constructionist research?What are the limits of social constructionism?This accessible text draws together for the first time a …
Reviews of the first edition:"Concise, readable, up-to-date, this volume is an excellent introduction to a new and expanding field." Counselling Psychology Quarterly"...a wonderful book." Newsletter of the American Association for Counselling and Development"...very exciting." CounsellingHow do rela…
Connecting Social Psychology to the world around us. Social Psychology introduces students to the science of us: our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a changing world. Students learn to think critically about everyday behaviors and gain an appreciation for the world around them, regardless of ba…
