Blackwell Handbook of Social Psychology: Intraindividual Processes (Blackwell Handbooks of Social Psychology)

This volume on intraindividual processes is one of a set of four handbooks in the social psychology field and covers social cognition, attitudes, and attribution theory. Includes contributions by academics and other experts from around the world to ensure a truly international perspective. Provides a comprehensive overview of classic and current research and likely future trends. Fully referenced chapters and bibliographies allow easy access to further study. Now available in full text online via xreferplus, the award-winning reference library on the web from xrefer. For more information, visit (http://www.xreferplus.com) www.xreferplus.com This volume provides an authoritative overview of the field of intrapersonal processes. The study of intrapersonal processes leans heavily on the theory and methodology of cognitive psychology to provide precise and detailed models of social information processing Early in the history of the field social psychologists such as William James and William McDougall viewed minds as biological systems, like the heart or lungs, designed to perform particular functions.