گشودن پیچیدگی‌های زندگی اجتماعی: جشن‌نامه‌ای به افتخار رابرت بی. زایونس (دههٔ رفتار)

Explores the ongoing contributions to the social sciences by Robert J. Zajonc -- a pioneer in the field of social psychology. Outlines rece nt research into many of social psychology's most debated subjects: in teractions between feelings and thinking, how social action is conscio usly mediated, and the development of personal agency under difficult conditions. Will appeal to social scientists, researchers, and cognit ive psychologists. Describes R.B. Zajonc's theories and research and places them in historical context by tracing their subsequent influence on the field of social psychology. Chapters in this volume are organized around 3 central themes in Zajonc's research. Part 1 of this volume concerns the legacy of Zajonc's "antimediational" stance concerning the role of deliberate, conscious reasoning processes in important social psychological phenomena. The 2nd main theme concerns the nature of affect and its interplay with cognitive processes. It is noted that Zajonc posed a challenge to dominant models in many areas of psychology by questioning the strongly held assumption that deliberations precede and mediate evaluations--that thinking generates feelings. The final section of the book deals with aspects of Zajonc's research that seem to contradict his "antimediational" tendency, namely, his writings on the role of personal agency. In these, there is an emphasis on personal control, cognitive manipulation and transformation of one's world, and goal striving in the face of adversity. An appendix that chronicles Zajonc's career by presenting citations to his 5 books and more than 100 journal articles and chapters is included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved) Seek Out The Magician : Contrarian Tricks Of Mere Simplicity Make Affect Appear And Disappear From Social Psychology / Susan T. Fiske -- The Psychology Of The Mere / John A. Bargh -- Feeling Without Thinking : Affective Primacy And The Nonconscious Processing Of Emotion / Sheila T. Murphy -- Relational Schema Activation : Does Bob Zajonc Ever Scowl At You From The Back Of Your Mind? / Mark W. Baldwin -- The Nature Of Pleasure / Nico H. Frijda -- The Affect System And Racial Prejudice / John T. Cacioppo And Gary G. Berntson -- How And When Preferences Influence Inferences : A Motivated Hypothesis-testing Framework / Yaacov Trope And Melissa J. Ferguson -- Human Infancy And The Beginnings Of Human Competence / Jerome Bruner -- Control Preferences / Janusz Grzelak -- Monitoring Adaptation To Social Change : Research At The Institute For Social Studies / Grazyna Wieczorkowska And Eugene Burnstein -- The Art Of Bob Zajonc And The Communicative Basis Of Prejudice / Claude M. Steele. Edited By John A. Bargh And Deborah K. Apsley. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Annotation The broad range of Zajonc's (for 40 years he was at the U. of Michigan, he's now at Stanford U.) thought and its impact in the field of social psychology are explored in this group of essays, many of which respond to his work and provide an updated view of the field. Individual topics include: social judgment, motivation, and behavior; nonconscious affective reactions to stimuli; the importance of significant others as one's evaluation standards; the nature of pleasure; advances in neuropsychological understanding of Zajonc's definition of an affective processing system; and analysis of the notion that affect often precedes cognition. Bargh is director of the graduate program in social psychology at New York U; Apsley worked for Zajonc at U. of Michigan, where she now holds an administrative position. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Annotation This volume celebrates Robert B. Zajonc's many contributions to experimental social science. Chapter authors explore the interface between feeling and thinking, the degree to which social psychological phenomena (e.g., attitude formation and social facilitation) are mediated by deliberate and strategic conscious thought, and the development and nature of personal agency under difficult conditions This volume celebrates Robert B. Zajonc's many contributions and unique approach to experimental science. Chapter authors explore the interface between feeling and thinking, the degree to which social psychological phenomena are mediated by deliberate and strategic conscious thought, and more intro......Page 1 1......Page 11 Unraveling the Complexities of Social Life - APA Books......Page 0 2......Page 19 3......Page 30 4......Page 43 5......Page 58 6......Page 71 7......Page 95 8......Page 111 9......Page 131 10......Page 138 11......Page 152 12......Page 170 index......Page 181