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Distinguished by its current-events emphasis, strong diversity coverage, and engaging connections drawn between social psychology and students' everyday lives, this title remains one of the most scholarly and well-written texts in its field. Distinguished by its current-events emphasis in such areas as sports, music, entertainment, technology, business, and world politics; and the aim to bring the outside world into the field of social psychology through engaging connections to everyday life, SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, Tenth Edition, remains one of the most scholarly and well-written texts in its field. Integrating classic and contemporary research, the text also includes comprehensive coverage of social cognition and evolutionary psychology, and features authoritative material on social psychology and the law. Coverage of culture and diversity is integrated into every chapter by Hazel Rose Markus, a leader and respected researcher in the study of cultural psychology. The book is available with MindTap, a digital learning experience that guides you through the course by combining readings, videos and multimedia, and interactive assignments -- complemented by tools such as note taking and a text-to-speech app Brief Contents Contents Preface About the Authors Ch 1: What is Social Psychology? What is Social Psychology? A Brief History of Social Psychology Social Psychology Today: What is Trending Now? Review Ch 2: Doing Social Psychology Research Why Should You Learn about Research Methods? Developing Ideas: Beginning the Research Process Refining Ideas: Defining and Measuring Social Psychological Variables Testing Ideas: Research Designs Ethics and Values in Social Psychology Review Ch 3: The Social Self The Self-Concept Self-Esteem Self-Presentation Reflections: The Multifaceted Self Review Ch 4: Perceiving Persons Observation: The Elements of Social Perception Attribution: From Elements to Dispositions Integration: From Dispositions to Impressions Confirmation Biases: From Impressions to Reality Social Perception: The Bottom Line Review Ch 5: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination The Nature of the Problem: Persistence and Change Causes of the Problem: Intergroup, Motivational, Cognitive, and Cultural Factors Reducing the Problem: Social Psychological Solutions Review Ch 6: Attitudes The Study of Attitudes Persuasion by Communication Persuasion by Our Own Actions Changing Attitudes Review Ch 7: Conformity Social Influence as "Automatic" Conformity Compliance Obedience The Continuum of Social Influence Review Ch 8: Group Processes Fundamentals of Groups Individuals in Groups: The Presence of Others Group Performance: Problems and Solutions Conflict: Cooperation and Competition within and between Groups Review Ch 9: Attraction and Close Relationships Need to Belong: A Fundamental Human Motive The Initial Attraction Close Relationships Review Ch 10: Helping Others Evolutionary and Motivational Factors: Why Do People Help? Situational Influences: When Do People Help? Personal Influences: Who is Likely to Help? Interpersonal Influences: Whom Do People Help? Review Ch 11: Aggression What is Aggression? Culture, Gender, and Individual Differences Origins of Aggression Situational Influences on Aggression Media Effects Reducing Aggression and Violence Review Ch 12: Law Eyewitness Testimony Confessions Jury Decision Making Posttrial Sentencing and Prison Perceptions of Justice Closing Statement Review Ch 13: Business Personnel Selection Performance Appraisals Leadership Motivation at Work Economic Decision Making Review Ch 14: Health and Well-Being Stress and Health What Causes Stress? How Does Stress Affect the Body? Processes of Appraisal Ways of Coping with Stress Treatment and Prevention The Pursuit of Happiness Review Glossary References Name Index Subject Index