Elliot Aronson

This is a special edition of an established title widely used by colleges and universities throughout the world. Pearson published this exclusive edition for the benefit of students outside the United States and Canada. If you purchased this book within the United States or Canada, you should be aware that it has been imported without the approval of the Publisher or Author. Social Psychology introduces key areas in the field through an acclaimed storytelling approach and presents classic experimental studies alongside comprehensive and cutting-edge research.
In addition to numerous new and updated research references and real-life examples, this tenth edition has the following student-focused features : - #trending-brand-new caselets that offer a brief analysis of current events to illustrate a key principle for each chapter. - What Do You Think ? -brand-new features that require students to first answer a survey question at the beginning of a chapter and then follow up with a writing exercise in order to demonstrate a particular concept.
- New section in Chapter 6 on developments in dissonance theory with discussions of self-affirmation theory and self-evaluation maintenance theory. - Updated Try It ! - analytical exercises that encourage students to apply what they have learned to their experiences. - Updated Review Questions and Test Yourself-multiple-choice questions that help students learn the material better by testing their understanding of chapter concepts.
Also available separately for purchase is Revel, an interactive digital learning environment with media resources and assessments, which provide opportunities for reading and practicing course material in tandem.