Theories in Social Psychology

Theories in Social Psychology develops a deeper, more robust  understanding of the theoretical framework underlying the field.  Providing rich insights into the central theories and perspectives that  continue to shape the discipline, this edited volume brings together a  panel of distinguished scholars to address thirteen social psychological  theories relating to social cognition, social comparison, social  reinforcement, and self. In-depth critical discussions examine topics  including cognitive dissonance, reactance, attribution, social  comparison, relative deprivation, equity, interdependency, social  identity, and more.

The expanded second edition fills a  substantial gap in current literature by articulating the important  psychological theories rather than placing emphasis on applied research.  New and revised content helps students understand the construction and  complexity of key theories while inspiring researchers of social  behavior to reflect on their current work and consider future areas of  investigation. This comprehensive resource:
Identifies and discusses  the theoretical perspectives and specific theories that form the  foundation of the study of social psychologyFeatures work from leading  scholars including Bertram F. Malle, Paul R. Nail, Richard E. Petty,  Thomas Mussweiler, Faye J. Crosby, and Miles HewstoneHelps students move  from introductory concepts to multifaceted theoretical frameworks
Theories  in Social Psychology, Second Edition, remains the perfect textbook for  academics and students wanting to study and discuss important social  psychological perspectives and theories and attain a deeper  understanding of the theoretical framework.

“This book will be a  very valuable tool for students and professionals alike who wish to  learn theories in social psychology and the role they have played in the  development of the discipline. It is comprehensive in its coverage and  covers the theories in an objective and engaging way.”

―Robert  J. Sternberg, Professor, Department of Psychology, College of Human  Ecology, Cornell University, Honorary Professor of Psychology,  University of Heidelberg, Germany

“In this wonderful new edition  of compilation of theories, at the core of modern social psychology,  presented to us by Derek Chadee, we are given a special gift that  enriches scholars, teachers and students of psychology in social and  general psychology. We are treated to a clear exposition of these  theories some of the research and controversy that each has generated,  and are given some guidelines to new paths for future exploration of  their implications. My research career has benefitted from working in  the domains of dissonance, attribution, and social comparison theories,  but my teaching and textbook writing has relied on all of the theories  and their concepts so elegantly orchestrated here.”

―Phillip G. Zimbardo, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Stanford University