Applied Social Psychology
Understanding and Managing Social Problems
By Linda Steg,Kees Keizer,Abraham P. Buunk,Talib Rothengatter | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
About the book
Applied Social Psychology combines the science of social psychology with the practical application of solving social problems that exist in the real world. This exciting textbook provides a thorough explanation of how social psychologists can contribute to the understanding and management of different social problems. A highly prestigious team of contributors from across Europe and the United States illustrate how social psychological theories research methods and intervention techniques can be successfully applied to problems encountered in the fields of physical and mental health immigration and integration economic behaviour political behaviour environmental behaviour organisations and the classroom. This expanded edition also features new chapters on the dynamic fields of consumer behaviour traffic behaviour criminal behaviour sport and development aid. Each field studied features an overview of important problems the role of human behaviour in these problems the factors influencing relevant behaviour and effective ways to change this behaviour. This is an essential volume for all undergraduate and graduate students studying applied social psychology.
Editions of Applied Social Psychology
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107044081
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107620292
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Applied Social Psychology combines the science of social psychology with the practical application of solving social problems that exist in the real world. This exciting textbook provides a thorough explanation of how social psychologists can contribute to the understanding and management of different social problems. A highly prestigious team of contributors from across Europe and the United States illustrate how social psychological theories research methods and intervention techniques can be successfully applied to problems encountered in the fields of physical and mental health immigration and integration economic behaviour political behaviour environmental behaviour organisations and the classroom. This expanded edition also features new chapters on the dynamic fields of consumer behaviour traffic behaviour criminal behaviour sport and development aid. Each field studied features an overview of important problems the role of human behaviour in these problems the factors influencing relevant behaviour and effective ways to change this behaviour. This is an essential volume for all undergraduate and graduate students studying applied social psychology.
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What is Applied Social Psychology about?
Applied Social Psychology combines the science of social psychology with the practical application of solving social problems that exist in the real world. This exciting textbook provides a thorough explanation of how social psychologists can contribute to the understanding and management of different social problems. A highly prestigious team of contributors from across Europe and the United States illustrate how social psychological theories research methods and intervention techniques can be successfully applied to problems encountered in the fields of physical and mental health immigration and integration economic behaviour political behaviour environmental behaviour organisations and the classroom. This expanded edition also features new chapters on the dynamic fields of consumer behaviour traffic behaviour criminal behaviour sport and development aid. Each field studied features an overview of important problems the role of human behaviour in these problems the factors influencing relevant behaviour and effective ways to change this behaviour. This is an essential volume for all undergraduate and graduate students studying applied social psychology.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Applied Social Psychology?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology
Where can I read a sample of Applied Social Psychology?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107044081
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Applied Social Psychology?
Linda Steg,Kees Keizer,Abraham P. Buunk,Talib Rothengatter
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Applied Social Psychology is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107044081) and paperback(ISBN 9781107620292)