Applied Social Psychology

Klappentext This new edition of the student-friendly introduction to the field of applied social psychology features the latest research as well as new examples of qualitative research. Zusammenfassung This new edition of the student-friendly introduction to the field of applied social psychology features the latest research as well as new examples of qualitative research.

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This student-friendly introduction to the field focuses on understanding social and practical problems and developing intervention strategies to address them. Offering a balance of theory, research, and application, the updated Third Edition includes the latest research, as well as new, detailed examples of qualitative research throughout. The book begins with separate chapters that define the field, examine social psychological theory, review research methods, and consider the design and evaluation of interventions. Subsequent content chapters focus on the application of social psychological theory and knowledge to such areas as counseling, sports, media, health, education, organizations, criminal justice, community, environment, and diversity.

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Preface
PART I- FOUNDATIONS OF APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

1. Defining the Field of Applied Social Psychology - Frank W. Schneider, Jamie A. Gruman, and Larry M. Coutts
   Social Psychology
   Defining Social Psychology
   Social Psychology as a Science
   Applied Social Psychology
   Applied Social Psychology as a Science
   The Role of Personal Values
   Historical Context of Applied Social Psychology
   A Problem Focus
   Approaches to Applied Social Psychology
   Social Influences on Behavior: The Power of the Situation
   Levels of Analysis
   The Need for a Broad Approach
   Various Roles of Applied Social Psychologists
   Overview of Book
   Summary
2. Social Psychological Theory - Michelle A. Krieger, Greg A. Chung-Yan, and Shelagh M. J. Towson
   The Scientific Process
   Theory in Social Psychology
   Functions of Social Psychological Theories
   Characteristics of Social Psychological Theories
   Cognitive Dissonance Theory
   Description
   Organization
   Direction
   Intervention
   Summing Up Cognitive Dissonance Theory
   Theory of Planned Behavior
   Description
   Organization
   Direction
   Intervention
   Summing Up the Theory of Planned Behavior
   Summary
3. Research Methods in Applied Social Psychology - Kenneth M. Cramer and Louise R. Alexitch
   Methods of Data Collection
   Variables and Their Measurement
   Self-Report Methods: The Special Case of Surveys
   Observational Methods
   Research Designs
   True Experiments
   Quasi-Experiments
   Correlational Studies
   Descriptive Studies
   Research Settings
   Qualitative Research Methods
   Research Ethics
   Postscript
   Summary
4. Intervention and Evaluation - Adam Lodzinski, Michiko S. Motomura, and Frank W. Schneider
   Design of Interventions
   Nature of Interventions
   Key Tasks in Intervention Design and Delivery
   Evaluation of Interventions
   Reasons for Evaluating Interventions
   Ineffective Interventions
   Types of Evaluation
   Importance of Research Design in Evaluating Interventions
   Evidence-Based Interventions
   An Intervention Example: Reducing Alcohol Problems on Campus
   Identifying the Problem
   Developing a Solution: Forming the Intervention Hypothesis
   Goal Setting and Designing the Intervention
   Implementing the Intervention
   Evaluating the Intervention
   Incorporating Qualitative Methods to Design and Evaluate Interventions
   Further Applications of Social Norm Theory
   Other Interventions
   Examples of Other Interventions
   Complex Problems Require Complex Solutions
   Influencing Social Policy
   Intervention Issues
   Process Issues
   Ethical Issues
   Summary
   PART II APPLYING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY TO ARENAS OF LIFE
5. Applying Social Psychology to Clinical and Counseling Psychology - Kenneth E. Hart and Phillip A. Ianni
   The Origins of Psychological Disorders
   The Social Psychological Roots of Social Anxiety
   A Social Psychological Model of Depression
   The Treatment and Prevention of Psychological Disorders
   Self-Presentation Theory: An Approach to Treating Social Anxiety
   Hopelessness Theory Approach to Treating Depression
   The Diagnosis of Psychological Disorders
   Biases in Clinical Decision Making
   Final Thoughts
   Summary
6. Applying Social Psychology to Sports Teams - Philip Sullivan, Deborah L. Feltz, and Lori Dithurbide
   Team Dynamics
   Team Cohesion
   Team Confidence
   Effective Communication
   Team Goal Setting
   Team Building
   Family Psychology Intervention
   Communication Training Intervention
   Summary
7. Applying Social Psychology to the Media - David R. Ewoldsen and Beverly Roskos
   How Does Media Violence Affect Us?
   The Consequences of Viewing Media Violence
   Imitation of Violence
   Media Violence and Aggressive Thoughts
   Media Violence and Fear
   What Happens When We Watch Pornography?
   Effects of Long-Term Exposure to Nonviolent Pornography
   Effects of Exposure to Embedded Violent Sexual Material
   Reducing the Harmful Effects of Exposure to Violent Sexual Material
   Does Political News Coverage Affect Us?
   How the Media Influence Our Thoughts
   Effects of Negative Media Coverage of the Government
   Summary
8. Applying Social Psychology to Health - Kathryn D. Lafreniere and Kenneth M. Cramer
   Health Psychology Defined
   The Biopsychosocial Model
   Social Variables and Health
   Promoting Health and Preventing Illness
   Persuasion and Social Influence in Media Health Coverage
   Health Literacy: Evaluating Health-Related Information on the Internet
   Family, Peer, and School Influences
   Changing Health Behavior
   Health Belief Model
   Theory of Planned Behavior
   Transtheoretical Model
   Stress, Coping, and Social Support
   Stress and Coping
   Social Support
   Summary
9. Applying Social Psychology to Education - Louise R. Alexitch
   Intrapersonal Processes: Increasing Success, Reducing Failure
   What Factors Affect Student Performance?
   How Can Student Performance Be Improved?
   Interpersonal Processes: Teachers and Students Interacting
   Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement
   Students Interacting With Other Students
   When Interactions Turn Ugly: Aggression in School
   Summary
10. Applying Social Psychology to Organizations - Larry M. Coutts and Jamie A. Gruman
    The Individual in an Organizational Context
    Making Sense of Others in the Work Environment
    Job Satisfaction: Antecedents and Consequences
    Interpersonal Processes in Organizations
    Communication
    Group Decision Making
    Summary
11. Applying Social Psychology to the Criminal Justice System - David M. Day and Stéphanie B. Marion
    The Crime and the Criminal
    The Social Psychology of a Crime
    The Origins of Criminal Behavior
    The Response of the Criminal Justice System
    The Police Investigation
    The Courtroom
    The Prison Setting
    Summary
12. Applying Social Psychology to the Community - Kathryn D. Lafreniere, Stewart Page, and Charlene Y. Senn
    What Is Community Psychology?
    Defining Community Psychology
    Origins of Community Psychology
    Community Psychology Values and Approaches
    Sense of Community
    Life in the City
    The Internet as a Community and Source of Help
    Diversity Versus Prejudice and Stigmatization
    The Importance of Diversity
    Research on Stigmatization
    The Media and Stigmatization
    Bringing About Social Change
    Social Action and Activism
    Using Research to Influence Social Change
    Activism in Research
    Influencing Policy
    Changing Structural or Social Barriers
    Summary
13. Applying Social Psychology to the Environment - Robert Gifford
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