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SAGE 800.818.7243 OR 805.499.9774 6 A.M. TO 5 P.M. PT FAX: 805.375.5291 48 TEXTBOOKS aPPlied Social PSychology: Understanding and Addressing Social and Practical Problems Second edition Frank W. Schneider, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada • Jamie A. Gruman, University of Guelph, Canada • Larry M. Coutts, EPSI, Inc. This textbook serves as an introduction to the fi eld of applied social psychology which focuses on understanding social and practical problems and on developing intervention strategies directed at the amelioration of such problems. A core feature of the book is attaining a balance between theory, research, and application. In the Second Edition, the contributing authors have updated the text with the latest research and incorporated current examples that students can relate to. CONTENTS PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY / 1. Defi ning the Field of Applied Social Psychology / 2. Social Psychological Theory / 3. Research Methods / 4. Intervention and Evaluation / PART II: APPLYING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY TO ARENAS OF LIFE / 5. Applying Social Psychology to Clinical and Counseling Psychology / 6. Applying Social Psychology to Sport Teams / 7. Applying Social Psychology to the Media / 8. Applying Social Psychology to Health / 9. Applying Social Psychology in Education / 10. Applying Social Psychology to Organizations / 11. Applying Social Psychology to the Criminal Justice System / 12. Applying Social Psychology to the Community / 13. Applying Social Psychology to the Environment / 14. Applying Social Psychology to Diversity / PART III: APPLYING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY TO ONE'S OWN LIFE / 15. Applying Social Psychology to Personal Relationships / 16. Applying Social Psychology to the Classroom / 17. Applying Social Psychology to Positive Well-Being: Focus on Optimism PAPerbAck ISbn: 978-1-4129-7638-1 • ©2012 • 504 PAgeS • • Social PSychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies Joanne R. Smith, University of Exeter, UK • S. Alexander Haslam, University of Exeter, UK This innovative volume brings the classic social psychology studies (Milgram, Zimbardo, Festinger and so on) to life. It is a series of texts aimed at undergraduate and further education students who are interested in understanding issues raised in key studies in psychology. Volumes center on 1—12 classic studies, each providing detailed accounts of these studies, their historical impact in empirical and theoretical terms, but also examining how thinking and research has subsequently advanced. Up-to-date and relevant to students in the 21st century, and written by world-leading experts, this book provides context, analysis, and opinions as to where these key studies lie today. S. Alexander Haslam is world renowned for his recent revision of the prison experiment. CONTENTS An Introduction to Classic Studies in Social Psychology / Social Facilitation and Social Loafi ng / Attitudes and Behaviour / Cognitive Dissonance / Norm Formation / Conformity / Minority Infl uence / Obedience / Tyranny / Intergroup Relations and Confl ict / Discrimination / Stereotyping and Prejudice / Helping in Emergencies / Epilogue PAPerbAck ISbn: 978-0-8570-2756-6 • ©2013 • 224 PAgeS Positive Psychology upDATED EDiTiON Of BESTSEllEr PoSitive PSychology: The Scientifi c and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths third edition Shane J. Lopez, Gallup/Clifton Strengths School • Jennifer Teramoto Pedrotti, California Polytechnic State University • C. R. Snyder, University of Kansas Offering comprehensive coverage of the science and application of positive psychology, this book presents new frameworks for understanding positive emotions and human strengths. The authors bring positive psychology to life by tackling issues such as how positive psychology can help improve schooling and the workplace, as well as promote cooperative lifestyles among people. They also cover Western and Eastern approaches to understanding human strengths, along with the cultural and developmental infl uences on positive functioning. Various positive conditions such as happiness and well-being, along with other processes related to mindfulness, wisdom, courage, and spirituality are also explored. PAPerbAck ISbn: 978-1-4522-7643-4 • AuguSt 2014 • NEW!