Description

This revision guide provides concise coverage of the central topics within Social Psychology, presented within a framework designed to help you focus on assessment and exams.  The guide is organised to cater for QAA and BPS recommendations for course content. A final chapter revisiting topics from a critical perspective has been included to cater for this increasingly popular approach. Sample questions, assessment advice and exam tips drive the organisation within chapters so you are able to grasp and marshal your thoughts towards revision of the main topics.  Features focused on critical thinking, practical applications and key research will offer additional pointers for you in your revision process and exam preparation.

A companion website provides supporting resources for self testing, exam practice, answers to questions in the book, and links to further resources.

Features

• Plan your Social Psychology revision more effectively
• Approach Social Psychology assignments and exams with greater confidence
• Use the companion website to test your knowledge with quizzes and interactive flashcards, try out sample exam questions, and keep up to date with the latest study advice
• Review the key topics recommended by the British Psychological Society and QAA curricula
• Check your understanding of the important research, debates and practical applications within the field
• Make your answer stand out using the guidance, tips and practical advice

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1          Attitudes
Chapter 2          Attribution
Chapter 3          Conformity and obedience
Chapter 4          Majority and minority influence
Chapter 5          Social identity
Chapter 6          Prejudice
Chapter 7          Decision making and productivity
Chapter 8          Prosocial behaviour
Chapter 9          Antisocial behaviour
Chapter 10        Interpersonal attraction
Chapter 11        Intimate relationships
Chapter 12        Critical social psychology
Chapter 13        Applying critical approaches

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The Psychology Express series is tailored to help you to understand key concepts quickly, revise effectively and make sure your answer stands out.

• Prepare for exams and coursework using sample questions and assessment advice
• Maximise your marks and approach exams with confidence
• Quickly grasp key research and methodological issues
• Use the subject-specific companion website to test your knowledge, try out sample exam questions and view guided answers and keep up to date with the latest study advice

UNDERSTAND QUICKLY
REVISE EFFECTIVELY
TAKE EXAMS WITH CONFIDENCE

www.pearsoned.co.uk/psychologyexpress

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