Book Description:
“Explore real-world applications of social psychology with Thomas Heinzen’s ‘Case Studies in Social Psychology’, featuring vivid case studies from various settings like workplaces and courts. A must-read to understand the impact of social behaviors and cognitive processes!”
Case Studies in Social Psychology
Author: Thomas Heinzen
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN: 978-1-4051-6912-4
Publication Date: 2012
Number of Pages: 320
Introduction: This book provides a unique collection of case studies that illustrate key principles and theories in social psychology. The cases are drawn from a variety of real-world settings, including the workplace, the classroom, and the courtroom, covering a wide spectrum of topics such as the role of social influence, effects of prejudice and discrimination, dynamics of group behavior, psychology of aggression, and the development of social cognition.
Each case study includes a detailed discussion analyzing the relevant psychological principles and theories, aiding students and researchers in understanding how social psychology can be applied to real-world scenarios. An invaluable resource, this book offers a practical approach to learning about the field through engaging, real-world examples.