Social Influences

by Kevin Wren

Overview

Social Influences looks at how we perceive ourselves and others and how this can influence our behaviour. It includes stereotyping and prejudice, obedience and conformity, collective behaviour and leadership.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415186599
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/05/1999
Series:	Routledge Modular Psychology
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	142
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	17 - 18 Years

About the Author

Kevin Wren is a Moderator and Examiner for A-level Psychology. He is a freelance lecturer in psychology and runs a private practice working with special needs children.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Obedience; Chapter 2 Conformity; Chapter 3 Independent behaviour; Chapter 4 Collective behaviour; Chapter 5 Leadership and followers; Chapter 6 Study aids;

Editorial Reviews

'Accessibly written. I particularly liked the way the author links contemporary examples of social behaviour with academic investigations by social psychologists.' - Sue Carter, Open University and A-level Senior Examiner

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