The Psychology of Interpersonal Behaviour

by Michael Argyle

Overview

The first edition of this book outlined what amounted to a breakthrough in the analysis of social behaviour. Since then it has become widely used as an introductory textbook of social psychology. It is invaluable to anyone interested in the subject or whose work involves dealing with people, as well as anyone who wants to know how to make friends and influence people. For this new, fifth edition, Michael Argyle includes the latest research on non-verbal communication, social skills and happiness.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780141927121
Publisher:	Penguin UK
Publication date:	08/25/1994
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	384
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Michael Argyle (1925-2002) was one of the foremost thinkers in social psychology. He was a reader in social psychology at the University of Oxford and Professor Emeritus at Oxford Brookes University. He was a joint founder of The British Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology and established the social psychology section of the British Psychological Society. His other books include The Social Psychology of Leisure and The Social Psychology of Work.

Table of Contents

Social Motivation
Face, Gaze And Other Non-Verbal Communication
Verbal Communication And Conversation
Perception Of Others
The Effect Of Personality And Situation On Social Behaviour
Two-Person Relationships
Groups, Organization, Class And Culture
Self-Image And Self-Presentation
Social Behaviour And Mental Disorder
Some Professional Social Skills
Training In Social Skills
Epilogue.