ISBN:
9781107358430
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (422 pages)
Edition:
2nd ed.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
302
Keywords:
Social psychology
Abstract:
Cover -- Half-title -- Title page -- Copyright information -- Table of contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- List of boxes -- List of contributors -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction to applied social psychology -- Introduction: social problems, human cognition, and behaviour -- Definition of applied social psychology -- Correspondence between basic and applied social psychology -- Developing and testing theories -- Basic and applied social psychology as science -- Goals of science -- Causes of behaviour and cognitions -- Features of applied social psychology -- The role of personal values -- The use of multiple theories, intervention techniques, and research methods -- Interdisciplinary research -- Field settings -- Social utility -- Roles of applied social psychologists -- Researcher -- Consultant -- Policy advisor -- Overview of the book -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Review questions -- Further reading -- References -- 2 The use of theory in applied social psychology -- Introduction -- The role of theory in the field of applied social psychology -- Theories, principles, and constructs -- Social-psychological theories -- Social thinking -- Social influence -- Social relationships -- Things to consider when using theory in applied work -- How basic, applied, and use-inspired researchers develop theory -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Review questions -- Further reading -- References -- 3 Applications of social psychology to increase the impact of behaviour-focused intervention -- Introduction -- A behavioural-science approach to intervention -- Behavioural intervention strategies -- Antecedent strategies -- Education and training -- Prompts -- Modelling -- Behavioural commitment -- Consequence strategies -- Penalties -- Rewards -- Feedback -- Enhancing interventions through social influence -- Principle 1: consistency -- Foot in the door.
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