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 Seeking Social Grounds for Social Psychology
Mainstream social psychology, has been, and continues to be, firmly committed to the metaphysics and methods of traditional experimental psychology, which, as it evolved in the present age, has attempted to borrow methods and metaphysical assumptions from the natural sciences (cf., Danziger, 1990).
The consequence of this theoretical position is that social psychology is not genuinely or importantly social psychology at all.
Most social psychologists are undoubtedly drawn to the discipline out of a genuine interest in human behavior as manifest in seemingly meaningful and richly varied social contexts, where other persons are woven into the behaviors they seek to understand.
http://theoryandscience.icaap.org/content/vol003.002/gantt.html   (7632 words)

  
 Social Psychology
Social psychology traditionally has been defined as the study of the ways in which people affect, and are affected by, others.
Unlike some other psychological problems, social anxiety is not well understood by the general public or by medical and mental health care professionals,such as doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, social workers, and counselors.
Social learning theory is a general theory of human behavior, but Bandura and people concerned with mass communication have used it specifically to explain media effects.
http://www.psychology.org/links/Environment_Behavior_Relationships/Social   (1825 words)

  
 Harvard University Psychology Department: Social
Social psychology at Harvard has three inter-related foci: (1) human experiences in social settings, (2) social influence processes, and (3) and social behavior in relationships, groups, and organizations.
From such study, she asks about the social consequences of unintended thought and feeling, and its implications for theories of individual responsibility and social justice.
His primary research interest is the psychological and neuroscientific study of morality, focusing on the interplay between emotional and “cognitive” processes in moral decision-making.
http://www.wjh.harvard.edu/psych/social.html   (2772 words)

  
 Social-Personality Psychology : Program Overview
The goal of the program is to prepare social and personality psychologists who will contribute to the development of psychology and whose research will aid our understanding of human behavior and the solution of social problems.
The Social-Personality Psychology Program is home to the Health Psychology Concentration.
Our philosophy is that broad preparation in psychology and social science methodology is essential to Ph.D. training, because the problems that social and personality psychologists will study in the coming decades will differ from those currently researched.
http://web.gc.cuny.edu/Psychology/socpersonality   (1136 words)

  
 Edward Alsworth Ross: Social Psychology: Table of Contents
Social psychology explains both society and the individual.
Effect of the ripening of the social mind upon individuality: the integration of culture; the diversification of culture.
The resort to persecution; the psychology of martyrdom.
http://spartan.ac.brocku.ca/~lward/Ross/Ross_1919/Ross_1919_toc.html   (1125 words)

  
 Rutgers Psychology Graduate Social Home
We bring together leading social and behavioral scientists engaged in the study of self/identity to increase the understanding of both social identity and to apply self and identity research in pursuit of improving the human condition.
Social and Health students are part of a larger multidisciplinary group that draws upon members of the Clinical, Cognitive, and Biopsychology/Behavioral Neuroscience Areas.
Social Psychology: Applications are strongly encouraged to be submitted no later than December 15.
http://psych.rutgers.edu/program_areas/soc/soc.html   (1062 words)

  
 Open Directory - Science: Social Sciences: Psychology: Social
A Sociological Social Psychology - A tour through social psychology from the nature-nurture debate through to the psychology of urbanisation, all from a sociological perspective.
Applied Social Psychology Laboratory - Details of research focused on the psychology of families, politics, and law.
Nijmegen Cultural Psychology Group - Research group focusing on youth culture, male-female relationships, sexual behavior, the construction of a philosophy of life, and the contemporary development of new religious forms.
http://dmoz.org/Science/Social_Sciences/Psychology/Social   (735 words)

  
 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY:
Social psychology is the study of the role of social factors in human interactions.
As with other questions in social psychology, it focuses on behavior between individuals and in groups.
Social cognition refers to the process by which we make sense of our world by interpreting events that happen to us and around us.
http://academic.pg.cc.md.us/prism/Prism1/p1social.htm   (5663 words)

  
 Educational Psychology Interactive: Social Cognition
Social cognition has its roots in social psychology which attempts "to understand and explain how the thoughts, feelings, and behavior of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others" (Allport, 1985, p.
Festinger's (1957) cognitive-dissonance theory, Bem's (1972) self-perception theory (see Greenwald, 1975), and Weiner's (1985) attribution theory are additional examples of how the perspective of social cognition has been applied to the study of the learning process.
Allport, A. The historical background of social psychology.
http://chiron.valdosta.edu/whuitt/col/soccog/soccog.html   (659 words)

  
 A Social Psychology Glossary
An important perspective in social psychology that emphasizes the combined effects of both the person and the situation on human behavior.
A socially defined position occupied by a person in society that is very important in shaping his or her self-concept and life choices.
The exercise of social power by a person or group to change the attitudes or behavior of others in a particular direction.
http://www.richmond.edu/~allison/glossary.html   (3999 words)

  
 Psychology
Publishes empirical and theoretical research on prevention, the outcome of psychotherapy and social and environmental interventions, biologically oriented therapy, and the combination of such interventions.
Triannual psychology journal publishing the results of methodological research and presenting new methods, models and techniques.
Journal on the science, profession and social impact of psychology, as well as legislative developments affecting health services, education and research.
http://www.unesco.org/shs/shsdc/journals/psychology.html   (861 words)

  
 Areas: Social, Psychology Dept., WCAS
Gender-based and cultural variations in social behavior – investigating the origins, nature, and consequences of sex differences and cross-cultural differences in social behavior.
The goal of graduate training in Social Psychology at Northwestern University is to produce researchers and teachers of exceptional ability.
Members of the program study the cognitive, affective, attitudinal, and motivational underpinnings of social behavior, using a variety of methodological strategies ranging from the observation of interpersonal interactions to computerized reaction-time tasks.
http://www.wcas.northwestern.edu/psych/programs/social.html   (253 words)

  
 Social Psychology
This edition includes a greater emphasis on social psychology applications to both work and in life, and uses video clips and vignettes to emphasize the relevance of social psychology research.
Social Psychology 7/e by renowned author David Myers continues to set the standard by which other Social Psychology texts are judged.
This edition of Social Psychology also marks the introduction of the Social Connection video series, which follows Myers organization and brings classic research to life.
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072413875   (151 words)

  
 Social Psychology @ IUB
Social psychology is the study of the mental operations that underlie individuals' perceptions of, influence over, and interactions with other people.
Students are expected to obtain a broad background in social psychology by taking advantage of the range of topical seminars offered by program members, as well as by participation in the program’s weekly area meetings, and speaker series, which attracts many prominent social and personality psychologists to the campus.
In addition to meeting departmental requirements, social psychology students are expected to gain substantial conceptual and empirical knowledge within social psychology by taking core courses designed to cover the field.
http://www.indiana.edu/~psych/area_programs/social_prog.html   (459 words)

  
 Social Psychology, 10/E - Allyn & Bacon / Longman Catalog
The fascinating field of social psychology is pertinent to the lives of every reader; all students and instructors can take something personal from this edition and use it in their own life.
Because of the highly personal nature of the material, the theme of “taking social psychology with you” is new to the tenth edition of Social Psychology and is reflected in the book in several ways.
The tenth edition of Social Psychology continues to integrate classic and current research and present the research in a highly readable and engaging fashion.
http://www.ablongman.com/catalog/academic/product/1,4096,0205349773,00.html   (183 words)

  
 UK Dept. of Psychology Social Psychology
Faculty members and graduate students in the Social Psychology area conduct basic and applied research on social processes relevant to human thought, emotion, and behavior.
The principal aim of graduate training in social psychology is to develop a strong theoretical and research competence in the field; the ultimate goal is to prepare students for productive careers in research and/or teaching.
Graduate students in the social psychology area work in a close mentoring relationship with a social psychology faculty member.
http://www.uky.edu/AS/Psychology/graduate/social.html   (249 words)

  
 social psychology
Research interests: Cultural psychology, self, social identities, ethnic/racial self-schemas, stereotyping and prejudice, American Indian psychology, and the application of social psychology to health, education, media, and sports.
There are also a variety of faculty both in Psychology and other departments with strong backgrounds and interests in social psychology and related areas.
The Social Psychology Ph.D. program is designed to prepare students for scholarly careers in academic and other research settings.
http://psychology.arizona.edu/programs/g_each/social.php   (375 words)

  
 Department of Psychology and Social Behavior - School of Social Ecology, UC Irvine
Department of Psychology and Social Behavior - School of Social Ecology, UC Irvine
The Department of Psychology and Social Behavior (PSB) at UCI offers exciting and innovative programs of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Our 23 faculty members are prominent scholars whose specialties include developmental, social, personality, health, biological, clinical, cultural, and community psychology.
http://www.seweb.uci.edu/psb   (159 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Social Psychology: Books: Sharon S. Brehm,Saul M. Kassin,Steven Fein
Social Psychology with SocialSense CD-ROM and PowerWeb by David Myers
These viewpoints are examined through topics such as the social self, personal and group perception of attitudes, conformity and obedience, interpersonal behavior, and group influences.
The most up-to-date account of social psychology available, this text introduces key concepts through balanced coverage of classic studies, contemporary research, and current social issues.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0618129642?v=glance   (572 words)

  
 Social Psychology 342
Purpose: This course is designed as an introduction to social psychology, a subsection of general psychology.
The basic purpose is to acquaint you with the theories, methods and topical subject matter of social psychology.
Objectives: (1) to gain a knowledge of social psychology, its assumptions, theories, methods, and basic findings.
http://home.ubalt.edu/tmitch/342/342.htm   (461 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Social Psychology: Books
Stand-alone chapters on culture, self and identity, and language and communication; applied fields of health, organizations, and gender are integrated throughout; addresses the historical context and background of social psychology's theories and research.
It is clearly structured and comprehensive, exploring key aspects of social psychology.
It remains accessible, involving and clearly structured, exploring key aspects of social psychology.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0273686992   (1004 words)

  
 Institute of Social Psychology
The broad project of Institute of Social Psychology is to understand, through theoretical development and empirical research, the social processes that emerge at the intersection between the individual and wider societal contexts.
In this way social psychology has many links with other academic disciplines and research groups in the LSE and beyond.
Thus for example, our research and teaching focuses on organisational behaviour and dynamics, risk in society, communication multiculturalism and discrimination, individual and social health and the community, decision taking and the social production of knowledge.
http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/socialPsychology   (209 words)

  
 Category:Social psychology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
See also a description and a list by topics at social psychology.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Social_psychology   (68 words)

  
 JSTOR: Social Psychology Quarterly
It also includes the study of intra-individual processes insofar as they substantially influence or are influenced by social structure and process.
http://www.jstor.org/journals/01902725.html   (103 words)

  
 USI: Sociology Department-Social_Psychology.Net
Social Psychology Papers by Buck Kaplan--original writings from several leading theorists in social psychology.
George Herbert Mead--Mind, Self, and Society Written in 1934, Mead explores the SELF as a social construct.  The self is developed through ongoing interaction with others.
Sociology 251: Principles of Social Psychology by Ronda Priest
http://www.usi.edu/libarts/socio/socpsy/socpsy.htm   (1525 words)

  
 The Society of Experimental Social Psychology
The Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, a bimonthly journal of original research and theory on human social behavior and related phenomena, is now the official journal of SESP.
The Society of Experimental Social Psychology (SESP) is a scientific organization dedicated to the advancement of social psychology.
Finally, if you would like more information on the field of social psychology, one good place to start is the online brochure What Is a Personality/Social Psychologist?
http://www.sesp.org   (263 words)

  
 Psychology and Mental Health Classroom at ALLPSYCH Online
This chapter will discuss the various aspects of social psychology and the role these play in our everyday lives.
Our social environments play a significant role in how we view ourselves, and conversely, how we see ourselves impacts our view of the world.
We will emphasize the interaction between our view of self and others, the role of power in social interactions, and how groups, or the people with whom we interact, affect our decision making process.
http://allpsych.com/psychology101/social_psychology.html   (172 words)

  
 Social and Cultural
Article discusses the history of social psychology and the subject matter it entails.
This site provides links concerning many areas of social psychology including the topics of nature versus nurture, the needs of selves and societies, social factors affecting perceptions and decision making, the psychology of social institutions, and the psychology of modernization.
A leading journal in the field of social psychology.
http://psych.athabascau.ca/html/aupr/social.shtml   (2707 words)

  
 Society for Personality and Social Psychology
The goals of the Society are to further the generation and dissemination of research in personality and social psychology.
For students interested in pursuing a career in psychology, you may wish to visit Social Psychology Network, which has an online career center and a search engine that includes material from our web site as well as its own resources.
Welcome to the newly designed home page of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.
http://www.spsp.org   (200 words)

  
 SOSIG: Psychology Gateway
The main focus of coverage in SOSIG is on areas of psychology relevant to the social sciences (resources within life science can be found within the OMNI gateway).
The primary website for information and resources relating to learning and teaching in psychology at HE level is www.psychology.heacademy.ac.uk.
You are here : Home > Psychology Home
http://www.sosig.ac.uk/psychology   (80 words)

  
 Social Psychology Links by Subtopic
Association for Women in Psychology (founded in 1969)
All Mixed Up (psychology of gender identity and transsexuality)
Radical Psychology Network (dedicated to changing the status quo)
http://www.socialpsychology.org/social.htm   (816 words)

  
 Cogprints - Subject: Social Psychology
Toda, M. The Urge Theory of Emotion and Social Interaction: Chapter 6 and 7.
Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour 31(2):pp. 119-138.
Richters, John E. National Institute of Mental Health Roundtable Discussion: Promissory Notes and Prevailing Norms in Social and Behavioral Sciences Research.
http://cogprints.org/view/subjects/soc-psy.html   (1949 words)

  
 Psychwatch: Social Psychology Page
While the focus is primarily on social psychology and related subjects, there are also links to information and websites of interest to other fields of psychology.
This page provides links to organizations, information, and other websites of interest to those in the fields of Social Psychology and Community Psychology.
- An introduction to the psychology of risk taking behaviour, and a scientific explanation why people take risks with their health and engage in high risk sports.
http://www.psychwatch.com/socialpsy_page.htm   (311 words)

  
 Social Psychology
Social Psychology Network Good information and links related to social psychology.
Jumping Of Place for Social Psychologists aka Psychology Web Archive By Karsten Schwarz.This is a mega-site with lots of different links, but "mostly focusing on social psychology issues."
Emerging Issues and Trends in Social Psychology Student Analyses of Current Literature, from the Psy 630 Seminar in Social Psychology at Miami University
http://www.psywww.com/resource/bytopic/social.html   (317 words)

  
 Social Science Resources: Psychology
Social Psychology Network : 11,000 links related to psychology.
Resources in Psychology on the Internet and Narrative Psychology : from Vincent Hevern at Le Moyne College in Syracuse.
Links to Psychological Journals: The Journal Locator in Psychology and the Social Sciences
http://www.socsciresearch.com/r9.html   (343 words)

  
 CRISP
On September 1, 2005, Current Research in Social Psychology (CRISP) begins its 11th year as a leading e-journal in the social and behavioral sciences and the first peer-reviewed e-journal in social psychology.
Current Research in Social Psychology (CRISP) is a peer reviewed, electronic journal covering all aspects of social psychology.
Our archives currently hold over 140 cutting-edge articles reflecting a range of social psychological theories, methods, and insights.
http://www.uiowa.edu/~grpproc/crisp/crisp.html   (280 words)

  
 Social Psychology Syllabus
This course is an upper division course focusing on sociological approaches to social psychology, emphasizing symbolic interactionism and social constructionism.
Topics covered include the nature and scope of social psychology, symbols and symbolic communication, the structure of social interaction, the development and maintenance of the social self, and the production and influence of culture.
The course is designed to illustrate how the individual and social interaction shape and are shaped by the cultures and social structures in which they exist.
http://www.mtsu.edu/~jbwallae/4500/syllabus.htm   (948 words)

  
 social
The British Psychological Society, Social Psychology Section (maintained by Tom Farsides, Univ. of Sussex)
Since then, it has grown a bit beyond social cognition into a site where our Social Psychology Program graduate students can find links to various places.
In the spirit of the web, it is better to reduce the number of redundant resources, and SPN is one of the best in psychology.
http://www.msu.edu/user/amcconne/social.html   (879 words)

  
 Social Cognition - Social Psychology Paper Archive
This site has been named as one of 50 "key resources" in psychology by Links2Go.
Society for Personality and Social Psychology Home Page
Links to social psychology related journals and resources:
http://www.indiana.edu/~soccog/scarch.html   (147 words)

  
 Links to Social Psychology Sites
Dialogue - Journal of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Homepage.
Current Research In Social Psychology: An Electronic Journal
— A gold mine of over 3,500 social psychology resources on the internet.
http://www.tulsa.oklahoma.net/~jnichols/social.html   (150 words)

  
 Allyn & Bacon's Sociology Links: Social Psychology
Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
Personality & Social Psychology Links (University of Wisconsin)
http://www.abacon.com/sociology/soclinks/spsych.html   (16 words)

  
 Psychology: Social Psychology: AmoebaWeb
Cognitive Dissonance: Progress on a Pivotal Theory in Social Psychology: Eddie Harmon-Jones
Current Research in Social Psychology (CRISP): An Electronic Journal
Please email Dr. Douglas Degelman at ddegelman@vanguard.edu to suggest new sites or to provide feedback.
http://www.vanguard.edu/faculty/ddegelman/amoebaweb/index.aspx?doc_id=873   (319 words)

  
 Brehm, Social Psychology, 5e
Tutorials, demonstrations, experiments, and surveys are all designed to make social psychology come alive.
These interactive exercises use a variety of techniques that put you in control of your learning.
Take a personality test, analyze your relationships, find out the truth about eyewitness testimony--the major concepts in your text all come alive here.
http://college.hmco.com/psychology/brehm/social_psychology/5e/students/netlabs.html   (298 words)

  
 SOSIG: Social Psychology
Social Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society
You are here : Home > Psychology Home > Psychology > Social Psychology
--> Editor: The Higher Education Academy Psychology Network, University of York, Social Science Information Gateway
http://www.sosig.ac.uk/roads/subject-listing/World-cat/socpsych.html   (61 words)

  
 Graduate School Programs - Social / Personality Psychology
American Psychological Association American Psychological Society Social Psychology Network Journal of Personality & Social Psychology The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
Graduate School Programs - Social / Personality Psychology
http://www.gradschools.com/listings/menus/psych_social_menu.html   (84 words)

  
 British Journal of Social Psychology
Committee on Training in Clinical Psychology Guidance Documents
You Are Here: BPS > Publications > Journals > British Journal of Social Psychology >
Topics covered include social cognition, attitudes, group processes, social influence, intergroup relations, self and identity, nonverbal communication, and social psychological aspects of affect and emotion, and of language and discourse.
http://www.bps.org.uk/publications/jSP_1.cfm   (63 words)

  
 USC Social Psychology Online Experiments
If you have questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the Social Psychology Online Experiments, please contact uscpsycexp@yahoo.com
Check out the list of prizes awarded by USC Social Psychology Online Experiments!
This study takes less than 20 minutes and you are automaticallyentered into a lottery for $200.
http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/psychology/socialpsycexpt   (715 words)

  
 Intro and Subscriptions
Monthly publication devoted to applications of experimental behavioral science research to problems of society (e.g., organizational and leadership psychology, safety, health, and gender issues; perceptions of nuclear war and natural hazards; jury deliberation; performance, psychology of AIDS and sports).
This title has been acquired by Blackwell Publishing from Volume 36, 2006 (click here to be taken to their site)
http://www.bellpub.com/jasp   (69 words)

  
 Social Psychology
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a general introduction to the field of social psychology, with emphasis on major theories and current research in the field.
These reports require students to interpret events in terms of social psychological theory.
Bordens, K. S., and Horowitz, I. Social psychology (2nd ed.).
http://www.bsu.edu/web/00bewhitley/Courses/P316/p316.html   (252 words)

  
 Social Psychology, 3/E
Welcome to the online study guide specifically designed to accompany Social Psychology.
Visit this site when you want to gain a richer perspective and deeper understanding of the topics discussed in Social Psychology.
To enter this site, select a chapter from the menu below and click "Begin."
http://cwx.prenhall.com/bookbind/pubbooks/aronson   (55 words)

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