Education and Psychology


Social Psychology: Theory and Application

Social Psychology: Theory and Application

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    Social psychology bridges individual behavior and social influence, helping explain how people think, feel, and act in relation to others. Understanding these dynamics is key to fostering cooperation, communication, and empathy in various settings. Social Psychology: Theory and Application examines major theories such as attribution, social identity, conformity, and group dynamics. The book explores applications in education, business, health, and interpersonal relationships. It also discusses experimental methods and the influence of culture on social behavior. Integrating classic and contemporary perspectives, it provides readers with a thorough understanding of how psychological processes shape social interaction and human behavior.

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    Sue Strickland-Lord is a college lecturer in Social Sciences, lecturing for over twenty years in several UK colleges. She specialises in Criminology and has a 1st Class degree in Criminology from the University of Winchester and a MSc in Criminal Justice, with merit from the University of Portsmouth. Sue achieved particularly high grades in her dissertations with pass percentages at 85% and she has been able to pass on those skills to many of her students who have excelled in their educational achievement. Sue works hard to introduce students to the world of Criminology and inspires students to research the subject thoroughly and understand it fully to support their own academic writing. Many of her students have gone on to gain their educational aspirations and go on to work in areas such as criminal justice, policing, law and prison services. Her own career as also included working with vulnerable victims and writing educational programmes within prison reform.

9781779569028, Social Psychology: Theory and Application, Education and Psychology