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By SINGH, ARUN KUMAR
Price: Rs. 525.00
ISBN: 978‐81‐203‐5057‐1
Pages: 696
Binding: Paper Back
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DESCRIPTION
This comprehensive book is an earnest endeavour to acquaint the reader with a thorough
understanding of all important basic concepts, methods and facts of social psychology. The exhaus ve
treatment of the topics, in a cogent manner, enables the students to grasp the subject in an easy‐to‐
understand manner.
Logically organised into 17 chapters, the book commences with the introduc on of social psychology,
research methods, theore cal founda ons, self and iden ty, social cogni ons, percep on and
a ribu on, socialisa on, social a tude and persuasion, and goes on to provide in‐depth coverage of
stereotyping, prejudices and discrimina on, behaviours in groups, social norms and conformity
behaviour, leadership and social power, interpersonal a rac on and rela onship, social influence,
aggression, prosocial behaviour, language and communica on, along with applica ons of social
psychology.
The theme of the book incorporates latest concepts and researches, especially Indian researches and
findings, thus making the book more understandable and applicable in Indian context.
Wri en in an engaging style, the book is intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate students
of social psychology and sociology/social works.
Highlights of the Book
• The text encompasses adequate content of the subject required at the university level as well as for
UGC/JRF examina on.
• Every chapter begins with learning objec ves, followed by key terms and ends with summary and
review ques ons.
• The text emphasises clarity (avoids technical language) to enhance its effec veness.
• Objec ve‐type ques ons given at the end of the book test the students’ understanding of the
concepts
• Glossary is provided at the end of the book to provide reference and at‐a‐glance understanding.
CONTENTS
Preface
1. Introducing Social Psychology
2. Research Methods in Social Psychology
3. Theore cal Founda ons of Modern Social Psychology
4. Self and Iden ty
5. Social Cogni on, Social Percep on and A ribu on
6. Socialisa on
7. Social A tudes and Persuasion
8. Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimina on
9. Behaviours in Group
10. Social Norms and Conformity Behaviour
11. Leadership and Social Power
12. Interpersonal A rac on and Rela onship
13. Social Influence
14. Aggression and Social Violence
15. Prosocial Behaviour: Altruis c and Helping Behaviour
16. Language and Communica on
17. Applica ons of Social Psychology
Objec ve‐type Ques ons • Glossary
ABOUT THE AUTHOR(s)
Arun Kumar Singh, PhD, has been Professor and Head, Postgraduate Department of Psychology, Patna
University, Bihar. Dr. Singh has been a dis nguished teacher, administrator and researcher. He has
served as Director, Ins tute of Psychological Research and Services, Patna University. Having teaching
experience of more than four decades, he has contributed widely to the different leading journals in
various areas of psychology, including social psychology. He has constructed and standardised 15
psychological tests, which have been widely used in psychological and educa onal researches all over
India. He has also authored popular textbooks on psychology in English and Hindi.
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