Social Psychology /
David G. Myers
- Eighth Edition
- London : McGraw-Hill, 2005.
- 663 Pages : pbk. 26 cm.
includes index.
Myers’s textbook offers a thorough exploration of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another, covering key topics like social cognition, influence, group dynamics, prejudice, aggression, attraction, and helping ([powells.com][1]). It’s structured into clear sections—social thinking, social influence, social relations, and applied contexts—with real-world examples and research woven throughout. Notable coverage includes classic findings on conformity, obedience, groupthink, social facilitation, and group polarization, alongside chapters on prejudice, aggression, attraction, and prosocial behavior . Myers’s conversational yet scientifically grounded writing makes complex social processes accessible and relevant to everyday life.