Sociocultural Perspectives In Social Psychology

Download or read book Sociocultural Perspectives in Social Psychology written by Letitia Anne Peplau and published by Pearson. This book was released on 1997 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reader designed as a supplement to traditional sophomore/junior-level courses in Social Psychology, Personality, and Introductory Psychology. A first of its kind, this innovative supplementary text offers students the most current findings on sociocultural issues in social psychology. Presented with a multicultural perspective, this collection of readings complements a basic textbook with new research and concepts about culture, ethnic minorities, and established principles as they relate to standard topics of social psychology. The readings in this book are derived from primary sources written by renowned authors, and reflect the field's diverse methods for conducting research. Context-setting introductions and critical thinking questions encourage students to carefully consider each topic's applications and implications both in and out of the classroom.