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PSYCHOLOGY
Social Psychology
How Other People Influence Our Thoughts and Actions
2 VOLUMES | RANDAL W. SUMMERS, EDITOR
“ and graduate students, and scholars and professors. ”
Recommended for upper-level or AP high school students, undergraduate
—ARBA, March 13, 2017
Human beings are social by nature. Because of this, the people around us have a profound
impact on how we think about ourselves and others—from our sense of self esteem to
our opinions and attitudes to our interactions in a group setting. Social Psychology: How
Other People Influence Our Thoughts and Actions describes these subtle but powerful
effects in our daily lives, offering a complete and balanced view of the topic. Readers will
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RANDAL W. SUMMERS has been • Briefly reviews the contributions of famous psychologists and well-known social
a clinical psychologist, an adjunct psychology experiments
professor, and a human resource • Examines topics holistically, providing a thorough and accessible overview of the subject
consultant in industry.
• Presents perspectives on many contemporary issues—such as shooting events,
terrorism, autism, post-traumatic effects on veterans, transgender issues, prejudice, and
antisocial behavior—that help readers to develop critical thinking abilities
Exploring Positive Psychology
The Science of Happiness and Well-Being
ERIK M. GREGORY AND PAMELA B. RUTLEDGE
Rather than focusing on treating what is “wrong” with a person, positive psychology
seeks to understand and foster the things that drive happiness, creativity, and emotional
fulfillment. This is a relatively new area of psychological study, and this reference book
presents the research and practice of positive psychology in an informative and accessible
format. Readers are given a history of the field, its current applications, and the future
implications of this psychological discipline.
Case studies from companies such as The Body Shop, Volvo, Zappos, and Google highlight
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FEATURES
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director of the Media Psychology • Challenges the reader to engage in the material and examine the application of positive
Research Center in Boston and a
consultant with Attuning.org. psychology across multiple domains
• Provides an extensive bibliography with references to books, journal articles, popular
PAMELA B. RUTLEDGE, PhD, is
director of the Media Psychology press articles, and websites
Center in Boston and a faculty member • Includes examples of how media and technology can promote happiness and well-being
at Fielding Graduate University, Santa • Provides practical and applied knowledge in the field that can be used in one’s daily life
Barbara, CA.
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