Social Psychology (Second Edition)

Author: Shi Ronghua (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 1986-07-01
Features: This book was first published in 1986 and has been reprinted 13 times since, with a total print run of 260,000 copies. It has been selected as a textbook for elective courses by many universities for non-psychology majors, as well as by numerous Party schools, administrative academies, and other institutions for cadre training. Many young people also read it to improve their personal qualities. Compared to similar books, this book is characterized by its simplicity, accessibility, and systematic approach, combining fundamental theories with social practice. This revision has been made in line with the development of the discipline and the needs of teaching. Some adjustments have been made to the structure, additional content on gender role psychological differences, conformity, altruistic aggression, and other personal behaviors has been included, case studies have been appropriately revised, and the text has been proofread. The book consists of fourteen chapters, introducing readers in an easy-to-understand manner topics such as the interplay between socialization and individuation, Petrovsky's motivation system theory, indifference behavior in emergencies, the influence of groups on member behavior, and more. This enables us to better understand society and rationally analyze social realities, guiding our own behavior.