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Why are first impressions so powerful? How do we "know" what others are like when we cannot read their minds? How can scientists measure biases that people do not want to admit--or do not know they have? This engaging text delves into social cognition by exploring major questions in the field through an everyday lens. Students are introduced to core concepts and processes pertaining to how people come to know themselves and understand the beha...

Why are first impressions so powerful? How do we "know" what others are like when we cannot read their minds? How can scientists measure biases that people do not want to admit--or do not know they have? This engaging text delves into social cognition by exploring major questions in the field through an everyday lens. Students are introduced to core concepts and processes pertaining to how people come to know themselves and understand the beha...

An ideal text for undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, this volume examines how people come to know themselves and understand the behavior of others. Core social psychological questions are addressed as students gain an understanding of the mental processes.

Core social psychological questions are addressed in this text that's geared toward undergraduate- and graduate-level students seeking an understanding of the mental processes. This volume examines how people come to know themselves and understand the behavior of others.

Bringing together leading authorities, this tightly edited volume reviews the breadth of current knowledge about goals and their key role in human behavior. Presented are cutting-edge theories and findings that shed light on the ways people select and prioritize goals, how they are pursued, factors that lead to success or failure in achieving particular aims, and consequences for individual functioning and well-being. Thorough attention is giv...