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This volume presents the latest research on applying heuristics and
biases to the areas of health, law, education, and organizations.
Authors adopt a cross-disciplinary approach to study various
theories.
Many authors have argued that applying social psychology to the
solution of real world problems builds better theories. Observers
have claimed, for example, that of human behavior applied social
psychology reveals more accurate principles because its data are
based on people in real-life circumstances (Helmreich, 1975; Saxe
& Fine, 1980), provides an opportunity to assess the ecological
validity of generalizations derived from laboratory research
(Ellsworth, 1977; Leventhal, 1980), and discloses important gaps in
existing theories (Fisher, 1982; Mayo & LaFrance, 1980).
Undoubtedly, many concrete examples can be mustered in support of
these claims. But it also can be argued that applying social
psychology to social issues and problems builds better research
methods. Special methodological problems arise and new perspectives
on old methodological problems emerge when re searchers leave the
laboratory and tackle social problems in real-world settings. Along
the way, we not only improve existing research techniques but also
devel op new research tools, all of which enhance our ability to
obtain valid results and thereby to understand and solve socially
relevant problems. Indeed, Campbell and Stanley's (1966) seminal
work on validity in research design grew out of the application of
social science in field settings. In this spirit, the principal aim
of this volume is to present examples of methodological advances
being made as researchers apply social psychology in real-life
settings.
Research on small groups played an important role in the early
formulation of social psychology. By the 1970s, however, the field
had lost the interest of most social psychologists. Theory and
Research on Small Groups reintegrates that work back into the
mainstream of social psychology. The more recent `issues-oriented'
approach has not only resulted in many interesting findings-it has
also applied basic social psychological theory in new ways and,
moreover, led to new theoretical developments that deserve more
attention. This volume, which features the work of esteemed
researchers from around the world, is a bountiful resource worthy
of notice by all social psychologists.
Inspired by recent advances in the area of social psychology,
researchers are rapidly developing realistic and detailed models of
the psychological process that determines political judgements and
behavior. Early attempts to merely predict political behavior have
been replaced by an attempt to describe the actual process whereby
individuals gather, interpret, exchange, and combine information to
arrive at a political judgment or decision. This volume provides
comprehensive coverage of this pioneering era of research in
political psychology.
This volume presents the latest research on applying heuristics and
biases to the areas of health, law, education, and organizations.
Authors adopt a cross-disciplinary approach to study various
theories.
Many authors have argued that applying social psychology to the
solution of real world problems builds better theories. Observers
have claimed, for example, that of human behavior applied social
psychology reveals more accurate principles because its data are
based on people in real-life circumstances (Helmreich, 1975; Saxe
& Fine, 1980), provides an opportunity to assess the ecological
validity of generalizations derived from laboratory research
(Ellsworth, 1977; Leventhal, 1980), and discloses important gaps in
existing theories (Fisher, 1982; Mayo & LaFrance, 1980).
Undoubtedly, many concrete examples can be mustered in support of
these claims. But it also can be argued that applying social
psychology to social issues and problems builds better research
methods. Special methodological problems arise and new perspectives
on old methodological problems emerge when re searchers leave the
laboratory and tackle social problems in real-world settings. Along
the way, we not only improve existing research techniques but also
devel op new research tools, all of which enhance our ability to
obtain valid results and thereby to understand and solve socially
relevant problems. Indeed, Campbell and Stanley's (1966) seminal
work on validity in research design grew out of the application of
social science in field settings. In this spirit, the principal aim
of this volume is to present examples of methodological advances
being made as researchers apply social psychology in real-life
settings."
Inaugurates a series devoted to the applications of fundamental
social psychological processes to social issues and problems. This
volume addresses the core issues of theory and methodology, and
reviews attempts to design, implement, and evaluate prevention
programs and policies. Annotation copyrigh
Inspired by recent advances in the area of social psychology,
researchers are rapidly developing realistic and detailed models of
the psychological process that determines political judgements and
behavior. Early attempts to merely predict political behavior have
been replaced by an attempt to describe the actual process whereby
individuals gather, interpret, exchange, and combine information to
arrive at a political judgment or decision. This volume provides
comprehensive coverage of this pioneering era of research in
political psychology.
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