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A leading textbook-style introduction to social psychology
1972Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Elliot Aronson explains how people influence each other, covering conformity, persuasion, prejudice and attraction. He uses everyday examples and classic experiments. The book has been revised many times.
Who will enjoy it
Students and curious readers.
What you will get
Often used in college courses.
The Social Animal Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Social psychology · Conformity · Persuasion
Length
448 pages · ≈ 13 h
More about this book
Characters
Elliot Aronson.
Setting
Experiments and everyday life.
What makes it different
A readable social psychology text.
Feel
Clear and engaging.
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