Social Cognition

Social Cognition
Author: Gordon B. Moskowitz
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 632
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781593850852

An ideal text for undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, this accessible yet authoritative 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 involved in perceiving, attending to, remembering, thinking about, and responding to the people in our social world. Particular attention is given to how we know what we know: the often hidden ways in which our perceptions are shaped by contextual factors and personal and cultural biases. While the text's coverage is sophisticated and comprehensive, synthesizing decades of research in this dynamic field, every chapter brings theories and findings down to earth with lively, easy-to-grasp examples.

The Oxford Handbook of Social Cognition

The Oxford Handbook of Social Cognition
Author: Donal E. Carlston
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 967
Release: 2013-09-19
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0199730016

This handbook provides a comprehensive review of social cognition, ranging from its history and core research areas to its relationships with other fields. The 43 chapters included are written by eminent researchers in the field of social cognition, and are designed to be understandable and informative to readers with a wide range of backgrounds.

The Self in Social Judgment

The Self in Social Judgment
Author: Mark D. Alicke
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2013-05-13
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 113542344X

The volume begins with a historical overview of the self in social judgment and outlines the major issues. Subsequent chapters, all written by leading experts in their respective areas, identify and elaborate four major themes regarding the self in social judgment: · the role of the self as an information source for evaluating others, or what has been called 'social projection' · the assumption of personal superiority as reflected in the pervasive tendency for people to view their characteristics more favorably than those of others · the role of the self as a comparison standard from or toward which other people's behaviors and attributes are assimilated or contrasted · the relative weight people place on the individual and collective selves in defining their attributes and comparing them to those of other people

Studies On The Self And Social Cognition

Studies On The Self And Social Cognition
Author: M F Pichevin
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 346
Release: 1993-10-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9814553654

This volume presents a selection of the papers presented at the International Conference on Cognition, Social Cognition and the Question of the Self, and some original contributions by well-known scholars on these topics. Its main purpose is to present the European studies on the self from a social cognitive perspective. The first part (introduced by A Greenwald and M Jarymowicz) focuses on the sociopsychological processes linked to the self when it acts as a reference point or as a prototype in social perception. In the second part (introduced by W Doise), the authors analyze the social conditions, particularly group membership, that modify the functioning of such processes. The third part (introduced by J-M Monteil) contributes to the debate on the relationship between cognition and social cognition.

Neuroimaging Personality, Social Cognition, and Character

Neuroimaging Personality, Social Cognition, and Character
Author: John R Absher
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2016-01-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128011661

Neuroimaging Personality, Social Cognition, and Character covers the science of combining brain imaging with other analytical techniques for use in understanding cognition, behavior, consciousness, memory, language, visual perception, emotional control, and other human attributes. Multidimensional brain imaging research has led to a greater understanding of character traits such as honesty, generosity, truthfulness, and foresight previously unachieved by quantitative mapping. This book summarizes the latest brain imaging research pertaining to character with structural and functional human brain imaging in both normal individuals and those with brain disease or disorder, including psychiatric disorders.By reviewing and synthesizing the latest structural and functional brain imaging research related to character, this book situates itself into the larger framework of cognitive neuroscience, psychiatric neuroimaging, related fields of research, and a wide range of academic fields, such as politics, psychology, medicine, education, law, and religion. - Provides a novel innovative reference on the emerging use of neuroimaging to reveal the biological substrates of character, such as optimism, honesty, generosity, and others - Features chapters from leading physicians and researchers in the field - Contains full-color text that includes both an overview of multiple disciplines and a detailed review of modern neuroimaging tools as they are applied to study human character - Presents an integrative volume with far-reaching implications for guiding future imaging research in the social, psychological and medical sciences, and for applying these findings to a wide range of non-clinical disciplines such as law, politics, and religion - Connects brain structure and function to human character and integrates modern neuroimaging techniques and other research methods for this purpose

The Cambridge Handbook of Animal Cognition

The Cambridge Handbook of Animal Cognition
Author: Allison B. Kaufman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 1032
Release: 2021-07-22
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 110856125X

This handbook lays out the science behind how animals think, remember, create, calculate, and remember. It provides concise overviews on major areas of study such as animal communication and language, memory and recall, social cognition, social learning and teaching, numerical and quantitative abilities, as well as innovation and problem solving. The chapters also explore more nuanced topics in greater detail, showing how the research was conducted and how it can be used for further study. The authors range from academics working in renowned university departments to those from research institutions and practitioners in zoos. The volume encompasses a wide variety of species, ensuring the breadth of the field is explored.

Self Control in Society, Mind, and Brain

Self Control in Society, Mind, and Brain
Author: Ran Hassin
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 575
Release: 2010-04-12
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 019974162X

This book presents social, cognitive and neuroscientific approaches to the study of self-control, connecting recent work in cognitive and social psychology with recent advances in cognitive and social neuroscience. In bringing together multiple perspectives on self-control dilemmas from internationally renowned researchers in various allied disciplines, this is the first single-reference volume to illustrate the richness, depth, and breadth of the research in the new field of self control.

Interpersonal Cognition

Interpersonal Cognition
Author: Mark W. Baldwin
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2006-04-20
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1593853459

Presenting state-of-the-art research from leading investigators, this volume examines the processes by which people understand their interpersonal experiences. Provided are fresh perspectives on how individuals glean social knowledge from past relationships and apply it in the here and now. Also explored are the effects of biases and expectancies about significant others on relationship satisfaction and personal well-being. Broad in scope, the book integrates findings from experimental social psychology with insights from developmental, personality, and clinical psychology. Throughout, chapters strike an appropriate balance between theory and method, offering an understanding of the core issues involved as well as the tools needed to study them.

The Social Self

The Social Self
Author: Joseph P. Forgas
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2003
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781841690827

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Self

The Self
Author: Constantine Sedikides
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2011-02-25
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1136737111

This volume provides a cutting-edge exposition to research on the self. Sixteen authoritative overviews highlight the role of the self around four themes.Throughout the volume, the exposition is both scholarly and accessible. It also offers critical assessments along with thoughtful discussions of challenges and problems ahead, as well as the generation of novel hypotheses. As such, the book aspires to influence the research agenda for several years to come.