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Do computer games that portray violence make people more aggressive;
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Research and applications boxes highlight more contemporary developments in social psychological research
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Literature, film and TV sections demonstrate how social psychological concepts are dealt with in
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Michael Hogg is Professor of Social Psychology at Claremont Graduate University.
Graham Vaughan is Professor of Psychology at the University of Auckland.

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described and explained in a comprehensible way that applies directly to the students’
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hand through the contemporary landscape of social psychology in a way that never
feels overly challenging or daunting. Pitched with the introductory market always
in mind, by journey’s end the reader will have accumulated a comprehensive understanding of contemporary, international social psychology, and critically, will have
enjoyed the trip as well.”
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to generate hours of critical discussion about the role of (social) psychology in the
contemporary world. It’s not only a good text book for students but a useful reference
work for postgraduates and academic staff.”
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Essentials of
Social Psychology
Michael A. Hogg
Claremont Graduate University

Graham M. Vaughan
University of Auckland

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Hogg, Michael A., 1954–
Essentials of social psychology / Michael A. Hogg, Graham M. Vaughan.
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1. Social psychology. I. Vaughan, Graham M. II. Title.
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