Psychology of Attitudes and Attitude Change

Name: Psychology of Attitudes and Attitude Change
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ISBN: 9781412929752

ISBN-10: 141292975X

ISBN-13: 9781412929752

Edition: 2010

Authors: Gregory R. Maio, Geoffrey Haddock

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`An outstanding new text. Written in an engaging style it provides an impressive review of both basic and applied work. Classic studies are interwoven with important recent findings to provide a scholarly overview of this exciting area of social psychology' - Professor Mark Conner, University of Leeds`Maio and Haddock provide an excellent up-to-date summary of the key findings in the field in their very readable new text' - Richard E. Petty, Ohio State UniversityPeople spontaneously evaluate things. We form opinions on topics such as war and climate change, on other people such as our work colleagues and celebrities, and on behaviours such as sexual activity and waste recycling. At times,…

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List price: $27.99
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited
Publication date: 12/18/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 7.32" wide x 9.13" long x 0.60" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English




Why Do Attitudes Matter?


What Are Attitudes and How Are They Measured?


The Three Witches of Attitude



What Do Attitudes Do?


The Influence of Attitudes on Information Processing and Behaviour


How Do Attitudes Influence Behaviour?



What Shapes Attitudes?


Cognitive Influences on Attitudes


Affective Influences on Attitudes


Behavioural Influences on Attitudes


Basic Principles in How Attitudes are Shaped



What More is There to Learn?


The Internal World


The External World


Adding to the Witches' Brew