Bwell Handbook of Social Psychology: Intraindividual Processes (Blackwell Handbooks of Social Psychology) - Softcover

This volume on intraindividual processes is one of a set of four handbooks in the social psychology field and covers social cognition, attitudes, and attribution theory. * Includes contributions by academics and other experts from around the world to ensure a truly international perspective. * Provides a comprehensive overview of classic and current research and likely future trends. * Fully referenced chapters and bibliographies allow easy access to further study. * Now available in full text online via xreferplus, the award--winning reference library on the web from xrefer. For more information, visit www.xreferplus.com

This authoritative handbook provides a cutting-edge overview of classic and current research as well as an assessment of future trends in the field of intraindividual processes. After outlining a set of integrative perspectives – evolutionary and cultural, developmental, and methodological – it goes on to provide an in-depth treatment of current research on social cognition and social motivation. The handbook concludes with chapters devoted to research on applying cognitive and motivational principles.

• 28 specially commissioned chapters offer unparalleled coverage of the whole field of intraindividual processes


• A carefully chosen team of authors from around the world ensure a truly international perspective


• Fully referenced chapters include bibliographies for easy access to further study

This handbook is essential reading for upper-level students looking for succinct overviews and for researchers seeking an authoritative definition of the field which also indicates likely future trends.