Psychology and Social Issues

"Social psychology is the scientific study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. The statement that others’ presence may be imagined or implied suggests that we are prone to social influence even when no other people are present, such as when watching television, or following internalized cultural norms. Social psychology is a discipline that had traditionally bridged the gap between psychology and sociology. This book focuses on the psychological aspects of important social and policy issues."