Aiming to empower you during your undergraduate journey, this textbook covers the entire social psychology curriculum but more importantly, offers inspiration to help you become an adept social psychologist, ready to unravel the intricacies of human behavior in the world around you.

This text invites helps you connect theories directly to your own experiences, attitudes, and behaviors. It features personal narratives from a diverse range of practicing social psychologists, from academics to those undertaking applied work, offering a rich collection of real-world examples and encouraging deep thought about your future career. 

Each chapter moves through the foundations, advances and applications of the field with exercises and revision prompts to ensure success and real understanding.

Stefania Paolini is a Professor of Psychology, Milicia Vasiljevic is Associate Professor and Richard J. Crisp is Professor of Social Psychology. All are based at Durham University.

Rhiannon N. Turner is Professor of Social Psychology at Queen's University Belfast.