142 Pages
by Routledge

144 Pages
by Routledge

Social Influences looks at how we perceive ourselves and others and how this can influence our behaviour. It includes stereotyping and prejudice, obedience and conformity, collective behaviour and leadership.

Introduction; Chapter 1 Obedience; Chapter 2 Conformity; Chapter 3 Independent behaviour; Chapter 4 Collective behaviour; Chapter 5 Leadership and followers; Chapter 6 Study aids;

Biography

Kevin Wren is a Moderator and Examiner for A-level Psychology. He is a freelance lecturer in psychology and runs a private practice working with special needs children.

'Accessibly written. I particularly liked the way the author links contemporary examples of social behaviour with academic investigations by social psychologists.' - Sue Carter, Open University and A-level Senior Examiner