224 Pages
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Psychology Press
224 Pages
by
Psychology Press
224 Pages
by
Psychology Press
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The concept of attitude has long been a central part of social psychological theories. It is important in other disciplines too, such as economics, business studies, politics and sociology. Originally published in 1988, the authors of this text show how attitudes and motives are crucial in human decision-making, and explore the relationship between them. They look closely at the real context of... Read more
Preface. 1. The Language of Attitudes 2. The Relationship Between Attitudes and Behaviour 3. Attribution Theory 4. Decisions, Heuristics and Biases 5. Health Attitudes, Attributions and Addiction 6. Medical Communication and Judgment 7. Nuclear Energy, Risk Perception and Attitudes 8. Conclusions. References and Name Index. Subject Index.
Biography
Eiser, J Richard; van der Pligt, Joop
