New Releases by Elliot Aronson

Dos prestigiosos psicólogos sociales analizan de forma convincente cómo el cerebro está preparado para la autojustificación. ¿Por qué es tan difícil decir «he cometido un error» y creerlo de verdad? Cuando cometemos errores, nos aferramos a actitudes anticuadas o maltratamos a otras personas, debemos calmar la disonancia cognitiva que pone en jaque nuestros sentimientos de autoestima. Inconscientemente, creamos ficciones que nos eximen de la responsabilidad, restaurando nuestra creencia de que somos inteligentes, morales y correctos, una creencia que a menudo nos mantiene en un rumbo necio, inmoral y equivocado. Respaldado por décadas de investigación, este libro ofrece una explicación fascinante de la autojustificación: cómo funciona, el daño que puede causar y cómo podemos superarla. La edición incluye numerosos ejemplos recientes y reveladores, como la aplicación de la teoría de la disonancia a cuestiones sociales controvertidas, como el movimiento Black Lives Matter. También incluye un nuevo capítulo que ilustra cómo la disonancia cognitiva está desempeñando un papel en la actual escena política polarizada, cambiando los valores de la nación y poniendo en riesgo la propia democracia.

"Errar é humano" é uma afirmação incontestável — e já virou até clichê. Mas como, de fato, lidamos com os erros que cometemos? Com amplo respaldo científico e olhar afiado sobre a sociedade contemporânea, os psicólogos sociais Elliot Aronson e Carol Tavris exploram, neste livro, histórias reais — algumas trágicas, outras bem-humoradas — que revelam como enfrentamos (ou evitamos) nossos deslizes, tanto na vida pessoal quanto na esfera pública. No centro dessa análise está um mecanismo poderoso e muitas vezes inconsciente: a autojustificação. Da política aos relacionamentos íntimos, esta obra é um verdadeiro tratado sobre a natureza humana — e, por isso, leitura incontornável para todos nós. "Um dos livros mais necessários e importantes para o nosso tempo." – Warren Bennis, autor de A essência do líder "Se este livro não mudar a maneira como pensamos sobre nossos erros, então estamos todos condenados." – Michael Shermer, autor de Por que as pessoas acreditam em coisas estranhas – pseudociência, superstição e outras confusões dos nossos tempos

Miért gondoljuk, hogy kevésbé vagyunk elfogultak, mint mások? Hogyan válhat egy becsületes ember korrupttá? Mitől függ a bizalom? Igaz, hogy a nők kevésbé agresszívek, mint a férfiak? Mi vonz minket másokhoz, és mitől szerethetnek bennünket? Miért keresünk bűnbakokat? A szociálpszichológia alapművének tekintett könyv bővített, javított kiadása – amelyet Elliot Aronson a fiával írt – olvasmányos összefoglaló a társadalom-lélektan legizgalmasabb jelenségeiről. Megismertet az előítéletek, a diszkrimináció, a propaganda, a háború, az elidegenedés, az agresszió, a társas kapcsolatok és a társadalmi feszültségek hátterével. A társas lény méltán vált generációk számára etalonná világszerte, mivel ötvözi a tudomány elismert módszereit és felismeréseit a tapasztalatokból fakadó bölcsességgel és a személyes történetek tanulságaival. A magával ragadó könyv, amely most új fordításban olvasható, nemcsak rengeteg új tudományos felismeréssel és kutatási eredménnyel szolgál, de továbbra is őrzi egyedi stílusát és szellemiségét.

A NEW EDITION UPDATED IN 2020 • Why is it so hard to say "I made a mistake" — and really believe it? When we make mistakes, cling to outdated attitudes, or mistreat other people, we must calm the cognitive dissonance that jars our feelings of self-worth. And so, unconsciously, we create fictions that absolve us of responsibility, restoring our belief that we are smart, moral, and right—a belief that often keeps us on a course that is dumb, immoral, and wrong. Backed by decades of research, Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) offers a fascinating explanation of self-justification—how it works, the damage it can cause, and how we can overcome it. Extensively updated, this third edition has many recent and revealing examples, including the application of dissonance theory to divisive social issues such as the Black Lives Matter movement and he said/she said claims. It also features a new chapter that illuminates how cognitive dissonance is playing a role in the currently polarized political scene, changing the nation’s values and putting democracy itself at risk. “Every page sparkles with sharp insight and keen observation. Mistakes were made—but not in this book!” —Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness “A revelatory study of how lovers, lawyers, doctors, politicians—and all of us—pull the wool over our own eyes . . . Reading it, we recognize the behavior of our leaders, our loved ones, and—if we’re honest—ourselves, and some of the more perplexing mysteries of human nature begin to seem a little clearer.” —Francine Prose, O, The Oprah Magazine

Why is it so hard to say "I made a mistake"-and really believe it? When we make mistakes, cling to outdated attitudes, or mistreat other people, we must calm the cognitive dissonance that jars our feelings of self-worth. And so, unconsciously, we create fictions that absolve us of responsibility, restoring our belief that we are smart, moral, and right-a belief that often keeps us on a course that is dumb, immoral, and wrong. Backed by years of research, Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) offers a fascinating explanation of self-justification-how it works, the damage it can cause, and how we can overcome it. This updated edition features new examples and concludes with an extended discussion of how we can live with dissonance, learn from it, and perhaps, eventually, forgive ourselves.

Exploring the key ideas in social psychology, this collection of classic and contemporary readings includes accounts of specific experimental findings as well as more general articles summarizing studies on such topics as attraction, prejudice, and aggression. The new edition adds 15 new readings while retaining a number of classics by leading psychological thinkers such as Stanley Milgram on obedience and Solomon Asch on conformity. Readings makes the perfect companion for the Aronsons highly praised book, The Social Animal as it follows the same major themes. The Reader can also be used with any introductory social psychology text or even in lieu of a text. Using both The Social Animal textbook and the reader is a unique and engaging combination for understanding social psychology and its research.

A landmark text that maintains its relevance and unique approach edition after edition, The Social Animal offers a brief, compelling introduction to modern social psychology. Through vivid narrative, lively presentations of important research, and intriguing examples, Elliot Aronson probes the patterns and motives of human behavior, covering such diverse topics as terrorism, conformity, obedience, politics, race relations, advertising, war, interpersonal attraction, and the power of religious cults.

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D'où vient notre besoin de justifier nos idées stupides, nos mauvaises décisions et nos actes nuisibles ? Pourquoi avons-nous tant de mal à reconnaître nos propres erreurs ? Nous invoquons les circonstances, nous rejetons la faute sur les autres, ou nous refusons tout simplement de l'admettre. Ainsi, nous persistons dans nos erreurs, et les conséquences qui en résultent peuvent se révéler désastreuses. Comme nous le montrent Carol Tavris et Elliot Aronson, la théorie de la dissonance cognitive nous éclaire sur le fonctionnement de l'autojustification, et sur son rôle décisif dans des domaines aussi divers que la politique, la justice, la médecine, la psychothérapie et les relations de couple. Or, si nous comprenons les mécanismes psychologiques qui produisent l'autojustification, nous ne serons plus condamnés à la subir : par des mesures individuelles ou collectives, nous pourrons la prévenir et nous épargner ainsi ses conséquences les plus néfastes.

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本书涵盖了社会心理学的基本问题和研究方法, 以及个体对社会和自我的认识、个体态度和从众行为、团体过程和人际沟通等社会心理与行为特征, 反映了健康、环境、法律等领域中社会心理学的应用价值。详尽描述了社会心理学的经典研究和当代前沿进展, 从解决现实问题的角度出发开展研究, 从人们身边发生的故事中阐发深奥的理论.

Then the old woman said, ''Ruthie, I have a cake and some cookies baking in the oven. They may be almost done. I am getting old and feeble. It hurts me to bend over. Would you kindly open the oven door, lean in, and see if the cake and cookies are done?" Ruthie opened the oven door and stuck her head way inside while the woman stood behind her peering over her shoulder. Grandpa was so frightened that he closed his eyes and covered them with his hands. He could not bear to watch. When six-year old Ruthie, embarked on an adventure with her grandfather, she got more than she bargained for. Her grandfather, magically transformed into a six-year old, is as stodgy as an old man. Ruthie leads him into situations that seem familiar (like the story of Jack and the Beanstalk and Hansel and Gretel). But the familiar characters turn out to be much more interesting than they appear in this wonderful world where thing are not always what they seem to be. Along the way, both Ruthie and the little boy named Grandpa learn some valuable lessons about trust and prejudice.

"Aronson brings to bear the power of social psychology to help us understand why a negative school environment can push vulnerable kids over the edge." —James Garbarino, PhD, author of Lost Boys On April 20, 1999, the halls of Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, reverberated with the sound of gunshots as two students, highly armed and consumed with rage, killed thirteen students and seriously injured twenty-three before turning the guns on themselves. It was the worst school massacre in our nation''s history. Can we prevent a tragedy like this from happening again? In Elliot Aronson''s Nobody Left to Hate, one of our nation''s leading social psychologists argues that the negative atmosphere in our schools—the exclusion, taunting, humiliation, and bullying—played a major role in triggering the pathological behavior of the shooters. At the very least, such an atmosphere makes schools an unpleasant experience for most normal students. But it doesn''t have to be. Nobody Left to Hate offers concise, practical, and easy-to-apply strategies for creating a more supportive, stimulating, and compassionate environment in our schools. Based on decades of scientific research and classroom testing, these strategies explain how students can be taught to control their own impulses, how to respect others, and how to resolve conflicts amicably. In addition, they show teachers how to structure classes to promote cooperation, rather than competition, without sacrificing academics. On the contrary, education is greatly enhanced. For parents, teachers, or anyone concerned with what is happening in our schools, Nobody Left to Hate provides a simple and effective plan of action that will make their children''s school not only a safe place, but a more humane place of learning.

Examines the patterns, motives, and effects of mass persuasion, discussing the history of propaganda, how the message of propaganda is delivered, and counteracting the tactics of mass persuasion.

"Here is a detailed guide for students who will design and implement their own independent research. It examines the complete process of experimentation: asking the right question and translating it into a workable design, setting the stage for data collection, designing dependent variable measures, avoiding bias, conducting the post-experimental interview, and writing up the results. Although the approach of the book is primarily practical, it also confronts substantive issues such as ethics, design, validity, and measurement"--Taken from Google Books.