New Releases by Elliot Aronson

"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

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 When we make mistakes, cling to outdated attitudes, or mistreat other people, we must calm the powerful cognitive dissonance that jars our feelings of self-worth.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 our political psychology 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 This landmark work of social psychology reveals the hidden mental machinery that shapes our lives, exploring: The Engine of Self-Justification: Understand cognitive dissonance, the powerful mental discomfort that leads us to justify our mistakes rather than admit them. The Confirmation Bias: Learn why our brains are wired to reject facts that contradict our beliefs and how this universal human behavior shapes our decisions. Real-World Consequences: Explore fascinating case studies—from the law and politics to our personal relationships—that show how self-justification can lead good people to do dumb, immoral, and wrong things. A Path to Self-Awareness: Discover how to overcome the pull of self-justification, see our errors more clearly, and develop the ability to say, “I was wrong.”

This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content which is especially relevant to students outside the United States. For courses in Social Psychology Make research relevant through a storytelling approach Social Psychology introduces the key concepts of the field through an acclaimed storytelling approach that makes research relevant to students. Drawing upon their extensive experience as researchers and teachers, authors Elliot Aronson, Tim Wilson, and Sam Sommers present the classic studies that have driven the discipline alongside the cutting-edge research that is the future of social psychology. In addition to updated research references, the 10th Edition, Global Edition offers engaging new student-focused features that help students understand how what they''re studying is applicable to their own lives.

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.

REVEL(TM) for Social Psychology introduces the key concepts of the field through an acclaimed storytelling approach that makes research relevant to students. Drawing upon their extensive experience as researchers and teachers, Elliot Aronson, Tim Wilson, Robin Akert, and new co-author Sam Sommers present the classic studies that have driven the discipline alongside the cutting-edge research that is the future of social psychology. REVEL is Pearson''s newest way of delivering our respected content. Fully digital and highly engaging, REVEL offers an immersive learning experience designed for the way today''s students read, think, and learn. Enlivening course content with media interactives and assessments, REVEL empowers educators to increase engagement with the course, and to better connect with students. NOTE: This Revel Combo Access pack includes a Revel access code plus a loose-leaf print reference (delivered by mail) to complement your Revel experience. In addition to this access code, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Revel.

Making Social Psychology come to life. This renowned Canadian text utilizes a storytelling approach to make social psychology relevant and interesting for students. It presents the science of social psychology in a conversational manner that captures students’ interest without compromising scientific rigour. Real-world examples, practical application questions, and mini-stories woven throughout each chapter help students relate to difficult topics and understand the concepts in terms of their own lives. The fifth Canadian edition has been updated with almost 350 new Canadian sources and expanded coverage of cross-cultural research, evolutionary psychology, and social neuroscience. Coupled with the franchise’s perennial strengths, the enhancements to the new edition make this the most captivating Social Psychology text on the market. MyPsychLab is not included with the purchase of this product.

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.

The jigsaw classroom is a cooperative learning technique with a three-decade track record of successfully reducing racial conflict and increasing positive educational outcomes. Not only does it open the door to warmer, closer friendships within and across ethnic boundaries, it has also proved effective at raising the self-esteem of students while improving their performance and increasing their liking for school and their enthusiasm about learning. The jigsaw technique was first developed in the early 1970s by psychologist Elliot Aronson and his students at the University of Texas and the University of California. Since then, hundreds of schools have used the jigsaw classroom with great success. With a new foreword by Joshua Aronson.

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How does a boy from a financially and intellectually impoverished background grow up to become a Harvard researcher, win international acclaim for his groundbreaking work, and catch fire as a pioneering psychologist? As the only person in the history of the American Psychological Association to have won all three of its highest honors -- for distinguished research, teaching, and writing -- Elliot Aronson is living proof that humans are capable of capturing the power of the situation and conquering the prison of personality. A personal and compelling look into Aronson''s profound contributions to the field of social psychology, Not by Chance Alone is a lifelong story of human potential and the power of social change.

This book, written by distinguished authors, presents a detailed, rigorous and scientific approach to social psychology aimed at students and faculty alike.

In diesem Buch stellen die Autoren ihre Begeisterung für den Forschungsprozess auf verständliche Weise dar und beschreiben die Ergebnisse des wissenschaftlichen Vorgehens in Bezug zu unserer alltäglichen Erfahrungswelt. So wird eine rigorose, wissenschaftliche Herangehensweise an die Sozialpsychologie präsentiert, die den Leser gleichzeitig interessiert und in ihren Bann zieht.

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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, a social psychologist, offers concise, practical, and easy-to-apply strategies for creating a more supportive, stimulating, and compassionate environment in our schools.