Current Directions in Social Psychology (2e)

This 2nd edition of Current Directions in Social Psychology presents readings that focus strongly on situational forces. The essays are authored by American Psychological Society recognized and respected researchers and educators. This brief reader represents a full range of topics within social psychological science.

Pelham, B. W., Carvallo, M., & Jones, J. T. (2004). Implicit egotism. Current Directions in Psychological Science,, 13,131-134.

Crocker, J., & Knight, K. M. (2005). Contingencies of self-worth. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14, 200-203.

Gilovich, T. & Savitsky, K. (1999). The spotlight effect and the illusion of transparency: Egocentric assessments of how we are seen by others. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 8, 165-168.

Richards, J. M. (2004). The cognitive consequences of concealing feelings. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14, 131-134.

Influences on Social Knowledge: Biases, Unconscious Processes, and Culture

Sanna, L. J., & Schwarz, N. (2006). Metacognitive experiences and human judgment: The case of hindsight bias and its debiasing. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 15, 172-176.

Wilson, T. D., & Gilbert, D. T. (2005). Affective forecasting: Knowing what to want. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14 , 131-134

Norenzayan, A. & Nisbett, R. E. (2000). Culture and cognition. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 9,132-135

Bargh, J. A., & Williams, E. L. (2006). The automaticity of social life. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 15, 1-4.

Close Relationships: Attraction, Attachment, and Love

Mikulincer, M., & Shaver, P. R. (2006). Attachment security, compassion, and altruism. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14, 34-38

Diamond, L. M. (2004). Emerging perspectives on distinction between romantic love and sexual desire, Current Directions in Psychological Science, 13, 116-119

Furman, W. (2002). The emerging field of adolescent romantic relationships, Current Directions in Psychological Science, 11,  177-180

Reis, H. T., & Collins, W. A. (2004) Relationships, human behavior, and psychological science. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 13, 233-237

The Interpersonal Extremes: Prosocial Behavior and Aggression

Batson, C. D., & Thompson, E. R. (2001). Why don't moral people act morally? Motivational considerations.  Current Directions in Psychological Science, 10, 54-57.

Kruglanski, A. W., & Fishman, S. (2006). Terrorism between "syndrome" and "tool". Current Directions in Psychological Science, 15, 45-48

LeBlanc, M. M., & Barling, J. (2004). Workplace aggression. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 13, 9-12

Decety, J., & Jackson, P. L. (2006). A social-neuroscience perspective on empathy. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 15, 54-58

Stereotyping and Prejudice

Bigler, R. S., & Liben, L. S. (in press). Developmental intergroup theory. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 16

Jost, J. T., & Hunyady, O. (2005). Antecedents and consequences of system-justifying ideologies. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14, 260-265

DePaulo, B. M., & Morris, W. L. (2006). The unrecognized stereotyping and discrimination against singles. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 15, 251-254

Herek, G. M. (2000). The psychology sexual prejudice. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 9, 19-22

Payne, B. K. (2006). Weapon bias: Split-second decisions and unintended stereotyping. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 15, 287-291

Stress, Coping, Health and Well-Being

Almeida, D. M. (2005). Resilience and vulnerability to daily stressors assessed via diary methods. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14, 64-68

Taylor, S. E. (2006). Tend and befriend: Biobehavioral bases of affiliation under stress. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 15, 273-277

Cohen, S., & Pressman, S. D. (2006). Positive affect and health. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 15,  122-125.

Bonanno, G. A. (2005). Resilience in the face of potential trauma. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14, 135-138.

• Each reading begins with an "Abstract" introduction of the topic being presented.
• "Keywords" are listed before the essay so the reader is alerted to the important terms.
• Recommended Readings, Notes, References, and Critical Thinking Questions immediately follow each reading.
• Topic Index is provided at the end of the book.