Applying Social Psychology
From Problems to Solutions
Third Edition
- Abraham P Buunk - University of Groningen, Netherlands
- Pieternel Dijkstra - Freelance Social Psychologist
- Mark Van Vugt - VU University Amsterdam, Netherlands, The University of Kent, UK, University of Southampton, UK
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Applied Psychology (General) | Social Psychology (General) | Study Skills in Psychology
Applied Psychology (General) | Social Psychology (General) | Study Skills in Psychology
March 2021 | 272 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Now in its Third Edition, Applying Social Psychology offers a step-by-step guide to applied psychology.
The PATHS model presents a unique way of applying theoretical social psychology to a range of real-world problems, helping students develop their own social psychological interventions. This model has recently been updated with the edition of ‘S’ for success, to help students evaluate how successful their interventions have been.
Using interesting case studies and useful exercises, Applying Social Psychology is an invaluable tool in learning how to develop and carry out psychological interventions.
Chapter 1: Applying Social Psychology
Chapter 2: The Problem Phase: From a Problem to a Problem Definition
Chapter 3: The Analysis Phase: Finding Theory-Based Explanations for Problem
Chapter 4: The Test Phase: Developing and Testing the Process Model
Chapter 5: The Help Phase: Developing the Intervention
Chapter 6: The Success Phase: Evaluating the Intervention
Chapter 7: Conclusion: Looking Backward and Forward
This is essential for the development of students wishing to study psychology at higher leverl
Social Science, Glasgow Kelvin College
January 12, 2022