Advances in experimental social psychology. Volume 72 / edited by Bertram Gawronski.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gawronski, Bertram, editor.

Bertram Gawronski

Series:

Advances in Experimental Social Psychology Series

Advances in Experimental Social Psychology Series ; v.Volume 72

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social psychology.

Social mobility.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (376 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, 2025.

Summary:

This book, part of the 'Advances in Experimental Social Psychology' series, explores various themes in social psychology through comprehensive chapters authored by experts in the field. Topics include the paradoxical nature of effort, the evolution of mindset research across contexts and cultures, the motivational basis of intergroup inequality through social dominance orientation, the psychological aspects of socioeconomic mobility, and a critical framework for understanding the science of honesty. Designed for researchers, psychologists, and academic audiences, the book aims to advance knowledge and foster connections between individual behaviors, societal structures, and cultural dynamics, providing theoretical insights and practical applications. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover image

Title page

Table of Contents

Series Page

Copyright

Contributors

Chapter One: Effort paradox redux: Rethinking how effort shapes social behavior

Abstract

1 Defining effort

2 What does effort feel like?

3 Effort is avoided

4 Effort is valued

5 How is effort both costly and valued? Resolving the effort paradox

6 Conclusion: Revisiting the effort paradox

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter Two: The evolution of mindset research: Forging connections across individuals, situations, and cultures

1 The micro-level: Mindsets as individual differences

2 The meso-level: Situational mindset triggers and interpersonal interactions

3 The macro-level: Mindset as culture

4 A Mindset culture model: Supporting culture creators to build growth-minded cultures

5 The future of mindset research

6 Correcting persistent misconceptions and building tools to support inclusive growth mindset cultures

7 Mindset research as a valuable case of scientific evolution

8 Conclusion

Chapter Three: Social dominance orientation: The motivational basis of intergroup inequality

1 Introduction and overarching themes Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

0-443-42978-2

0-443-42977-4

OCLC:

1531324479