The Social Psychology of Attraction and Romantic Relationships
Madeleine A. Fugère
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Description for The Social Psychology of Attraction and Romantic Relationships
Paperback. Providing a concise overview of social psychological theory and research, this book combines examples from the media and personal anecdotes with coverage of the most up-to-date research, making it both an engaging read and a thorough introduction to understanding the social psychology of attraction and romantic relationships. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JHBK; JMH; JMS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 394.
Why are we attracted to some people and not to others? Are first impressions accurate? Why do some romantic relationships succeed while others fail? Are our romantic choices influenced by evolution? In tackling questions like these, The Social Psychology of Attraction and Romantic Relationships reviews the theory and research behind this fascinating area. It combines real-life anecdotes and popular media examples with the latest psychological studies, making it a lively and engaging read. Ideal for students of social psychology and intimate relationships courses, this is a comprehensive introduction to an everyday subject that, on closer investigation, proves to ... Read more
Why are we attracted to some people and not to others? Are first impressions accurate? Why do some romantic relationships succeed while others fail? Are our romantic choices influenced by evolution? In tackling questions like these, The Social Psychology of Attraction and Romantic Relationships reviews the theory and research behind this fascinating area. It combines real-life anecdotes and popular media examples with the latest psychological studies, making it a lively and engaging read. Ideal for students of social psychology and intimate relationships courses, this is a comprehensive introduction to an everyday subject that, on closer investigation, proves to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
394g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137324825
SKU
V9781137324825
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About Madeleine A. Fugère
Madeleine A. Fugère is Professor of Psychology at Eastern Connecticut State University, USA. Her research and teaching interests include social psychology, statistics, research methods, and attraction and romantic relationships. She has previously published articles related to romantic relationships, sexual double standards, and teaching psychology courses. Jennifer Leszczynski is Professor of Psychology at Eastern Connecticut State University, USA. Her ... Read more
Reviews for The Social Psychology of Attraction and Romantic Relationships
'This book is full of interesting topics that will have great appeal to anyone interested in relationships. The book is student-friendly, bringing research to life with real-life examples, and it features a great mix of classic studies and recently published research. It is refreshing to see all these topics covered in one textbook.' - Claire Hart, Lecturer in Psychology, University ... Read more