Ernst Joachim Wolfgang Stroebe is a German social psychologist whose work delves into social and organizational psychology. His research, characterized by an experimental and theoretical approach, examines social judgment processes, emphasizing the theoretical and empirical aspects of human behavior within social contexts. Stroebe's academic career spans prominent universities across Europe and the United States, where he has contributed to the field of social psychology with profound insights into interpersonal interactions and opinion formation. His work aims to understand and explain the complexities of social phenomena.
This book explores various behavior patterns that can negatively impact health, delving into the psychological and physiological effects of habits such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress management. It offers insights into how these behaviors contribute to chronic illnesses and provides strategies for fostering healthier lifestyle choices. By examining the underlying causes of detrimental habits, the book aims to empower readers to make informed decisions for better overall well-being.
This work discusses key topics from social and consumer psychology. It cover issues such as the impact of advertising on consumer behaviour, how consumers make sense of advertising and what manages to 'get across' and why?
The book delves into the challenges of weight self-regulation, highlighting the historical context of bodyweight standards. It addresses the emotional and physical impacts of obesity and offers insights into treatment and prevention strategies. Through this exploration, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding weight management and the societal factors influencing it.
This brand new edition of the classic introduction to social psychology - the first to be written from a European perspective - has been given a new lease of life. While maintaining its European heritage and comprehensive coverage of the area, the book has been revamped across the board. Changes to the fourth edition include improved accessibility to students thanks to improved illustrations, more use of colour, and a wider, more approachable format. Fully integrated, cohesive and uniform chapters, ensured by a rigorous editorial process. More consistency and conciseness in writing style, structure and coverage. A host of useful, state-of-the-art pedagogical features that catch the imagination. A full range of instructor support via the book's accompanying website. New chapters brought in to reflect changes in the discipline, including first-time coverage of qualitative research. An even fuller European treatment of the topic, with contributions from social psychologists from across the continent. Combining its traditional academic rigour with a contemporary level of cohesion, accessibility, pedagogy and instructor support, the fourth edition of Introduction to Social Psychology provides the definitive European treatment of social psychology.
