This is the fifth, completely revised and updated edition of an introductory social psychology text that has had huge success in Europe and across the globe.  It has been specially designed to meet the needs of students at all levels, with contributions written by leading social psychologists, each an acknowledged expert on the topics covered in a given chapter. An Introduction to Social Psychology benefits hugely from an updated range of innovative pedagogical features intended to catch the imagination, combined with a rigorous editorial approach, which results in a cohesive and uniform style accessible to all. Full coverage of all the major theories and topics. Focused discussions of important research studies and the implications of their findings. A host of useful, state-of-the-art pedagogical features that catch the imagination, including research close-ups and everyday psychology boxes. Covers the full BPS curriculum for social psychology.