Arie W. Kruglanski & E Tory Higgins 
Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology [EPUB ebook] 
Collection: Volumes 1 & 2

Providing a comprehensive exploration of the major developments of social psychological theories that have taken place over the past half century, this innovative two-volume handbook is a state of the art overview of the primary theories and models that have been developed in this vast and fascinating field.

Authored by leading international experts, each chapter represents a personal and historical narrative of the theory′s development including the inspirations, critical junctures, and problem-solving efforts that effected theoretical choices and determined the theory′s impact and its evolution. Unique to this handbook, these narratives provide a rich background for understanding how theories are created, nurtured, and shaped over time, and examining their unique contribution to the field as a whole. To examine its societal impact, each theory is evaluated in terms of its applicability to better understanding and solving critical social issues and problems.

Table of Content

Introduction – Paul A. M. Van Lange, Arie W. Kruglanski and E. Tory Higgins

PART ONE: BIOLOGICAL/EVOLUTIONARY LEVEL OF ANALYSIS

Evolutionary Theory and Human Social Behavior – Douglas T. Kenrick

Tend and Befriend Theory – Shelley E. Taylor

The Evaluative Space Model – John T. Cacioppo, Gary G. Berntson, Catherine J. Norris and Jackie K. Gollan

PART TWO: COGNITIVE LEVEL OF ANALYSIS

Accessibility Theory – E. Tory Higgins

A Theory of Impulse and Reflection – Fritz Strack and Roland Deutsch

Construal Level Theory – Yaacov Trope and Nira Liberman

An Attribution Theory of Motivation – Bernard Weiner

A Theory of Social Information Processing – Robert S. Wyer

Balance-Logic Theory – Chester A. Insko

Lay Epistemic Theory – Arie W. Kruglanski

The Elaboration Likelihood Model – Richard E. Petty and Pablo Briñol

A Theory of Heuristic and Systematic Information – Shelly Chaiken and Alison Ledgerwood

The Continuum Model and the Stereotype Content Model – Susan T. Fiske

Feelings-as-Information Theory – Norbert Schwarz

The Linguistic Category Model – Gun R. Semin

Action Identification Theory – Robin R. Vallacher and Daniel M. Wegner

Social Cognitive Theory – Albert Bandura

PART THREE: MOTIVATIONAL/AFFECTIVE LEVEL OF ANALYSIS

Cognitive Dissonance Theory – Joel Cooper

Terror Management Theory – Jeffrey Greenberg and Jamie Arndt

Self-Determination Theory – Edward L. Deci and Richard Ryan

The Theory of Planned Behavior – Icek Ajzen

Social Comparison Theory: From Group Dynamics to Social Cognition – Jerry Suls and Ladd Wheeler

Regulatory Focus Theory – E. Tory Higgins

A Model of Behavioral Self-Regulation – Charles S. Carver and Michael F. Scheier

Mindset Theory of Action Phases – Peter M. Gollwitzer

VOLUME 2

Preface – Paul A. M. Van Lange, Arie W. Kruglanski and E. Tory Higgins

Self-Control Theory – Walter Mischel

Self-Verification Theory – William B. Swann

Implicit Theories – Carol S. Dweck

Uncertainty-Identity Theory – Michael A. Hogg

Optimal Distinctiveness Theory – Marilynn B. Brewer

A Cognitive-Neoassociation Theory of Aggression – Leonard Berkowitz

PART FOUR: INTERPERSONAL LEVEL OF ANALYSIS

Need to Belong Theory – Roy F. Baumeister

Sociometer Theory – Mark R. Leary

Attachment Theory – Philipe R. Shaver and Mario Mikulincer

Shared Reality Model – Gerald Echtertoff

Equity Theory in Close Relationships – Elaine Hatfield and Richard L. Rapson

The Investment Model of Commitment Processes – Caryl E. Rusbult, Christopher R. Agnew and Ximena R. Arriaga

A Theory of Communal (and Exchange) Relationships – Margaret S. Clark and Judson R. Mills

Interdependence Theory – Paul A. M. van Lange and Caryl E. Rusbult

PART FIVE: GROUP AND CULTURAL LEVEL OF ANALYSIS

A Theory of Co-operation and Competition and Beyond – Morton Deutsch

The Focus Theory of Normative Conduct – Robert B. Cialdini

System Justification Theory – John T. Jost and Jojanneke van der Toorn

Justice Theory – Tom R. Tyler

Minority Influence Theory – Charlan J. Nemeth

Social Identity Theory – Naomi Ellemers and S. Alexander Haslam

Self-Categorization Theory – John C. Turner and Katherine J. Reynolds

Social Dominance Theory – Jim Sidanius and Felicia Pratto

The Common Ingroup Identity Model – Sam Geartner and John Dovidio

Social Role Theory: A Biosocial Analysis of Sex Differences and Similarities – Alice H. Eagly and Wendy Wood

Social Representation Theory – Patrick Rateau, Pascal Moliner, Christian Guimelli and Jean-Claude Abric

A Theory of Individualism and Collectivism – Harry C. Triandis and Michele J. Gelfand

About the author

Paul van Lange (1961) has been a Professor of Social Psychology at the VU since 2000 (and Special Professor at Leiden University from 1999-2008).  He has published  well over 100 articles on topics closely linked to trust and human cooperation in journals such as Annual Review of Psychology,  Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and Psychological Bulletin, and currently conducts research on topics such as (a) helping and altruism, (b) rewards and punishments, (c) aggression, hormones and sport, (d) norm violation and dishonesty, (e) social mindfulness, and (f)  trust and misunderstanding in social dilemmas (see also recent publications below).  Also, with various colleagues he has edited or authored a number of books such as the Atlas of Interpersonal Situations (Cambridge, 2003), Bridging Social Psychology (Erlbaum, 2006), Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology (Sage, 2012).  He is currently working on Social Dilemmas:  Understanding Human Cooperation (Oxford), Power, Politics, and Paranoia (Cambridge), and How to Publish High Impact Research (American Psychological Association).  He serves or has served various editorial roles (for, among others. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Psychological Science) and currently serves as President for the Society of Experimental Social Psychology. Over the years, his research has been supported by various science foundations in the world, including The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research, the European Uninion, the private sector,  and grants from science foundations in China, Finland, Germany, Portugal, and Switzerland.  Since 2009, he serves as Chair for the Department of Social and Organizational Psychology and leader for the research program Trust, Leadership, and Cooperation