Perspectives on Experimental Social Psychology in India

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The book presents for the first time a wide range of original contributions by leading researchers in experimental social psychology. It provides a historical overview of the field in India as well as a survey of some current research areas. Theoretical, methodological and empirical trends in the following contemporary research topics are examined in details:

• Information Integration

• Attribution Theory

• Prosocial Behaviour

• Machiavellianlsm

• Ingratiation

• Attitudes, conformity and persuasion

In addition, this volume evaluates critically the methodology of experimental social psychology and the present status of the discipline. A lively debate is also presented on the future direction of social psychology. The book will be an invaluable reference guide to researchers in the field of social behaviour.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Janak Pandey

Janak Pandey is Professor and Head, Centre of Advanced Study in Psychology, Allahabad University. He has also served as Director, G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, Allahabad (1996-2002). Recipient of many national and international fellowships, he has published extensively on social and environmental issues that are relevant to socio-economic change in developing countries.