Case Studies for Teaching Social Psychology

Download or read book Case Studies for Teaching Social Psychology written by Thomas Heinzen and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2021-01-09 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What captivates learners and interests them in studying social psychology? In Case Studies for Teaching Social Psychology, Tom Heinzen and Wind Goodfriend use brief, entertaining case stories to further enhance the historical context, evolution of, and challenges to major theories within the field. By employing a mix of unique, contemporary research and hallmark studies to illustrate classic concepts, Heinzen and Goodfriend steer students to explore new, meaningful ways of thinking about and connecting with foundational course concepts. In turn, this approach facilitates engaged conversation and deeper critical thinking both in and outside of the classroom.