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11. The Psychology of the Social Self

    Edited by Tom R. Tyler, Roderick M. Kramer, Oliver P. John

    Series: Applied Social Research Series

    Leading theoreticians and researchers present current thinking about the role played by group memberships in people's sense of who they are and what they are worth. The chapters build on the assumption, developed out of social identity theory, that people create a social self that both defines them...

    Published November 30th 1998 by Psychology Press
12. Intergroup Cognition and Intergroup Behavior

    Edited by Constantine Sedikides, John Schopler, Chester A. Insko, Chester Insko

    Series: Applied Social Research Series

    Social psychology has maintained a keen interest over the years in issues related to intergroup behavior, such as ingroup favoritism and discrimination. The field has also been preoccupied with ways to reduce prejudice and discrimination. Intergroup contact has been offered as the main mechanism...

    Published November 30th 1997 by Psychology Press