Assimilation and Contrast in Social Psychology

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  • Published: January 2007
  • ISBN: 978-1-84169-449-8
  • Publisher: Psychology Press

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Despite the importance and amount of research activity devoted to assimilation and contrast processes by social psychologists, there has been no volume that is devoted to this topic. Assimilation and Contrast in Social Psychology consists of original essays on classic and contemporary developments concerning assimilation and contrast. The editors have invited a set of leading researchers who represent a wide range of theory, evidence and application of these phenomena. The book also includes a chapter presenting a historical survey of relevant developments in psychophysics and social and cognitive psychology. A closing chapter provides a synthesis and suggest future directions. This volume is suitable for professionals, graduate students and advanced undergraduates.

Table of Contents

J. Suls, D.A. Stapel, Introduction Section I. Classic, Perceptual & Judgmental Perspectives. J. Suls & L. Wheeler, Psychological Magnetism: A Brief History of Assimilation and Contrast in Psychology. D.H. Wedell, S.M. Karpick, & L.O. Smarandescu, Contrasting Models of Assimilation and Contrast 3. M. Biernat & M. Manis, Stereotypes and Shifting Standards: Assimilation and Contrast in Social Judgment 4. F. Ric & P.M. Niedenthal, Assimilation and Contrast Effects of Affect on Judgment Section II. Social Cognitive Perspectives. 5. N. Schwarz & H. Bless, Mental Construal Processes: The Inclusion/Exclusion Model 6. D.A . Stapel, In the Mind of the Beholder: The Interpretation Comparison Model of Accessibility Effects 7. T.A. Mussweiler, Assimilation and Contrast as Comparison Effects: A Selective Accessibility Model 8. K.D. Markman, J.J. Ratcliff, N. Mizoguchi, M.N. McMullen, & R.A. Elizaga, Assimilation and Contrast in Counterfactual Thinking and Other Mental Simulation-Based Comparison Processes 9. L.L. Martin & S. Shirk, Set/Reset and Self-Regulation: Do Contrast Processes Play A Role in the Breakdown of Self-Control? Section III. Motivational Perspectives. 10. J. Glaser, Contrast Effects in Automatic Affect, Cognition, and Behavior 11. L.Z. Tiedens, R.M. Chow, & M.M. Unzueta, Complementary Contrast and Assimilation: Interpersonal Theory and the Social Functions of Contrast and Assimilation Effects 12. J. Foerster & N. Liberman,Contrast Effects in Knowledge Activation: The Case of Inhibition Effects Due to Competing Constructs or Goal Fulfillment 13. M.L.W. Vliek, C.W Leach, & R. Spears, Contrast and Assimilation in Upward Comparison: The Intra-group Dimension 14. D.A Stapel & J. Suls, Several Answers to Four Questions: Reflections and Conclusions

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Despite the importance and amount of research activity devoted to assimilation and contrast processes by social psychologists, there has been no volume that is devoted to this topic. Assimilation and Contrast in Social Psychology consists of original essays on classic and contemporary developments concerning assimilation and contrast. The editors have invited a set of leading researchers who represent a wide range of theory, evidence and application of these phenomena. The book will also include a chapter presenting a historical survey of relevant developments in psychophysics and social and cognitive psychology. A closing chapter will provide a synthesis and suggest future directions. This volume is suitable for professionals, graduate students and advanced undergraduates.

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