Social Psychology (12th Edition) – eBook

About The Author

Hazel Rose Markus

Dr. Hazel R. Markus serves as the esteemed Davis-Brack Professor in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. Her groundbreaking research explores the influence of the self in governing behavior and investigates how the social environment molds individual identity. Her studies delve into the myriad ways cultures—encompassing aspects such as nationality, gender, social class, race, ethnicity, religion, and profession—impact our thoughts, emotions, and actions.

Saul Kassin

Dr. Saul Kassin is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Massachusetts Professor Emeritus at Williams College. He graduated from Brooklyn College in 1974. After earning his Ph.D. in personality and social psychology from the University of Connecticut, he spent time at the University of Kansas, the Federal Judicial Center, Purdue University, and Stanford University. He is the author or editor of several books―including Social Psychology, Developmental Social Psychology, Essentials of Psychology, and The American Jury on Trial.

Interested in the psychological causes and consequences of wrongful convictions, Dr. Kassin pioneered the scientific study of false confessions. His work is cited worldwide―including by the U.S. Supreme Court. He has received several awards. Dr. Kassin has consulted on many high-profile cases, served as an analyst on all major news networks, and appeared in several podcasts and documentaries.

Steven Fein

Dr. Steven Fein is a distinguished professor of psychology in the Department of Psychology at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. He earned his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Michigan after completing his studies at Princeton. His primary research interests delve into stereotypes and prejudice, the dynamics of suspicion and attribution theory, and the impact of media on societal perceptions of women by both men and women.