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Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
Author(s) | Susan T. Fiske |
Subtitle | Core Motives in Social Psychology |
Published | 7th April 2020 |
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Core Motives in Social Psychology
It is a nearly universal truth that people need people; humans have adapted to life with other humans, and the interactions and relationships that result are the most relevant adaptation environment. This book explores the core motives and goals that shape these interactions with others, with the self, and collectively as a group; in other words, "Why do people do what they do?" A brief overview of the field's unifying themes--belonging, understanding, controlling, enhancing self, and trusting--gives way to a detailed exploration of the human condition as well as the techniques used to study and understand it.