Employing a lively and accessible writing style, author Daniel W. Barrett integrates up-to-date coverage of social psychology's core theories, concepts, and research with a discussion of emerging developments in the field--including social neuroscience and the social psychology of happiness, religion, and sustainability. Social Psychology: Core Concepts and Emerging Trends presents engaging examples, Applying Social Psychology sections, and a wealth of pedagogical features to help readers cultivate a deep understanding of the causes of social behavior.