What's Social about Social Cognition?: Research on Socially Shared Cognition in Small Groups

by Judith L. Nye, Aaron M. Brower

Overview

Cognition research has become a major area within psychology - particularly social psychology. However, social cognitive research tends to focus on the individual, neglecting the impact of social interaction on the individual's cognitive processes, while group process research tends to neglect the cognitive processes of individual group members and their influence on the group.

This volume fills these gaps in the literature and brings the two research areas together: contributions from key scholars in both fields offer empirical research that moves beyond the traditional boundaries of social cognition and small group research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803972049
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	05/22/1996
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	5.91(w) x 9.06(h) x (d)

Editorial Reviews

An exploration of the social phenomena in small groups responding to demands for a more social emphasis in social cognition research. The 13 essays written by scholars in the field look at decision making, prejudices, motivations, emotions, and reciprocal influences between group member across a variety of group situations. For anyone who's served on the board of a PTO, this volume could serve as both research and survival guide. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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