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Walker, Iain Alexander was born on April 24, 1960 in Kilwinning, Scotland. Son of William McConnochie and Annette (Hanlon) Walker. arrived in Australia, 1968.
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The Third Edition of this much celebrated textbook continues to focus on the four major and influential perspectives in contemporary social psychology - social cognition, social identity, social representations, and discursive psychology. A foundational chapter presenting an account of these perspectives is then followed by topic-based chapters from the point of view of each perspective in turn, discussing commonalities and divergences across each of them. Key Features of the Third Edition: - Now includes coverage of the social neuroscience paradigm and research on implicit social cognition - Updated pedagogical features and visual material - An extended conclusion covers the ways in which the different approaches of the field intersect as well as a general discussion of the direction in which the field is moving. Social Cognition: An Integrated Introduction is an integrative, holistic textbook that will enhance the reader's understanding of social cognition and of each of the topical issues considered. It remains a key textbook for psychology students, particularly those on courses in social psychology and social cognition.
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'Throughout, the text is written in a lively, engaging style with key points illustrated by everyday examples... entertaining to the reader... The book will be clearly useful as an undergraduate text to introduce students to the range of North American and European research in the social cognitive tradition. No other single text currently achieves this aim... for those not familiar with social cognition research, we would recommend it as a good, balanced overview and introduction to the broad range of research and theories used in this area' - Psychology and Health This comprehensive introduction to social cognition is the first to integrate successfully the distinct traditions that have grown up on different
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This Second Edition of the critically acclaimed textbook Social Cognition: An Integrated Introduction represents a much more integrated and pedagogically developed account of its predecessor. At its heart, the authors examine the different theoretical and methodological accomplishments of the field by focusing on the four major and influential perspectives which have currency in social psychology today – social cognition, social identity, social representations, and discursive psychology. A foundational chapter presenting an account of these perspectives is followed by topic-based chapters from the point of view of each perspective in turn, discussing commonalities and divergences across each of them. The result is a truly holistic approach that will stretch student's understanding of this exciting field and enrich their learning experience.
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Walker, Iain Alexander was born on April 24, 1960 in Kilwinning, Scotland. Son of William McConnochie and Annette (Hanlon) Walker. arrived in Australia, 1968.
Bachelor, Adealaide University, Australia, 1980. Bachelor with honors, Flinders University, Adelaide, 1981. Master of Science, University California, Santa Cruz, 1984.
Doctor of Philosophy, University California, Santa Cruz, 1987.
Lecturer Murdoch University, Perth, Australia, 1986—1994, senior lecturer Australia, 1994—1999, associate professor Australia, 2000—2004, professor Australia, since 2005, dean School Psychology Australia, since 2002.
(The Third Edition of this much celebrated textbook contin...)
( This Second Edition of the critically acclaimed textboo...)
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Member American Psychological Association (foreign affiliate), Society Australasian Social Psychologists (founding member), Society Experimental Social Psychologists, Society Personality and Social Psychology, Society for Psychological Study of Social Issues.
Married Jane Mary Keogh, June 2, 1989. Children: Alex, Joel, Patrick.