Attitudes and opinions

Oskamp, Stuart. (Author). Schultz, P. Wesley. (Added Author).

Summary: These are exciting times for attitude researchers, with new measurement approaches, new models for the structure and organization of attitudes, and new research findings to re-invigorate the field. This edition captures the energy of modern attitude research, while maintaining scientific objectivity.

Record details

ISBN: 9781410611963
ISBN: 1410611965
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 578 pages) : illustrations
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Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Mahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum Associates, 2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User. CatMonthString:january.19
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 463-539) and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:	Approaches to studying attitudes and opinions -- Background: history and concepts -- Social perception and social cognition -- Explicit measures of attitudes -- Implicit and indirect measures of attitudes -- Structure and functions of attitudes and beliefs -- Public opinion polling -- The structure of public opinion -- Formation of attitudes and opinions -- Communication of attitudes and opinions -- Attitude-change theories and research: methodology; learning and judgment approaches -- Attitude change: cognitive theories and research -- Attitude-behavior consistency and related issues -- Public opinion on socially important topics -- Political attitudes I -- Political attitudes II: voting -- International attitudes -- Racism and prejudice -- Gender-role attitudes -- Environmental attitudes.
Restrictions on Access Note:	Restrictions: NLC students and staff only.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.