Review: Great Refresher or Intro into the Fascinating Field of Social Psychology!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 16, 2014
It’s been a long time since I studied psychology as an undergraduate, and after reading over the sample and finding the book well organized and well written, I decided this would be a good pick as a refresher on my favorite branch in the field.  Boy was I right! This book walks you through the origins of Social Psychology, from Norman Triplett’s first experimental study of social psychology in 1897 through Milgrim’s experiment, the oft cited Stamford Prison experiment and beyond. Everything is outlined in a clear, accessible style that offers not only a great refresher, but I believe a wonderful introduction for a student looking for a book to complement their textbook reading or a layman interested in social psychology in general.My favorite part of the book is when Mr. Bell allows you to test what you’ve learned through fun experiments you can try out in your everyday life. Social psychology is the study of how people interact in groups or in the context of a situation, and I’ve found that having an understanding of this can be highly beneficial in one’s own life. I think this book offers an excellent supplement to a course in social psychology and/or just a low stress, entertaining introduction to a truly fascinating field. Highly recommended!