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Search - Towards a General Theory of Social Psychology: Understanding Human Cruelty, Human Misery, and, Perhaps, a Remedy (A Theory of the Socialization Process)

Towards a General Theory of Social Psychology Understanding Human Cruelty Human Misery and Perhaps a Remedy - A Theory of the Socialization Process
Author: Wendy Treynor, Ph.D.

University of Michigan-trained social scientist Wendy Treynor, Ph.D., answers the question: ''Why do good people do evil things?'' by presenting Socialization Theory, her theory of peer pressure and the socialization process, offering insight into how wartime atrocities can be committed by well-meaning individuals with a clear conscience. Contra... more »ry to common intuition, Treynor proposes that guilt lies at the root of human acts of evil enacted by groups, and in the new theory she offers, explains how. Treynor explores the implications of the theory in great detail, delving into matters of happiness, love, self-esteem, identity, and depression, with the book doubling as a scientific and self-help text, appealing to scientists and students, alike. Enabling understanding and self-insight, seemingly conflicting scientific findings on the origins of self-esteem are resolved through the lens of the theory, which are shown to be manifestations of a single, underlying cause. A consequence of the theory is the shame hypothesis of depression, which provides not a chemical, but a social cause and cure for depression (that readers can apply and test for themselves in daily living). By offering a unifying framework for a fractured field of study, Treynor's book potentially holds the promise of advancing Social Psychology and, perhaps Psychology, at large; in Greek, the translation of ''Psychology'' is ''study of the soul,'' which this work suggests it could be--if ''the soul'' is understood as ''pre-socialized being'' or ''consciousness.'' Termed ''the basic state,'' it drops out of the theory by logical implication. Whether ''the basic state'' is sacred or significant is left open to interpretation, however; each reader gets to decide. Offering an ''identity shift effect'' explanation of how well-meaning, ethical people can become accomplices in group-mediated acts of human cruelty, guiltlessly, a ''shame hypothesis of depression,'' and a rational understanding of what the soul could mean for Psychology, the book holds the promise of advancing not only science but also, our understanding of ourselves, and human nature, by offering insights into what the search for human happiness is really about and how to obtain it. ***'''Towards a General Theory of Social Psychology' is an intriguing and thought-provoking read. Treynor's theory is fresh, exciting, and doubtless far from complete... I eagerly look forward to seeing how her ideas develop in the near future. Highly recommended.'' - Ali Neshati, Reader Views *** '''Towards a General Theory of Social Psychology' is a highly intriguing and entertaining read, sure to give both psychology students and non-specialist general readers much to think about.'' -Midwest Book Review *** ''An amazing integration of classic and current social psychological theories. This book is a tremendous primer for anyone interested in understanding the underlying motives behind human behavior and social interaction.'' -John Tauer, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology University of St. Thomas*** ''I found this resource to be very informative as Dr. Treynor clearly demonstrated her extensive research into the area.'' -Vianna Renaud, TCM Reviews***

ISBN-13: 9780982302873
ISBN-10: 0982302878
Publication Date: 11/7/2009
Pages: 128
Edition: First Edition
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Publisher: Euphoria Press
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