Essay Title: Social PsychologySocial psychology is a broad concept that has basic elements for studying how we behave, predict, and feel. Myers (2011) agrees that the social psychologist investigates these connections by studying how we persuade others and how we relate to other human beings. Miller (2004) stated that most social psychologists would recognize that the social psychology perspective is one that emphasizes social changes in the environment resulting from the influence of the individual. Kassin, Fein, and Markus (2013) argue that humans are truly fascinated by social interaction and personal relationships, and that social context can have a huge influence on our lives. Furthermore, social psychology applies to all aspects of our lives, which I think is a fascinating category of psychology; because we need to communicate with each other, express our feelings towards another, and engage intimately with the opposite sex. In the world of social humans, we interact with everyone in social situations, for example we correspond with our friends via social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and email accounts; we are talking to our closest family members on cell phones; we collaborate with professionals, recruitment consultants and employers in networking events. Furthermore, our beliefs can cause significant changes in our social situations. For example, our religious or political beliefs can inspire and have a huge impact on many people; parents with strong religious beliefs may instill the same traditions and ethical principles in their children, however there is a possibility that their children may grow up with similar ways of thinking as their parents.... middle of paper... ..Logical Factors in Competitive Sport. Oxford: Psychology PressEiser, J., R. (1986) Social psychology: attitudes, cognition and social behaviour. Cambridge: Cambridge University PressMaio, G.,R. , Haddock, G. (2009) The psychology of attitudes and attitude change. London: SAGE Publications LTDMartin, G., N. (2008) Psychology: A Beginner's Guide. Oxford: Oneworld PublicationsKalat, J., W. (2010) Introduction to psychology. London: Cengage LearningTuffin, K. (2004) Understanding critical social psychology. London: Sage Publications Ltd Flick, U. (ed.) (1998) The psychology of the social. Cambridge: Cambridge University PressLovaglia, M.( 2006) Knowing people: the personal use of social psychology. 2nd edition. Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersBurr, V.(2002) The Person in Social Psychology. East Sussex: Psychology Press