The Second Edition of this best selling textbook continues to offer a simple, systematic, step-by-step guide to doing applied psychology. </p><p>Using the authors' own PATH model, the text presents a new methodology for applying primarily social psychological theory to a wide range of social problems. </p><p>With real-world case studies, end-of-chapter exercises and interviews with leading social psychologists, Applying Social Psychology guides students to define a problem, conduct a theory-based analysis, develop an explanatory model, set up and execute a research project to test the model, and develop an intervention. </p><p>Written in the same engaging and accessible way, this Second Edition offers:</p><p>- A new appendix with examples of PATH model applications</p><p>- An extended glossary </p><p>- Case studies from organizational, health, and environmental psychology</p><p>- Recent applied social psychology research</p><p>- More focus on applied evolutionary psychology</p><p>- Interventions to reduce intergroup prejudice and manage diversity in the workplace</p><p>- Social network analysis and social media as research tools.