Introduction to Political Psychology

Höfundar: Martha L. Cottam; Elena Mastors; Thomas Preston; Joe W. Huseby (Útgáfa: 5)
Introduction to Political Psychology

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This fifth edition of Introduction to Political Psychology explores the many psychological patterns that influence individual political behavior. The authors introduce readers to a broad range of theories, concepts, and case studies of political activity, arguing that individuals are driven or motivated to act in accordance with personality characteristics, values, beliefs, and attachments to groups.

The book explains many aspects of political behavior—whether seemingly pathological actions or normal decision-making practices, which sometimes work optimally, and sometimes fail. Thoroughly updated throughout, the book examines patterns of political behavior in areas including leadership, group behavior, voting, race, nationalism, terrorism, and war. This edition features: Detailed coverage of political polarization, and the psychology behind it; Up-to-date topics and case studies focused on the 2024 US election, the war in Ukraine, and the Israel–Palestine conflict, as well as social movements such as climate change activism, Black Lives Matter, and #MeToo; A robust suite of timesaving support material.

Accessibly written and comprehensive in scope, it is an essential companion for all graduate and upper-level undergraduate students of psychology, political science, and political psychology. It will also be of interest to those in the policy-making community, especially those looking to learn more about the extent to which perceptions, personality, and group dynamics affect the policy-making arena.

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Útgefandi
Taylor & Francis
ISBN
9781040404256
Print ISBN
9781032797915
Format
ePub
Útgáfa
5
Höfundar
Martha L. Cottam; Elena Mastors; Thomas Preston; Joe W. Huseby
Tungumál
English
Útgefið
2025-09-17
Prent takmörkun á líftíma
100
Prent takmörkun
2
Afritunar takmörkun
2

Kaflar

  • Cover
  • Endorsements
  • Half-Title Page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Table of Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 Political Psychology: Introduction and Overview
  • Why Study Political Psychology?
  • What is Political Psychology?
  • The Political Being
  • Conclusion
  • Key Terms
  • Suggestions for Further Reading
  • Chapter 2 Personality and Politics
  • When Do Personalities Matter in Politics?
  • Theories and Approaches to Studying Personality
  • Psychoanalytic Approaches
  • Traits, Motives, and Individual Differences
  • Trait Theories
  • Motive Theories
  • Genetic Theories
  • Some Frameworks from Political Psychology
  • The Authoritarian Personality
  • Leader Analysis Frameworks
  • Trait-Based Studies
  • Operational Code
  • Conclusion
  • Key Terms
  • Notes
  • Suggestions for Further Reading
  • Chapter 3 Cognition, Social Identity, Emotions, and Attitudes in Political Psychology
  • Information Processing
  • Categorization
  • Social Identity
  • Affect and Emotion
  • The Diabolical Enemy
  • The Barbarian
  • The Imperial Image
  • The Rogue Image
  • The Degenerate Image
  • The Colonial Image
  • Attitudes
  • Conclusion
  • Key Terms
  • Suggestions for Further Reading
  • Chapter 4 The Political Psychology of Groups
  • The Nature of Groups
  • Definition of a Group
  • Types of Groups
  • Group Composition
  • Group Structure
  • Group Formation
  • Group Development
  • Influence in Groups
  • Situational Conformity
  • Power
  • Reactions to the Use of Power
  • Minority Influence
  • Group Performance
  • Social Facilitation and Inhibition
  • Productivity Losses
  • Improving Productivity
  • Group Decision-Making
  • The Decision-Making Process
  • Emotions and Decisions
  • Groups and Political Decision-Making Units
  • Individual versus Group Decision-Making
  • Groupthink
  • New Group Syndrome
  • Bureaucratic Politics
  • Manipulation
  • Group Polarization
  • Escalation of Commitment
  • Improving Group Decisions
  • Conflict in Groups
  • Types of Conflict: Social Dilemmas
  • Causes of Conflict
  • Coalitions
  • Conclusion
  • Key Terms
  • Suggestions for Further Reading
  • Chapter 5 The Study of Political Leaders
  • Application of Political Psychological Approaches
  • The Cases of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush
  • The Case of Donald J. Trump
  • The Case of Vladimir Putin
  • Conclusion
  • Key Terms
  • Suggestions for Further Reading
  • Chapter 6 The Political Psychology of Mass Politics: How Do People Decide Who to Vote For?
  • Beliefs, Values, Ideology, Attitudes, and Schemas
  • Political Sophistication and Voting in America
  • The Michigan School
  • The Maximalists
  • Knowledge Structures
  • Information Processing and Voting
  • Emotion and Voting
  • The Presidential Election of 2008
  • The 2012 Election
  • The 2016 election of Donald Trump
  • Candidates
  • The Economy
  • Terrorism
  • Immigration
  • Trump’s “Drain the Swamp” Theme
  • Foreign Policy
  • Who Voted for Trump and Why
  • Political Polarization
  • Donald Trump and Populism in America
  • Political Socialization
  • Voting Behavior in Britain
  • Voting Behavior in Other Countries
  • Conclusion
  • Key Terms
  • Note
  • Suggestions for Further Reading
  • Chapter 7 The Political Psychology of the Media in Politics
  • Agenda-Setting
  • Priming
  • Framing
  • Attitude Change and Persuasion
  • Persuasion and Political Campaigns
  • Social Media
  • Internet Misinformation and Fake News
  • Conclusion
  • Key Terms
  • Suggestions for Further Reading
  • Chapter 8 The Political Psychology of Race
  • Explaining Racism and Ethnocentrism
  • The Political Psychology of Race
  • Race in the United States, Europe, Brazil, and South Africa
  • Race in the United States
  • White Identity and the Myth of the Post-Racial Society
  • The Black American Perspective on ace and Politics
  • The Hispanic Perspective on Race and Politics
  • Asian and Pacific Islander American Perspective on Race and Politics
  • Radical White Racists and the Racial Divide
  • Leaders, Members, and Recruitment
  • Race in Brazil
  • South Africa
  • Conclusion
  • Key Terms
  • Notes
  • Suggestions for Further Reading
  • Chapter 9 From Ethnic Conflict to Genocide
  • Multiethnic or Multisectarian States
  • Explanations of Conflict
  • The Perpetrators of Violence: Political Extremists
  • Case Illustrations of Ethnic Conflict
  • Ethnic Clashes in Nigeria
  • Ethnic Cleansing in Bosnia
  • The Maya of Guatemala
  • Ethnicity and Sectarianism in Iraq
  • Syria
  • The Rohingya of Myanmar
  • The Perpetrators of Genocide
  • The Holocaust
  • Rwanda
  • Darfur
  • Bystanders and Altruists
  • Conclusion
  • Key Terms
  • Note
  • Suggestions for Further Reading
  • Chapter 10 The Political Psychology of Nationalism
  • An Overview of Nationalism
  • Definition and Patterns of Behavior
  • Nationalism in Non-nation-states
  • Causes of Nationalistic Behavior
  • Case Illustrations of Nationalism
  • Nationalism and Perceived Threats to Nationalist Values: Europe and Immigrants
  • Nationalism and the Desire for Unity and Independence
  • Northern Ireland
  • Yugoslavia
  • Kosovo and Albanian Independence
  • Cyprus
  • Chechnya
  • Turkey and the Kurdish Revolt
  • German Unification
  • Ukraine and the Russian Annexation of Crimea
  • The Russian Invasion of Ukraine
  • Nationalism in China
  • Nationalism and Chinese Foreign Policy
  • China and the United States: Clashing Nationalisms
  • Taiwan
  • Japan
  • Israel and Hamas: Clashing Nationalism
  • World War II
  • The United States and Mexico: Clashing Nationalist Neighbors
  • Donald Trump and the War on Mexico
  • The Wall
  • Immigration
  • Conclusion
  • Key Terms
  • Note
  • Suggestions for Further Reading
  • Chapter 11 The Political Psychology of Social Movements
  • Background: Characteristics of Social Movements
  • The Political Psychology of Social Movements
  • Mobilization
  • Leaders
  • The Civil Rights Movement in America
  • The Environmental Social Movement
  • SMOs
  • Identity
  • Group Grievance and Environmental Justice
  • The Me Too Movement
  • Black Lives Matter
  • White Nationalism and the Alt-Right
  • The Arab Spring
  • Tunisia
  • Egypt
  • Libya
  • Conclusion
  • Key Terms
  • Suggested Readings
  • Chapter 12 The Political Psychology of Terrorism
  • A World of Terrorism
  • Defining Terrorism
  • Terrorist Groups
  • Why Do Groups Turn to Terrorism?
  • Psychopathological Views
  • Personality Traits and Motivation
  • Suicide Bombers
  • Demographic Profiling
  • Individuals and Groups
  • Recruitment and Radicalization
  • Indoctrination
  • Propaganda Messages
  • Dehumanization and Scapegoating
  • Conformity
  • Group Conflict
  • Roles
  • Social Control
  • State Terror and Cultures of Fear
  • The Dirty War in Argentina
  • Paramilitaries and Death Squads
  • Conclusion
  • Key Terms
  • Suggestions for Further Reading
  • Chapter 13 The Political Psychology of International Security and Conflict
  • Why Violence and War?
  • The Security Dilemma
  • The Psychology of Deterrence
  • The Effects of Problem Representation or “Framing” Upon Perception and Decision-Making in the Security Context
  • Accountability
  • Group Dynamics and Malfunctions of Process
  • Applications of Political Psychology to Modern Security Studies: Deterrence as a Psychological Relationship and the Credibility of Threats
  • Conclusion
  • Key Terms
  • Note
  • Suggestions for Further Reading
  • Chapter 14 Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation
  • War Tribunals
  • Dialogue and Truth and Reconciliation Commissions
  • Integration Strategies
  • Shared Sovereignty Strategies
  • Utilitarian Integration Strategies
  • Intractable Conflicts
  • Conclusion
  • Key Terms
  • Suggestions for Further Reading
  • Bibliography
  • Glossary
  • Index