Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-188) and index.
1. Introduction to social cognition -- 2. Attribution of causality I : concepts and theories -- 3. Attribution of causality II : accuracy and error -- 4. Social perception : impression formation, social schemas and social representations -- 5. Prejudice and discrimination : origins, maintenance and reduction -- 6. Social cognition : development, extensions and applications -- 7. Study aids.