This comprehensive, user-friendly introductory textbook to political psychology explores the psychological origins of political behavior. The authors introduce readers to a broad range of theories, concepts, and case studies of political activity to illus
Preface. 1. Political Psychology: Introduction and Overview. 2. Personality and Politics. 3. Cognition, Social Identity, Emotions, and Attitudes in Political Psychology. 4. The Political Psychology of Groups. 5. The Study of Political Leaders. 6. Voting,