Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology

Paul van Lange (1961) has been a Professor of Social Psychology at the VU since 2000 (and Special Professor at Leiden University from 1999-2008).  He has published  well over 100 articles on topics closely linked to trust and human cooperation in journals such as Annual Review of Psychology, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and Psychological Bulletin, and currently conducts research on topics such as (a) helping and altruism, (b) rewards and punishments, (c) aggression, hormones and sport, (d) norm violation and dishonesty, (e) social mindfulness, and (f)  trust and misunderstanding in social dilemmas (see also recent publications below).  Also, with various colleagues he has edited or authored a number of books such as the Atlas of Interpersonal Situations (Cambridge, 2003), Bridging Social Psychology (Erlbaum, 2006), Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology (Sage, 2012).  He is currently working on Social Dilemmas:  Understanding Human Cooperation (Oxford), Power, Politics, and Paranoia (Cambridge), and How to Publish High Impact Research (American Psychological Association).  He serves or has served various editorial roles (for, among others. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Psychological Science) and currently serves as President for the Society of Experimental Social Psychology. Over the years, his research has been supported by various science foundations in the world, including The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research, the European Uninion, the private sector, and grants from science foundations in China, Finland, Germany, Portugal, and Switzerland.  Since 2009, he serves as Chair for the Department of Social and Organizational Psychology and leader for the research program Trust, Leadership, and Cooperation

• Self-Control Theory - Walter MischelSelf-Verification Theory - William B. Swann, JrImplicit Theories - Carol S. DweckUncertainty-Identity Theory - Michael A. HoggOptimal Distinctiveness Theory: Its History and Development - Marilynn B. BrewerA Cognitive-Neoassociation Theory of Aggression - Leonard BerkowitzPART FOUR: INTERPERSONAL LEVEL OF ANALYSISNeed to Belong Theory - Roy F. BaumeisterSociometer Theory - Mark R. LearyAttachment Theory - Philipe R. Shaver and Mario MikulincerShared Reality Model - Gerald EchtertoffEquity Theory in Close Relationships - Elaine Hatfield and Richard L. RapsonThe Investment Model of Commitment Processes - Caryl E. Rusbult, Christopher R. Agnew and Ximena R. ArriagaA Theory of Communal (and Exchange) Relationships - Margaret S. Clark and Judson R. MillsInterdependence Theory - Paul A. M. Van Lange and Caryl E. RusbultPART FIVE: GROUP AND CULTURAL LEVEL OF ANALYSISA Theory of Co-operation - Competition and Beyond - Morton DeutschThe Focus Theory of Normative Conduct - Robert B. CialdiniSystem Justification Theory - John T. Jost and Jojanneke van der ToornJustice Theory - Tom R. TylerMinority Influence Theory - Charlan J. NemethSocial Identity Theory - Naomi Ellemers and S. Alexander HaslamSelf-Categorization Theory - John C. Turner and Katherine J. ReynoldsSocial Dominance Theory - Jim Sidanius and Felicia PrattoThe Common Ingroup Identity Model - Samuel L. Gaertner and John F. DovidioSocial Role Theory - Alice H. Eagly and Wendy WoodSocial Representation Theory - Patrick Rateau, Pascal Moliner, Christian Guimelli and Jean-Claude AbricA Theory of Individualism and Collectivism - Harry C. Triandis and Michele J. Gelfand