"Social Psychology: Goals in Interaction" is a popular textbook in the field of social psychology, now in its 7th edition. The book is authored by David A. DeLamater and Andrea S. Finkel. The book aims to provide an in-depth understanding of social psychology, focusing on the ways in which people interact with each other and the social context in which these interactions occur.

This specific feature examines how healthy social behaviors can lead to unhealthy consequences if taken to an extreme.

In the 7th edition, the authors posit that to understand social behavior, one must understand the underlying goals of the human mind. The text is structured around five major goals:

Developing and maintaining relationships for survival and psychological health.

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The concept of goals in interaction has numerous practical applications in various fields, including:

: The authors focus on five fundamental motives: social ties, understanding the self/others, gaining status, self-defense, and attracting mates. Modern Updates