Strangers in a Strange Lab

by William Ickes

Book Overview

Can we predict how well--or how poorly--two strangers will get along? According to social psychologist William Ickes, the answer is yes. Drawing upon relevant research findings from his 30-year career, Ickes explains how initial interactions are shaped by gender, race, birth order, physical
attractiveness, androgyny, the Big Five dimensions, shyness, and self-monitoring.

Ickes's work offers unprecedented insights on the links between personality...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195372956
• ISBN13: 9780195372953
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Academic
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.3"