ABSTRACT
In using social psychological approaches to address social issues, it is important not only to observe events and behavior outside of the laboratory, but also to take into account theory and research in related disciplines. In this way, social psychologists improve the quality of their theorizing and research, increase their credibility in academic and nonacademic domains, and ultimately have more influence on public policy. In this chapter, we discuss theory and research on attitudes toward immigrants and immigration as an example of a domain in which social psychologists must bridge with other disciplines in order to contribute fully to the public debate.
