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Social psychology is a dynamic and exciting field that continues to move in new directions. The final chapter of this book highlights three of these emerging topics and offers insights into where the field may be heading in the next 10 to 20 years. First we’ll describe the rise of positive psychology and incorporation of “happiness studies” into social psychology. Second, we’ll explore the renewed interest in the study of religion and will explain how we can scientifically investigate religious phenomena. Finally, we’ll discuss the emergence of the social psychological study of environmental sustainability—how social psychological insights can help us create a greener, cleaner, future.