PS300-15 Social Psychology
Introductory description
The module discusses social psychology as the scientific study of human behaviour as influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs.
Module aims
It aims to provide an introduction to central concepts, theories and research in social psychology, and to discuss the contribution which social psychology makes to understanding the individual as a social being within a social context and the relationship between the two.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Introduction to Social Psychology
Conformity and Obedience
Compliance and Social Influence
Social Cognition and Decision Making
Groups
The Self
Attribution
Attitude Change
Persuasion
Stereotyping and Prejudice
Revision
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- understand and discuss and evaluate methods for studying social psychology, and the relation between phenomena, research methods, data and theories;
- and be able critically to discuss theory and research on the following topics: · social cognition, persuasion, and social influence
- be able critically to discuss theory and research on social perception, attribution and inference
- be able critically to discuss theory and research on attitude structure, function and change
- be able critically to discuss theory and research on behaviour within and between groups
Indicative reading list
Gilovich, T., Keltner, D., Chen, S., & Nisbett, R. E. (2018). Social psychology, 5th Edition. International student edition. Publishers: WW Norton
Subject specific skills
Evaluate methods for studying social psychology, understanding of the relationship between different areas of psychology as a discipline, understanding of the relationship between phenomena, research methods, data and theories
Subject material in Social Psychology promotes understanding in :
- Ethical values: Integrity, Learning about personal biases.
- Inter-cultural awareness
- Sustainability: Learning research related to environmental attitudes.
Transferable skills
Core skills:
Communication (Formal writing in essay exam)
Critical Thinking: (critically discuss theory and research)
Professionalism: (effective personal planning skills)
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 11 sessions of 2 hours (15%) |
| Seminars | 4 sessions of 1 hour (3%) |
| Private study | 82 hours (55%) |
| Assessment | 42 hours (28%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
guided student study, independent reading and assessment preparation
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group D
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| MCQ and Short answer test | 40% | 15 hours | No |
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Online test covering all lecture: MCQ and short answers |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| Online Examination | 60% | 27 hours | No |
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Essay based exam ~Platforms - AEP
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Tabula, exam performance via personal tutor or online.
Anti-requisite modules
If you take this module, you cannot also take:
- PS220-15 Social Psychology
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 3 of UPSA-C804 Undergraduate Psychology with Education Studies
- Year 4 of UPSA-C806 Undergraduate Psychology with Education Studies (with Intercalated Year)
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UPSA-C802 Undergraduate Psychology with Linguistics
- Year 3 of C802 Psychology with Linguistics
- Year 3 of C802 Psychology with Linguistics
- Year 4 of UPSA-C805 Undergraduate Psychology with Linguistics (with Intercalated Year)