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Social and Personality Psychology

Undergraduate | MAQ-PSYX2234 | 2020

Previously MAQ-PSYX234

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Learn to bring a scientific lens to personality and social psychology using theories and research. Take a critical approach as you consider differences in the two fields, evaluate existing knowledge and look into controversies within these areas.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
18 weeks

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Social and Personality Psychology

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject, students will be able to:

    1. Identify how the scientific approach to personality and social psychology differs from commonsense or lay understanding
    2. Understand the differences between common research designs used in personality and social psychology research
    3. Conduct an overall critical evaluation of current scientific knowledge of a topic within personality or social psychology
    4. Demonstrate an understanding of the principal personality theories, research, and the controversies that arise in this field
    5. Demonstrate an understanding of the key theories and research in social psychology
    6. Discuss the concepts attained in the lectures and readings in a small class forum

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

one of

and one of

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-PSYX234-Social and Personality Psychology (no longer available)

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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