Social Psychology

• • Attitudes
  • Social Cognition
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Self and identity
  • Attribution and Social Knowledge
  • Social Psychology of Health
  • Affiliation, attraction and love
  • Group behaviour
  • Social Influence
  • Prosocial behaviour and aggression
  • Social psychology and the law

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

SWI-PSY10003-Psychology 100, or SWI-PSS110 , or SWI-PSY10007-Brain and Behaviour and SWI-PSY10005-Introduction to Research Methods and SWI-PSY10004-Psychology 101, or SWI-PSS120 , or SWI-PSY10008-Fundamentals of Psychology and SWI-STA10003-Foundations of Statistics ;

Others

Do not enrol into this subject if you have successfully completed PSY30009.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Social psychology studies the processes of interaction between individuals and the society in which they live. This includes the ways in which the social world is perceived (e.g. social cognition, attitudes, the self), interactions between individuals (e.g. interpersonal attraction, social influence), interactions within and across group boundaries (e.g. group decision making, inter-group relationship), the influence of the sociocultural environment on individuals (e.g. cultural differences, acculturation), and applied issues (e.g. health psychology, work, relationships). This subject will help students develop their understanding of the key theories and research methods in social psychology, and develop a deeper understanding of contemporary problems in the area.

Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.

• Final Assessment (TBC) (50%)
• Report — Written report (40%)
• Exercises — Practical Exercise (10%)

Current study term: 29 Aug 21 to 28 Nov 21