Undergraduate SWI-PSY20016-2023

Social Psychology

Unpack the way that individuals and groups interact within society. Examine individuals, groups and communities to develop an understanding of research methods, critical evaluation and contemporary issues in social psychology.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Required

Start dates

27 Feb 2023
28 Aug 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

Evaluate the main theoretical perspectives and research methodologies adopted by social psychologists;
Critically examine social psychological theories and research findings;
Demonstrate public speaking skills, and the ability to work in a team;
Evaluate research ethics, particularly in the context of experimental designs;
Apply scientific writing skills and advanced statistical techniques in the context of social psychology.

Topics covered

- 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

Entry requirements

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

one of

SWI-PSY10003-Psychology 100 (No longer available)
SWI-PSS110 (Not currently available)
SWI-PSY10007-Brain and Behaviour (No longer available)

and

SWI-PSY10005-Introduction to Research Methods (No longer available)

and one of

SWI-PSY10004-Psychology 101 (No longer available)
SWI-PSS120 (Not currently available)
SWI-PSY10008-Fundamentals of Psychology (No longer available)

and

SWI-STA10003-Foundations of Statistics

Others

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

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

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.

Assessments

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%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 26 Feb 23 to 28 May 23

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Next study term: 27 Aug 23 to 26 Nov 23

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