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Social Psychology

Undergraduate | SWI-PSY30009 | 2018

Use your social psychology studies to predict people's actions and feelings in social scenarios. See what contributes to group behaviours. Address what it means to have social influence. Understand scientific writing styles and research techniques.

Study method
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Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
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Social Psychology

About this subject

  • Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

    1. Understand the main theoretical perspectives adopted by social psychologists
    2. Show an ability to think in theoretical terms and to critically evaluate social psychological ideas and research findings
    3. Demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of social and cultural influences on human behaviour
    4. Demonstrate public speaking skills, the ability to work in a team, and an understanding yourself and others from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds
    5. Understand the research methodologies used within social psychology, particularly the use of experiments
    6. Demonstrate an awareness of research ethics, particularly in the context of experimental designs
    7. Conduct advanced statistical techniques that answer social psychological research questions
    8. Demonstrate scientific writing skills within the context of social psychology.

Entry requirements

Prior study

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Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

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

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