SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

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Overview

In this subject, you will be introduced to a range of theories, methods and topics in social psychology. Social psychology is the scientific attempt to understand and explain how the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of other human beings. The topics to be covered in this unit include attitudes, self and identity, person perception and social cognition, interpersonal attraction, social influence, prejudice, intergroup relations, and prosocial and antisocial behaviour.

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Subject coordinator

Mathew Marques

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 2 - UG

AQF level

Level 6 - Advanced Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Social psychology

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Explain and apply key concepts of social psychology to describing and interpreting social psychological phenomena, including significant cultural differences.

Describe, apply, and evaluate the research methods used to address a variety of social psychological questions.

Use database, access journal articles and web-links to identify and evaluate information relevant to the topic of inquiry.

Use spreadsheet and data-analysis software to organise, manage, analyse, and communicate information.

Learning activities

Formative: Peer review assignment, formative lab report quiz, tutorial class exercises, and lectures. Summative: Online tests (mid-semester; end of semester), and Lab Report.

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