Advanced Social Psychology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSGY2023 | Psychology | 2 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- PSGY2023
- School
- Psychology
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module will examine current issues and topics in social psychology such as; social cognition and social thinking, attribution, attitudes, persuasive communication and attitude change, social Influence, conformity and obedience, group decision making and behaviour change culture, intergroup behaviour, prejudice and discrimination, perceptions and motivations. It is aligned with the British Psychology Society curriculum for accreditation.
It aims to provide students with an understanding of the findings of, and theories derived from, experimental studies of social processes and to encourage critical appraisal of models and experimental evidence and encourage high-quality written communication skills.
Lectures will be weekly with some flipped learning included – in other words, there will be material provided online that should be completed ahead of the lecture that will be engaged with during the lecture.
Target Students
Second year psychology, psychology and cognitive neuroscience students, Liberal Arts and Natural Science students (depending on pathway) and students on the joint honours Philosophy and Psychology programme (where appropriate). Also available to exchange students whose home school is Psychology (subject to school approval).
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Coursework - Applied Scenario
- 50% Exam 1 (1-hour): ExamSys in person
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To provide students with an understanding of the findings of, and theories derived from, experimental studies of social processes.- To encourage critical appraisal of models and experimental evidence.- To encourage high-quality written communication skills.Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate a critical understanding of theories of social processes and how these may be applied in the real world
Demonstrate an ability to apply social psychological theories to explain behavioural processes
Demonstrate knowledge of, and ability to critique, research methods and paradigms that are used in the study of social processes
Demonstrate an understanding of the use of empirical evidence and hypothesis testing in developing the disciplines of social psychology
Demonstrate a knowledge of social psychology aligned to the British Psychological Society curriculum
Demonstrate an ability to communicate psychological knowledge relating to developmental psychology to diverse audiences