Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
The lectures examine aspects of overt social behaviour, such as two-person encounters, behaviour in small and large groups and inter-group relations. Research in social cognition, which studies people’s perceptions and interpretations of the social world, will also be presented. Lecture topics include: attribution theory, decision-making, and social dilemmas; social aspects of emotion; the development and measurement of attitudes; aggression; pro-social behaviour; and prejudice. Practicals provide experience in social psychological research, placing an emphasis on the areas covered in lectures, and the applied nature of social psychology is emphasised throughout the unit.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Social Psychology |
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| Unit code | PSY207 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Emily Lowe-Calverley |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any College
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA207
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online modules: 2 hours x 12 weeks Practical: 2 hours x 5 weeks |
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| Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Group Presentation, Weight 35% Assessment Task 2: Reflection, max. 1200 words: Weight 20% Assessment Task 3: Research Proposal, 1500 words: Weight 45% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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