PSYC2900
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this social psychology course, you will study the science behind human behaviour and interactions. You will explore a wide range of social psychological topics in the context of both classic and contemporary theories, current research directions, and find out how social psychological theory can be applied to real world issues and help to solve real world problems.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): PSYC2600. Students who have successfully completed PSYC2600 are not eligible to enrol in PSYC2900.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Discuss classic and contemporary social psychology theories;
2. Analyse theory and evidence in social psychology;
3. Investigate and report research in the field of social psychology in a clear and concise manner using a professional writing style;
4. Work as part of a team and verbally communicate research findings
5. Discuss how social psychological theory can be applied to real world issues and help to solve real world problems in an indigenous context.
Content
Topics will include:
- Attitudes
- Attitude change (persuasion)
- Cognitive dissonance paradigms
- Normative influences
- The self
- Social influence
- Social change
- Intragroup processes
- Intergroup processes
- Applied social psychology
Assumed knowledge
PSYC1010 Psychology Introduction 1 and PSYC1020 Psychology Introduction 2
Assessment items
Quiz: Online Quizzes
Written Assignment: Written Assessment
Presentation: Oral Presentation on group research
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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