Personality and Social Psychology
Description
Who am I? Why do I do what I do? Personality and social psychology offer contrasting but complementary answers to these questions. The course deals with issues in social psychology such as attitudes, the self, social influence, and group processes. Students also examine approaches to personality that have been influential in terms of theory, methodology and practical applications in clinical and occupational settings. Topics covered may include the trait, Freudian, Humanist, and social cognitive approaches to personality.
Forms part of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council's accredited sequence.
Availability
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2017
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2017
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Recall and understand key knowledge about classic and contemporary theories and evidence in personality and social psychology.
2. Report research in the field of personality and social psychology in a clear and concise manner using a professional writing style.
3. Undertake a basic, critical analysis of theory and evidence in personality and social psychology.
Content
PSYC2600 is made up of two strands:
- The first, social psychology, will examine issues such as attitudes, the self, social influence, intragroup processes, and intergroup behaviour.
- The second strand will examine approaches to personality that have been influential in terms of theory, methodology and practical applications in clinical and occupational settings.
Topics covered will include the trait, Freudian, Behaviorist, Humanist, social cognitive, and biological approaches to personality.
The course forms part of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council's accredited sequence.
Related courses:
PSYC2500, PSYC3500, PSYC3600, PSYC3700
Assumed Knowledge
PSYC1010, PSYC1020, STAT1070
Assessment Items
Report: Lab Report
Formal Examination: Exam (Multiple-choice)
In Term Test: Class test
Contact Hours
Callaghan and Ourimbah
Laboratory
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for 6 Weeks
Laboratory to be held Weeks 2, 3, 4, 8, 10 and 11.
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term