PSYC2600Personality and Social Psychology

Course handbook

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.

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Recognise classic and contemporary theories and associated 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. Critically analyse theory and evidence in personality and social psychology.

Content

PSYC2600 is made up of two strands:

• The first, social psychology, examines issues such as attitudes, the self, social influence, intragroup processes, and intergroup behaviour.
• The second strand examines approaches to personality that have been influential in terms of theory, methodology and practical applications in clinical and occupational settings.

Topics covered 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 and PSYC1020

Assessment items

Report: Lab Report 25%

Formal Examination: Exam (Multiple-choice) 50%

In Term Test: Class test 25%

Contact hours

Callaghan and Ourimbah