PSYC2600
10 units
2000 level
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.
PSYC2600 is made up of two strands:
- The personality strand examines approaches to personality that have been influential in terms of theory, methodology and practical applications in clinical and occupational settings.
- The social psychology strand examines issues such as attitudes, the self, social influence, intragroup processes, and intergroup behaviour.
Forms part of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council's accredited sequence.
Availability2022 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2022
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2022
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
The course deals with issues in social psychology such as:
- attitudes
- the self
- social influence
- group processes
The following approaches to personality are also covered:
- Trait
- Freudian
- Behaviorist
- Humanist
- Social cognitive
- Biological
Related courses:
PSYC2500, PSYC3500, PSYC3600, PSYC3700
Assumed knowledge
PSYC1010 and PSYC1020
Assessment items
Quiz: Online Quiz
Written Assignment: Written Assessment
Report: Lab Report
Formal Examination: Exam (Multiple Choice)
Contact hours
Callaghan and Ourimbah
Laboratory
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for 6 Weeks
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for 6 Weeks
Online Activity
Online 2 hour(s) per Week for 6 Weeks
Self-Directed Learning
Online 2 hour(s) per Week for 1 Weeks
Online Laboratory to be held in Week 3.
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