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, attitude change, the self, social influence, intragroup processes, and intergroup behaviour.
Forms part of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council's accredited sequence
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
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.
4. Work as part of a team and verbally communicate findings.
Content
The following approaches to personality are included:
- Trait theories
- Freudian
- Behaviorist
- Social cognitive
The course deals with issues in social psychology such as:
- attitudes and attitude change
- the self
- social influence
- group processes
Related courses:
PSYC2500, PSYC3500, PSYC3600, PSYC3700
Assumed knowledge
PSYC1010 and PSYC1020
Assessment items
Quiz: Online Quizzes
Written Assignment: Written Assessment
Presentation: Group Assignment
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 4
Laboratory-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 7
Laboratory-3
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 11
Laboratory-4
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 5
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s)
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
- Online activities
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 4
Laboratory-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 7
Laboratory-3
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 11
Laboratory-4
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 5
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s)
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
- Online activities
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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