PSYC6826
10 units
6000 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.
PSYC6826 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. Examine and compare classic and contemporary theories and evidence in personality and social psychology.
2. Critically evaluate research in the field of personality and social psychology in a clear and concise manner using a professional writing style.
3. Undertake an advanced critical analysis of 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:
PSYC6825, PSYC6837
Requisite
To enrol in this course you must have successfully completed PSYC6823 or PSYC6825 or PSYC6833 or PSYC6837.
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 3 week(s) starting in week 7
Laboratory-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 2
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 2 week(s) starting in week 4
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 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 1 week(s) starting in week 2
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 3 week(s) starting in week 7
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 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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