PSYC6829
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this social psychology course, you will study the science behind human behaviour and interactions. You will explore a wide range of social psychological topics in the context of both classic and contemporary theories, current research directions, and find out how social psychological theory can be applied to real-world issues and help to solve real-world problems.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): PSYC6826. Students who have successfully completed PSYC6826 are not eligible to enrol in PSYC6829.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Critically analyse theory and evidence in social psychology;
2. Evaluate classic and contemporary theories and in social psychology and discuss their relevance to solving real world problems;
3. Investigate and report research in the field of social psychology in a clear and concise manner using a professional writing style;
4. Effectively communicate research findings as part of a team;
5. Critically evaluate the efficacy of social psychological theory to help solve real world problems in an Indigenous context.
Content
Topics will include:
- Attitudes
- Attitude change (persuasion)
- Cognitive dissonance paradigms
- Normative influences
- The self
- Social influence
- social change
- Intragroup processes
- Intergroup processes
- Applied social psychology
Assumed knowledge
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 Assignment
Presentation: Oral Presentation on group research
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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