Social Psychology
Overview
- Credit value: 15 credits at Level 5
- Convenor: Dr Rashpal Dhensa-Kahlon
- Assessment: a 1500-word essay (50%) and one-hour multiple-choice examination (50%)
Module description
In this module we introduce you to key social psychological topics, concepts and research.
Indicative syllabus
- Attribution and social explanation
- Attitudes
- Social cognition and thinking
- Social influence
- Applied psychology
- Aggression
- Prosocial behaviour
- Self and identity
- Prejudice and discrimination
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you should:
- have some knowledge of the major areas of social psychology
- be able to critically evaluate social psychological research
- have some understanding of social psychological theory, concepts and applications.