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This module provides a broad-based understanding of classic and contemporary psychological theory and research principles in the Social Psychology.

Weekly 

A Grade D or better in Psychology 1A and 1B, and 2A and 2B.

None

Assessment will involve a group presentation (4/5 students, 25%) and written assessment (2,500 words, 75%).

The aims of this course are to provide a broad-based understanding of classic and contemporary psychological theory and research in the Social Psychology which will cover key research in social thinking, influence, and inter-group behaviour.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Understand and have awareness of current issues in key social psychological research, including; appreciation of contemporary cross-cultural research; the role of minorities in social influence; the definition and categorisation of groups and group behaviour; critical appreciation of leadership; social influence and inter-group behaviour.

■ Evaluate major models and theories within social psychology, including social identity theory, social comparison theory, self-perception theory.

■ Summarise, criticise and discuss issues relating to classic and contemporary social psychological research.

■ Apply special knowledge to real-world situations.

■ Analyse evidence where social psychology has helped solve an applied problem such as leadership education or prejudice.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment