psy2soc social psychology
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSY2SOC
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to a range of theories, methods and topics in social psychology. Social psychology is the scientific attempt to understand and explain how the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of other human beings. The topics to be covered in this unit include attitudes, self and identity, person perception and social cognition, interpersonal attraction, social influence, prejudice, intergroup relations, and prosocial and antisocial behaviour.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorArthur Stukas
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (One of PSY1EFP or PSY1PYA) and (One of PSY1CFP or PSY1PYB) or by approval from the subject coordinator.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PSY2PYA, PSY2PYB, PSY3PYA, PSY3PYB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Social psychology | Prescribed | Kassin, Fein, and Markus | 10TH ED, WADSWORTH/CENGAGE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain and apply key concepts of social psychology to describing and interpreting social psychological phenomena.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial Class Exercises Formative and Summative: Students will be assessed in a Quiz (10% of total mark); the feedback on the Quiz will be used to improve their knowledge, and the outcome will be evaluated in the Laboratory Report (40% of total mark) Summative: Examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
02. Describe, apply, and evaluate the research methods used to address a variety of social psychological questions.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial class exercises Formative and Summative: the Quiz will assess and provide feedback on students' understanding of research methods and their ability to evaluate them; Laboratory Report will consolidate this knowledge/ability and re-assess this. Summative: Examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
05. Use database, access journal articles and web-links to identify and evaluate information relevant to the topic of inquiry.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial class exercises Formative & Summative: The Quiz and the Lab Report will assess students' skills and efficiency in using computer, information, and communication technologies.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
06. Use spreadsheet and data-analysis software to organise, manage, analyse, and communicate information.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial class exercises Formative & Summative: the Quiz and the Lab Report will assess the accuracy of data analysis conducted by the student and the effectiveness of data presentation in the forms of tables and figures.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorArthur Stukas
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| one 2000 word laboratory report | 40 | 01, 02, 05, 06 | |
| one formative quiz on laboratory report materials (30 minutes) | 10 | 01, 02, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorArthur Stukas
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| one 2000 word laboratory report | 40 | 01, 02, 05, 06 | |
| one formative quiz on laboratory report materials (30 minutes) | 10 | 01, 02, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorArthur Stukas
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| one 2000 word laboratory report | 40 | 01, 02, 05, 06 | |
| one formative quiz on laboratory report materials (30 minutes) | 10 | 01, 02, 05, 06 |