Unit of Study PSYC3001 Social Psychology (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

PSYC1002 - Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation

Unit description

Taking a theoretically-driven applied social psychological approach, key theories and constructs are critically examined in relation to the history of social psychology and their efficacy in understanding societal issues and real-world problems. The interrelationship between societal and group processes and the individual are considered in relation to social perceptions, diversity and inequity.

Unit content

History, scope & methods

Social cognition & attitudes

Social knowledge

Intergroup behaviour

Crowds, social unrest and social identity

Intergroup behaviour and social identity theory

Prejudice and discrimination

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Coffs Harbour	Term2	Term2
Gold Coast	Term2	Term2
Online	Term2	Term2

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

critically review research in social psychology

evaluate seminal and contemporary theories in social psychology in current and historical contexts

explain how societal and group processes shape and influence behaviour, including prejudice, discrimination and inequity

apply social psychological theories and methods collaboratively to societal issues and real world problems

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Presentation	30%
Quiz	20%
Research Paper	50%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Presentation	30%
Quiz	20%
Research Paper	50%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Presentation	30%
Quiz	20%
Research Paper	50%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

No prescribed texts.

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

Domestic

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