PSYC2001 Social Psychology
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Psychology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Psychology |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
In this course we cover basic topics in social psychology, e.g. social influences on attitudes and behaviour, attitude change, social cognition, cooperation and conflict, the self concept, interpersonal relationships and methodology. We extend this understanding to look at a series of complex social issues, e.g. rule-breaking, bullying, religiosity and prejudice. Laboratory classes are interactive and include practical and theoretical consideration of issues in social psychology and society. |
| Indicative Assessment |
To be arranged in consultation with students. In 2008 assessment consisted of two web-quizzes (20% of total grade) a lab assignment (10%), a 2500 word Lab report (20%) and a 1.5 hour short answer exam consisting of MCQ and short-answer format section (50%). |
| Workload | Two hours of lectures per week and 18 hours of laboratories spread across the semester. |
| Areas of Interest | Psychology |
| Requisite Statement |
PSYC1001 or PSYC1003 and PSYC1004, or PSYC1004 and either STAT1003 or STAT1004 |
| Prescribed Texts |
*Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., & Akert, R. D. (2007). Social psychology: International edition (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. ISBN:0-13-233487-9. |
| Programs | Graduate Diploma in Psychological Studies and Graduate Diploma in Psychological Studies |
| Science Group | B |
| Academic Contact | Dr Dirk Van Rooy and Dr Boris Bizumic |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
