psy2soc social psychology
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSY2SOC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to a range of theories, methods and topics in social psychology. Social Psychology seeks to understand, explain and predict how people think, feel and behave in social environments - when they are with other individuals or in a group. The topics to be covered in this unit include social cognition, attitudes and attitude change, self and identity, interpersonal attraction, social influence, prejudice, leadership and group decision-making, and intergroup relations.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
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)
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 | 9TH ED, WADSWORTH/CENGAGE |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size570
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorArthur Stukas
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour examination | Students are required to attend 75% of tutorials. | 50 |
| one 2000 word laboratory report | 40 | |
| one formative quiz on laboratory report materials (20 minutes) | 10 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size570
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorArthur Stukas
Class requirements
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.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour examination | Students are required to attend 75% of tutorials. | 50 |
| one 2000 word laboratory report | 40 | |
| one formative quiz on laboratory report materials (20 minutes) | 10 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size570
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorArthur Stukas
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour examination | Students are required to attend 75% of tutorials. | 50 |
| one 2000 word laboratory report | 40 | |
| one formative quiz on laboratory report materials (20 minutes) | 10 |