Key facts
UNE unit code: PSYC200
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Social psychology is the scientific investigation of how social contexts shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. In this unit, your introductory psychology knowledge will be extended as you explore the theories that underpin the field of social psychology, informed by an evidence-based approach.
Studying this unit, you will explore a range of current topics in social psychology including social cognition, social perception, the self, justification, conformity, attitudes and attitude change, group behaviour, prejudice, and cultural competence. You will also learn how social psychology can be applied to real-world problems.
Assessments encourage you to hone your critical evaluation and communication skills, with an assignment that allows you to put these skills to the test by reading and interpreting published research papers in psychology.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 1 | Online |
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
GradDipPsych students: It is a requirement that students who wish to enrol in PSYC200 in Trimester 1 in order to complete their degree program in three trimesters, complete PSYC101 and PSYC102 in Trimester 3 of the preceding year.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent theoretical and technical knowledge in the topic area of social psychology;
- analyse and critique theory and research in the discipline of social psychology;
- independently read and evaluate scientific articles in social psychology, thus demonstrating self-directed pursuit of scholarly inquiry in psychology;
- transmit knowledge of social psychology in written form using the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style;
- demonstrate understanding of cultural influences on behaviour and appropriate cultural responsiveness; and
- develop understanding of teams and their effective operation and demonstrate teamwork skills.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Practical Component | Yes | 20% | All offerings | ON Campus students can elect to complete the practical sessions either in-class or online. Online students can complete the practical sessions online. No. Words: 1000 |
Written Assignment | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
Final Examination | Yes | 40% | All offerings |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Social Psychology, Global Edition
ISBN: 9781292341477
Aronson, E., Wilson, T. and Sommers, S., Pearson 10th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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