Module PPP-2010:
Social Psychology
Social Psychology 2024-25
PPP-2010
2024-25
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 2
10 credits
Module Organiser:
Thandi Gilder
Overview
Topics covered in this module include: 鈥� Social Perception (Cognition, Attribution, Attitudes, Impression Formation); 鈥� Social Contact (Attraction, Attractiveness, Relationships); 鈥� Social Groups (Intragroup, Leadership, Intergroup, Prejudice, Decision Making, Constructionism); 鈥� Social Influence (Types of Influence, Compliance, Obedience, Conformity); 鈥� Social Support (Prosocial/Helping/Altruism)
Assessment Strategy
-threshold - (D+) 鈥ome basic consideration of the applications of social psychology theory in the real world. 鈥dequate knowledge of some of the key concepts in social psychology only. 鈥eaknesses in understanding theoretical issues with multiple/major factual errors. 鈥imited evidence of critical analysis and evaluation of theory and research. 鈥rguments are presented briefly, but they are weak with no synthesis or original interpretation 鈥nswer only briefly focussed on question and with some irrelevant material and poor structure 鈥eak presentation with disjointed structure and major APA format errors.
-good - (B+) 鈥ome insight into the applications of social psychology theory in the real world. 鈥trong knowledge of key concepts in social psychology. 鈥olid understanding of theoretical issues mostly free of factual errors. 鈥vidence of critical analysis and evaluation of theory and research. 鈥oherent arguments presented, with some limited synthesis and original interpretation 鈥nswer focussed on question, but with very little irrelevant material and clear structure 鈥ell-structured presentation showing focus of argument and expression.
-excellent -{A+) 鈥epth of insight into the applications of social psychology theory in the real world. 鈥omprehensive and detailed knowledge of social psychology. 鈥xcellent understanding and original interpretation of theoretical issues with no factual errors. 鈥lear evidence of critical analysis and insightful evaluation of theory and research. 鈥ogically presented and defended arguments presented with coherent synthesis and original interpretation 鈥nswer focussed on question, with no irrelevant material and clear structure 鈥ell-structured presentation showing focus and clarity of argument and expression.
-another level- (C+) 鈥ome consideration of the applications of social psychology theory in the real world. 鈥nowledge of most of the key concepts in social psychology. 鈥ome understanding of theoretical issues with some factual errors. 鈥ome evidence of critical analysis and evaluation of theory and research. 鈥ome arguments presented, but little synthesis and original interpretation 鈥nswer focussed on question, but with some irrelevant material and poor structure 鈥ome weaknesses in presentation with areas of disjointed structure and some APA format errors.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the influence of others on thoughts, feelings, and behaviour (Social Influence)
- Consider the causes and explanations for helping and altruistic behaviour (Social Support)
- Debate and discuss the applications of social psychology theory in a real world context.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the thought processes, knowledge, and beliefs that are used to understand the behaviour of others (Social Perception)
- Describe the dynamics of behaviour within and between groups of individuals to understand social constructionism (Social Groups)
- Evaluate the nature of initial attraction and the dynamics of subsequent relationships (Social Contact)
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
50%
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
50%