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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course offers a broad introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of how people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour are influenced by other people. We will explore a large variety of social psychology topics in the course, including attitudes, group processes, leadership, prejudice, social support, and attributions.
Quizzes
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Presentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Written assignment
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - 11 x 2 hour lectures, plus 5 x 2 hours of laboratory classes spread across the semester. - Approximately 98 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for laboratory classes and working on/preparing for the assessment tasks. Other Information Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) required competencies: As part of the mandatory requirements from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), students must demonstrate the specific competencies listed in the learning outcomes for this course. For example, group tasks assess the required demonstration of teamwork skills, and presentations assess the required demonstration of oral communication skills. Some students may be eligible to have recommended reasonable adjustments applied to materials, activities or assessment tasks provided the integrity of the course, and the competencies being assessed, are maintained. For more information, please contact the Course Convenor.
Journal articles and other readings will be prescribed during the course, but there is no prescribed textbook for the course.