96641 Social Psychology
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10478 Bachelor of Psychology Bachelor of Criminology
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Description
Social psychology is the scientific study of social interactions, and how cognitions, emotions, beliefs, and intentions are constructed within a social context. In this subject, students develop an understanding of how human life is profoundly shaped by our connections to others and to our context. Using psychological knowledge, students develop an understanding of how to take steps towards changing lives, contexts and communities for the better. As part of this learning, students critically reflect on and evaluate the influence of our social connections and context on our health and wellbeing. They also explore ways to prevent or resolve interpersonal and intercultural conflict and prejudice, as well as unjust, unethical, or inequitable outcomes.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| 050. | Evaluate challenges with, and develop ideas aimed at reducing prejudice and discrimination. |
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| 066. | Construct arguments clearly and concisely from evidence-based psychological concepts and theories. |
| 084. | Analyse problems that develop when working with teams and implement possible solutions. |
| 093. | Justify how psychological intervention strategies can be adapted for use across various contexts. |
| 121. | Describe a broad range of psychological research studies relevant to social behaviour and social cognition. |
| 122. | Analyse historic examples of how psychologists have both challenged and contributed to unjust, unethical, or inequitable outcomes. |
| 123. | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of social cognition and social behaviour. |