Module: Social Psychology

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Social Psychology
Module Code	PSYC102
School	37
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Maggie Brennan Semester 2: Maggie Brennan Autumn: Maggie Brennan
Module Teachers	Maggie Brennan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only
Array

Description

To provide the student with an introduction to the study of social psychology, utilising a synthesis of the cognitive and social and individual and group influences that shape social behaviour. To present to the student, in a comprehensive and meaningful way, key influential social psychology studies alongside contemporary and cross-disciplinary developments that have impacted on many areas of life, including education, health, and counselling and clinical psychology.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the core concepts of social psychology
2. Develop an understanding of the social psychological perspective on human behaviour
3. Critically reflect on explanations for some aspects of human social behaviour
4. Identify and recall key research findings, theories, and studies in the field
5. Develop skills in the communication and application of social psychological concepts

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Online activity	20	Asynchronous lectures and other content
Directed learning	10	Synchronous online discussions
Tutorial	1	Online discourse based tutorial
Independent Study	48	Lecture review and preparation/independent learning
Independent Study	46	Independent assessment preparation
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

What is social psychology?

The self

Attitudes and attitude change

Attitudes and behaviour

Group processes

Social influence

Prejudice and Discrimination

Prosocial behaviour

Aggression

Affiliation and attraction

Friendship and love

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	n/a	30%	n/a
Essay	n/a	70%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

David G. Myers, Jean M. Twenge: 0, Social Psychology, McGraw-Hill Education, New York,
Michael A. Hogg,Graham M. Vaughan: 0, Social Psychology, Pearson, Harlow, England:,
Aronson, Elliot, Aronson, Joshua: 0, The Social Animal, Worth Publishers,, New York,
Crisp, R.J., & Turner, R.N.: 0, Essential social psychology, Sage, London, UK,
Miles Hewstone,Wolfgang Stroebe,Klaus Jonas: 0, An Introduction to Social Psychology, John Wiley & Sons,
Fiske, S.: 0, Social beings: Core motives in social psychology, Wiley, New York, NY,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BPY	BSc (Honours) in Psychology
BSSCI	BA Social Sciences & Cultural Innovation

Archives: