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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description The aims of this module are to provide an advanced overview of theoretical, conceptual, research and methodological advances, at, or informed by, the forefront of enquiry within social cognitive psychology. Particular focus will be on social cognitive components of individual and group construal. Critical consideration will be given to factors influencing social cognition, affect and motivation. A social neuroscientific approach will also be critically considered within the module in terms of theory of mind. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically consider and evaluate key conceptual, theoretical, research and methodological advances, at, or informed by, the forefront of social cognitive psychology. 2. Demonstrate a critical awareness of social cognitive components of individual and group construal. 3. Critically identify and consider key factors influencing typical and atypical social cognitive function, including affective and motivational factors. 4. Critically appraise the neuroscientific approach to social cognition. 5. Critically consider implicit and explicit approaches to profiling attitudes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Learning Activities Conceptual, theoretical and methodological approaches to studying social cognition.Understanding social cognitive components of individual and group construal:social information encoding, representation and retrievalSocial categorisation and social reasoningAffect and motivational factors in Social Cognition; regulation of social cognitive processesSocial Neuroscience: Theory of mind; mirror neuron system; social cognitive disordersControversies in Attitude research: implicit and explicit approaches to understanding and measuring attitudes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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