Experimental social psychology
BT BB BS DT GA PA BC BP BDT BY BBS
Chris Fraser and Virginia Frauder
Subject value of 1.0 (6 point) * Two 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week * First semester * Gippsland/Distance * Prerequisites: GAS2504 plus two subjects from GAS2501, GAS2502, GAS2503, or equivalent second-level subjects
This subject reviews recent experimental research and theoretical developments in social psychology. The emphasis will be on the role of laboratory experimentation in testing and refining theories, and as such will complement the applied social orientation in GAS2502. An extensive laboratory program will aim to illustrate a range of experimental paradigms used in social psychology. Topics covered include person perception, social cognition, attitudes, social influence and social interaction. Distance education students are required to attend a two-day weekend or residential school program.
Assessment
Two laboratory reports: 50% * Examination: 50% * A pass on the examination is a requirement for successful completion of this subject
Prescribed text
Taylor S E, Peplau L A and Sears D O Social psychology 8th edn, Prentice Hall, 1994