PSS2713

The individual in a Social Context (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Not offered in 2004.

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will be able to: 1) understand how social behaviour can be studied through a variety of perspectives involving different levels of analysis and varying research methods; 2) describe the application of a range of key concepts such as schemata, stereotypes, categorisation, causal attribution, obedience, conformity and minority influence; 3) appreciate how views of some concepts of social behaviour change over time; 4) understand the powerful role group membership can exert on social behaviour and how outcomes such as aggression, racism, and sexism can be represented as interactions between groups

Assessment: Laboratory report (1500 words): 30% + Two laboratory-based assignments (equivalent to 500 words): 30% + Examination (2 hours): 40%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour laboratory) per week

Prerequisites: One of BHS1711, COG1111, PSS1711

Prohibitions: BHS2713, GSC2713, PSY2042