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Module PPP-2010:
Social Psychology

Social Psychology 2022-23
PPP-2010
2022-23
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 2
10 credits
Module Organiser: Thandi Gilder
Overview

Topics covered in this module include: • Social Perception (Cognition, Attribution, Attitudes, Impression Formation); • Social Contact (Attraction, Attractiveness, Relationships); • Social Groups (Intragroup, Leadership, Intergroup, Prejudice, Decision Making, Constructionism); • Social Influence (Types of Influence, Compliance, Obedience, Conformity); • Social Support (Prosocial/Helping/Altruism)

Assessment Strategy

-threshold - (D+) •Some basic consideration of the applications of social psychology theory in the real world. •Adequate knowledge of some of the key concepts in social psychology only. •Weaknesses in understanding theoretical issues with multiple/major factual errors. •Limited evidence of critical analysis and evaluation of theory and research. •Arguments are presented briefly, but they are weak with no synthesis or original interpretation •Answer only briefly focussed on question and with some irrelevant material and poor structure •Weak presentation with disjointed structure and major APA format errors.

-good - (B+) •Some insight into the applications of social psychology theory in the real world. •Strong knowledge of key concepts in social psychology. •Solid understanding of theoretical issues mostly free of factual errors. •Evidence of critical analysis and evaluation of theory and research. •Coherent arguments presented, with some limited synthesis and original interpretation •Answer focussed on question, but with very little irrelevant material and clear structure •Well-structured presentation showing focus of argument and expression.

-excellent -{A+) •Depth of insight into the applications of social psychology theory in the real world. •Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of social psychology. •Excellent understanding and original interpretation of theoretical issues with no factual errors. •Clear evidence of critical analysis and insightful evaluation of theory and research. •Logically presented and defended arguments presented with coherent synthesis and original interpretation •Answer focussed on question, with no irrelevant material and clear structure •Well-structured presentation showing focus and clarity of argument and expression.

-another level- (C+) •Some consideration of the applications of social psychology theory in the real world. •Knowledge of most of the key concepts in social psychology. •Some understanding of theoretical issues with some factual errors. •Some evidence of critical analysis and evaluation of theory and research. •Some arguments presented, but little synthesis and original interpretation •Answer focussed on question, but with some irrelevant material and poor structure •Some weaknesses in presentation with areas of disjointed structure and some APA format errors.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse the influence of others on thoughts, feelings, and behaviour (Social Influence)

  • Consider the causes and explanations for helping and altruistic behaviour (Social Support)

  • Debate and discuss the applications of social psychology theory in a real world context.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the thought processes, knowledge, and beliefs that are used to understand the behaviour of others (Social Perception)

  • Describe the dynamics of behaviour within and between groups of individuals to understand social constructionism (Social Groups)

  • Evaluate the nature of initial attraction and the dynamics of subsequent relationships (Social Contact)

Assessment method

Essay

Assessment type

Crynodol

Description

You must submit an example illustrating whatever you have found, shared, or created AND a report critically analysing this example using social psychology. This means that there are two parts to this assignment: Example: Either find something interesting in the real world OR share an interesting experience in your own life OR create a resource demonstrating something interesting. This is your example of social psychology in the real world. Report: Write a report (1000 words) explaining the example that you found/shared/created in terms of social psychology. This report must demonstrate critical analysis and evaluation of the example using social psychology academic research and theory.

Weighting

50%

Due date

12/12/2022

Assessment method

Exam (Centrally Scheduled)

Assessment type

Crynodol

Description

Final Take Home Exam: This two-part exam is designed to assess the breadth and depth of your knowledge and understanding of the social psychology theories discussed in lectures. **Gateway MCQ** This test assesses the breadth of your knowledge. Questions for this test are randomly selected from a large testbank, so the questions and the order of the answers will be different each time a test is run. You can complete this gateway test any time from the first week of the course to the final essay exam date. You can attempt this test as often as you need to pass. You can refer to course materials or confer with others. *The pass rate for this test is 80%*. This is a gateway assessment because you must pass this test in order for your final essay exam to be graded. Failure to pass this test before submitting your final essay exam will mean that your final exam receives a grade of zero. **6hr Essay Exam** This exam assesses the depth of your knowledge. You will be expected to use content from beyond the lectures obtained through your own wider research, showing that you have engaged with the topic on a deeper level. It would be unrealistic to expect you to show depth of analysis and extensive extra reading in every single topic, so this essay provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate this in your chosen topic area. This exam is also designed to provide real world experience of working under pressure. It is a test of your ability to produce high quality work demonstrating extra research within a high-pressure time-limited setting. Five essay questions will be released at 9am on the day of the exam.

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