HPS774 - Introduction to Social Psychology
Unit details
Year | 2014 unit information |
---|---|
Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online Trimester 3: Online |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit chair: | J Webb Email: HPS774@deakin.edu.au |
Incompatible with: | HPS204 |
Contact hours: | 1 x 1 hour Seminar A per week, 1 x 2 hour Seminar B per fortnight |
Note:You will need to access substantial learning resources and experiences in CloudDeakin (Deakin’s online learning environment). Compliance with the Standards in computing, connectivity and student capability are a condition on your enrolment. |
Content
This unit covers the main theories and research methods of social psychology. Topics include: ethical issues in social psychology; social knowledge; attribution; nature and measurement of attitudes; changing attitudes; social influence; group processes and decision-making; prejudice; self and identity; affiliation; attraction and love; and prosocial behaviour.
Assessment
Examination (2 hours) 50%, assignment (2500 words) 50%
Prescribed texts
Vaughan, G. & Hogg, M. 2014, Social Psychology WITH MYPSYCHLAB, 7th edn, Prentice-Hall, Sydney
Unit Fee Information
Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
$755 | $755 | $2769 | $3021 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.