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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Social Psychology
Module Code NS123
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Liz McLoughlin
Semester 2: Liz McLoughlin
Autumn: Liz McLoughlin
Module TeacherLiz McLoughlin
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
To provide the student with an introduction to the study of social psychology, utilising a synthesis of the cognitive and social and individual and group influences that shape social behaviour. To present to the student, in a comprehensive and meaningful way, key influential social psychology studies alongside contemporary and cross-disciplinary developments that have impacted on many areas of life, including education, health, and counselling and clinical psychology.

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the core concepts of social psychology
2. Examine the relationship between attitudes and behaviour
3. Critically reflect on explanations for prejudice and discrimination
4. Identify and recall key theories and studies in conformity, compliance and obedience
5. Apply theories of attraction and models of love to different types of relationships



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture36No Description
Tutorial2Discourse based tutorials
Independent learning time72Including Exam Preparation
Directed learning15Appropriate Service Visits
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
What is social psychology?.
The self.

Attitudes and attitude change.
Attitudes and behaviour.

Group processes.
Social influence.

Prejudice.
Prosocial behaviour.

Aggression.
Affiliation and attraction.

Friendship and love.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment0% Examination Weight100%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Hogg, M. & Vaughan, G.: 2010, Social Psychology, 6th, Prentice Hall, 978-0273741145
  • Myers, D.: 2012, Social Psychology, McGraw Hill, New York,
  • Smith, E. & Mackie, D.: 2007, Social Psychology, 3rd, Psychology Press,
  • Kenrick, D., Neuberg, S. &Cialdini, R.: 2010, Social Psychology goals in interaction, Pearson,
  • Ajzen, I.: 2005, Attitudes, personality and behaviour., Open University Press.,
  • Hewstone,M., Stroebe, W. & Jonas, K.: 2007, Introduction to Social Psychology: A European Perspective (Bps Textbooks in Psychology), 4th, John Wiley & Sons,
  • Crisp, R. J., & Turner, R.: 2008, Essential social psychology, Sage., London,
  • Fazio, R. H., & Petty, R. E. (Eds.).: 2007, Attitudes: Their structure, function, and consequences: Key readings., Psychology Press, Hove,
  • Fiske, S. T.: 2004, Social beings: A core motives approach to social psychology, Wiley, Hoboken, NJ:,
  • Langdridge, D., & Taylor, S.: 2007, Critical readings in social psychology, Open University Press, Milton Keynes,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
BPYBSc (Honours) in Psychology
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS123
Date of Last Revision06-OCT-10
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