This subject will cover classic and contemporary social psychology, including topics such as group behaviour, intergroup processes, self-regulation, morality, goals, and social exclusion. We will explore emerging perspectives, cutting edge research, and controversies in the field. Across all topics we will also consider their practical implications in society with real-world examples of how these areas of research impact human behaviour.
Intended learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
Understand the fundamental theories of social psychology
To develop skills in critically evaluating social psychological experiments
Analyse real-world problems using social psychological theories
To develop an understanding of the emerging areas of social psychology