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Advanced Social Psychology (PSYC90101)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Dr Said Shafa
Overview
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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
Last updated: 8 November 2024