Course - Social Psychology I - PSY1014
PSY1014
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.
Social Psychology I
New from the academic year 2011/2012
Credits
7.5
Level
Foundation courses, level I
Course start
Spring 2012
Duration
1 semester
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Examination arrangement
Written examination
About
About the course
Course content
Social psychology is the scientific study of how people's thinking, feeling and behaviour are influenced by other people. Major theoretical perspectives in social psychology cover the sociocultural, the evoutionary, social learning and the social cognitive, and these perspectives are used in describing and explaining social behaviour.
Learning outcome
To acquire a basic understanding of the core topics in social psychology. These cover how we present ourselves and others, social influence, cooperation and group functioning, prejudice, discrimination and conflicts, friendship and attraction, prosocial behaviour and aggression.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures 2 hours per week, colloquium.
Some of the lectures might be given in english.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| PSY1004 | 7.5 sp | |
| PSYPRO4114 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Psychology
- Social Sciences and Psychology
Contact information
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Ordinary examination - Spring 2012
Skriftlig
Weighting
100/100
Date
2012-06-08
Time
09:00
Duration
4 timer
Place and room
Not specified yet.