Course - Introduction to Social Psychology - PSY1127
Introduction to Social Psychology
New from the academic year 2022/2023
About
About the course
Course content
This is an introductory course in social psychology regarding how people`s thoughts, feelings and behavior is influenced by the actual or the imagined presence of other people. Major theoretical perspectives in social psychology cover the sociocultural, the evolutionary, social learning and the social cognitive. These perspectives are used in describing and explaining social behavior.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student has developed a basic overview of the central perspectives in social psychology including the sociocultural, the evolutionary, social learning and the social cognitive.• The student has obtained knowledge of specific research fields including how we think about ourselves and the social world, attitudes and social influences, cooperation and function in groups, prejudices, discrimination and conflicts, friendships and love, prosocial and aggressive behavior.
Skills
The student is able to account for and to discuss how social behavior and cognitions can be explained from different perspectives in social psychology.
General competence
The student has developed an understanding of (1) how to study people in social situations, and (2) how different social factors influence people´s thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures 2 hours per week and studygroups.The teaching will mainly be in Norwegian, although occasionally some lectures might be in English.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Psychology (BPSY)
Psychology (ÅPSY)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| PSYK4127 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSY1004 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSY1014 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSY1124 | 4 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSY1504 | 4 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSYPRO4114 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSYK4124 | 3.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
Subject areas
- Psychology
Contact information
Examination
Examination
New examination - Autumn 2022
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2022
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.