Course content

This is an in-depth knowledge course in social psychology emphasizing social cognition perspective. Relevant subjects include social judgement, inferences and decisions, attitude formation and social influence.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
The student has good understanding of social psychology which emphasises selected themes in the areas of social influence, social behaviour, group processes and verbal language communication.
The student has obtained substantial knowledge in the chosen areas of study which include for example the development and change of attitudes, judgement and decision making, social justice, violence, aggression, and pro-social behaviour, as well as language as a social tool.

Skills:
The student is able to present and use central ideas and theories within the area as well as able to independently reflect on individuals’ and groups’ behaviours and the behaviours developments and origins.

General competence:
The student has developed the ability to reflect on and critically evaluate how humans think and function as social beings in groups as well as in society at large.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminar.

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Required previous knowledge

PSY1014 or equivalent.

Credit reductions