Associate Degree or equivalent, containing an element of psychology

Some people believe that social psychology is just common sense. This module will help you to see that we behave in many ways that are not intuitive and will enable you to extend your knowledge and understanding of social psychology by looking at fascinating topics in the areas of social cognition, intergroup processes and close relationships. You will also develop several scholarly skills such as summary writing, advanced essay writing and critical reading.

Module content covers four main areas:
Social psychology’s history, scope, research methods and ethics.
Social cognition – attitude formation and change.
Intergroup processes – prejudice, discrimination, leadership and power.
Close relationships – attraction; models of love

LO1: Evaluate social psychology studies with respect to research methods and ethics.
LO2: Critically evaluate attitude theories and the relationship between attitude and behaviour
LO3: Critically reflect on explanations for prejudice, discrimination, leadership and power.
LO4: Apply theories of attraction and models of love to different types of close relationship.