Module Code: H6SPS
Long Title Social Psychology 1
Title Social Psychology 1
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: David Mothersill
Module Author: Lynn Farrell
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff

Lecturer with PhD in Psychology or related cognate discipline
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate knowledge of the core concepts of Social Psychology and be able to evaluate key concepts, assumptions and theories in Social Psychology.
LO2 Examine the influence of social cognition and social thinking on our perception of ourselves and others.
LO3 Identify and recall key theories and studies on conformity, compliance and obedience including recent re-evaluations.
LO4 Evaluate the impact of psychology on various aspects of society.
LO5 Recognise and consider factors that may predispose, influence, or impact the rise of certain types of social behaviour.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to the field of Social Psychology
• Defining the subject area and key research and theorists/schools of thought in social psychology • Key studies in ethics in the area of social psychology
Social Cognition/Social Thinking
• Social Cognition – Automatic and Controlled Thinking • Social Perception – Impression Formation • Social Perception - Attribution and Social Explanation • The Self – Self-Concept and Self-Esteem • The Self – Social Identity and Social-Presentation
Social Influence
• Conformity • Compliance and Obedience • Influence in Social Groups (e.g., social facilitation, social loafing, group polarisation) • Leadership and Group Decision Making (e.g., defining leadership, group polarisation, groupthink)
Social Relations
• Attraction & Faces • Antecedents of attraction (propinquity, similarity, physical attractiveness, arousal misattribution) • Forming and Maintaining Close Relationships • How Social Relationships support wellbeing
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: CA 1 % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,3,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
CA1: MCQ on topics covered to date (50 questions)
Assessment Type: CA 2 % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
CA2: Academic Poster on one element of the material covered in the module A choice from a variety of topics/titles will be provided or students will have the option of choosing their own topic from those covered in the lectures. The academic poster can be completed either individually or as part of a group of 2 – 3. If completing in groups students must agree that all members contributed appropriately and that they will receive a group mark.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
If a student fails the module overall, they will be required to complete a repeat assessment individually that covers learning outcomes 1-5 – they can choose between an academic poster or essay on a topic covered in the lectures.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 2 Every Week 2.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 8.4 Every Week 8.40
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Aronson, E., Wilson, T.D., & Sommers, S.R.. (2020), Social Psychology. Global Edition, 10th Ed. Pearson Education Ltd..
  • Hogg, M.A. & Vaughan, G.M.. (2018), Social Psychology, 8th Ed. Pearson Education Ltd..
  • Myers, D. G., & Twenge, J., M.. (2018), Exploring Social Psychology, McGraw-Hill Education.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Branscombe, N.R., & Baron, R.A.. (2017), Social Psychology, 14th Ed. Pearson.
  • Myers, D. G., & Twnege, J. M.. (2018), Exploring Social Psychology, 8th Ed. McGraw Hill Education.
  • Smith, J. R., & Haslam, S. A.. (2016), Social Psychology: Revisiting the classic studies, 2nd Ed.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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