Module Code: |
H6SPS |
Long Title
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Social Psychology 1
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Title
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Social Psychology 1
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 6 |
EQF Level: |
5 |
EHEA Level: |
Short Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
David Mothersill |
Module Author: |
Lynn Farrell |
Departments: |
School of Business
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
Lecturer with PhD in Psychology or related cognate discipline
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
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
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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
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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)
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Social Relations
• Attraction & Faces
• Antecedents of attraction (propinquity, similarity, physical attractiveness, arousal misattribution)
• Forming and Maintaining Close Relationships
• How Social Relationships support wellbeing
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull 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) |
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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. |
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No End of Module Assessment |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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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.
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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 |
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Aronson, E., Wilson, T.D., & Sommers, S.R.. (2020), Social Psychology. Global Edition, 10th Ed. Pearson Education Ltd..
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Hogg, M.A. & Vaughan, G.M.. (2018), Social Psychology, 8th Ed. Pearson Education Ltd..
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Myers, D. G., & Twenge, J., M.. (2018), Exploring Social Psychology, McGraw-Hill Education.
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Branscombe, N.R., & Baron, R.A.. (2017), Social Psychology, 14th Ed. Pearson.
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Myers, D. G., & Twnege, J. M.. (2018), Exploring Social Psychology, 8th Ed. McGraw Hill Education.
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Smith, J. R., & Haslam, S. A.. (2016), Social Psychology: Revisiting the classic studies, 2nd Ed.
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Other Resources |
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[Website], Practice MCQ:,
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[Website], Wiley online library,
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[Website], Science Direct,
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[Website], NCI Library,
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[Website], Google Scholar,
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