Social cognition is the study of how information about other people – and about ourselves – is processed, stored, and used in judgements, thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. This paper is an introduction to the major topics and methodologies of the field, including social categorisation, unconscious and "implicit" cognition, decision making, emotions, attitudes, and prejudice with an emphasis on how these processes shape our understanding of both individuals and intergroup dynamics. Lectures are interspersed with discussion, debate, guest speakers, and opportunities to critique and develop research ideas, providing a broad and timely overview of the discipline.
About this paper
| Paper title | Social Cognition |
|---|---|
| Subject | Psychology |
| EFTS | 0.0833 |
| Points | 10 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $813.42 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PSYC 466
- Eligibility
Entry into Psychology 400-level normally requires a major in Psychology, a B+ average or higher in Psychology 300-level papers, and a pass in PSYC 311 Quantitative Methods. We highly recommend that students have completed PSYC 310. Students from other universities must show evidence of an equivalent level of competence.
- Contact
Professor Jamin Halberstadt - jhalbers@psy.otago.ac.nz
Dr Mariska Kappmeier - mariska.kappmeier@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Each seminar-style class focusses on one substantive topic in social psychology, relying on individual and group presentation and discussion to arrive at shared insights.
- Textbooks
All required and recommended reading to be provided electronically by the lecturer.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Critical thinking, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Understand and integrate the core issues and findings in social cognition
- Engage in critical analysis and scientific debate
- Learn to design and evaluate interesting research
Social cognition is the study of how information about other people (and about ourselves) is processed, stored and used in judgements, thoughts, feelings and behaviours. This paper is an introduction to the major topics and methodologies of the field, including social categorisation, unconscious and "implicit" cognition, decision making, emotions, attitudes and prejudice with an emphasis on how these processes shape our understanding of both individuals and intergroup dynamics.
Lectures are interspersed with discussion, debate, guest speakers and opportunities to critique and develop research ideas, providing a broad and timely overview of the discipline.
About this paper
| Paper title | Social Cognition |
|---|---|
| Subject | Psychology |
| EFTS | 0.0833 |
| Points | 10 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PSYC 466
- Eligibility
Entry into Psychology 400-level normally requires a major in Psychology, a B+ average or higher in Psychology 300-level papers, and a pass in PSYC 311 Quantitative Methods. We highly recommend that students have completed PSYC 310.
Students from other universities must show evidence of an equivalent level of competence.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Each seminar-style class focusses on one substantive topic in social psychology, relying on individual and group presentation and discussion to arrive at shared insights.
- Textbooks
All required and recommended reading to be provided electronically by the lecturer.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Critical thinking, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Understand and integrate the core issues and findings in social cognition.
- Engage in critical analysis and scientific debate.
- Learn to design and evaluate interesting research.