Exploration of theoretical and methodological issues in modern social psychology.
This paper addresses current issues and research in the study of social cognition and social influence.
Social cognition, a subtopic of social psychology, is the study of how information about other people - and about ourselves - is processed, stored and used in social judgements. This paper is an introduction to the major topics and methodologies of the field, including social categorisation, unconscious and "implicit" cognition, decision making, emotion, attitudes and prejudice. Lectures are interspersed with discussion, debate, guest speakers and original research opportunities to provide a broad and timely overview of the discipline.
| Paper title | Social Cognition |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PSYC426 |
| Subject | Psychology |
| EFTS | 0.0833 |
| Points | 10 points |
| Teaching period | Second Semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $666.57 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $2,895.09 |
- 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)
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Psychology's website
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Approximately two thirds of the paper involve lectures on core topics in social psychology. The remaining third is a combination of practical exercises in research design, data analysis, quality assessment, topical debates, and student research presentations.
- 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 discussion.
- Design, conduct and present original social psychological research.
