PSY2010 Social Processes of Behaviour (FOSCI)

Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Springfld (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Psychology) Band 1

Pre-requisite: PSY1010 or Students must be enrolled in the following Program: GDPS

Recommended pre-requisites: PSY1020 and STA2300. Email and internet access to USQConnect.

Synopsis

Social behaviour is introduced as the study of social processes at a number of levels from the individual level through to more broadly based social phenomena. Some of the major concepts and areas of social psychology are introduced (e.g., social research methods, socialisation, self-esteem, altruism, aggression, attitudes, communication, interpersonal relationships, family issues, prejudice, group processes, cultural considerations, leadership and social influence. This course has a strong research component and students will be required to write a research report in a style suitable for psychology as part of their assessment. Students will also require email and internet access to USQConnect for this course.