PSY2010 Social Processes of Behaviour (FOSCI)

Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Springfield (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (090701) Band 1

Pre-requisite: PSY1010

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

Synopsis

Social psychology is introduced as the study of social behaviour at multiple levels from individual processes through to community-level social phenomena. Basic concepts of social psychology are introduced (e.g., socialisation, self-esteem, altruism, aggression, attitudes, communication, interpersonal relationships, prejudice, group processes, cultural issues, leadership and social influence). Applied skills relevant to social research methods are also covered (e.g., collecting data in an ethical way and writing research reports in a style suitable for psychology). Students will also require email and internet access to USQConnect for this course.