History: An Introduction to Social and Behavioural Psychology.
Course details
Course code
Q00015252Course date
Number of classes
1 sessionsTimetable
Branch
Norwich BranchTutor
Kerry HeathcoteFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Norwich Millennium Library (Norwich)Millennium Library
The Forum, Millennium Plain
Norwich
NR2 1AW
Qualification name & awarding organisation
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
"The main aim of this course is to introduce social psychology, providing opportunities to view and discuss ten experiments that have informed and developed our understanding of the influence social situations can have on our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Intended learning outcomes are focused on discussions regarding human behaviours in the context of different social situations. How does stereotyping in social situations and human interactions affect the way people are positively or negatively perceived and treated, for example? Predictions about potential thoughts, feelings and actions will be made across several scenario-based activities. Theories of conformity and obedience to authority will be explored and discussed in their historical contexts.
The main objective of the course is to inform a concluding discussion, focused on social psychology, behavioural theories, and experimental research findings, in the context of twenty-first century Britain. What has changed since each of the ten experiments was conducted for the first time? Do we believe the behaviours and attitudes would be different if these were conducted today? What ethical issues prevent many of the experiments from ever being repeated?
Key concepts to be explored include social identity theory, learned helplessness theory, social learning theory, social exchange theory, self-perception theory, labelling theory."
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