Several key areas and effects which have been studied using experimental social psychological methods will be considered. The theories and research pertaining to these areas will be examined and evaluated. The main areas covered will be impression formation, impression management, self-perception, social norms, attribution, social influence, communication. For example students will be introduced to various research techniques utilised in experimental social psychology and the key theories of impression formation and attribution. They will also learn about the importance of the information we convey to others about ourselves and how we believe we are perceived by others.

The choice of one essay title contributing to 100% of the overall module mark, assessing outcomes 1-4.

Formative assessment will take place through class based activities, for example, question and answer sessions, informal presentations, discussion of reading materials

Students must be registered on any Psychology award.

Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2005). Social Psychology. Prentice Hall, Pearson Publishers.
Crisp, R. J. & Turner, R. N. (2007) Essential Social Psychology. London, Sage.
Tesser, A. (1994). Advanced social psychology. London, McGraw Hill.

Journal articles, videos.
Blackboard access via the internet

A series of lectures followed by discussions and debates. In classes about half the time will be spent on lectures (11 hours) and half the time on other class activities (11 hours). The remainder of the study hours on the module will be spent reading for each session and researching and writing the assignment.