One 2000 word assignment contributing to 100% of the overall module mark, assessing all LO's

Formative assessment will take place through class based activities, for example, question and answer sessions, informal presentations, and discussion of reading materials. There will also be the opportunity for students to receive formative feedback on an essay plan.

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, and intergroup perception. 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.

Journal articles, videos, and technology such as Turning Point.
Blackboard access via the internet.

Crisp, R. J. & Turner, R. N. (2010) Essential Social Psychology. London, Sage.
Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2013). Social Psychology. Prentice Hall, Pearson Publishers.
Sutton, R., & Douglas, K. M. (2015). Social Psychology. London: Palgrave Macmillan Publishers.
Tesser, A. (1994). Advanced social psychology. London, McGraw Hill.

Students must be registered on any Psychology award.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key research relating to a number of the areas within the psychology of social perception (Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Critically discuss and evaluate methodologies and perspectives in a number of the topic areas covered
(Enquiry)

3. Communicate ideas clearly and succinctly in written form (Communication)

4.locate and select relevant material in answer to an essay question (Learning)

A series of lectures followed by discussions and debates. In classes about half the time will be spent on lectures and half the time on other class activities. The remainder of the study hours on the module will be spent reading for each session and researching and writing the assignment. Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (24 hours)  Guided Independent Study: (126 hours)

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, and intergroup perception. For example, you will be introduced to various research techniques utilised in experimental social psychology and the key theories of impression formation and attribution. You will also learn about the importance of the information we convey to others about ourselves and how we believe we are perceived by others.