At the end of the module students are familiar with the most important theories and concepts of Social Psychology* and Social Developmental Psychology**. Students are able to:
- name and explain the most important theories and concepts
- identify links between different theoretical concepts (differences and similarities between various theories)
- recognise theoretical concepts in examples drawn from daily life
- apply the theories to predict the behaviour, emotions and thoughts of people (children) in specific scenarios
- explain how technology changes human interaction and development, and use insights from social (developmental) psychology to understand and predict how people perceive and respond to new technologies
- evaluate the socio-psychological research of others critically
- name and describe several field-specific research methodologies that are widely used in Social Psychology (such as implicit measures) or Social Developmental Psychology and explain the increased role of technology in psychological research
* This relates to theories in respect of social perception (self-observation, observation of others and groups), social influences (conformity, group processes, attitudes & behavioural influences) and social relationships (altruism, aggression & attraction).
** This relates to theories in respect of moral development, influence from peers & the media, and upbringing.
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This Theory study unit is part of the module Social Behaviour (202000325). Students learn about Social Psychology and theories about the development of social behaviour in children (Social Developmental Psychology). This relates to theories in respect of social perception (self-observation, observations of others and groups), social influences (conformity, group processes, attitudes & behavioural influences) and social relationships (altruism, aggression & attraction). From a development perspective, the accent is on moral development, the influence of peers, school and the media, and upbringing/family.
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This study unit is part of the module Social Behaviour (202000325). A module is offered as one educational unity and students take it as such.
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