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.