PSY1008 Social psychology
- Course codePSY1008
- Number of credits10
- Teaching semester2026 Autumn
- Language of instruction and examinationEnglish
- CampusLillehammer
- Required prerequisite knowledge
None.
The course covers the following key areas, theories, and core concepts:
- Humans as social and societal beings: prosocial and antisocial behavior
- Human relationships: social identity and group processes
- Social cognition: attitudes, attributions, stereotypes, and prejudice
- Social influence: power and authority, conformity, and obedience
Learning outcome
Upon completion of the course, students will achieve the following learning outcomes:
The student
- demonstrates knowledge of social psychological explanations of topics such as personal identity, social identity, group processes, social cognition, and persuasion
- understands the scientific evaluation of various research methods and findings within social psychology
- possesses knowledge of social psychological research methods and their applications
- evaluates the ethical implications of conclusions drawn from social psychological research
The student
- can apply theories within social psychology to understand and explain social phenomena and practical examples from real life
- is capable of conducting research on social psychological topics
- can write an independent academic paper that integrates concepts, empirical findings, and theories from the curriculum to address a specific issue
- is able to collect, analyze, and present data while linking it to relevant theories
- can evaluate and provide feedback on others' assignments
- is capable of planning and conducting a minor research project
The student
- possesses fundamental knowledge of key traditions within social psychology, can discuss their strengths, and critically assess them
- is able to communicate key subject matter effectively in both written and oral forms
- can reflect on ethical issues related to experimental research
Participation in mandatory seminars, along with submission of written work and an oral presentation, assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Further details regarding content and scope will be provided by the course coordinator at the beginning of the course.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comments |
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Written examination with supervision | ECTS - A-F | Individual | 4 Hour(s) |
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Written individual examination with invigilation, 4 hours.
Allowed examination aids: One dictionary (book form), mother tongue – English.
Answers must be given in English.
Reading list
No reading list available for this course