Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Psychology
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Module Offerings
6208PSYSCI-JAN-CTY
Aims
1. To introduce students to theory and research concerning social cognition.
2. To analyse and evaluate key models and theories within the field of social cognition.
3. To explore contemporary applied issues in social cognition.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate social cognitive models and theories.
2.
Critically evaluate a variety of research methodologies utilised in the field of social cognition.
3.
Consider applied issues in relation to social cognition.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The social brain hypothesis. The psychology of attitudes. The theories of reasoned action and planned behaviour. Attributional biases. Social identity and self-categorization. Scripts and schemas. Behaviour in emergencies. Social cognitive impairments and human functioning.
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to introduce you to theory and research concerning social cognition and to analyse and evaluate key models and theories within the field of social cognition. You will also be able to explore contemporary applied issues in social cognition.
The aim of this module is to introduce you to theory and research concerning social cognition and to analyse and evaluate key models and theories within the field of social cognition. You will also be able to explore contemporary applied issues in social cognition.
Additional Information:This is an optional Level 6 module.