Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Module Offerings
6508PSYSLI-JAN-PAR
6508PSYSLI-SEP-PAR
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.
Additional Information:The module is designed to provide a clear introduction to social cognition by covering contemporary research material to enable students to develop a critical understanding of some of the key themes in social cognition.