Course - Introduction to Social Psychology - PSY1507
PSY1507 - Introduction to Social Psychology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | E |
Course content
This is an introductory course in social psychology regarding how people`s thoughts, feelings and behavior is influenced by the actual or the imagined presence of other people. Major theoretical perspectives in social psychology cover the sociocultural, the evolutionary, social learning and the social cognitive. These perspectives are used in describing and explaining social behavior.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The student has developed a basic overview of the central perspectives in social psychology including the sociocultural, the evolutionary, social learning and the social cognitive.
The student has obtained knowledge of specific research fields including how we think about ourselves and the social world, attitudes and social influences, cooperation and function in groups, prejudices, discrimination and conflicts, friendships and love, prosocial and aggressive behavior.
Skills:
The student is able to account for and to discuss how social behavior and cognitions can be explained from different perspectives in social psychology.
General competence:
The student has developed an understanding of (1) how to study people in social situations, and (2) how different social factors influence people´s thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures 2 hours per week and studygroups.
Limited admission to classes.
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester.
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYK4127 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| PSY1004 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| PSY1014 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| PSY1128 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| PSY1124 | 3.5 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| PSY1504 | 3.5 | AUTUMN 2022 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2024-06-01
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Psychology
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-12-18 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 22 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"