PSY200 : Social Psychology

- B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Counselling and Psychology
輔導及心理學(榮譽)社會科學士

- B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology
心理學(榮譽)社會科學士


Course Title :	Social Psychology

Course Code :	PSY 200

Year of Study :	2

Number of Credits :	3 credits

Duration of Weeks :	14 weeks

Contact Hours Per Week :	Lecture (2 hours) Seminar (1 hour)

Pre-requisite Course(s)	Nil

Course Aims	This is an introduction to the social behavioural aspect of human nature. Topics start with a general orientation to social psychology and then proceed to specific topics relevant to the understanding of human behavior in social situations: attribution, social beliefs and judgment, interpersonal liking and attraction, group influence, attitude and behaviour, persuasion, aggression, etc. Relevant theories and applications are sought.
Course Objectives	After completing this course, students will be able to: 1. understand what social psychology is about – e.g. theoretical foundations, methods, and major areas of concern; 2. develop a systematic and critical appraisal on how one affects as well as being affected by others; 3. enrich perspectives in viewing the human social world.

Assessment	Class Participation Reflection Paper - student will choose a social psychology topic that is of interest, then survey the topic and make critical reflection on it in relation to (e.g.) the local context of Hong Kong - use of the APA style is encouraged Final Project and Presentation - an application-oriented paper - a social psychology topic selected by student - use of the APA style is encouraged Term Examination	20% 20% 30% 50% 100%