PSY2042 Personality and social psychology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY2042 Personality and social psychology is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs PSY1011 and (PSY1022 or PSY1023) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY2042
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PSY2042
1 unit list PSY2042 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
In this unit you will explore key concepts in social psychology and personality theory, including the history and philosophy of, and evidence for, competing theories.These theories will be applied and critiqued in light of contemporary evidence.
The replication crisis and the methods used to develop personality tests and theories will be presented to highlight contemporary issues in the relative fields of study.
Lectures and tutorial classes will help you to apply psychological concepts to yourself and others, and gain an understanding of how personality and social psychology influences individual and interpersonal attitudes, behaviour, cognitions and decision making.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Essay (2,500 words)35%
- Oral presentation: Journal club20%
- Case study report: Personality assessment (1,000 words)15%
- Examination (100 minutes)30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically evaluate the major personality theories
- 2
Critically evaluate the major theoretical and research approaches within the field of social psychology
- 3
Explain the historical and current theory on social processes, and relate these to both individual factors and interpersonal relationships
- 4
Apply social psychology theories to a range of contemporary social questions
- 5
Critically evaluate research findings that relate to social psychology and personality theories.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials21 hours
- Lectures24 hours
2 hours of lectures per week.
2 hours of tutorials 10 times per semester.
Induction tutorial: 1 hour in Week 1 of semester
Preparation: 8 hours background reading/preparation for lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks per week. Attendance at tutorials is recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Where it fits
PSY2042 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Nathan Ogilvie
- Mr Yap Wai Meng
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Jake Hoskin
Common questions
What can I take after PSY2042?
PSY2042 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including SWM3127.
When is PSY2042 offered?
In 2024, PSY2042 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia, with an online option.
Does PSY2042 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PSY2042?
PSY2042 is part of Psychology.