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PSY-3005: Attitudes and social Cognition Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
English. | Examination semester
Spring
| Objectives
The course can be a part of the MA-degree in Psychology. The course may also be of interest for students from other fields. | Contents
How do we make sense of other people and ourselves?Social cognition deals with such fundamental questions as how we form impressions of other people, where prejudiced attitudes do come from, how we view our selves, why we behave as we do, and how we can influence behaviour. In this course we will focus on a number of selected topics. The focus will be on attitudes, attitude-behaviour relations, stereotyping, and underlying processes, such as controlled versus automatic processing and metacognitive processes. Some attention will also be given to applied perspectives, such as the question how to promote healthier behaviour. | Form of teaching
The course consists of lectures, individual or group projects, a smaller empirical investigation.The complete course will be taught in English.Exam can be submitted in Norwegian or English. | Coursework requirements
Essay
| Exam and assessment
A short essay paper (10 pages?) on a topic relevant to the course. Exams will be graded on the scale A to E for passed, and F for failed/not passed. An F grade will result in a kontinuasjonseksamen in the beginning of the following semester. Exam can be submitted in Norwegian or English. | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. |
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