PSY-1201 | UiT

Type of course

The course is mandatory in the Professional Studies in Psychology. Not available as a singlular course

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

PSY-1101 Social Psychology 10 ects
PSY-1701 Personality psychology 10 ects
PSY-1005 Social psychology 10 ects

Course content

Social psychology is the scientific study of how people think, feel, and act in relation to one another, and how they are influenced by each other in interpersonal and group settings. More specifically, the course covers how social thinking influences perceptions of the self, and the formation of beliefs, judgments, and attitudes; how the self is regulated to achieve goals and external standards; how social influence leads to persuasion, conformity, and obedience; how social categorization shapes identities and establishes stereotypes and prejudice; how small-group processes influence decision-making; how intergroup conflict can be rooted in individual processes; and how aggression, attraction, and helping emerge in social relations. Selected aspects will be discussed from an applied perspective of designing interventions that contribute to solving issues in close relationships, communities, organizations, and society.

Objectives of the course

Knowledge

Demonstrate a broad knowledge of central social psychological theories on how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by social context.
Demonstrate knowledge about the central scientific methods that are used to understand social psychological phenomena.

Skills

Apply social psychological theories to explain how individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by social settings.
Apply knowledge of social psychological phenomena to address societal issues and challenges.

General Competences

Be able to communicate the complexities and challenges of how individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by social settings.

Language of instruction and examination

English.

Teaching methods

Teaching consists mainly of lectures. In addition, student-tutored seminars are offered on a voluntary basis.

Schedule

Examination

Examination:	Duration:	Grade scale:
School exam	4 Hours	A–E, fail F
Coursework requirements: To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Written assignment		Approved – not approved
Study participation		Approved – not approved

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More info about the coursework requirements

1) Written assignment (approved - not approved)

2) Study participation (alternatively a short, written assignment can be completed)

Re-sit examination

Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination.

autumn 2025 PSY-1201 Social psychology - 10 ECTS