Module Details
Module Code: |
PSYC C2402 |
Module Title:
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Psychology of Social Cognition
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Title:
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Psychology of Social Cognition
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eileen Doyle
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Module Author:: |
Dean McDonnell
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module to provide the learner with an overview of key theorists and theories in the fields of cognitive and social psychology and to apply these theories to social care practice contexts. Ethical concerns arising in a number of classic psychology experiments will be highlighted and linked to the CORU Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Social Care Workers (2017). Criticisms of mainstream psychology will be included, both from critical psychologists and scholars from other disciplinary backgrounds, with the aim of encouraging integrated multi and interdisciplinary professional social care practice perspectives.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Examine the work of major competing theorists in the fields of cognitive and social psychology D1: P1,3,19,21,22; D2: P1,2,6,12; D3: P1,5,6; D4: P 3,4; D5: P1,4,5,6,7,8,18 |
LO2 |
Summarize psychological explanations for prejudice and discrimination and apply this knowledge to anti-discriminatory social care practice D1: P2,8,19,21,23; D2: P11,16; D3: P1,2,5 D5:P1,2,4,7,14. |
LO3 |
Explain and reflect on the ways in which groups can influence the behavior of individuals D1: P2, 10, 11, 19, 21, 22; D2: P10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16; D3: 1; D5: P1, 2, 4,7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 19 |
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Recognize all behaviours as forms of communication and identify appropriate social care practitioner response strategies D1: P3,9,16,19,23; D2: P2,11,14,15,16,17; D3: P1,2,3,5,6;D4: P3, 4; D5: P1,2,4,7,9,10,11,12 |
LO5 |
Critically review classic psychology experiments from an ethics perspective and apply this knowledge to contemporary professional social care contexts (CORU Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Social Care Workers, 2017) D1: P1,3,7,9,10,12,15,16,19; D2: P1,6,12; D3: P6,9; D5: P1,4,5,6,9,10 |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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9342 |
PSYC C1402 |
Introduction to Psychology |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Cognitive psychology and cognitive development
Cognitive psychology (perception, thinking, memory and problem solving). Cognitive development (Piaget, Vygotsky, Bruner, Information Processing approach). Criticisms of major theorists and theories from within and outside the discipline to foster integrated multi and interdisciplinary professional social care perspectives (D1: P8,9,16,19; D2: P12,17; D3 P1,6; D5: P1,4,6,7,12,18)
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Social Cognition
Attributions, attitudes, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, racism and power. Professional practitioner strategies for challenging negative discrimination and unjust policies and practices; working towards social inclusion in professional social care settings (D1: P2,8,22,23; D2:10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17; D3: P1,6; D5: P2,5,6,8,9,11)
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Pro-social and anti-social behaviours
Pro-social and anti-social behaviours, theories of aggression, general aggression model (GAM), contextualizing, understanding and responding to anti-social behaviours in social care contexts (D1: P1,3,9,12,21,22,23; D2: P10,11,15,17; D4: P4; D5: P1,2,4,5,7)
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Social Influence
Compliance, conformity and obedience. Theories of group processes and group decision making and application to professional social care practice contexts (D1: P1,8: D2: P2,3,13,14,15; D4: P3,4; D5: P1,4,6,7,8,14,19)
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Ethical codes and professional social care practice
Critical review of classic experiments using Psychological Society of Ireland Code of Ethics (2011) and CORU Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Social Care Workers (2017) (D1: P1,3,7,9,10,12,15,16,19; D2: P1,6,12; D3:P3,6; D5: P1,4,5,6,9,10)
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 40.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
The topics and material covered in lectures will support the learning of the following proficiencies (D1: P1,2,3,7,8,9,10,11,12,15,16,19,21,22,23; D2: P1,2,6,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17; D3: P1,6,9; D4: P3,4; D5: P1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,18) |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Tutorial |
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Contact |
Tutorials will allow in-depth examination of lecture material and encourage student-led critical discussions and reflections on theory to practice (D1: P1,2,3,7,8,9,10,11,12,15,16,19,21,22,23; D2: P1,2,6,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17; D3:P1,6,9; D4: P3,4; D5:P1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,18) |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
Self-directed independent learning activities including reading of books, peer-reviewed journal articles, critical reviews of classic psychology experiments, and online lectures from key international theorists and scholars D1: P1,2,3,7,8,9,10,11,12,15,16,19,21,22,23; D2: P1,2,6,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17; D3: P1,6,9; D4: P3,4; D5: P1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,18) |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Aronson, E., Wilson, T.D., and Sommers, S.R.. (2017), Social Psychology, Global Edition, 9th. Pearson, Harlow.
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Kowalski & Westen. (2011), Psychology, Wiley.
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Misca, G. and Unwin, P.. (2017), Psychology and Social Work: Applied Perspectives, Polity Press, Cambridge.
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O’Brien, E. (2011), Psychology for social care, Gill & Macmillan.
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Santrock, John. (2016), Life-Span Development, 16th. McGraw Hill, New York.
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Slater, A.M. and Quinn, P.C.. (2012), Developmental Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies, Sage, London.
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Smith, J.R. and Haslam, S.A.. (2012), Social Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studies, Sage, London.
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Sternberg, R. and Sternberg, K.. (2016), Cognitive Psychology, 7th. Cengage Learning, Boston.
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Sutton, R. and Douglas, K.. (2013), Social Psychology, Palgrave MacMillan, London.
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British Journal of Social Psychology.
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British Journal of Developmental
Psychology.
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Irish Journal of Psychology.
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Journal of Applied Social Psychology.
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Journal of Child Psychology.
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Journal of Community and Applied Social
Psychology.
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