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Intergroup Relations and Interpersonal Influence

When you'll study it: Semester 2
CATS points: 15
ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Level 6
Module lead: Jacob Juhl
Academic year: 2022-23

Module overview

This is an advanced module that exposes students to the scientific study of intergroup relations and interpersonal influence. The module will cover research illustrating the psychological underpinnings of persuasion, conformity, obedience, group/group-member interaction, and prejudice. Students will learn and discuss questions such as: How can individuals prevent others from taking advantage of them? Why is it difficult for different groups to co-exist peacefully? Why do some individuals hold radical ideologies?

Linked modules

Pre-requisite: PSYC1016

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Online Lecture and Discussion, Reading

Study time
Type	Hours
Teaching	22
Independent Study	128
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

A list of journal articles will be provided to students on Blackboard..

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Research Participation	1%
Reaction paper	15%
Final Assessment	69%
Reaction paper	15%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Assessment	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External