PSY4009 Social Psycholog

Task summary: Discuss how social psychology can explain human behaviour in various contexts and how this can be applied in real-world situations. Assignment instructions: For this assignment, you must choose two relevant theories from social psychology to explain one topic from the list below:

• Option 1: How crowds influence behaviour

• Option 2: Leadership

For this task, you must produce either a 2500-word essay or a 12-minute narrated presentation.

Your assignment should include:

1. An introduction mentioning the chosen topic area and signposting the theories that will be discussed.

2. Outline your chosen theories, including key concepts, how they have developed over time and how they relate to the chosen topic.

3. Discuss whether your theories are applicable in different social and/or cultural contexts, and how effectively the chosen theories explain the chosen topic.

4. Explain how the theories could be applied to a real-world example that is relevant to the topic you have chosen.

5. A brief conclusion summarizing your key points.

By completing this assessment, you will have shown and be assessed on all four of the learning outcomes:

1. Describe and discuss historical, contemporary, and socio-cultural factors in social psychology.

2. Explain core theories and approaches within social psychology as a core domain in the field of Psychology.

3. Identify the relevance of social psychology in real-world scenarios.

4. Interpret scientific evidence to support your work