Explain how principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis may be demonstrated in research (theories/studies)
Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the sociocultural level of analysis (for example natural experiment-a quasi experiment that takes advantage of the fact that the IV occurs naturally, field experiments-an experiment conducted in the participant's own environment so that the participant is unaware they are in an experiment)
Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the sociocultural level of analysis
Learning Outcomes:
General Learning Outcomes
Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the sociocultural level of analysis (for example natural experiment-a quasi experiment that takes advantage of the fact that the IV occurs naturally, field experiments-an experiment conducted in the participant's own environment so that the participant is unaware they are in an experiment)
Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the sociocultural level of analysis
Stanford Prison Study
Milgram ExperimentAnother account of Milgram
Sociocultural Cognition
Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behaviour
Simmel 1944
Discuss two errors in attributions
Evaluate social identity theory, making reference to relevant studies
Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effect on behaviour
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Social Norms
Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies
Discuss the use of compliance techniques
Evaluate research on conformity to group norms
Discuss factors influencing conformity
Cultural Norms
Define the terms culture and cultural norms
Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behaviour (individualism/collectivism, Long and short term orientation)
Explain emic and etic concepts