CORE+-+Socio+Syllabus

=**Learning outcomes**= >
 * Outline principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis.
 * Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the sociocultural level of analysis.
 * Explain how principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis may be demonstrated in research.
 * Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the sociocultural level of analysis.

=**Sociocultural cognition**=
 * Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behaviour.
 * Discuss two errors in attributions.
 * Evaluate social identity theory, making reference to relevant studies.
 * Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effect on behaviour.

= **Social norms** =
 * Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies.
 * Discuss factors influencing conformity.
 * Evaluate research on conformity to group norms.
 * Discuss the use of compliance techniques.

=**Cultural norms**=
 * Define the terms “culture” and “cultural norms”.
 * Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behaviour.
 * Using one or more examples, explain “emic” and “etic” concepts.

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