Social & Organisational Psychology (PSYC2040)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Psychology School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
Companion
PSYC1040, if not taken in first year
Recommended prerequisite
PSYC1020 or PSYC1030
Assessment methods
laboratory report, online quizzes, and diary
Course enquiries
Doctor Michael Thai (Semester 1, St Lucia, In person)
Doctor Hema Preya Selvanathan (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Michael Thai (Sem1), Dr Hema Preya Selvanathan (Sem 2)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
How are your feelings and actions influenced by other people? This course explores how the social environment affects behaviour, thinking and attitudes of individuals and groups. Topics include love and hate, conformity and individuality, group processes, communication and psychology in the work environment.
