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Introduction to the program
Study human consciousness, personality, development and socialization
Everyday Social Psychologyis a subject that you will study as part of your undergraduate program at Roskilde University.
Everyday Social Psychology focuses on social psychology in a global context. It deals with the individual human being who speaks, acts, interprets and experiences and who is part of an interaction with other people, with culture, society, nature and with oneself.
The social psychology of everyday life focuses on the relationship between the individual and society and thus on how the practice of people as individuals and as participants in groups relates to their socio-cultural conditions. Everyday social psychology therefore deals with the questions of how people think and react, why people think and act the way they think and how their actions interact with culture and society.
The objects of study are human consciousness, personality, development and socialization - the process of becoming a subject. How do we become the people we are? What does identity mean? how do we learn How do we function in social contexts? How do we affect and are affected by the social relationships and environments we are a part of?
All teaching and project work is carried out in English.
From bachelors to masters
A bachelor's degree from Roskilde University gives access to a master's programme. Depending on which subjects you choose as part of your bachelor's degree, your degree gives you access to one or more of these subjectsMasters programs at Roskilde University.
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Curriculum for the subject module Social Psychology in Everyday Life (pdf)
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Admission Requirements
- No special admission requirements
Please note: you must meet the admissions requirements of the entire undergraduate program you are applying for, not just the admissions requirements of the subject.
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Example of a study program
| 1 year | 2 years | 3rd year | |||
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| 1. Semester | 2. Semester | 3. Semester | 4. Semester | 5. Semester | 6. Semester |
| Course In your bachelor's degree 5 ECTS | Course In your bachelor's degree 5 ECTS | Course In your bachelor's degree 5 ECTS | specialist course Cultural and social dimensions of psychology – theoretical perspectives and issues 5 ECTS | specialist course 2. Bachelor-Fach 5 ECTS | elective 5 ECTS |
| Course In your bachelor's degree 5 ECTS | Course In your bachelor's degree 5 ECTS | specialist course psychology of everyday life 5 ECTS | specialist course development, personality and social psychology 5 ECTS | specialist course 2. Bachelor-Fach 5 ECTS | elective 5 ECTS |
| Course In your bachelor's degree 5 ECTS | Course> In your bachelor's degree 5 ECTS | specialist course 2. Bachelor-Fach 5 ECTS | specialist course psychological methodology and research practice 5 ECTS | specialist course 2. Bachelor-Fach 5 ECTS | Course In your bachelor's degree 5 ECTS |
| Project In your bachelor's degree 15 ECTS | Project In your bachelor's degree 15 ECTS | Project In your bachelor's degree 15 ECTS | Project In the field of psychology 15 ECTS | Project 2. Bachelor-Fach 15 ECTS | Bachelor-project In your bachelor's degree 15 ECTS |
Please note: The table shows an example of a course. Courses, projects, internships and studies abroad with credit can be different for each student. See current rates belowstudy.ruc.dk
Possible subject combinations
Everyday Social Psychology must be combined with another undergraduate subject. Find your options here:
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Introduction to Business Administration (int)
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How the program is structured
The bachelor's degree in social psychology of everyday life (int) + business administration (int) is part of an overarching bachelor's degree. You can choose between:
- International Bachelor in Social Sciences (int)
- Bachelor Global Humanities (int)
First year of study
You study the basic part of your course. You will learn important aspects of disciplines that are relevant to your major.
Second and third year of study
You specialize in one or two Bachelor subjects.
If you combine two subjects, your study time will be divided equally between both. If you are studying a single-subject bachelor's degree, your second and third years of study will be spent in a single subject.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements Social Psychology of Everyday Life (int)
- No special admission requirements
Please note: you must meet the admissions requirements of the entire undergraduate program you are applying for, not just the admissions requirements of the subject.
Admission requirements for studying business administration (int)
- Mathematics at Danish B level
Please note: you must meet the admissions requirements of the entire undergraduate program you are applying for, not just the admissions requirements of the subject.
Admission requirements for the bachelor's degree
Specific admission requirements apply to each bachelor’s degree. The requirements can be found on the program pages.
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Introduction to Communication Studies (int)
In the bachelor's degree in communication science, you will learn how to recognize relevant communication problems, create a communication plan, produce a communication product and address different target groups.
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(Video) Psychology Lecture Series: Self-Justification in Everyday LifeHow the program is structured
A bachelor's degree in social psychology of everyday life (int) + communication science (int) is part of an overarching bachelor's degree. You can choose between:
- Bachelor Global Humanities (int)
First year of study
You study the basic part of your course. You will learn important aspects of disciplines that are relevant to your major.
Second and third year of study
You specialize in one or two Bachelor subjects.
If you combine two subjects, your study time will be divided equally between both. If you are studying a single-subject bachelor's degree, your second and third years of study will be spent in a single subject.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements Social Psychology of Everyday Life (int)
- No special admission requirements
Please note: you must meet the admissions requirements of the entire undergraduate program you are applying for, not just the admissions requirements of the subject.
Admission requirements Communication Studies (int)
- No special admission requirements
Please note: you must meet the admissions requirements of the entire undergraduate program you are applying for, not just the admissions requirements of the subject.
Admission requirements for the bachelor's degree
Specific admission requirements apply to each bachelor’s degree. The requirements can be found on the program pages.
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Introduction to Cultural Encounters (int)
The bachelor's subject Cultural Encounters focuses on researching cultural identities and symbolic forms of representation and interpretation from an international, intercultural and global perspective. In particular, it addresses problems related to processes in which cultural identities and representations interact and are exchanged.
More on Cultural Encounters (int)
How the program is structured
The bachelor's degree in social psychology of everyday life (int) + cultural encounters (int) is part of an overarching bachelor's degree. You can choose between:
- Bachelor Global Humanities (int)
First year of study
You study the basic part of your course. You will learn important aspects of disciplines that are relevant to your major.
Second and third year of study
You specialize in one or two Bachelor subjects.
If you combine two subjects, your study time will be divided equally between both. If you are studying a single-subject bachelor's degree, your second and third years of study will be spent in a single subject.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements Social Psychology of Everyday Life (int)
- No special admission requirements
Please note: you must meet the admissions requirements of the entire undergraduate program you are applying for, not just the admissions requirements of the subject.
Admission requirements for cultural encounters (int)
- No special admission requirements
Please note: you must meet the admissions requirements of the entire undergraduate program you are applying for, not just the admissions requirements of the subject.
Admission requirements for the bachelor's degree
Specific admission requirements apply to each bachelor’s degree. The requirements can be found on the program pages.
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Introduction to International Studies (int)
The bachelor's subject International Studies deals with the causes, consequences and possible solutions to global conflicts and problems. You will acquire an understanding of the economic and sociological aspects of international development, international politics and the European Union.
More on International Studies (int)
How the program is structured
The bachelor's degree in Social Psychology of Everyday Life (int) + International Studies (int) is part of an overarching bachelor's degree. You can choose between:
- International Bachelor in Social Sciences (int)
- Bachelor Global Humanities (int)
First year of study
You study the basic part of your course. You will learn important aspects of disciplines that are relevant to your major.
Second and third year of study
You specialize in one or two Bachelor subjects.
If you combine two subjects, your study time will be divided equally between both. If you are studying a single-subject bachelor's degree, your second and third years of study will be spent in a single subject.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements Social Psychology of Everyday Life (int)
- No special admission requirements
Please note: you must meet the admissions requirements of the entire undergraduate program you are applying for, not just the admissions requirements of the subject.
Admission requirements for international studies (int)
- Mathematics at Danish B level
Please note: you must meet the admissions requirements of the entire undergraduate program you are applying for, not just the admissions requirements of the subject.
Admission requirements for the bachelor's degree
Specific admission requirements apply to each bachelor’s degree. The requirements can be found on the program pages.
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How does social psychology apply to your everyday life? ›
Social Psychology of Everyday Life focuses on the relationship between the individual and society and thus, on how people's practice as individuals and as participants in groups, relate to their socio-cultural conditions.
What is a real life example of social psychology? ›The decisions you make and the behaviors you exhibit might depend on not only how many people are present but exactly who you are around. For example, you are likely to behave much differently when you are around a group of close friends than you would around a group of colleagues or supervisors from work.
What is social psychology short answer? ›Social psychology is the study of how individual or group behavior is influenced by the presence and behavior of others.
What are the 3 main focuses of social psychology? ›Social psychology focuses on three main areas: social thinking, social influence, and social behavior. Each of these overlapping areas of study is displayed in Figure 1.1. The circles overlap because, in our everyday lives, these three forces blend together as they influence us.
What is the goal of social psychology Why is it important in our daily life? ›Social psychology is concerned with the study of an individual's social behavior in his social attitudes. Social psychology helps people manage their stress, depression and other social issues and improve their decision making and predict accurate future behavior based on the understanding of past behavior.
How does social psychology impact your life? ›Social psychologists use psychological science to understand how we perceive ourselves in relation to the rest of the world and how this perception affects our choices, behaviors and beliefs.
How do we apply social psychology? ›Broadly, applied social psychologists are active in studying and improving educational programs, industrial and organizational productivity, environmental and health care issues, justice system reform, and all types of mass communication, including advertising, public relations, and politics.
What is social psychology in human behavior? ›Social psychology is the study of your mind and behavior with other people. Social psychology looks at your personality, interpersonal relationships, and group behavior. Humans have always been social creatures, but particular interest in social psychology popped up in the 18th-century.
What are the examples of social life? ›Your social life involves spending time with your friends, for example at parties or in pubs or bars.
What does social psychology teach us? ›Social psychologists study how individuals think about, influence and relate to one another and how those interactions affect issues as wide-ranging as prejudice, romantic attraction, persuasion, friendship and aggression.
What is an example of social psychological theory? ›
For example, research shows that when people feel angry, they are more likely to stereotype others. In a somewhat different vein, research shows that our attributions about the causes of other people's behavior affect the emotions we experience toward them.
What are some social psychology questions? ›- What motivates people to help others?
- When are people most likely to help others?
- How does helping others cause people to feel?
- What are the benefits of helping other people?
- Social cognition and perception.
- The self in a social context.
- Attitudes and persuasion.
- Group decisions.
- Attraction and close relationships.
- Prosocial behavior.
- Stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination.
These basic factors can be categorized into what Fisher and Shapiro call the “five core concerns”: (1) Appreciation; (2) Affiliation; (3) Autonomy; (4) Status; (5) Role. The core concerns have two uses: (1) as a lens—to diagnose a situation; and (2) as a lever—to improve a situation.
What are the four core values of social psychology? ›The science of social psychology depends on core values such as accuracy, objectivity, skepticism, and open mindedness. Social psychologists commit themselves to these values and apply them in an effort to understand the nature of social behavior and thought.
What is social psychology and why is it important? ›Social psychology tries to understand group as well as individual behavior when reacting to or thinking about the social environment. Social psychology tends to study the behavior of people at group level more than anything else. It tries to describe and explain human behavior by reducing it to psychological variables.
How does psychology apply to personal life? ›- Use psychology to find motivation. ...
- Smile in order to feel happier. ...
- Make friends using the Benjamin Franklin method. ...
- If it's love you want, there's a psychology trick for that, too. ...
- Psychology can even help you come off as more powerful. ...
- Stick to your strengths at work.
Social psychologists believe that human behavior is determined by both a person's characteristics and the social situation. They also believe that the social situation is frequently a stronger influence on behavior than are a person's characteristics. Social psychology is largely the study of the social situation.
What are the factors affecting social psychology? ›These factors can include biological factors (heredity, genes, hormones, brain structure and physiology), past environmental factors (family rearing, past rewards and punishments), and current environmental factors (the current social setting, the people you are with).
What is social life in simple words? ›A person's social life consists of the various bonds they form with others, such as family, friends, members of their community, and strangers. It can be measured by the duration and quality of the social interactions they have on a regular basis, both in person and online.
What are the 3 aspects of social life? ›
Habitually to keep in mind these three aspects of social reality, physiological, psychic and overt, is an essential to seeing social situations whole.
How can I improve my social life? ›- Ask Open-Ended Questions. ...
- Make Eye Contact. ...
- Practice Your Social Skills Regularly. ...
- Read Other People's Body Language. ...
- Copy the Pros. ...
- Start Small. ...
- Try Social Interactions with Activities. ...
- Be Kind to Yourself.
One's social behavior impacts, not only the way other people respond to the current situation, but also their future decisions. As social behavior is greatly dependent on the society one belongs to, it's very important to make sure to build an environment conducive to support for people, especially children.
What is the most important question in psychology? ›The most important research question in psychology is “how do we know what's true?”
What are the key characteristics of social psychology? ›There are four core features of social psychology including broad scope, cultural mandate, scientific methods, and search for wisdom (Fiske, 2010, pp. 29-34). As noted in the foregoing discussions, the fact that social psychology entails the study of the social influence makes it have a broad scope in many aspects.
What are the 6 psychosocial needs? ›The needs are: Love/Connection, Variety, Significance, Certainty, Growth, and Contribution. The first four needs are necessary for survival and a successful life. The last two needs (growth and contribution), are necessary to experience a fulfilled life.
What are the four basic social behavior? ›Abstract. Social behavior characterizes the interactions that occur among individuals. These can be aggressive, mutualistic, cooperative, altruistic, and parental.
What is the value of social psychology? ›It is clear that social psychology is worth appreciating, because it provides us with a framework by which we can understand how we identify ourselves, how we interact in groups. This field essentially assesses our willingness to improve the environments in which we are immersed.
What are the 5 basic values? ›The Human Values of Love, Peace, Truth, Right Conduct and Nonviolence are latent in every human being, they are our very natural and true characteristic.
What can social psychology be applied to? ›Social psychologists research group dynamics to understand the impact of groups on individuals, as well as how individuals shape groups. They may work as researchers and professors, applying their training to understand social perceptions, the role of social environments on behavior, and group dynamics.