Social Neuroscience

Course aim

To evaluate social, cognitive and neural levels of analysis, and provide an advanced understanding of how these factors impact our social relationships.

Course content

The research methods of social neuroscience; evolutionary origins of social intelligence and culture; emotion and motivation; reading faces and bodies; understanding others; interacting with others; relationships, groups and identity; morality and anti-social behaviour; developmental social neuroscience.

Textbook(s)

Ward, J 2011, The student's guide to social neuroscience, Psychology Press, Hove, UK

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 2022	Human Anatomy 200
BEHL 2006	Social and Community Psychology

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BEHL 3021	Cognitive Neuroscience

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 7 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 6 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Research paper

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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