SCLOA Learning Objectives

General learning outcomes

1. Outline principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis.
2. Explain how principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis may be demonstrated in research.
3. Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the sociocultural level of analysis.
4. Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the sociocultural level of analysis.

Sociocultural cognition

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

Social norms

1. Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies.
2. Discuss the use of compliance techniques.
3. Evaluate research on conformity to group norms.
4. Discuss factors influencing conformity.

Cultural norms

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