Assessment Task: Essay 1. 3000 words. How helpful are social psychological approaches when tackling common societal problems? Answer by including reference to appropriate theory and empirical research. Guidance for this assessment1.1This assessment is an essay assignment which means that we are looking for you to develop an argument and support it with reference to appropriate academic literature. Additionally you are being asked “how helpful” these approaches are, so you should include some critical evaluation. For example you could contrast two approaches and decide which is the most effective, explain when an approach is best to use or compare situations where an approach has/has not worked.The question asks about “social psychological approaches” so you should compare/consider more than one approach (e.g. social identity theory and realistic conflict theory). Although the question asks about “common societal problems” you may wish to focus your answer on one specific problem (e.g. reducing prejudice between groups) or on a couple of problems which are related to one another (e.g. reducing prejudice between groups and helping the integration of a refugee group into a new location). This will enable you to cover the topic in enough depth to facilitate critical evaluation. Key Point 1: Use of EvidenceIt is important that you are using evidence which is from appropriate sources – with a strong balance towards peer reviewed journal articles. You need to present both theory and empirical research. All research must be relevant to support your argument but better answers will include research which is more current or contemporary to support the points. Key Point 2: Quality of ArgumentYou need to present a clear and consistent argument and show how the research you have cited fits into this. Work will be clearly structured, coherently written and will not contain contradictions. Better answers will address alternative perspectives and show how the argument you present is valid in spite of these alternative viewpoints.Key Point 3: Critical EvaluationAs well as presenting a coherent argument, your assignment should include some analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the research evidence which links to this. Better answers will also resolve contradictions in the research evidence and present a clear synthesis based on valid information. Key Point 4: OriginalityAs this is a Level 7 assignment, your essay should show an original or novel contribution to knowledge. This can be through suggesting a better way to apply an approach to a problem, generating some points of critical evaluation that have not been presented by others or combining research/ideas in a novel way. Better answers will suggest ways that these original conclusions could be tested/ verified by further investigation. Key Point 5: Application to PracticeAs well as evaluating the effectiveness of the approaches for common societal problems, we will be looking for you to include some consideration of how the approaches might handle future problems – of either a similar or different nature. Better answers will make this more detailed/specific. 1.3 Assessment StructureAs this is a 3000 word assignment, we would suggest the following split of content:- Introduction – 150 words- Explanation/definition of the social psychological approaches – 300 words- Main body – 2400 words. We would advise that this contains 3-4 key points or themes that you want to cover and that you explain each in 600-800 words. – Conclusion – 150 wordsSuggested Reading Concise/Indicative Reading ListBooks:Ellemers N., Spears R. and Doosje B. (1999). Social Identity. Oxford: BlackwellHarre, N. (2012). Psychology for a Better World: Strategies to Inspire Sustainability.University of AucklandHaslam, C., Jetten, J., Cruwys, T., Dingle, G. & Haslam, S.A. (2018) The New Psychology of Health. Unlocking the Social Cure. Routledge, New York.Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. ()Jetten, J., Haslam, C. & Haslam, S.A. (2011) The Social Cure: Identity, Health and Well-Being. Psychology Press: Hove.Steg, L., van den Berg, A.E. & de Groot, J.I. (2012). Environmental Psychology: An Introduction. BPS BlackwellJournals:British Journal of Social PsychologyEuropean Journal of Social PsychologyJournal of Personality and Social PsychologyJournal of Social IssuesFACULTY of LIFE SCIENCES
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Module Code:
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PL4S143
Psychological Responses to
Societal Challenges
Assessment No. 1 of 2
Assessment Title and Tasks: How helpful are social
psychological approaches when tackling common societal
problems? Answer by including reference to appropriate
theory and empirical research.
No. of pages submitted in total including this page:
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Completed by student
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Part B: Marking and Assessment
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Assessment Task:
Essay 1. 3000 words. 50%
How helpful are social psychological approaches when tackling common societal problems? Answer
by including reference to appropriate theory and empirical research.
Guidance for this assessment
1.1
This assessment is an essay assignment which means that we are looking for you to develop an
argument and support it with reference to appropriate academic literature. Additionally you are
being asked “how helpful” these approaches are, so you should include some critical evaluation.
For example you could contrast two approaches and decide which is the most effective, explain
when an approach is best to use or compare situations where an approach has/has not worked.
The question asks about “social psychological approaches” so you should compare/consider more
than one approach (e.g. social identity theory and realistic conflict theory). Although the question
asks about “common societal problems” you may wish to focus your answer on one specific
problem (e.g. reducing prejudice between groups) or on a couple of problems which are related
to one another (e.g. reducing prejudice between groups and helping the integration of a refugee
group into a new location). This will enable you to cover the topic in enough depth to facilitate
critical evaluation.
2
Information on exclusions to this rule is available from the Advice Centre at each Campus
Key Point 1: Use of Evidence
It is important that you are using evidence which is from appropriate sources – with
a strong balance towards peer reviewed journal articles. You need to present both
theory and empirical research. All research must be relevant to support your
argument but better answers will include research which is more current or
contemporary to support the points.
Key Point 2: Quality of Argument
You need to present a clear and consistent argument and show how the research
you have cited fits into this. Work will be clearly structured, coherently written and
will not contain contradictions. Better answers will address alternative perspectives
and show how the argument you present is valid in spite of these alternative
viewpoints.
Key Point 3: Critical Evaluation
As well as presenting a coherent argument, your assignment should include some
analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the research evidence which links to
this. Better answers will also resolve contradictions in the research evidence and
present a clear synthesis based on valid information.
Key Point 4: Originality
As this is a Level 7 assignment, your essay should show an original or novel
contribution to knowledge. This can be through suggesting a better way to apply an
approach to a problem, generating some points of critical evaluation that have not
been presented by others or combining research/ideas in a novel way. Better
answers will suggest ways that these original conclusions could be tested/ verified
by further investigation.
Key Point 5: Application to Practice
As well as evaluating the effectiveness of the approaches for common societal
problems, we will be looking for you to include some consideration of how the
approaches might handle future problems – of either a similar or different nature.
Better answers will make this more detailed/specific.
1.3 Assessment Structure
As this is a 3000 word assignment, we would suggest the following split of content:
–
Introduction – 150 words
Explanation/definition of the social psychological approaches – 300 words
Main body – 2400 words. We would advise that this contains 3-4 key points or themes that
you want to cover and that you explain each in 600-800 words.
Conclusion – 150 words
Suggested Reading
Concise/Indicative Reading List
Books:
Ellemers N., Spears R. and Doosje B. (1999). Social Identity. Oxford: Blackwell
Harre, N. (2012). Psychology for a Better World: Strategies to Inspire Sustainability.
University of Auckland
Haslam, C., Jetten, J., Cruwys, T., Dingle, G. & Haslam, S.A. (2018) The New
Psychology of Health. Unlocking the Social Cure. Routledge, New York.
Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. ()
Jetten, J., Haslam, C. & Haslam, S.A. (2011) The Social Cure: Identity, Health and
Well-Being. Psychology Press: Hove.
Steg, L., van den Berg, A.E. & de Groot, J.I. (2012). Environmental Psychology: An
Introduction. BPS Blackwell
Journals:
British Journal of Social Psychology
European Journal of Social Psychology
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Journal of Social Issues
Learning Outcomes to be assessed (as specified in the validated module descriptor
https://icis.southwales.ac.uk/ ):
1. Critically reflect on the role of social psychology in facilitating individual responses to societal
challenges
2. Critically appraise the efficacy of social psychological interventions to address societal and
individual issues.
Grading Criteria:
CRITERIA
Introduction (10%)
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MARKS AWARDED
/10
A clear, well-articulated introduction to the topics and ideas
that you will cover throughout the essay
Briefly outline the key argument(s) that will be included
Explanation/definition social psychological approaches
(15%)
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Demonstrate a clear understanding of the underpinning
concepts within social psychology
Clearly outline key elements of social psychological
perspectives
/15
Main body (60%)
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Detailed description, understanding and evaluation of key
psychological theories and/or constructs
Ability to discuss and be critical of the relevant psychological
literature
Use of wider reading around the topic to support discussion
Clear focus on answering the question
A coherent structure and argument
Linkage and application to real world examples
/60
Conclusion (10%)
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Well developed and drawing together key ideas
Follow the line of argument within the overall piece of writing
Have a basis in critical evaluation
/10
References – Presentation (5%)
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Correct use of grammar, punctuation and spelling
Appropriate writing style (use of “third” person)
References reported accurately in essay text
References reported accurately in attached ‘References’
section
/5
Students should recognise that the marking criteria are weighted to indicate its importance in relation to the
information required.
NB: these subsections should only be used as guidance towards marking and
content. This is an academic essay and subsections should not be used within the
main body of work.
Feedback/feed-forward (linked to assessment criteria):
• Areas where you have done well:
• Feedback from this assessment to help you to improve future assessments:
• Other comments
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submitted work
• A reasonable attempt. I could have developed some of the
sections further.
• A good attempt, displaying my understanding and learning, with
analysis in some parts.
• A very good attempt. The work demonstrates my clear
understanding of the learning supported by relevant literature and scholarly work
with good analysis and evaluation.
• An excellent attempt, with clear application of literature and
scholarly work, demonstrating significant analysis and evaluation.
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difficult about this
assessment:
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value/would have
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