How do implicit attitudes influence how we respond to other people?
What factors determine the success of attitude change programs? Describe theoretical bases and research evidence. Include examples from a current or recent social change program (e.g., SUNSMART, anti-smoking, exercise, drink driving, cancer screening, safe sex campaigns).
What are the socio-psychological causes and consequences of childhood bullying?
What is bystander effect? When is it most likely to occur? How can its effects be minimized? (e.g., if you are looking for help?)
How is one’s career related to one’s social status? Which careers are socially unacceptable (or “low status”) and why?
What strategies can facilitate human cooperation and what conditions undermine human cooperation? Answer with respect to group identity theory(ies).
What is the contact hypothesis, and to what extent is it effective in reducing prejudice?
What is the role of food (or more particularly, the socio-cultural practices around food) in meeting human’s social needs and how does society influence food choices?
What are the socio-psychological causes and consequences of sexual attraction.
What is individualism versus collectivism? Consider with respect to socio-psychological theory and research (e.g., to what extent do cultures and individuals vary along an individualist-collectivist continuum and why?)
How are social psychological principles applied in marketing, advertising and branding?
Discuss the role of violence within mass media, such as television and video games. What effects can this have on viewers, especially children? Should violence in the media be more controlled – or is the role of violence in the media often overstated?
What is the role of social psychology in warfare? What related ethical dilemmas are faced by psychologists working for or advising the military?
How can minority groups achieve desired social changes? Discuss this with respect to examples of ‘real world’ minority group impacts.