PSYC07024 Social Psychology Assignment Brief 2026 | ATU Ireland

PSYC07024 Assignment Brief

Learning Outcome

LO1 – Demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of factors, methods, research, findings and an application of a range of Social Psychology theories;

LO2 – Discuss the relationship between theory and evidence in Social Psychology and its meaningfulness in explaining human behaviours;

LO3 – Demonstrate competence in exploring key contemporary debates in Social Psychology and the applied relevance of this research evidence;

LO4 – Develop critical thinking skills in Psychology and demonstrate Psychological literacy;

Assignment Details

Applied Report (100%; 2500 Words)

Four photographs have been provided (and located in the Assessment Guidance folder on Moodle);

You are required to select one photograph and complete the Applied Report;

A template with instructions is provided;

Using the photograph, you will be required to complete a Social Psychology applied report and develop your answers from the application of a minimum of three different Social Psychology theories covered in this module;

The theories must be from different topics (different lecture sessions) within the module;

You will also be required to critically consider contemporary Social Psychology research literature;

Report Headings:

– Narrative (200 Words);
– Social Theory 1 and Application (500 Words);
– Social Theory 2 and Application (500 Words);
– Social Theory 3 and Application (500 Words);
– Critical Evaluation of Theories (600 Words);
– Future Recommendations (200 Words);

References

Do not delete the text included in the template;

Make sure to indicate which photograph number you are using;

Lets take a look at the template and photographs on Moodle;

Section 1: Narrative

First, indicate the number of the photograph you are using;

You need to give a brief description of the events that appear in your photograph;

This should include details about what may have happened
– Before the event occurred
– During the event
– Possible consequences or outcome of the event

You may include demographic details of the individual(s) participant(s) in your chosen photograph;

Do not share the narrative that you have written with your classmates;

This narrative must to be written by YOU;

Note: After providing the narrative in this section, you do not need to ‘quote’ it when you are discussing it in the subsequent sections;

Rather, you should just refer to which part you are discussing from the narrative;

Section 2: Social Theory 1 and Application

You need to elaborate on the events depicted in your photograph;

Discuss and explain the behaviour(s) using one of your selected Social Psychology Theories;

Apply that theory to interpret the photograph and the behaviours shown within it;

Based on this theory, what could be happening in your photograph?

You should also include contemporary, relevant social psychology based (the last 3 years) research evidence literature and examples in your answer;

This literature research should provide further knowledge (and further evidence) on the behaviour(s) you are discussing in accordance with your Social Psychology Theory;

Section 3: Social Theory 2 and Application

You need to elaborate on the events depicted in your photograph;

Discuss and explain the behaviour(s) using a different Social Psychology Theory that you selected;

Apply that theory to interpret the photograph and the behaviours shown within it;

Based on this theory, what could be happening in your photograph?

You should also include contemporary, relevant social psychology based (the last 3 years) research evidence literature and examples in your answer;

This literature research should provide further knowledge (and further evidence) on the behaviour(s) you are discussing in accordance with your Social Psychology Theory;

Section 4: Social Theory 3 and Application

You need to elaborate on the events depicted in your photograph;

Discuss and explain the behaviour(s) using a another different Social Psychology Theory that you selected;

Apply that theory to interpret the photograph and the behaviours shown within it;

Based on this theory, what could be happening in your photograph?

You should also include contemporary, relevant social psychology based (the last 3 years) research evidence literature and examples in your answer;

This literature research should provide further knowledge (and further evidence) on the behaviour(s) you are discussing in accordance with your Social Psychology Theory;

Section 5: Critical Evaluation of Social Psychology Theories 1, 2, and 3

You need to clarify and explain the events shown in your photograph by comparing the three Social Psychology Theories that you have previously discussed.

By critically evaluating these, you should also draw on the strengths and weaknesses of each Social Psychology Theory.

You should also include contemporary, relevant social psychology based (the last 3 years) research evidence literature and examples in your answer;

You may wish to bring in another Social Psychology Theory here to support your critical evaluation;

Section 6: Future Recommendations

You should reflect and think about how the Social Psychology Theories that you have discussed could be further developed and enhanced to impact the behaviours depicted in the future;

You should also include contemporary, relevant social psychology based (the last 3 years) research evidence literature and examples in your answer; -> These can help

Submission Guidelines

Use the template provided – the cover sheet is included in this; Student number only;

Submissions must be through the submission portal on Moodle;

Writing Style:

No bullet points or numbering of sentences/points should be used;

You must present fully formed sentences and paragraphs;

Ensure to constantly proofread your work prior to submitting;

Font: Arial 12;

Spacing: Double line spaced;

Referencing and In-Text Citations:

• You must follow the APA guidelines for both in-text citations and in the References section;
• Note: failure to do these correctly reduces the quality of your work and results in a lack of clarity;
• You need to support all of your written work with an appropriate citation;
• You should only be referencing material that is psychology based;
• Direct quotations from literature will not be awarded any marks;
• Any time you are referring to ‘previous studies’ or ‘previous research’ throughout your report, you should always cite the studies or research you are referring to;
• Otherwise, it is unclear what is your work and what was taken from other research;
• Ensure that the full name of the theory and citation of theory is provided every time you refer to it;
• Contemporary, relevant social psychology based (the last 3 years) research evidence literature;
• Your theories will be from their original authors (older and not within the last 3 years);
• You should not be referencing inappropriate material such as websites (for example, Wikipedia etc.), magazines etc;

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is not permitted and will be penalized following ATU Sligo Policy and Procedure;

This also includes the use of ChatGPT/AI etc;