Social & Developmental Psychology Psychology Bachelor Revision Sheets
Social psychology studies social context's influence on cognition and behavior. Developmental psychology studies psychic evolution from infant to elderly. These two disciplines form the second pillar of the degree with clinical and cognitive.
Social & Developmental Psychology curriculum in Psychology Bachelor
In social psychology: social influence (Asch's conformism, Milgram's obedience), causal attribution (Heider, Kelley), social representations (Moscovici), intergroup relations (prejudice, discrimination, Tajfel's social identity theory), persuasion. In developmental psychology: Piaget (operational stages), Wallon, Vygotsky (zone of proximal development), attachment (Bowlby, Ainsworth), cognitive, social and emotional development.
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Tips to succeed in social & developmental psychology Psychology Bachelor
Master founding experiments in detail: Asch (conformism), Milgram (obedience), Sherif (social norm), Tajfel (social identity). Cited in 50% of papers
For Piaget, memorize the 4 stages (sensorimotor 0-2 years, preoperational 2-7, concrete operations 7-12, formal operations 12+) with key acquisitions of each
For attachment, distinguish the 4 types (secure, avoidant, ambivalent, disorganized) with their adult psychopathological implications
Link social psychology to contemporary phenomena (social networks, political polarization, fake news): enriches essay papers
FAQ — Social & Developmental Psychology Psychology Bachelor
Difference between social psychology and sociology?
Social psychology studies how social context influences the INDIVIDUAL (cognition, attitudes, behavior). Sociology studies social phenomena at GROUP and SOCIETY levels (classes, institutions, movements). Complementary: to understand political radicalization, social psychology analyzes individual cognitive biases, sociology analyzes global socio-economic conditions. In the degree, both are taught separately with different methodological foundations (experimentation vs survey).
Is Piaget still relevant in developmental psychology?
Yes, Piaget remains a founding theoretical framework but his theses have been nuanced by contemporary research. Piagetian constructivism (children actively build their knowledge) remains validated. However, precise stage ages have been revised (some skills observed earlier than Piaget thought, notably via preferential looking paradigms in infants). You must master Piaget AND contemporary critiques.
How to prepare a psychology master's after the degree?
Psychology master's is selective (~30-50% admission rate depending on master's). Three levers: 1) Excellent L3 grades (15+/20 in specialty UEs), 2) Early clinical internships (ideally from L2), 3) Targeted motivation letter for the target master's (clinical, neuropsycho, work social, etc.). Prepare your application 4-6 months ahead. Many L3 students must apply to 8-12 masters to have an admission chance.
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