Attribution
Attitudes
Group Psychology
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Prejudice and Discrimination
100

This describes HOW we try to explain someone else's behavior, whether it be attributed to their disposition, or the situation they're in

What is Attribution Theory 

100

These beliefs that you hold on to about things can absolutely influence our actions, but our actions can influence them right back!

Attitudes 

100

Ms. McGowan practiced her speech for hours, sometimes not getting it perfect. But when she finally gave it in front of a crowd, she killed it and got a perfect score. What is this an example of?

Social Facilitation

100

When asked for help by a friend on an assignment, Mr. Switala tells his friend he can only help for a few minutes. But when Mr. Switala needs help from that friend, he tries to get the friend to tutor him for upwards of an our. What is this an example of?

Social Exchange Theory

100

3rd pd Psychology, Students at FRHS, and Citizens of Planet Earth, are examples of ________'s that you all share

In-Group 

200
This occurs if we over emphasize internal attribution and underemphasize other external attribution when explaining another person's behavior 

What is Fundamental Attribution Error 

200

Using celebrities and catchy music to sell a new cellphone model is an example of what...

Peripheral Route to Persuasion

200

Kids wearing masks on Halloween are shown to take more candy (even when the bowl said please take one) than kids without wearing masks. Which concept could explain this behavior?

Deindividuation

200

When the jury first met to deliberate, most thought the defendant was guilty on a few of the chargers brought forth. After deliberation, they were all POSITIVE that the defendant was guilty of ALL chargers and should face the maximum punishment. What is this an example of?

Group Polarization

200

2nd pd AP Psychology, RMHS Students, and Citizen of Mars are examples of _____________ to which you do not belong.

Out-Groups

300

This concept could explain why someone might say "You get what you deserve" to another human being

Just World Hypothesis

300

After asking for a 1 dollar, Mr. Lake had an easier time getting Mr. Oberto to give him 5 dollars is an example of what

Foot-In-The-Door Technique

300

After being put into a group for a project in A.P. Psychology, Mr. Oberto decides to take a 45 minute bathroom and snack break because he knows his group will get the project done. What is this an example of?

Social Loafing

400

This network of assumptions about behaviors and certain characteristics might lead you to misjudge another persons character 

Implicit Personality Theory 

400

After Mr. Oberto covered Mr. Lakes 1st period class, Mr. Oberto had a really easy time getting Mr. Lake to cover his 2nd period, is an example of... 

Reciprocity Norm 

400

As Dr. Carson was walking through the halls to her next class, she tripped and dropped her text books and pencils everywhere. None of the passerby's stopped to offer her assistance. What is this an example of?

Bystander Effect

400

"FRHS is so much better than all the other high schools in the city because we are just the best" is an example of what concept?

Ingroup Bias 

500

"I did well on my Bio test because I'm a genius in Bio, but I failed my psychology test because Mr. Oberto is such a bad teacher" is an example of:

The Self-Serving Bias

500

Mr. Rypma believes he is an honest student, but then proceeds to cheat on his A.P. Psychology test. After he feels tension and discomfort for what he's done, she he decides that cheating was okay because everyone does it. What is this an example of?

Cognitive Dissonance 

500

Mr. Oberto wants to elect the Colorado Avalanche as the official NHL team of Fossil Ridge High School. Mr. Lake is an avid Redwings fan and doesn't know if he things the Av's are the right choice. Through-out discussion he kept quiet though because he didn't want to offend the large amount of Av's fans in the room. What is this an example of?

Group Think

500

"ALL New England Patriot fans are annoying and dumb" say's John, a huge Bronco's fan. What concept is John slipping into?

Out Group Homogeneity Effect