AP Psychology – Social Psychology By Jane Eastwood | 1. What is the term for the tendency to attribute our own behavior to situational factors and others’ behavior to internal factors? a) Self-serving bias b) Fundamental attribution error c) Actor-observer bias d) Confirmation bias 2. Which of the following is an example of a compliance technique based on reciprocity, where people feel obligated to comply with a request after receiving a favor? a) Foot-in-the-door technique b) Door-in-the-face technique c) That’s-not-all technique d) Reciprocity norm 3. What is the term for the tendency to conform to a group’s norms to gain social acceptance or avoid social rejection? a) Obedience b) Compliance c) Conformity d) Groupthink 4. According to Stanley Milgram’s obedience study, what percentage of participants administered the highest level of electric shocks to the “learner”? a) 10% b) 25% c) 50% d) 65% 5. Which of the following is an example of an implicit bias? a) Stereotyping based on overt characteristics b) Expressing prejudice openly and consciously c) Unconscious associations and attitudes toward a particular group d) Discriminating against others based on their social status 6. What is the term for the tendency to exert less effort in a group task compared to when working individually? a) Group polarization b) Social loafing c) Deindividuation d) Groupthink 7. Which of the following is an example of a cognitive dissonance? a) Changing one’s behavior to align with group norms b) Developing positive attitudes toward a product after purchasing it c) Holding contradictory thoughts or beliefs simultaneously d) Adjusting one’s opinions to match those of others 8. What is the term for the positive feelings, opinions, or actions toward others based solely on their group membership? a) Prejudice b) Discrimination c) Stereotyping d) Ingroup bias 9. According to the bystander effect, what is the term for the decreased likelihood of an individual providing help in an emergency situation when others are present? a) Social facilitation b) Diffusion of responsibility c) Group polarization d) Deindividuation 10. Which theory suggests that attitudes are formed and changed through the combination of cognitive, affective, and behavioral components? a) Self-perception theory b) Elaboration likelihood model c) Cognitive dissonance theory d) Social identity theory Loading … Posted in Other
