Psychology Test – Unit 21: Social Psychology – 114 points
Complete the following IN FULL SENTENCES on a separate sheet of paper.
Level 1 KNOWLEDGE
1.
Define the following terms (2 points each):
Conformity
Social Norms: Explicit & Implicit
Obedience
Foot in the Door Effect
De-individuation
Aggression
Catharsis
Altruism
Bystander Effect
Social Facilitation
Social Loafing
Prejudice
Stereotype
Discrimination
Attribution Theory
Fundamental Attribution Error
Levels 2 & 3 COMPREHENSION/APPLICATION (12 points each)
2.
Summarize the process and results of the Ashe Conformity experiment. Apply at least 2 of the concepts above in your description.
3.
Summarize the process and results of the Milgram Obedience experiment. Apply at least 2 of the concepts above in your description.
4.
Summarize the process and results of the Zimbardo Prison Study. Apply at least 2 of the concepts above in your description.
5.
Differentiate the positive and negatives impacts of group behavior on individual performance. Apply at least 2 of the concepts above in your description.
Level 4 EXTENDED THINKING (15 points each)
6.
Evaluate the explanations that are often given for individuals who receive government aid. How does this fit into the fundamental attribution error? Counter this with an explanation of why high school students might explain their own dependence on their parents for funding.
7.
Why stereotypes develop? How do stereotypes lead to prejudice and discrimination?
What are some methods social psychologists might suggest for becoming less dependent on stereotypes?

Psychology Study Guide – Unit 21: Social Psychology
Level 1 KNOWLEDGE
Define the following terms:

Conformity

Social Norms: Explicit & Implicit

Obedience

Foot in the Door Effect

De-individuation

Aggression

Catharsis

Altruism

Bystander Effect

Social Facilitation

Social Loafing

Prejudice

Stereotype

Discrimination

Attribution Theory

Fundamental Attribution Error
Levels 2 & 3 COMPREHENSION/APPLICATION

Summarize the process and results of the Ashe Conformity experiment. Apply at least 2 of the concepts above in your description.

Summarize the process and results of the Milgram Obedience experiment. Apply at least 2 of the concepts above in your description.

Summarize the process and results of the Zimbardo Prison Study.
Apply at least 2 of the concepts above in your description.

Differentiate the positive and negatives impacts of group behavior on individual performance. Apply at least 2 of the concepts above in your description.

Level 4 EXTENDED THINKING