Unit 14 Objectives – Chapter 18 – Social Psychology
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Describe the importance of attribution in social behavior.
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Explain the effect of role-playing on attitudes in terms of cognitive dissonance theory.
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Discuss the results of Asch’s experiment on conformity.
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Describe Milgram’s controversial experiments on obedience.
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Discuss how group interaction can facilitate group polarization and groupthink.
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Describe the social, emotional, and cognitive factors that contribute to the persistence of cultural, ethnic, and gender prejudice and discrimination.
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Discuss the issues related to aggression and attraction.
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Explain altruistic behavior in terms of social exchange theory and social norms.
What Are We Doing Today? 
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WARM UP
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DAILY QUIZ
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TEAM QUIZ
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PEER ESSAY EDIT
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DOCUMENTARY
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CH. 18 NOTES
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CLOSURE
HOMEWORK:
 Vocabulary ~ 19-35
 Read ~ pages 717-740
 MASSIVE LIST OF TERMS
Social Psychology Calendar
2/23 & 2/24: Ch. 16 & 17 TEST + FRQ
2/25 & 2/26: Obedience

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 Driving to school one wintry day, Marco narrowly misses a car that slides through a red light. “Slow down! What a terrible driver,” he thinks to himself. Moments later, Marco himself slips through an intersection and yelps, “Wow!” These roads are awful. The city snow plows need to get out here.” What social psychology principle has Marco just demonstrated? Explain.
 You are organizing a Town Hall meeting of fiercely competitive political candidates. To add to the fun, friends have suggested handing out masks of the candidates’ faces for supporters to wear. What phenomenon might these masks engage?