Social Psychology Essay
AP Psychology
Mr. Gambale
It has occurred to you that the reason that the academic achievement level of your school is so low is that there
exists a “culture” which encourages laziness and shoddy work. As a result, you and a group of your friends
decide that you are going to set out to change the culture of the building using social psychological principles.
Using the following principles, design a plan that will transform the culture of your school and make it “cool” to
learn and work hard and equally unacceptable to slack off and act sophomorically. Cite at least three studies to
support your approach. (8 points)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fundamental Attribution Error
Ingroup/Outgroup Bias
Conformity
Mere exposure effect
Bystander Effect
Social Psychology Essay
AP Psychology
Mr. Gambale
It has occurred to you that the reason that the academic achievement level of your school is so low is that there
exists a “culture” which encourages laziness and shoddy work. As a result, you and a group of your friends
decide that you are going to set out to change the culture of the building using social psychological principles.
Using the following principles, design a plan that will transform the culture of your school and make it “cool” to
learn and work hard and equally unacceptable to slack off and act sophomorically. Cite at least three studies to
support your approach. (8 points)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fundamental Attribution Error
Ingroup/Outgroup Bias
Conformity
Mere exposure effect
Bystander Effect
Name: ________________________________
Date: __________
Social Psychology Rubric
AP Psychology
Mr. Gambale
Topic
Fundamental Attribution
Error
Ingroup/Outgroup Bias
Points Earned
Points Possible
1
1
Conformity
1
Mere exposure effect
1
Bystander Effect
1
Study One
1
Study Two
1
Study Three
1
Total:
8
Name: ________________________________
Date: __________
Social Psychology Rubric
AP Psychology
Mr. Gambale
Topic
Fundamental Attribution
Error
Ingroup/Outgroup Bias
Points Earned
Points Possible
1
1
Conformity
1
Mere exposure effect
1
Bystander Effect
1
Study One
1
Study Two
1
Study Three
1
Total:
8