AP Psychology Final Exam 6-10

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Cognitive-dissonance theory

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A psychological theory that suggests we act to reduce discomfort when our thoughts are inconsistent or when our attitudes clash with our actions.

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Reinforcement of behaviors at work

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Managers should reward specific, reachable, well-defined, and achievable behaviors to reinforce a job well done.

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Humanistic psychologists' assessment of personality

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They often use questionnaires to assess the alignment between a person's actual self and ideal self, indicating their self-concept.

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Family therapy

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A type of therapy that views a family as a system, helping members resolve conflicts, heal relationships, and improve communication.

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Authoritative figure in hypnosis

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An authoritative person can induce individuals, whether hypnotized or not, to perform unlikely events.

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Normative social influence

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A type of social influence that leads individuals to conform to the expectations of others to gain social approval.

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Attribution theory

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A theory that explains how individuals interpret events and how this relates to their thinking and behavior.

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Fundamental attribution error

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The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors in judging others' behavior.

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Behavior therapy

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A type of therapy that focuses on changing maladaptive behaviors through conditioning techniques.

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

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A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.