AP Psych: Unit 4A (Social Psych)
Authored by Katherine Letellier
Social Studies
11th Grade - University
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This quiz comprehensively covers social psychology concepts appropriate for Advanced Placement Psychology students in grades 11-12. The questions assess understanding of fundamental social psychological phenomena including attribution theory, group dynamics, conformity, obedience, persuasion, and interpersonal behavior. Students need to demonstrate mastery of key concepts such as the fundamental attribution error, social facilitation, deindividuation, groupthink, cognitive dissonance, and the bystander effect. The quiz requires students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, distinguish between similar concepts like central versus peripheral route persuasion, and analyze classic experiments by Asch, Milgram, and Sherif. The complexity level demands sophisticated understanding of how individual behavior changes in social contexts and the psychological mechanisms underlying phenomena like conformity, obedience to authority, and group decision-making processes. Created by Katherine Letellier, a Social Studies teacher in the US who teaches grades 11-13. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for evaluating student comprehension of Unit 4A social psychology content in AP Psychology courses. The quiz works effectively as a comprehensive review before unit exams, formative assessment during instruction, or homework assignment to reinforce classroom learning. Teachers can use individual questions as warm-up activities or discussion starters, while the full quiz provides thorough preparation for AP exam-style questions. The content aligns with College Board AP Psychology standards for social psychology, specifically addressing learning objectives related to attribution processes, group influence, social cognition, and interpersonal relationships that students must master for successful performance on the AP Psychology examination.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
A social trap is a situation in which...
people lose self-awareness in group situations that foster anonymity
there are insufficient resources to satisfy the needs of group members
the pursuit of self-interest leads to collective harm
altruistic behavior violates a social norm
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
At a large rock concert, Carmen lost her inhibitions and acted more wildly than she ever has before. This is likely due to...
Deindividuation
Bystander Effect
Social Facilitation
Mere Exposure Effect
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Ethnocentrism is described in which scenario?
Barb is especially anxious when she is around someone from another country.
Christine refuses to hire workers at her stationary shop she thinks are sexist.
Mark distrusts a certain religion because it is uncommon in the country where he lives.
Shane shops only at Black-owned businesses because he believes Black people have been historically oppressed.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Tyler insists that his girlfriend's car accident was a result of her bad driving not the snowy conditions. This illustrates...
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The Fundamental Attribution Error refers to our tendency to overestimate______ and underestimate _________.
norms; information
dispositions; situations
situations; dispositions
information; norms
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best example of the foot-in-the-door phenomenon?
Bree participates in class because the teacher gives her praise.
Angie is sleeping while everyone else in her group is working on a project.
Seth asks his dad for $5, and when he agrees, Seth asks for $15 more
Jahar feels pressure to go bowling with his friends even though he'd rather go to the movies
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Groupthink can be prevented by a leader who...
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