Unit 9 Review

What is social psychology?

• Social psychology is the study of ancient civilizations and their artifacts.
• Social psychology is the scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.
• Social psychology is the study of plants and animals in their natural habitats.
• Social psychology is the study of celestial bodies and their movements.

What is the attribution theory?

• The attribution theory is a cooking technique used in French cuisine
• The attribution theory is a mathematical formula for calculating velocity
• The attribution theory is a psychological concept that focuses on how individuals interpret events and attribute causes to their own behavior or the behavior of others.
• The attribution theory focuses on the study of plant growth patterns

What is the fundamental attribution theory?

• The fundamental attribution theory focuses on external factors influencing behavior.
• The fundamental attribution theory is based on astrology.
• The fundamental attribution theory explains how people tend to attribute others' behavior to internal factors rather than external factors.
• The fundamental attribution theory only applies to certain age groups.

What is peripheral route persuasion?

• Peripheral route persuasion is when people are influenced by superficial cues, such as attractiveness or credibility of the source, rather than the actual content of the message.
• Peripheral route persuasion is solely based on the emotional appeal of the message.
• Peripheral route persuasion involves direct communication between individuals.
• Peripheral route persuasion is when people are influenced by logical reasoning and evidence.

What is central route persuasion?

• Central route persuasion relies solely on the credibility of the source without considering the message content.
• Central route persuasion involves carefully processing a message and evaluating its merits and relevance before forming an opinion or attitude.
• Central route persuasion involves using humor and emotional appeals to convince others.
• Central route persuasion is a quick and impulsive decision-making process.

What is the foot-in-the-door phenomenon?

• A method of measuring shoe size
• A technique used in sports to improve performance
• A term used in construction to refer to a specific type of door
• A persuasion technique where people are more likely to agree to a large request after they have agreed to a small one.

What is cognitive dissonance theory?

• Cognitive dissonance theory is the feeling of satisfaction when beliefs align perfectly.
• Cognitive dissonance theory is the process of forgetting conflicting beliefs.
• Cognitive dissonance theory is the ability to hold multiple contradictory beliefs without discomfort.
• Cognitive dissonance theory is the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes.

What are norms?

• Historical events
• Societal rules that dictate acceptable behavior.
• Mathematical equations
• Weather patterns

What is conformity?

• Conformity is the act of standing out from the crowd.
• Conformity is the practice of always following individual beliefs.
• Conformity is the process of ignoring group norms.
• Conformity is matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms.

What is normative social influence?

• The tendency to conform in order to fit in with a group and gain social approval or avoid social rejection.
• The tendency to conform to assert dominance within a group
• The tendency to conform due to fear of being judged
• The tendency to conform based on a desire for accuracy