AP Psychology Unit 7

Angry with his professor because of a difficult exam, Martin returns home and takes out his anger on his best friend. Martin’s behavior illustrates

• projection

• reaction formation

• regression

• displacement

• I don't know

Jorgas struggles with meeting new people. He is very shy and does not approach people at social events. Because of this, people assume he does not want to talk to them and they avoid him, which in turn reinforces Jorgas’ anxiety about approaching people. Jorgas’ situation illustrates which of the following principles?

• Locus of control

• Reciprocal determinism

• Implicit personality theory

• Learned helplessness

• I don't know

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'cognitive dissonance'?

• A) The discomfort experienced when holding two conflicting beliefs

• B) The ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously

• C) The process of encoding information into memory

• D) The tendency to conform to group norms

In the context of social psychology, what does the term 'bystander effect' refer to?

• A) The influence of a group on an individual's behavior

• B) The likelihood of a person to help someone in need when others are present

• C) The tendency to attribute others' behavior to their personality

• D) The process of learning through observation

Which psychologist is most closely associated with the study of conformity?

• A) Sigmund Freud

• B) B.F. Skinner

• C) Solomon Asch

• D) Carl Rogers

What is the main idea behind the 'foot-in-the-door' technique?

• A) Making a large request first to ensure a smaller request is accepted

• B) Making a small request first to increase the likelihood of compliance with a larger request

• C) Offering a reward for compliance

• D) Using authority to gain compliance

Which of the following is an example of 'groupthink'?

• A) A group of friends deciding to watch a movie together

• B) A jury reaching a unanimous decision without considering all evidence

• C) A team brainstorming session

• D) A classroom discussion

What does the term 'social loafing' refer to in group dynamics?

• A) The tendency for people to exert less effort when working in a group

• B) The increase in performance when working in a group

• C) The division of tasks among group members

• D) The formation of subgroups within a larger group

Which theory suggests that people are motivated to reduce discomfort arising from inconsistent thoughts?

• A) Social identity theory

• B) Cognitive dissonance theory

• C) Attribution theory

• D) Social learning theory

What is the 'halo effect' in social psychology?

• A) The tendency to remember positive information better than negative

• B) The influence of a person's overall impression on their thoughts about specific traits

• C) The tendency to conform to the opinions of others

• D) The process of learning through reinforcement