This practice test covers key concepts from Unit 13 of the AP Psychology curriculum, focusing on social psychology. Remember to consult your textbook and notes for a comprehensive review. This test is designed to help you assess your understanding and identify areas needing further study. Good luck!
Section 1: Multiple Choice
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
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The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone is known as: a) Social facilitation b) Social loafing c) Groupthink d) Deindividuation
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The bystander effect is most likely to occur when: a) An emergency is clearly defined. b) The victim is similar to the bystander. c) There are many witnesses present. d) The bystander is alone.
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Which of the following concepts explains the phenomenon where individuals in a group exert less effort than they would if working alone? a) Group polarization b) Social facilitation c) Social loafing d) Conformity
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The tendency for a group's decisions to be more extreme than the initial inclination of its members is called: a) Groupthink b) Group polarization c) Social comparison d) Cognitive dissonance
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A loss of self-awareness and self-restraint occurring in group situations that foster arousal and anonymity is called: a) Social loafing b) Deindividuation c) Groupthink d) Conformity
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The process of adjusting one's behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard is known as: a) Obedience b) Compliance c) Conformity d) Persuasion
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The “fundamental attribution error” refers to our tendency to: a) Overestimate the impact of situational factors on others' behavior. b) Underestimate the impact of dispositional factors on others' behavior. c) Overestimate the impact of dispositional factors on others' behavior. d) Underestimate the impact of situational factors on our own behavior.
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Which of the following is NOT a key component of persuasion? a) The communicator b) The message c) The audience d) The bystander effect
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The realistic conflict theory suggests that prejudice arises from: a) Learned associations b) Competition for limited resources c) Cognitive biases d) Emotional responses
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The tendency to favor one's own group is known as: a) Outgroup homogeneity b) Ingroup bias c) Scapegoating d) Stereotyping
Section 2: Short Answer
Instructions: Answer the following short-answer questions concisely and thoroughly.
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Explain the difference between prejudice and discrimination, providing an example of each.
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Describe Milgram's obedience experiment and its implications for understanding human behavior.
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Discuss the factors that contribute to attraction between individuals.
Section 3: Essay
Instructions: Write a well-structured essay addressing the following prompt:
Analyze the role of social influence in shaping individual behavior. Discuss different forms of social influence (conformity, obedience, persuasion), providing specific examples to illustrate your points. Consider the ethical implications of manipulating social influence.
Answer Key (Multiple Choice):
- a) Social facilitation
- c) There are many witnesses present.
- c) Social loafing
- b) Group polarization
- b) Deindividuation
- c) Conformity
- c) Overestimate the impact of dispositional factors on others' behavior.
- d) The bystander effect
- b) Competition for limited resources
- b) Ingroup bias
This practice test provides a solid foundation for reviewing Unit 13. Remember to consult your AP Psychology textbook and class materials for a more comprehensive review before your exam. Good luck with your studies!
