AP Psych Unit 14

Question 1

Attribution Theory

Answer 1

The theory that we explain someones behavior by crediting the situation or the person’s disposition (If you see someone shouting on a train, you may blame their character. [Angry Person])

Question 2

Fundamental Attribution Error

Answer 2

The tendency for observers to underestimate the impact of the situation and overestimate the impact of a person disposition (Chastising someone else for being late but making excuses for yourself.)

Question 3

Attitude

Answer 3

Feelings, often influenced by our beliefs, that predispose us to respond in a particular way.

Question 4

Central Route

Answer 4

Persuade with facts.

Question 5

Peripheral Route

Answer 5

Persuade through emotion.

Question 6

Foot-in-the-Door Phenonmenon

Answer 6

Tendency for those who have agreed to smaller tasks to agree to larger ones.

Question 7

Role

Answer 7

A set of expectations (norms) about a social position.