Unit 9: Social Psychology

Psychology is Everywhere Bingo
Approaches to Psychology Concept Map
Applying Approaches to a Case Study

Students will record 25 instances of how Psychology permeates every part of their lives.
Students will be introduced to the 8 different approaches to Psychology.

9.1 Attribution Theory and Person Perception

Attribution Theory and Person Perception Slides

Module 74-1

Concept Map for 9.1

A. Apply attribution theory to explain motives.
B. Articulate the impact of social and cultural categories on self-concept and relations with others.
C. Anticipate the impact of self-fulfilling prophecy on behavior.

Attribution*
Fundamental Attribution Error*
External Attribution
Internal Attribution
Actor-Observer Bias
Self-Serving Bias
Just-World Hypothesis
False Consensus Effect
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Self-Schemas
   Gender
    Race
    Ethnicity

9.2 Attitude Formation and Attitude Change

Attitude Formation and Attitude Change Slides

Module 74-2

Concept Map for 9.2

D. Identify important figures and research in the areas of attitude formation and change.
E. Discuss attitude formation and change, including persuasion strategies and cognitive dissonance.

Attitude*
Elaboration likelihood model
Central Route to Persuasion*
Peripheral Route to Persuasion*
Foot-in-the-Door Approach*
Door-in-the-Face Approach*
Cognitive Dissonance*

9.3 Conformity, Compliance and Obedience

Module 75

Concept Map on 9.3

Kahoot on 9.1-9.3

F. Identify the contributions of key researchers in the areas of conformity, compliance, and obedience.
G. Explain how individuals respond to expectations of others, including conformity and obedience to authority.

Norms*
Conformity*
Normative Social Influence *
Informational Social Influence*
Compliance*

9.4 Group Influences on Behavior and Mental Processes-

Module 76

Concept Map on 9.4

Module 80

Bunker Activity - Do Not Read Before Class

Social Trap Game

H. Describe the structure and function of different kinds of group behavior.
I. Predict the impact of the presence of others on individual behavior.

Social Facilitation*
Social Inhibition
Social Loafing*
Deindividuation*
Group Polarization*
Groupthink*
Bystander Effect*
Diffusion of Responsibility
Social Exchange Theory*
Reciprocity Norm*
Social Traps*
Prisoner’s Dilemma
Superordinate Goals*

9.5 Bias, Prejudice and Discrimination

Concept Map on 9.5

Module 77

Implicit Bias Project

J. Describe processes that contribute to differential treatment of group members.

Prejudice*
Stereotyping *
Discrimination*
Ethnocentrism
Ingroup*
Outgroup*
Out-group homogeneity bias
Scapegoat Theory *
Ultimate Attribution Error

9.6 Altruism and Aggression

Concept Map on 9.6

Module 78

K. Describe the variables that contribute to altruism and aggression.

Aggression*
Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis*
Social Learning
Altruism*
Prosocial Behavior

9.7 Interpersonal Attraction

Concept Map on 9.7

Module 79

L. Describe the variables that contribute to attraction.

Halo Effect
Mere Exposure Effect*
Consummate Love
Companionate Love*
Fatuous Love
Romantic Love