This practice test covers key concepts from Unit 7 of the AP Psychology curriculum, focusing on social psychology. Remember to consult your textbook and class notes for a comprehensive review. Good luck!
Section 1: Multiple Choice
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
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The tendency to overestimate the influence of personal factors and underestimate the role of situational factors in explaining social behavior is known as: a) Fundamental attribution error b) Self-serving bias c) Actor-observer bias d) Confirmation bias
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The process by which individuals evaluate their own opinions and abilities by comparing themselves to others is called: a) Social comparison b) Cognitive dissonance c) Conformity d) Obedience
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Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to groupthink? a) Strong group cohesion b) Directive leadership c) Open dissent and critical evaluation d) Illusion of invulnerability
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The bystander effect refers to: a) The tendency for people to help others more when they are alone. b) The tendency for people to be less likely to help when others are present. c) The tendency for people to help others only if they are similar to them. d) The tendency for people to help others only if they are rewarded for doing so.
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Attitudes are comprised of which three components? a) Cognitive, behavioral, emotional b) Cognitive, affective, behavioral c) Affective, behavioral, physiological d) Cognitive, emotional, physiological
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The process of changing one's attitudes or behaviors as a result of real or imagined group pressure is known as: a) Social facilitation b) Social loafing c) Conformity d) Deindividuation
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Which researcher is most closely associated with the studies on obedience to authority? a) Solomon Asch b) Stanley Milgram c) Philip Zimbardo d) Leon Festinger
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The Stanford Prison Experiment demonstrated the powerful influence of: a) Cognitive dissonance b) Social roles c) Group polarization d) Bystander apathy
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Prejudice is to discrimination as: a) Attitude is to behavior b) Behavior is to attitude c) Stereotype is to prejudice d) Discrimination is to stereotype
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The realistic conflict theory suggests that prejudice arises from: a) Competition for limited resources b) Learned associations between groups c) In-group bias d) Out-group homogeneity
Section 2: Free Response
Instructions: Answer the following free-response questions in complete sentences.
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Explain the concept of cognitive dissonance and provide a real-world example.
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Describe the factors that influence attraction between individuals. Include at least three factors and provide specific examples for each.
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Compare and contrast conformity and obedience. How do these concepts relate to the experiments conducted by Asch and Milgram?
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Discuss different strategies for reducing prejudice and discrimination.
Answer Key (Multiple Choice):
- a) Fundamental attribution error
- a) Social comparison
- c) Open dissent and critical evaluation
- b) The tendency for people to be less likely to help when others are present.
- b) Cognitive, affective, behavioral
- c) Conformity
- b) Stanley Milgram
- b) Social roles
- a) Attitude is to behavior
- a) Competition for limited resources
This practice test provides a starting point for your review. Remember to thoroughly study all the concepts within Unit 7 of your AP Psychology curriculum. Good luck on your exam!
