Homework: Social Psychology I

AP Psychology Homework

Social Psychology I

1.	Describe the difference between dispositional and situational interpretations of the

causes of behavior. What is the fundamental attribution error? Give an example of an
incident where you committed this error.

2.	Identify the 3 conditions under which attitudes have a strong impact on actions and

provide examples of each.

3.	Explain the foot-in-the-door phenomenon and the effect of role-playing on attitudes.

4.	Describe cognitive dissonance theory and provide an example of the phenomenon.

5.	Briefly discuss the results of Asche’s studies on conformity. Describe the difference

between normative and informational social influences. Provide examples of both.