AP Psychology Exam Review Concepts

This video is a comprehensive review for the AP Psychology exam, focusing on social psychology. It covers key topics such as attribution theory, self-fulfilling prophecy, cognitive dissonance, attitude formation, and persuasion. The video also explores conformity, compliance, obedience, group dynamics, prejudice, discrimination, and altruism. The instructor provides study tips and encourages students to test themselves effectively to prepare for the exam.

What is the primary focus of the AP Psychology exam review introduction?

• Reviewing past exam questions

• Discussing exam logistics

• Focusing on vocabulary and concepts

• Identifying areas of strength

What does the fundamental attribution error involve?

• Attributing others' behavior to their personality

• Assuming everyone shares your beliefs

• Believing the world is inherently just

• Blaming external factors for personal failures

Which concept suggests that people believe the world is fair and just?

• False consensus effect

• Self-serving bias

• Just world hypothesis

• Confirmation bias

What is cognitive dissonance?

• A mismatch between attitudes and actions

• A belief that everyone agrees with you

• A tendency to conform to group norms

• A method of persuasion using attractive speakers

Which route to persuasion involves using facts and logic?

• Peripheral route

• Indirect route

• Central route

• Emotional route

What was the main finding of Asch's line study on conformity?

• Conformity is unrelated to group size

• People conform to group pressure even when they know the group is wrong

• People always resist group pressure

• Conformity only occurs in small groups

What was the ethical concern in Milgram's shock experiment?

• Participants were not paid

• Participants believed they harmed others

• Participants were not debriefed

• Participants were not informed of the study's purpose

What does the bystander effect suggest?

• The presence of others decreases the likelihood of helping

• People help more when in groups

• The presence of others increases responsibility

• People are more likely to help when alone

What is group polarization?

• The tendency for groups to reach consensus quickly

• The tendency for groups to avoid conflict

• The tendency for groups to make riskier decisions

• The tendency for group members to become more extreme in their views

What is the mere-exposure effect?

• Liking someone less the more you see them

• Liking someone more the more you see them

• Disliking someone due to their group affiliation

• Disliking someone due to their behavior