1. SOCIAL STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL – AP PSYCHOLOGY Unit 11—Social Psychology
Group Dynamics
Conformity, Compliance, Obedience
Aggression/Antisocial Behavior
Content Vocabulary:
Social psychology Attitude
Attribution theory Persuasion
Phenomenon Role
Conformity Facilitation
Social influence Loafing Deindividuation Group think
Group polarization Culture
Space Personal space Prejudice Stereotype
Discrimination Ingroup
Scapegoat Aggression
Exposure effect Equity
Passionate love Self disclosure Companionate love Altruism
Bystander effect Norms
Conflict Social trap
GRIT
Mirror image perceptions Self fulfilling prophecy
Superordinate goals
Cognitive dissonance theory
Social exchange theory
Unit 11—Social Psychology
Attribution Processes
Organizational Behavior
Interpersonal Perception
Attitudes and Attitude Change
Essential Understandings/Learning Goals:
Examine the study design, findings, controversies and implications on the research of Asch, Milgram, and Zimbardo
Examine the cultural, social, emotional and cognitive factors that contribute to the persistence of stereotypes and prejudice
Discuss the role of the group on group polarization and groupthink
Discuss the issues related to attraction and aggression
Discuss altruism