Problem
Part A
a) Explain how schemas, stereotypes, and other factors contribute to subjectivity in person perception.
b) Explain what attributions are and why we make them.
c) Describe the difference between internal and external attributions.
d) Describe the following attributional bias and cultural variations in attributional tendencies: fundamental attribution error; actor-observer bias; defensive attributions; self-serving bias.
e) Describe the components and dimensions of attitudes and correlates of attitude strength.
f) Discuss the relations between attitudes and behaviors.
g) Explain how cognitive dissonance can account for the effects of counter-attitudinal behavior and effort justifications.
h) Summarize and explain the significance of Asch's line-judging studies in regards to yielding to others (obedience).
i) Summarize and explain the significance of Milgram's "shock" study in regards to obedience.
j) Discuss the nature of groups and the bystander effect.
k) Describe group polarization and groupthink.
l) Describe how foot-in-the-door and low ball techniques influence people.
Part B
a) Describe the nature of stress.
b) Identify the three basic types of conflict and discuss which types are most troublesome.
c) Identify some common emotional responses to stress and discuss the effects of emotional arousal
d) Describe the fight-or-flight response and the three stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome.
e) Discuss the effects of stress on task performance and the burnout syndrome.