Read the section in Chapter 12 before beginning this assignment. Students need to understand
the concepts in order to complete this assignment. If you are confused about the Chapter 12 concepts,
watch the videos on the Chapter 12 Module page. Define the terms in your own words explaining
your understanding of the definitions.
Answer the questions below. Define terms in your own words explaining your understanding of the
definitions. I ask students to define concepts so they consider what the terms mean. This assignment is not in MLA or APA style. You do not need to retype the questions. Only include the answers to the questions.
Do not include the assignment directions in your assignment. Please include only the question numbers and your answers.
Part 1: Definitions-2 Points each
1. a. Write the definition of self-fulfilling prophecy in your own words.
b. What does the self-fulfilling prophecy lead to?
2. a. Write the definition of cognitive dissonance in your own words.
b. Describe the emotional state the person is in and what causes it.
3. a. Write the definition of deindividuation in your own words.
b. Explain what causes deindividuation.
4. What is the difference between deindividuation and conformity?
5. Write the definition of bystander effect in your own words.
6. Explain the relationship of diffusion of responsibility to the bystander effect.
7. Write the definition of fundamental attribution error in your own words.
8. With the fundamental attribution error, what are the differences in how people attribute their own behavior versus attributing the behavior of others?
Part 2: Life Examples -3 points each
9. Describe a situation from your life that is an example of self-fulfilling prophecy or cognitive dissonance. Indicate whether this is an example of self-fulfilling prophecy or cognitive dissonance. Discuss how the concept applies to and explains the situation. You must state whether your example is an example of self-fulfilling prophecy or cognitive dissonance.
10. Describe a situation from your life that is an example of deindividuation or bystander intervention effect. Indicate whether this is an example of deindividuation or bystander intervention effect. Discuss how the concept applies to and explains the situation. You must state whether your example is an example of deindividuation or the bystander intervention effect.
11. Describe a situation from your life that is an example of fundamental attribution error. Discuss how the concept applies to and explains the situation.
