Sociocultural+practice+questions


 * SAQ**s
 * 1) Describe two errors in attribution.
 * 2) Outline the role of one situational and one dispositional factor in explaining behaviour.
 * 3) Distinguish between two errors in attribution.
 * 4) Explain social identity theory.
 * 5) Analyse social identity theory making reference to one research study.
 * 6) Describe the formation of stereotypes.
 * 7) Analyse the formation of stereotypes and their effect on behaviour.
 * 8) Describe one research method used to investigate social identity theory.
 * 9) Explain one ethical consideration related to research in social identity theory.
 * 10) Explain one ethical consideration related to research on the formation of stereotypes.
 * 11) Explain one compliance technique
 * 12) Explain how one study demonstrates compliance technique
 * 13) Explain how one study demonstrates conformity to group norms
 * 14) Distinguish between 2 factors that influence conformity
 * 15) With reference to one research study explain social learning theory ( Crane, p.115 )
 * 16) Outline one factor that influences conformity
 * 17) Distinguish between 2 compliance techniques
 * 18) Define the term 'cultural norm'
 * 19) Define the term 'culture'
 * 20) Describe the role of one cultural dimension on behavior.


 * Essay questions**
 * 1) Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on human behavior (Crane & Hannibal p. 126)
 * 2) With reference to two studies, evaluate research on conformity. (Crane & Hannibal, p. 116)
 * 3) With reference to research, discuss two errors in attributions (Crane & Hannibal, p. 106)

(At this point in time, we cannot answer questions that look at connections between the different levels of analysis. That will come once we have completed the 3 core units - biological, cognitive, sociocultural)