Chapter 12 Social Psychology Vocabulary (2026) – Attitudes, Group Behavior, Attribution, Prejudice – Louisiana State University

This document is a complete vocabulary guide for Chapter 12: Social Psychology, tailored for psychology students at Louisiana State University or any course using a similar curriculum. It contains key definitions and expert-verified explanations of essential terms in social psychology, making it ideal for exam preparation, quick review, or classroom reinforcement. Topics covered include social influence, group behavior, attitude formation, cognitive dissonance, persuasion techniques (e.g., foot-in-the-door, door-in-the-face, lowball), and groupthink concepts such as invulnerability, rationalization, and self-deception. It also explores attribution theory, prejudice, discrimination, implicit personality theory, and real-world psychological phenomena such as microaggressions, scapegoating, and deindividuation. This study guide is especially useful for students enrolled in introductory psychology, social sciences, behavioral studies, or education programs. It is structured for maximum clarity, making it suitable for both high school AP Psychology students and college-level learners in psychology or sociology. Keywords: social psychology, groupthink, conformity, social influence, attitudes, attribution, prejudice, discrimination, group behavior, obedience, social facilitation, persuasion, cognitive dissonance, foot-in-the-door, lowball technique, deindividuation, group polarization, fundamental attribution error, stereotype, microaggressions, scapegoat, in-groups, out-groups