Topic 2:

1a). Explain the concept of \"priming\" and how it may impactbehavior - provide an example that highlights this unconsciousforce. 1b). Explain the concept of \"embodied cognition\" and providean example of how this unconscious force can influence behavior.1c). What is overconfidence? Explain how overconfidence can lead toconfirmation bias.

2a). Identify and explain counterfactual thinking and illusorythinking. 2b). How might these types of thinking explain behavior,such as gambling? What is \"regression to the average\" and providean example of how this can impact thinking.

3a). Explain attribution theory and distinguish betweensituational and dispositional attributes. Provide an example ofeach. 3b). What is the fundamental attribution error? 3c). Why isit important to study and understand attribution errors?

4a). Explain the concept of cognitive dissonance. 4b). Isselective exposure helpful to reduce cognitive dissonance? Explainyour rationale.

5a). Identify and explain the difference between theinsufficient justification effect and the overjustificationeffect.  

6a). Explain how we are influenced by: evolution and genes;cultural diversity and norms. 6b). Identify two norms from yourculture and explain how they impact behavior.

7a). Explain how males and females are similar or differentthrough the lens of: gender and genes; independence versusconnectedness; social dominance; aggression and sexuality.

8a). What is a gender role? 8b). How do gender roles vary withcultures and vary over time?