Lesson 1: Attribution & Person Perception
Duration of Days: 6
Lesson Objective
Students will explain how individuals interpret and judge others’ behavior.
Why do people explain behavior differently?
How does the fundamental attribution error affect judgment?
How do stereotypes influence perception?
When do people misjudge others?
AP Psychology Unit 4
Science Practice 1: Concept Application
CCSS.RH.11-12.2
CCSS.WHST.11-12.2
C3: D2.Psy.16.9-12
Students analyze real-world scenarios and research to understand how attributions shape social interactions. (DOK 3)
Scenario cards
Guided analysis sheets
Role-play activities
Visual organizers
Think-pair-share
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Scenario analysis
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Quiz
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FRQ practice
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Reflection