Question

mean girls
directions: below is a list of all of the terms covered in the
social psychology unit. your job is to explain how each can be
applied to a character, action, or event as depicted in the film.
you will choose 20 terms to apply.
attribution theory
fundamental attribution
error
peripheral route to
persuasion
central route to
persuasion
foot-in-the-door
phenomenon
role
cognitive dissonance
theory
conformity
normative social influence
informational social
influence
social facilitation
social loafing
deindividuation
group polarization
groupthink
culture
norm
prejudice
stereotype
discrimination

Explanation:

The task is to apply social psychology terms to "Mean Girls". For example, "conformity" applies as characters like Cady conform to the Plastics' norms to fit in. "Stereotype" is seen in how the Plastics are stereotyped as mean, and others as outsiders. "Cognitive dissonance" could be when Cady struggles between being true to herself and fitting in.

Answer:

To complete the task, pick 20 terms (e.g., conformity, stereotype, cognitive dissonance) and explain their application. For "conformity": Cady conforms to the Plastics' fashion and behavior to be part of the group. For "stereotype": The school has stereotypes like the Plastics being shallow, which influences how others perceive them. For "cognitive dissonance": Cady feels conflicted when lying to her friends to stay in the Plastics, as her actions contradict her values.