Suppose a Mother Was Trying to Get Her Oldest Son

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Essay

Suppose a mother was trying to get her oldest son to stop beating up on his younger brother. Given your knowledge of dissonance theory, what advice would you give this parent on how to proceed? Compare the likely result of your plan with one based solely on compliance (i.e., simple reward and punishment). Discuss research evidence that supports your reasoning.

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Definitions:

Developing Nations

Countries with lower levels of industrialization, lower standards of living, and, generally, lower Human Development Index scores than developed countries.

Capital Investment

The funds spent by a business to acquire or upgrade physical assets such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment.

Land Reform

The process of redistributing land, typically from those with large holdings to those with none or less, with the intent of improving equality and agricultural productivity.

Governments

The organizational bodies that govern a community or nation, setting and administering public policy and exercising executive, political, and sovereign power.