The Terms Used to Describe Global Stratification and Economic Inequality

question 13

True/False

The terms used to describe global stratification and economic inequality are the same today as they were 70 years ago.

Recognize the influence of initial information on impression formation and the role of the primacy effect.

Identify stereotypes and their impact on perception and interaction.

Understand the conditions under which cognitive dissonance is more likely to occur and how it relates to self-worth.

Explain how the presence of others affects individual performance through concepts like social facilitation and social loafing.

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Definitions:

Intangibles

Things that cannot be touched or measured precisely but are nonetheless valuable, such as brand reputation or goodwill.

Accommodative Strategies

Approaches in negotiations or conflict resolution where one party is willing to make concessions to maintain the relationship or to reach an agreement.

Subordinating Goals

The objective of making certain goals less important or secondary to other primary objectives.

Concrete Goals

Specific, clearly defined, and measurable objectives that are aimed to be achieved within a fixed timeframe.