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This term Professor Willen decided to take a course in American Sign Language in addition to her own teaching responsibilities.Although it was odd to be taking a class alongside some of her own students,she enjoyed the experience immensely.When her boss asked her why she was taking the course,she said,"I don't really know! I've just always wanted to learn sign language!" Professor Willen's decision to take this class is a prime example of __________ motivation.
Realistic Conflict Theory
Theory stating that prejudice and discrimination will be increased between groups that are in conflict over a limited resource.
In-Group
A social group to which an individual feels they belong, often characterized by a sense of identity and loyalty.
Out-Group
A social group with which an individual does not identify and may feel competition or hostility towards.
Social Psychology
The scientific study of how a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior influence and are influenced by social groups; area of psychology in which psychologists focus on how human behavior is affected by the presence of other people.
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