The NBER Describes a Recession as

question 105

Multiple Choice

The NBER describes a recession as

• A)"a decrease in the standard of living for at least one year."
• B)"a decrease in real GDP for two successive quarters."
• C)"a period of significant decline in total output, income, employment, and trade, usually lasting from six months to a year."
• D)"a decrease in potential GDP for at least six months."
• E)"a one year period with increases in the unemployment rate."

Explore the influence of self-presentation and norm development on group behavior and strategies for positive norm creation.

Understand the concepts of group dynamics, including formation, structure, roles, and communication patterns.

Grasp the distinction between types of norms (descriptive vs. injunctive) and their roles within social groups.

Comprehend the process and effects of resocialization and convergence within groups.

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Definitions:

Social Reality

A concept referring to the beliefs, practices, and objects that are collectively seen as real and significant in particular societies.

Revolutionary Potential

The capacity or power of individuals or groups to bring about fundamental or radical changes within society.

Politics of Inclusion

The strategies and policies aimed at ensuring equal access to resources, rights, and participation for all groups within a society, especially marginalized or minority populations.

Posthumanism

An intellectual stance that suggests rethinking humanity beyond the traditional humanist notions of human superiority, often incorporating technology, ecology, and artificial intelligence perspectives.