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Microeconomics Is the Study of Topics Such as National Production

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Microeconomics is the study of topics such as national production and unemployment.

Understand the phenomenon of group decision-making issues such as groupthink and social loafing.
Acknowledge the role of self-concept in shaping perceptions and interactions within social contexts.
Appreciate the complexity of social identity formation and its effects on intergroup relations.
Recognize the psychological mechanisms behind aggression, helping behavior, and prejudice.

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Parsons

Refers to Talcott Parsons, an influential American sociologist known for his work on the social action theory and the development of functionalism.

Vested Interests

Veblen’s term to describe why privileged members of society resist change.

Veblen

Refers to Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist known for his critique of capitalism and the concept of "conspicuous consumption."

Privileged Members

Individuals or groups that enjoy special rights, advantages, or immunities within a society, often based on social, economic, or institutional bias.

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