Explain How the Self Influences Our Perceptions of Others

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Essay

Explain how the self influences our perceptions of others. Describe an example of when the self influenced your perceptions of another and your communication with that person.

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Definitions:

Relative Deprivation Theory

The hypothesis that individuals assess their well-being based on comparisons with others, which can lead to feelings of deprivation when seeing others as better off.

Non-routine Collective Action

Non-routine collective action refers to unplanned, spontaneous group activities that arise in response to an event, issue, or situation, typically outside the norms of established societal patterns.

Breakdown Theory

Suggests that social movements emerge when traditional norms and patterns of social organization are disrupted.

Social Movements

Are routine or institutionalized forms of collective action aimed at changing or resisting change to the social, political, and/or economic order. To achieve their aims, social movement members may riot, petition, strike, demonstrate, and establish pressure groups, unions, and political parties.