According to Discrepancy-Interruption Theory, Big Surprises, Such as Completely New

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According to discrepancy-interruption theory, big surprises, such as completely new and innovative different products, are attractive because they create variety in our life.

Analyze the impact of stereotype threat on performance and behavior.

Gain insight into the importance of in-group and out-group perceptions and their consequences for social dynamics.

Understand the psychological mechanisms underpinning conformity and how social influence shapes individual behavior.

Familiarize with landmark psychological experiments and their contributions to the field of social psychology (e.g., Stanford Prison Experiment, Sherif's Robbers Cave, Asch's Conformity).

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Definitions:

Economic Indicators

Statistics about economic activities that allow analysis of economic performance and predictions of future performance.

Structural Unemployment

A type of unemployment that results from industrial reorganization, typically due to technological change, rather than fluctuations in supply or demand.

Skills Mismatch

A discrepancy between the skills offered by labor market participants and the skills demanded by employers.

Available Job Openings

The number of job positions that are currently unfilled and available to be applied for by job seekers.