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Mardelay Industries has discovered a defect in one of its products that may result in injury to users. The company believes it must quickly develop and implement a recall program. It is likely that Mardelay soon will be placing a great deal of emphasis on:

Understand various psychotherapy approaches in treating maladaptive behaviors and mental disorders.

Understand the concept of stereotypes and how they affect perceptions and interactions between groups.

Explain the psychological theories related to intergroup relations such as realistic group conflict theory, social identity theory, and stereotype threat theory.

Distinguish between prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes.

Definitions:

Positivist

An individual who adheres to positivism, a philosophical system that recognizes only that which can be scientifically verified or which is capable of logical or mathematical proof.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to research involving the collection of data, formulation of a hypothesis, experimentation, and validation or refutation of the hypothesis.

True Knowledge

Knowledge that is based on facts, evidence, and logical reasoning, widely accepted as accurate or true beyond reasonable doubt.

Operational Definition

A clear, specific description of a concept or variable in terms of the procedures or criteria used to measure or identify it in a research study.