When Bob and Shirley Were Separated, They Each Gave Their

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Short Answer

When Bob and Shirley were separated, they each gave their son Billy great Christmas presents, with the result that he developed strong positive feelings for both of them. They then resolved their differences and moved back in together. They now give Billy one present from the two of them. The _________ theory predicts that Billy's positive feelings for each will now be weaker. This is known as the _________ effect.

Identify the effects of stereotypes, prejudices, and mirror-image perceptions on group dynamics.

Analyze the influence of shared crises and threats on intergroup relations and prejudice.

Explain the principles of social influence, including conformity, obedience, and group dynamics.

Understand the concept of social roles and how they shape individual behavior within a group.

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Definitions:

Urban Underclass

A segment of society, often located in inner cities, that is trapped in a cycle of poverty and faces considerable social and economic disadvantages.

Assimilation Perspective

A view focusing on how minority groups gradually adopt the patterns and norms of a dominant culture, losing their original cultural identity.

Assimilation

A process by which a person or a group's language and, or culture come to resemble those of another group, often losing the original cultural identity.

Salience Principle

A principle in social psychology suggesting that the most noticeable or prominent features of a person or situation are more likely to influence our perceptions and interactions.