Instructions: Identify the Following

question 74

Essay

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
New Lights vs. Old Lights

Understand the concepts of blaming the victim and diffusion of responsibility.

Recognize the impact of reporting styles across cultures on the perception of events.

Learn about the self-effacing and self-serving biases in the context of success and failure attribution.

Understand the concept and implications of cognitive dissonance in decision-making processes.

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Definitions:

Class-Consciousness

The awareness and sense of belonging to a specific social class or economic group, often related to one's position and interests within the structure of society.

Exploited Class

A social group that suffers from exploitation by being forcefully deprived of accessing the full value produced by their labor, often discussed in the context of Marxist theory.

Bourgeoisie

Owners of the means of production, including factories, tools, and land. They do not do any physical labor. Their income derives from profits.

Means of Production

The resources—including tools, factories, and land—required to produce goods and services.