What Is the Role of the Cabinet-Level Departments and Why

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Essay

What is the role of the cabinet-level departments and why are they important to the president? How are the heads of these Cabinet-level departments chosen?

Recognize the effects of environmental factors on aggression.

Understand the role of cognitive biases and errors in perception and judgment.

Analyze the impact of first impressions and stereotypes on social interactions.

Understand the concept and examples of social influence and conformity.

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Definitions:

Social Psychology Theory

A framework within social psychology that explores how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Robber's Cave Experiment

A social psychology study by Muzafer Sherif that demonstrated how intergroup conflict can arise from competition for resources and how it can be overcome through cooperative tasks.

Us-them Hostility

This refers to feelings of antagonism and opposition between different groups, often highlighting social or cultural divisions.

Realistic Conflict Theory

A social psychological model stating that intergroup conflicts arise when groups compete over scarce resources, leading to prejudice and discrimination.