When We Encounter New Information or Have a New Experience

question 59

True/False

When we encounter new information or have a new experience related to an existing schema, we generally try to alter the schema to match he new experience.

Analyze the impact of international and trade policies on the U.S. economy during the 1930s.

Understand the role of significant individuals and their contributions to American politics, labor, and social welfare during the New Deal era.

Explore the influence of mass media and culture in shaping public opinion and policy during the 1930s.

Understand the importance of a systems perspective in determining job demand.

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Definitions:

Social Dominance Orientation

A personality trait that predisposes individuals to prefer and support social hierarchy and dominance of their in-group over out-groups.

Social Comparison

The process of evaluating oneself in relation to others, often in terms of abilities, achievements, and status.

Social Order

A societal concept that implies a set of linked social structures, practices, and institutions which collectively ensure and maintain stability and predictability.

Identity Fusion

A profound feeling of oneness with a group and a perception that one’s personal identity and group identity are essentially the same. It is a strong motivator of collective action.