Using Examples of Real Events That Have Occurred Within the Past

question 128

Essay

Using examples of real events that have occurred within the past few years, explain how the following five principles of politics can be used to explain political behavior.

Differentiate between prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination, including their impacts on behavior.

Recognize self-serving biases and their effects on personal accountability and perception.

Identify the role of attention in shaping perceptions during actions and observations.

Explain how attribution theory provides a framework for understanding how people explain the causes of behavior.

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Definitions:

Freezing Stage

A phase in change management where old behaviors are solidified to prepare for new strategies, often part of Lewin's Change Theory.

Trial-and-Error

A problem-solving method involving repeated attempts with the aim of finding a solution through successive failures or mistakes.

Intended Change

A change that is planned and purposefully implemented within an organization to achieve specific objectives.

Affirmative Action

A policy favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination, especially in relation to employment or education.