Use the Marginal Principle to Explain Why Government Mandated Safety

question 141

Essay

Use the marginal principle to explain why government mandated safety features in automobiles during the 1960s and 1970s resulted in an increase in collisions between automobiles and bicycles.

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Definitions:

Positive Intergroup Contact

Interactions between members of different groups that are characterized by cooperation, equality, and respect, leading to reduced intergroup prejudice and conflict.

Prejudice

Preconceived judgment or opinion, often based on irrational feelings, mistrust, or stereotypes, directed towards a person, group, or race.

Discontinuity Effect

A phenomenon in group behavior where individuals in groups are more likely to engage in aggressive or competitive behavior than individuals acting alone.

Hostile Competition

A form of competition that includes negative behaviors, such as sabotage or aggression, to win or gain an advantage.