Why Do People Resist Change? Name the Variables Involved with Resistance

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Essay

Why do people resist change? Name the variables involved with resistance to change?

Understand satisficing behavior and its implications on decision-making.

Recognize the influence of human behavior, such as inertia and inconsistency over time, on economic decisions.

Understand the concept of rationality in economic behavior.

Recognize the impact of personal biases and systematic mistakes in decision making.

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Definitions:

Mistreated Children

Children who have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, or neglect by caregivers.

Unemployed

The status of an individual who is capable of working and is seeking work but is unable to find employment.

SES

Abbreviation for Socioeconomic Status, a measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position compared to others, based on income, education, and occupation.

Drowning

A condition of suffocation and potential death caused by inhalation of water or other liquid, leading to respiratory impairment.