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A Survey of a Local Market Has Provided the Following

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A survey of a local market has provided the following average cost data: Johnson Construction Corp. (JCC) has assets of $3 million and an average cost of 22 percent. Anderson Architects (AA) has assets of $4 million and an average cost of 31 percent. Cole Home Builders (CHB) has assets of $5 million and an average cost of 28 percent. For each firm, average costs are measured as a proportion of assets. JCC is planning to acquire AA and CHB with the expectation of reducing overall average costs by eliminating the duplication of services. If JCC plans to reduce operating costs by $500,000 after the merger, what will the average cost be for the new firm?

Understand the medicalization of deviance and its criticisms.

Analyze the disparity in societal responses to deviance based on race, gender, and class.

Compare and contrast major sociological theories of deviance (functionalist, conflict, symbolic interactionist).

Understand different mood disorders and their characteristics.

Definitions:

Personal Happiness

An emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment.

Others' Attainments

The achievements or accomplishments of other people that might serve as standards or goals for an individual.

Facial Feedback Effect

The hypothesis that facial movement can influence emotional experience. For example, smiling can make you feel happier.

Emotional Aversion

A strong feeling of dislike or repugnance towards a particular object or situation, often leading to avoidance behavior.