What Are the Two Important Classes of Goals Identified by Socioemotional

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Essay

What are the two important classes of goals identified by socioemotional theory? How do they differ across different age periods?

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Definitions:

Minority Groups

Ethnically, racially, or culturally distinct groups that exist within a larger society and may be subject to differential treatment or discrimination.

Archetypes

Universal, symbolic patterns that appear in myths, stories, and dreams, reflecting human experiences.

Surrogate

A substitute, especially a person appointed to act or make decisions for another, in contexts such as surrogate mothers who carry and give birth to a child for another person or couple.

Racialized Category

A social grouping identified based on physical characteristics or cultural practices, which is assigned significance and meaning in societal contexts, thus affecting individuals' experiences and opportunities.