Compare and Contrast Three Kinds of Societies According to Their

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Essay

Compare and contrast three kinds of societies according to their economic technology: agrarian, industrial, and postindustrial. What are the characteristics of production in each? In what ways does each type of economy shape society as a whole?

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Definitions:

Dissonance Levels

A term used to describe the amount of conflict or inconsistency between an individual's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors, leading to a state of psychological discomfort.

Initial Impressions

The first and quick opinions we form about others upon meeting them, which are often based on their appearance and behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors).

Attributions

Refers to the process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events.