Define and Explain the Concept of Socioeconomic Status

question 17

Essay

Define and explain the concept of socioeconomic status.

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

The phenomenon where the attitude of a group becomes more extreme than the initial attitude of its members following group discussions.

Outgroups

Groups of people not belonging to the main or dominant group, often perceived as different or outside the main group.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members, often observed following group discussions.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process by which a behavior is strengthened or made more likely to occur again by rewards or consequences.