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Define the Three Basic Premises of Symbolic Interactionism and Explain

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Define the three basic premises of symbolic interactionism and explain how they apply to the process of socialization.


Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas simultaneously.

Groupthink

A mental effect that happens among a group when their preference for agreement or uniformity leads to illogical or ineffective choices being made.

Normative Social Influence

The influence of others that leads us to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them.

Dress Code

A set of rules or guidelines specifying the expected manner of dress within a particular context, such as workplaces or schools.

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