What Is "McDonaldization"? Describe Some of Its Positive as Well

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Essay

What is "McDonaldization"? Describe some of its positive as well as negative consequences for social life.

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Definitions:

Individual Personality

The characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique.

Erikson's Crisis

Refers to a series of eight stages through which a healthily developing human should pass from infancy to late adulthood, each characterized by a different conflict that must be solved by the individual.

Identity Versus Role Confusion

A stage in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory, where adolescents seek to establish a sense of self and personal identity.

Intimacy Versus Isolation

A stage in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where young adults face the challenge of forming intimate relationships with others versus becoming isolated due to fear of rejection or commitment.