Consider Lange's Migrant Mother

question 10

Essay

Consider Lange's Migrant Mother. Identify the decade in which this photograph was made. Define and discuss the purposes of photojournalism, using the work of this photographer as an example of the process by which a photojournalist works to document not just a single image but a historical epoch.

Explore methods and models for improving group decision-making and the stages within these models.

Understand the mechanisms that lead to group polarization including social comparison and normative influence.

Recognize the differences in decision-making processes between groups and individuals, including tendencies towards risk-taking or conservatism.

Comprehend the impact of group dynamics on decision-making efficacy, including the effects of shared mental models and groupthink.

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Definitions:

Family Structure

The composition and organization of a family unit, including the relationships and roles of its members.

Punitively

In a manner that involves punishment or penalization, particularly with the aim of correcting or deterring undesirable behavior.

Upper Respiratory Infections

Infections affecting the nose, throat, and airways above the lungs, typically caused by viruses and leading to symptoms like coughing and congestion.

Ear Infections

An infection of the ear, particularly common in children, that can affect the outer, middle, or inner ear, leading to pain, fever, and hearing problems.