Consider a Recent Issue of Public Conflict Such as Immigration

question 22

Essay

Consider a recent issue of public conflict such as immigration reform or health care access or any other issue which you are familiar. Explain how social position impacts those who speak on that issue.

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Definitions:

Subordinates

Individuals who are lower in rank or position in an organizational or hierarchical structure.

Short-Term Store

A temporary storage facility where information is modified to create a more meaningful experience.

Spreading Activation

A theory in cognitive science suggesting that thoughts and ideas in memory are connected; activation of one concept triggers nearby or related concepts.

Visuospatial Sketchpad

A rehearsal system that holds and analyzes visual and spatial information.