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"Life Isn't Fair": Children Know What's Fair, But Expect Groups To Behave Unfairly, Savannah M Quach, Kriss-Ann Gayle, Megan Norris, Nicholaus Noles
"Life Isn't Fair": Children Know What's Fair, But Expect Groups To Behave Unfairly, Savannah M Quach, Kriss-Ann Gayle, Megan Norris, Nicholaus Noles
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Social mobility is partially based on access to economic and non-economic opportunities. Individuals from disadvantaged or minority groups often have difficulties with social mobility because they do not have equal access to opportunities. Early on, children develop the ability to form personal judgments about social groups and understand their own memberships within them (Patterson et al., 2016). Although children expect people to privilege their own group, they also value fairness (DeJesus, Rhodes, & Kinzler, 2013). Previous studies have focused on children’s understanding of resource distribution. In contrast, the current study examined what children think about opportunity distribution between majority and …
[Introduction To] Group Dynamics: Seventh Edition, Donelson R. Forsyth
[Introduction To] Group Dynamics: Seventh Edition, Donelson R. Forsyth
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Learn how group dynamics theory applies in the real world with the help of this best seller. Group Dynamics, 7th Edition, covers all major theories and topics pertaining to group and team processes. Focus on what's most important with clearly organized chapters and highlighted key points, and see how to apply concepts to actual groups through extended case studies -- one in every chapter. The author draws on examples from a range of disciplines including psychology, management, law, education, sociology, and political science to help you develop a deeper understanding of each topic that you'll take with you …
Group Dynamics, Donelson R. Forsyth
Group Dynamics, Donelson R. Forsyth
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Offering the most comprehensive treatment of groups available, Group Dynamics, sixth edition, combines an emphasis on research, empirical studies supporting theoretical understanding of groups, and extended case studies to illustrate the application of concepts to actual groups. This best-selling book builds each chapter around a real-life case, drawing on examples from a range of disciplines including psychology, law, education, sociology, and political science. Tightly weaving concepts and familiar ideas together, the text takes students beyond simple exposure to basic principles and research findings to a deeper understanding of each topic.