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Deferred gratification pattern — [dɪ fəːd grætɪfɪ keɪʃn pætn; englisch »Verhaltensmuster aufgeschobener Befriedigung«] das, , Soziologie und Bildungsforschung: seit L. Schneider und S. Lysgaard (in: American Sociological Review, Jahrgang 18, 1953) Bezeichnung für die Tendenz… … Universal-Lexikon
industrial society — It is important to distinguish the descriptive from the analytical uses of this term. At a descriptive level, an industrial society is simply one displaying the characteristic features of industrialism , as listed under that heading. However, the … Dictionary of sociology
Laziness — For the computer science concept, see Lazy evaluation. Laziness (also called indolence) is a disinclination to activity or exertion despite having the ability to do so. It is often used as a pejorative; related terms for a person seen to be lazy… … Wikipedia
Hyperbolic discounting — In behavioral economics, hyperbolic discounting refers to the empirical finding that people generally prefer smaller, sooner payoffs to larger, later payoffs when the smaller payoffs would be imminent; but when the same payoffs are distant in… … Wikipedia
Dred Scott v. Sandford — Scott v. Sandford Supreme Court of the United States Argued February 11–14, 1856 Reargued December 15 … Wikipedia
