Which of the Following Statements Contradicts Symbolic Interactionist Theory

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements contradicts symbolic interactionist theory?

• A) Meanings emerge from interactions among people.
• B) Meanings are applied and occasionally modified.
• C) Meanings are derived from empirical research into social situations,patterns,and statuses.
• D) People act toward objects on the basis of meanings that objects have for them.

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Definitions:

Organism's

Refers to any individual living entity, from single-celled microorganisms to plants and animals, including humans.

Observable Characteristics

Traits or features that can be seen or measured directly.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, determining inherited traits.