The Attributions a Person Makes for His or Her Spouse's

question 18

Multiple Choice

The attributions a person makes for his or her spouse's acid remark depends upon the happiness of the marriage. What concept does this portray?

• A) Social behavior is a function of what we believe.
• B) Social behavior is a function of an individual's general attitude in relation to the environment.
• C) Social behavior is a function of how a situation is handled.
• D) Social behavior is a function of the objective situation and how it is construed.

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Definitions:

Material Success

The accumulation of tangible wealth and possessions that are often seen as indicators of one's status or success in society.

Expectations

Socially constructed assumptions about how individuals should behave or what outcomes should occur in specific contexts.

Class Status

The ranking of an individual or group in a hierarchical social structure, often based on wealth, profession, education, or lineage.

Max Weber

A German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist whose ideas profoundly influenced social theory and social research.