William I Thomas Wrote from Which Perspective When Observing That People

question 83

Multiple Choice

William I. Thomas wrote from which perspective when observing that people respond not only to the objective features of a person or situation but also to the meaning that person or situation has for them?

• A) functionalist perspective
• B) conflict perspective
• C) interactionist perspective
• D) feminist perspective

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Definitions:

Social Psychologists

Scientists who study how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts, including how people influence and interact with each other.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, politics, or being similar to others in a given group.

Group Behavior

The study of how group dynamics influence individual behavior, decision-making, and social interactions within a group setting.

Milgram Experiment

A landmark psychological study on obedience, demonstrating that people are willing to obey authority figures even when asked to perform actions conflicting with their personal conscience.