[Solved] Simony refers to: A)the theft of relics. B)fornication by priests. C)public preaching by unqualified people. D)belief in doctrines declared unorthodox by the Church. E)the use of an ecclesiastical office for personal gain. Symbolic Interactionist: A theoretical perspective in sociology that focuses on the ways in which individuals interpret and define their social reality through the exchange of symbols and language. Sexual Practices: Behaviors related to sexuality and erotic pleasure among individuals or groups. Social Approval: The positive recognition and acceptance by society or a specific group, often influencing and reinforcing behaviors and norms. Sexual Double Standard: The societal code that permits or forgives sexual promiscuity in one gender (typically males) while condemning it in the other (typically females).