Derber's Analysis of Conversations Is Influenced by Conflict Theory

question 15

Multiple Choice

Derber's analysis of conversations is influenced by conflict theory. Which of the following statements best reflects this?

• A) Social interaction is influenced by people's level of appropriate socialization.
• B) Conversations are socially constructed and individually interpreted.
• C) Social interactions involve competition over scarce resources.
• D) Conversations involve complex sets of symbols, both verbal and nonverbal.

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