Which Perspective Focuses on the Labels and Meanings We Place

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which perspective focuses on the labels and meanings we place on things such as the wink of an eye?

• A)feminism
• B)the social conflict paradigm
• C)structural functionalism
• D)symbolic interactionism

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Definitions:

Specialized Cells

Cells that have developed unique characteristics and functions through the process of differentiation.

Absolute Threshold

The minimal intensity of a stimulus that is required to be detected 50% of the time.

Difference Threshold

The smallest difference in stimulation that can be reliably detected by an observer when two stimuli are compared; also called just noticeable difference (jnd).

Sensory Sensitivity

A condition where individuals are extremely responsive to environmental stimuli such as sounds, lights, and textures.