Symbolic Interactionists Argue That Our Perceptions of Reality Are Determined

question 77

Multiple Choice

Symbolic interactionists argue that our perceptions of reality are determined by our definition of the situation. This means that, to a large extent,

• A) we wait until we have enough factual information before we form opinions.
• B) we basically see what we want to see.
• C) we can never have any opinions or perceptions of reality.
• D) our opinions and perceptions are determined by what others want us to believe.

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Definitions:

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