Symbolic Interactionists Point Out That When People from Divergent Groups

question 126

Multiple Choice

Symbolic interactionists point out that when people from divergent groups are exposed to each other, favorable attitudes and behavior develop when certain factors are present. Which of the following is not one of these factors identified?

• A)Members must have equal status.
• B)Members must pursue different goals.
• C)Members must cooperate with one another to achieve their goals.
• D)Members must receive positive feedback when they interact with one another in positive, nondiscriminatory ways.

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Definitions:

Committed Relationship

A long-term, romantic partnership between individuals who have agreed on a level of commitment toward each other.

Sense of Isolation

The feeling of being detached or separated from others, often leading to loneliness or depression.

Sense of Despair

A profound feeling of hopelessness and inadequacy, often associated with existential crises or the late stages of Erikson's psychosocial development theory.

Feelings of Generativity

A sense of contribution to the well-being of the next generation, characterized by a desire to nurture, guide, and offer outputs to society that lasts beyond one's lifetime.