Which of the Following Theories Focuses on How Our Behaviors

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories focuses on how our behaviors are dependent upon the ways we interpret, make sense of, and define ourselves, others, and social situations?

• A) conflict theory
• B) symbolic interactionism
• C) psychoanalysis
• D) structural functionalism
• E) postmodernism

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Definitions:

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driving individuals to pursue and attain goals.

Maslow Hierarchy

A psychological theory proposing a five-tier model of human needs, from basic (physiological) to more complex (self-actualization) needs.

Social

Pertains to the interactions and relationships among individuals in a society and the structure and norms that guide these interactions.

Self-actualization

A concept in psychology, often associated with Maslow's hierarchy of needs, representing the realization of one's potential and the fulfillment of personal talents and capabilities.