Symbolic Interactionism Argues That People Act Toward Things on the Basis

question 86

Multiple Choice

Symbolic interactionism argues that people act toward things on the basis of their meaning. According to this perspective, how does meaning arise?

• A) Meaning is inherent in objects and actions.
• B) Meaning is learned through the study of philosophy and history.
• C) Meaning is negotiated through interaction with others.
• D) Meaning is learned through the study of science and nature.
• E) Meaning is passed on through genetics.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.