Identity Theory Focuses On

question 8

Multiple Choice

Identity theory focuses on:

• A)how people construct and modify situational definitions through interaction with others
• B)how personality characteristics shape people's face-to-face interactions
• C)the effects of individuals on society and its structure
• D)the relationship between the content of people's self-concepts and their behaviors
• E)why some people view themselves more positively than others

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Definitions:

Economy

The large set of interrelated economic production and consumption activities that aid in determining how scarce resources are allocated.

Money

A medium of exchange that facilitates the transfer of goods and services, acting as a unit of account, a store of value, and sometimes, a standard of deferred payment.

Deposits

Money placed into a financial institution for safekeeping, which can earn interest over time.

Loans

Sums of money borrowed that are expected to be paid back with interest over a specified period.