Symbolic Interactionists Believe That Meanings Shape Behavior, That Meanings Emerge

question 44

Multiple Choice

Symbolic interactionists believe that meanings shape behavior, that meanings emerge in social interaction, and that meanings:

• A)are tied to societal beliefs and social norms
• B)become linked with individuals and events through the process of objectification
• C)change with changes in behavior
• D)primarily reflect internal motivations and drives
• E)rarely change unless there is widespread consensus within society that they are unclear or cumbersome

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Definitions:

Unconscionable

In contract law, a contract that is grossly unfair or one-sided; one that “shocks the conscience of the court.”

Acceptance

In contract law, the act of agreeing to an offer, thereby creating a binding contract.

Quasi-contract

An obligation imposed by law in the absence of an agreement to prevent unjust enrichment.

Freedom of Contract

The principle that individuals have the liberty to freely enter into agreements and contracts without undue government interference.