Which of the Following Accurately Describes How Social Interactions Occur

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes how social interactions occur within a society?

• A) Over time, patterns form in the ways in which people interact with one another.
• B) Social interaction rarely follows set patterns, because individuals are so different.
• C) Routine social interactions only occur when they are highly formalized through written rules and laws.
• D) Individuals must be constantly reminded how to interact with others; interactions never become routine.

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Definitions:

Mother Hypothesis

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Menopause

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Fecundity

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