Carrie Decides to Leave a Dinner Date Early After She

question 10

Multiple Choice

Carrie decides to leave a dinner date early after she perceives that her companion is showing more interest in his upcoming basketball tournament than in getting to know her.Her date appears surprised when she cuts the evening short.What sociological concept would help explain what happened here?

• A)definition of the situation
• B)interaction order
• C)civil inattention
• D)self-fulfilling prophecy

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