In _____, Symbols Are the Key to Understanding How We

question 35

Multiple Choice

In _____, symbols are the key to understanding how we look at the world and communicate with one another.

• A) functional analysis
• B) symbolic interactionism
• C) conflict theory
• D) order theory

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Definitions:

Feel-Good, Do-Good

A phenomenon where people are more likely to engage in helpful behaviors when they are in a good mood.

External Locus

A belief system where individuals perceive their outcomes in life as being largely controlled by external forces rather than their own efforts.

Locus of Control

Refers to an individual's belief system regarding the causes of his or her experiences and the factors to which that person attributes success or failure.

Adaptation-Level

A theory suggesting that people adapt to certain levels of stimuli and thus their perception of new stimuli is dependent on past experiences.