According to Sociologists Using Symbolic Interaction Theory

question 43

Multiple Choice

According to sociologists using symbolic interaction theory:

• A) meanings are fixed by the larger society.
• B) socialization reinforces social inequalities.
• C) people interacting negotiate their self-concepts.
• D) to understand human behavior we must learn what role each individual plays in society.

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Definitions:

Acronym

A word formed from the initial letters of other words, used as a shorthand or abbreviation (e.g., NASA for National Aeronautics and Space Administration).

OCEAN

An acronym for the Big Five personality traits model: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

Pessimist

A person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

Optimist

An individual who generally believes in positive outcomes and possesses a positive outlook on life.