Symbolic interactionism

• Who is considered the founder of symbolic interactionism?

• A) Emile Durkheim

• B) George Herbert Mead

• C) Max Weber

• D) Karl Marx

• According to symbolic interactionism, how do individuals develop a sense of self?

• A) Through government policies

• B) Through interactions with others

• C) Through media influence

• D) Through genetic inheritance

• What does symbolic interactionism emphasize in social life?

• A) The influence of technology

• B) The role of authority

• C) The enforcement of laws

• D) The importance of symbols and meanings

According to symbolic interactionism, how is reality constructed?

• A) Through random chance

• B) Through physical laws

• C) Through biological determinism

• D) Through shared meanings and symbols

• How do symbolic interactionists view society?

• A) As controlled by a ruling elite

• B) As predetermined by social class

• C) As the product of everyday interactions

• D) As driven by technological progress

• 6. Which sociological perspective emphasizes the importance of symbols in understanding society?

• A) Feminist theory

• B) Conflict theory

• C) Structural functionalism

• D) Symbolic interactionism

• 7. According to symbolic interactionism, how do individuals learn to interpret symbols?

• A) Through socialization

• B) Through instinct

• C) Through education

• D) Through genetics

• 8. In symbolic interactionism, what is the importance of nonverbal communication?

• A) It serves as a barrier to understanding

• B) It helps convey meanings and emotions

• C) It establishes hierarchies

• D) It is irrelevant to social interactions

• 9. How do symbolic interactionists view the concept of self?

• A) As determined by economic status

• B) As influenced by political ideologies

• C) As a fixed genetic trait

• D) As dynamic and shaped by social interactions

• 10. How do symbolic interactionists study the development of self-concept?

• A) By analyzing genetic predispositions

• B) By examining social interactions and interpretations

• C) By observing historical trends

• D) By conducting experiments in controlled environments