Introductory Sociology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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According to symbolic interactionism, what is the process of social interaction that occurs when two or more people give meaning to one another’s behavior?

Debate
Dialectic
Interplay
Verbal exchange

The correct answer is: Interplay

Social interaction is a complex process in which individuals, their actions, and the meanings attributed to those actions all play a role. According to symbolic interactionism, this process is understood as interplay, where two or more individuals give meaning to each other's behavior through social interaction. This is different from a debate, which involves opposing viewpoints and arguments, or a dialectic, which is a logical discussion between two or more people with different opinions or ideas. While a verbal exchange may be a part of social interaction, it is not the sole focus or definition of the process according to symbolic interactionism. Therefore, the correct answer is C Interplay.