With which of these statements about social problems would Symbolic Interactionists agree?
A. Behaviors leading to social problems are biological.
B. All social problems result from inequality in the social structure.
C. All social problems have functions and dysfunctions for society.
D. Objective social problems do not exist; they become real only if they are defined and labeled.
Answer: D
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