Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. A fundamental assumption of symbolic interaction is that people learn the shared meanings of symbols.
2. A fundamental assumption of symbolic interaction is that humans modify the interpretations of symbols through interactions with each other.
3. A fundamental assumption of symbolic interaction is that unlike animals, humans have a capacity to rely on symbols.
4. A primary group is characterized by its intimacy and its ability to link the person to the larger society.
5. Appearance, according to Goffman, is those items of expressive equipment that the audience identifies with the performers and expects them to carry with them into the setting.


1. True
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. False

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