In the context of families and aging, which of the following is a criticism of symbolic interactionist theories?

A. Social class affects but doesn't determine whether a child will succeed economically.
B. They tend to gloss over data that show that intimate partner violence is often mutual.
C. Theories about why people continue working as they age overlook the fact that people cannot afford to retire.
D. It's questionable whether some family functions are as universal as they claim.
E. People don't always calculate the potential costs and rewards of every decision.


Answer: E

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