Define the term symbol and provide three specific examples of symbols in the United States.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Symbols are representations of things that are not immediately present to our senses, such as words, gestures, emoticons, tattoos, and so on.
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A) Germany, Switzerland, Mexico B) Mexico, Philippines, India C) China, Cuba, Columbia D) Vietnam, Germany, Columbia
The order of the three stages of mourning in the psychic divorce are
A) denial, anger, and depression. B) denial, acceptance, and forgiveness. C) anger, depression, and forgiveness. D) denial, anger/depression, and acceptance.
Mary goes on her first job interview after graduating from college. She gets up early that day to iron her clothes and fix her hair. According to Goffman, this is an example of _________________.
a. the play stage b. the looking-glass self c. impression management d. symbolic interaction
Which groups were sent to relocation camps during WWII?
A. Japanese Americans living in the western United States B. all Japanese Americans, regardless of residence C. only Japanese immigrants who were not U.S. citizens D. all Asian Americans living on the West Coast E. immigrants from all countries the United States was at war with, including Japanese, Italian, and German immigrants