Which of the following shows the influence of occupational status on interpersonal interactions?

A. The president of the United States decides that the country needs to increase jobs and decides to increase funding in low-income areas for more teaching positions.
B. A boss decides what pay increase a new accountant should receive by reviewing her work performance and attendance record.
C. A woman waits patiently for an appointment with her doctor, who is running late, but she becomes irritated later in the day when she is kept waiting for her manicure appointment.
D. A young man decides to switch his major from sociology to political science because he thinks he may have greater employment opportunities.


Answer: C

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