Thorstein Veblen suggested persons at the top of the social hierarchy convert wealth into conspicuous consumption, while the behavior of the lower classes is often subjected to ridicule. Veblen's views are from the
A. interactionist perspective.
B. conflict perspective.
C. feminist perspective.
D. functionalist perspective.
Answer: A
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