Question

Gayle was shopping and did not have much money to buy a lot of groceries. She saw a sign with a yellow smiley face and decided to shop at that store because she associated that sign with lower prices. Which sociological perspective explains why Gayle thought this way?conflict theoryfunctionalismsymbolic interactionism

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is symbolic interactionism.

Explanation:

Symbolic interactionism explains how individuals interact and develop associations through symbols. Individuals put more focus on subjective meanings such as events, objects, symbols, etc.  In the given scenario, Gayle made an interaction through a yellow smiley face which she associated with lower price points. The theory was compiled from the teachings of George Herbert Mead in the early years of the 20th century.