Which of the following correctly identifies a criticism of symbolic interaction theory?

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Exchange and Symbolic Interaction: A Further Analysis of Convergence

The Pacific Sociological Review

Vol. 17, No. 4 (Oct., 1974)

, pp. 417-434 (18 pages)

Published By: University of California Press

https://doi.org/10.2307/1388549

https://www.jstor.org/stable/1388549

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This paper continues the investigation of the relationship between exchange theory and symbolic interactionism which was initially stated by Singelmann (1972). He suggested a convergence of the two perspectives in which exchange was subsumed as symbolic interaction. The present work finds this general statement of convergence unacceptable because: (1) it ignores the substantively distinct variants of exchange theory; (2) it does not take into account the assumptions upon which the two perspectives are built; and (3) it assumes limitations in exchange and not symbolic interaction. Investigation along these three points reveals that reinforcement exchange is distinct from symbolic interactionism because of metatheoretical assumptions each makes concerning the human condition such as questions of rationality, social reality, and social order. While reinforcement exchange suggests synthesis, Blau's social exchange theory articulates this by modifying the exchange perspective using certain of the assumptions of symbolic interactionism.

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The Vitalization of Symbolic Interactionism

Social Psychology Quarterly

Vol. 50, No. 1 (Mar., 1987)

, pp. 83-94 (12 pages)

Published By: American Sociological Association

https://doi.org/10.2307/2786893

https://www.jstor.org/stable/2786893

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Which of the following is a criticism of symbolic interaction theory?

Criticisms. Symbolic interactionists are often criticized for being overly impressionistic in their research methods and somewhat unsystematic in their theories. It is argued that the theory is not one theory, but rather, the framework for many different theories.

What is the symbolic interactionism theory?

Symbolic interaction is one of the several theories in the social sciences. According to this theory, people live both in the natural and the symbolic environment. Symbolic interaction is a process that is enlivened the reciprocal meaning and values by aid of the symbols in the mind.

Which of the following is not a reasonable criticism of the symbolic interaction theories?

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of symbolic interaction? Symbolic interaction ignores the influence of generalized others. One of the assumptions of Symbolic Interaction Theory states that meaning is modified through a static process.

Which of the following is an assumption of symbolic interaction theory?

Symbolic interactionism theory assumes that people respond to elements of their environments according to the subjective meanings they attach to those elements, such as meanings being created and modified through social interaction involving symbolic communication with other people.