Breanna believes Jarrod is upset with her because she interprets his tone of voice as angry. Although Jarrod states he is not angry, from a symbolic interactionist perspective it is Breanna's __________ of the situation that is most real or believable to her.

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Symbolic interactionism emphasizes that our understanding of the world is based on the meanings we give to various symbols, such as tone of voice. Breanna's interpretation of Jarrod's tone of voice shapes her belief about his emotional state, even if it does not match how Jarrod actually feels.

Breanna Believes Jarrod Is Upset with Her Because She Interprets