Breanna believes that Jarrod is upset with her because she interprets his tone of voice as angry. Although Jarrod states that 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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From a symbolic interactionist perspective, reality is created through the interaction between individuals and their interpretation of symbols and gestures. In this scenario, Breanna's interpretation of Jarrod's tone of voice is what she perceives to be real, regardless of whether or not Jarrod's intent matches her interpretation.

Breanna Believes That Jarrod Is Upset with Her Because She